LONDON, UK — British fashion retailer F&F has unveiled a curated showcase celebrating the next generation of fashion talent, presenting the work of 20 emerging designers as part of this year’s Graduate Fashion Foundation (GFF) programme.
Curated by the F&F Design Team, the exhibition highlights what the retailer describes as the strongest commercial collections from the 2026 graduating class, bringing together graduates from leading fashion institutions across the United Kingdom.
The showcase features designers representing a diverse range of universities, including Kingston University, Nottingham Trent University, Winchester School of Art, Arts University Bournemouth, Coventry University, Leeds Arts University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Sheffield Hallam University, Bath Spa University, Northumbria University, University of Derby, University of Lancashire, University of Staffordshire, and the Jimmy Choo Academy.
The selected designers are:
- Jiaheng Liu (Winchester School of Art)
- Ellie Briggs (Arts University Bournemouth)
- Kirpa Kaur Baweja (Jimmy Choo Academy)
- Keiesha Patel (Jimmy Choo Academy)
- Pippa Bowerman (Bath Spa University)
- Amanda Lim (Kingston University)
- Elody Watson (Kingston University)
- Georgina White (Coventry University)
- Rosie Holmes (Manchester Metropolitan University)
- Naomi Lesbriel (Kingston University)
- Isali Nanayakkara (Leeds Arts University)
- Ruby West (Northumbria University)
- Daisy Toothill (Nottingham Trent University)
- Millie Watkins (Nottingham Trent University)
- Ellie Humphrey (Arts University Bournemouth)
- Ying Liu (Sheffield Hallam University)
- Emily Jacob (University of Derby)
- Julia Szlama (University of Lancashire)
- Ella Jennings (University of Staffordshire)
- Helen Yeung (Winchester School of Art)
The initiative reflects F&F’s continued commitment to supporting emerging creative talent by offering graduates an opportunity to showcase commercially viable collections to industry professionals.
The programme also acknowledges the collaborative effort behind the event, with support from L’Oréal Professionnel Paris, Rimmel London, and GUNK Pro, who provided hair, make-up, and backstage expertise throughout the showcase.
Graduate Fashion Foundation’s production was delivered by a dedicated team led by Managing Director Nicola Hitchens, alongside professionals responsible for event production, judging, communications, social media, photography, videography, and backstage management.
By partnering with the Graduate Fashion Foundation, F&F continues to strengthen its relationship with the UK’s fashion education sector while helping emerging designers gain valuable industry exposure as they begin their professional careers.
The collective showcase stands as one of the highlights of this year’s Graduate Fashion Foundation programme, celebrating innovation, craftsmanship, and the future of British fashion.
Fil Mazzarino’s highlights capture the energy behind the runway—ranging from experimental graduate collections and detailed craftsmanship to backstage moments, audience reactions, and the vibrant atmosphere of celebration that filled the venue throughout the week.