DMU Leicester’s Rising Stars Take the Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
London, 14 June 2025 — De Montfort University Leicester brought bold creativity and boundary-pushing fashion to Graduate Fashion Week 2025 with a dynamic catwalk presentation held at 12pm on Saturday 14 June.
The show spotlighted a diverse group of graduating designers, each delivering strong personal narratives and technical skill. From statement tailoring and future-forward silhouettes to delicate craft and cultural storytelling, the DMU runway proved that the next generation of designers is not only ready — they’re redefining the rules.
The impressive designer line-up featured:
Lololi Quashigah Catwalk by De Montfort University at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Marcel Wargocki Catwalk by De Montfort University at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Malikah Karim Catwalk by De Montfort University at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Rhianne Carrick Catwalk From De Montfort University at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Georgie Chenery From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Alanna Doyle From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Samantha Gillett-Jones From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Zoe Maxted From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Calum Burton From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Milly Hoare From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Conor Mears From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Isabelle Ward From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Isabelle Barton From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Bradley Martin From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Kaitlyn Joy From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Isobel Millington From De Montfort University Catwalk at Graduate Fashion Week 2025
Charlie Kenyon, Jane Ngugi, Errin Bonser, Nimco Omar, Jazzy Fitzgerald, Harleen Chetan, Aanu Aofiyebi, Vanesa Bimbova, Michael Genao, Thao Dinh, Trisha Tigno, Isabel Goodlet, Giselle Kandecore, Rebecca French, and Candice Ma.
While each designer brought something uniquely personal to the catwalk, there was a collective sense of innovation, energy, and fearless experimentation — a reflection of the creative culture fostered at DMU.
Graduate Fashion Week continues to serve as a vital platform for emerging talent, and De Montfort University once again proved why it’s regarded as one of the UK’s leading institutions for fashion education.
As the lights dimmed on the catwalk, the buzz around DMU’s designers echoed through the Truman Brewery — a sign that many of these names are ones to watch in the seasons to come.
Photos by Fil Mazzarino / FABUK