LONDON – The University of Southampton’s Winchester School of Art (WSA) presented the work of its graduating BA Fashion students at Graduate Fashion Week London 2026, unveiling a diverse collection of womenswear and menswear projects that explored identity, innovation, sustainability and craftsmanship.
Held on 17 June 2026 at London’s Truman Brewery, the WSA runway formed part of Graduate Fashion Week’s 35th anniversary programme, showcasing the work of final-year students before leading fashion industry professionals, buyers and media.
The runway featured collections from twelve graduating designers:
- Augustin Jiaheng Liu – The Contour of the Other (Menswear), F&F Catwalk and Fendi WSA Exchange shortlisted, Highly Commended.
- Jiabei Zheng – The Shape of Love (Womenswear), selected for the Graduate Fashion Week Entrance Display and recipient of the Nancy Balfour Award.
- Xiaoya Wang – In Plain Sight (Womenswear), shortlisted for the Illustration Award.
- Dolly Yixiu Cui – Frames of the Everyday (Womenswear).
- Grace Cowan – Untitled (Womenswear), winner of the Nancy Balfour Award and Digital Innovation Award.
- Mohan Wang – Beyond Judgement (Womenswear).
- Kathie Cooper – Roadkill (Womenswear & Menswear).
- Nina Yanqing Li – Shelter–Release (Womenswear), winner of the Digital Innovation Award.
- Zixin Zhang – Inside/Out (Womenswear).
- Helen Yeung – Metanoia (Womenswear), featured on the F&F Catwalk and winner of the Digital Innovation Award.
- Nuo Xu – Suspended Memory (Womenswear), recipient of the Graduate Fashion Week Talent of Tomorrow Award, Portfolio Award, and Tailoring Award.
- Lyn Xinyan Lin – Leave Behind (Womenswear), shortlisted for the Constructed Textile Award.
The programme carried the message: “You are watching three years of work. You are watching what comes next. Not one type of fashion graduate, but many,” reflecting the school’s commitment to celebrating diverse creative voices and multidisciplinary design approaches.
The showcase also acknowledged the support of industry collaborators, including Fendi, The Dorchester Collection, TOD’S, Nicholas Daley, CAD for Fashion, The Fabricant, and Hampshire Wardrobe. Workshops and talks throughout the academic year featured contributions from leading fashion figures such as Julie Verhoeven, Masha Popova, Charles Jeffrey, Karoline Vitto, and Liza Keane. Institutional partners included the Graduate Fashion Foundation, the British Fashion Council, and the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT).
The programme paid special tribute to Sharon Williams, marking her final year at Winchester School of Art and recognising her lasting contribution to fashion education and generations of students.
Winchester School of Art’s participation reinforced its reputation as one of the UK’s leading fashion schools, with Graduate Fashion Week providing a platform for emerging designers to present innovative collections and connect with the global fashion industry.