fashion show at Glamorgan freshers week

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Fashion show sets the trend at Glamorgan fresher’s week

 October 3, 2011

  First year fashion students from the University of Glamorgan have ended fresher's week in style with a stunning fashion show.

The students put together the DIY Couture 2011 fashion show during their first week at the university’s Cardiff School of Creative and Cultural Industries. The first years used an impromptu catwalk at the school’s ATRiuM campus to display their creations.The show made a strong impression on teaching staff at the university’s Division of Fashion and Retail Design.

“It’s very promising to see such good work at this early stage in the course” said BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion Award Leader Angela Biggins. “The whole teaching team were just so impressed. The designs created for the show were absolutely fantastic, and the students organising and promoting the event were extremely professional. I’m already looking forward to seeing what they’ll be capable of this time next year.”

 

BA (Hons) Fashion Design students created the striking outfits for the show from used, discarded and recycled materials including everything from bin bags to magazines and fabric scraps.

Meanwhile, BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion first years were tasked with finding models for the designer’s creations and publicising the event, as well as organising the all important after-show party.

“The fashion show was such a good experience” said 19 year old fashion promotion student Hayley Jones from Caerphilly. “Every single student had input in the show – we all contributed in different ways and all worked extremely hard, whether it was scouting and selecting models, designing leaflets, promoting the show or designing and making dresses. It was extremely challenging, but an exciting and new experience. I would love to do again – all the hard work definitely paid off in the end.”

Fashion design student Conrad Dawney, 19 from Llanelli also enjoyed taking part. “I loved the show, it was my first one” said Conrad. “The best part was seeing my garment coming down the runway, I felt very proud of myself. We only had two days to create our outfits and it was very challenging.”

Both Conrad and Hayley have enjoyed their first taste of student life at Glamorgan. “University has been amazing so far” said Hayley, who hopes to work as a fashion buyer after university. “I’ve met so many amazing people in the short time i have been here. The course is challenging, but it’s exciting and enjoyable at the same time, and I’m constantly learning new things.”

View a slideshow of images from the show below, or by visiting our Flickr pages.