Pictured above: Catwalk action during The University of
Northampton's annual graduate Fashion Show last year
Students with a passion for fashion are putting the finishing
touches to their collections in the run up to The University of
Northampton's nationally acclaimed School of The Arts Graduate
Fashion Show.
The event, which is taking place at The Royal & Derngate on
Wednesday, 22nd June, will include an afternoon and evening show,
along with a gallery exhibition across the road at The Northampton
Museum & Art Gallery.
Last year's show attracted nearly 3,000 people, with the evening
performance an instant sell-out. This year the event promises to do
just the same.
Vicki Dean, Acting Divisional Leader in the School's Fashion and
Textiles Division, explained: "Expect the unexpected. On last
year's catwalk collections were inspired by burlesque, the
Salvation Army and ducks!
"This is a fantastic showcase for our graduates who are at the
cutting edge of design - inspiring, motivated and dedicated
students who break the mold, take calculated risks and are
confident in their own winning formula."
The fashion show, which attracts national attention, showcases
the hard work of graduates from The Division of Fashion and
Textiles and Year 2 BA Hons Fashion, Textiles, Footwear and
Accessories students from The University of Northampton.
The headline sponsors are Schwarzkopf and Hensmans. Other
sponsors include Silverstone, Sazarac, Video Inn Production, The
Caterers, Belmay Fragrances Ltd, Silver Viscount Sewing Machines,
Joseph Cheaney & Sons and Oriflame. Hensmans are the sole hair
stylists for the show and provide on-going support to the division
throughout the academic year.
Tickets are now on sale from Royal & Derngate Box office on
01604 624811. Standard tickets are priced £15 (plus a
£1 booking fee) and concession tickets are £12 Tickets
are available for the afternoon show at the special rate of
£2 for schools (students and teachers). VIP tickets for the
evening show are also available priced at £80, which includes
entry into the pre and post show parties and a very fashionable
goody bag.
There are two shows - one at 2.30pm and another at 7.30pm.