GFW 2014 Venue Confirmed

Graduate Fashion Week is fast approaching, but with Earls Court set to be demolished and the events usually being held here, the new venue has been highly anticipated. The speculation is now over however as today it has been confirmed that one of the most important dates in students fashion calendars is going to be at the Truman Brewery, London E1.

Ingenious or stupid? We discussed this is a previous lecture at uni the other month and some would say it seems odd to have such an event in a brewery of all places. It doesn't particularly bother me but maybe the sheer fact it's in 'fashionable' Shoreditch is one of the selection reasons. What do you make of the new venue and if you're showing at the next GFW how do you feel about having your work showcased here?

Inside the venue

GRADUATE FASHION WEEK - 5 DAYS TO GO

It's coming up thick and fast now. Ravensbourne's show is at 3:30 on the Monday and according to Hilary Alexander our show sold out first!! Yes FIRST!! So if you didn't listen to my earlier posts to get your tickets fast you have missed your chance. But never fear, we also have a stand at GFW where you can go and see the garments made by the students a long with sketch books and other forms of our work. This is still an amazing way to see the shows pieces up close and personal. You don't just have to see it on the day the show is taking place either. As you know GFW is on from Sunday to Wednesday so although Raves show is on Monday, feel free to go on the Tuesday or Wednesday as well.

One of last years successes was Emeline Nksoi. She was also nominated for the Mulberry Accessories Award as well as the GFW Ethical Fashion Award. This shows you what real talent we have at Ravensbourne, so god knows what surprises will have up our sleeve this year!

Natalie Finch from Ravensbourne has also beat all other fashion students for the oppotunity to have her own pop up shop at GFW! This is an amazing opportunity and she fought through all the competition to win. Yet another example as to why everyone should come and sample some of Ravensbournes finest! This is the second year in a row Ravensbourne have won the pop up shop, Claire Clark won it last year.

Emeline Nkosi's from Ravensbourne's Stand at GFW June 2012