The two shows will be taking place on September 18 at Gloucestershire College, and will involve five local primary and eight secondary schools taking part in the first show of the day at 1pm, showcasing various creations made by children aged 7-16.
The second Student Show, taking place at 7pm, will exhibit work from nine sixth forms and colleges, alongside 10 independent graduate entries, displaying the fantastic talent that exists in Cheltenham!
Cheltenham Fashion Week are delighted to have fashion designer George Davies involved in the Student Shows, who will be offering budding designers his invaluable industry knowledge, in addition to joining the judging panel to select the winners.
A host of amazing prizes are up for grabs in each of the four categories.
The Primary School Category:
• £1000 for the winning school.
• £1000 for the winning school.
• Signed certificate from George for each child.
The Secondary School Category:
• £1000 for the winning school.
The Secondary School Category:
• £1000 for the winning school.
• Three finalists, chosen by George, receive an all-expense paid shopping trip to London with a senior designer and £100 spending money
The College and Sixth Form Category:
• £1000 for the winning school/college.
• £1000 for the winning school/college.
• Three finalists to be given a week’s work experience with leading fashion designers at George Davies’ ‘The Studios’ in Draycott.
The Independent/Graduate Category:
• Two weeks’ worth of work experience. One week at top London graphic design studio ‘Acton’, followed by a week at George Davies’ ‘The Studios’ in Draycott.
Other prizes include:
• Five of the chosen finalists will also receive a professional photography session. The shoot will include make-up and styling from celebrity stylist Stuart Holmes and will be featured in Cotswold Style magazine.
• The finalists work will be exhibited to the public during Cheltenham Fashion Week at designer shopping event ‘Boutique 24’ alongside world class designer labels. The event will see Cowley Manor transformed into the Cotswolds’ very own Somerset House, with the student finalists taking over one of Cowley Manors luxurious rooms to showcase their acclaimed designs.
So it looks like this 'back to school' will be like no other! Tickets for both Student Shows can be purchased here.
Another exciting feature of Cheltenham Fashion Week 2012 is of course the Giant Shoe Tour, who has now taken up residence inside the Regent Arcade, where it will stay in the lead-up to the Fashion Week! It seems that the shoe has been attracting quite a bit of attention, with it's appearances in local media such as the Stroud News & Journal, and ATV.
Alex xx
• Two weeks’ worth of work experience. One week at top London graphic design studio ‘Acton’, followed by a week at George Davies’ ‘The Studios’ in Draycott.
Other prizes include:
• Five of the chosen finalists will also receive a professional photography session. The shoot will include make-up and styling from celebrity stylist Stuart Holmes and will be featured in Cotswold Style magazine.
• The finalists work will be exhibited to the public during Cheltenham Fashion Week at designer shopping event ‘Boutique 24’ alongside world class designer labels. The event will see Cowley Manor transformed into the Cotswolds’ very own Somerset House, with the student finalists taking over one of Cowley Manors luxurious rooms to showcase their acclaimed designs.
So it looks like this 'back to school' will be like no other! Tickets for both Student Shows can be purchased here.
Another exciting feature of Cheltenham Fashion Week 2012 is of course the Giant Shoe Tour, who has now taken up residence inside the Regent Arcade, where it will stay in the lead-up to the Fashion Week! It seems that the shoe has been attracting quite a bit of attention, with it's appearances in local media such as the Stroud News & Journal, and ATV.
Alex xx
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