BFC graduate preview

On Wednesday 28th April 2010, the British Fashion Council’s (BFC) is hosting the Colleges Council Graduate Preview Day. The day will take place from 10.30am – 5pm at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA Building) in Central London. The annual

event brings industry insiders from media, recruitment, retail, design, manufacturing, sales, marketing and PR together to preview the work of graduating students who will be entering the job market later in the year. Over twenty-five leading fashion colleges that are members of Colleges Council will be exhibiting portfolios of 2010 graduates’ work.

Exhibiting colleges will be judged for three awards; The Drapers Awards for College Portfolio, Fashion Illustration and the WGSN Digital Presentation Award. The Drapers College Portfolio Award will be awarded to the college that presents the best overall presentation of its students work. The WGSN Digital Presentation Award in association with the BFC recognises the popular medium for designers to reach new audiences and present their collections.

Last years winners included Edinburgh College of Art won BFC Fashion Illustration Award in association with Drapers; The Royal College of Art won the Drapers College Portfolio Award; and University of Salford took home the WGSN Digital Presentation Award.

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