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Knitwear students Nottingham Trent University collaborate with Celtic & Co.

UK educational institution Nottingham Trent University (NTU) recently teamed up with fashion brand Celtic & Co. and knitwear supplier Robert Todd. The students of the bachelor programme in fashion knitwear design and the bachelor programme in knitted textiles created new designs from old Celtic & Co. clothing samples provided by Robert Todd and...

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In Pictures: Online graduation showcase Nottingham Trent University

Last week, on July 1, the Nottingham Trent University Showcase "We Are Creatives" went live. The latest work from talents across the creative courses can now be seen. Visitors to the showcase will be introduced to the designers, makers, influencers, and distributors who represent the future of the creative industry. Michael Marsden, Dean of the...

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Video: Nottingham Trent University reveals exhibition at GFW

In this video, Nottingham Trent University has presented its catwalk show at Graduate Fashion Week (GFW), a showcase of work by BA fashion students with the aim of the event to highlight graduating talent. The GFW will be livestreamed until 18 June with digital content including live discussions, video premieres and runway shows. The event is...

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Study shows: disabled people are an emerging market for fashion

People who have a disability are generally thought of as a niche market within the fashion industry. Yet, a study which was led by Nottingham Trent University (NTU) lecturer Julian Wing has proven that this market holds a lot of potential for growth. “Disabled people are not accepted in many areas of mainstream fashion,” believes Wing, who is...

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GFW 2015: Dahye Jee, Nottingham Trent University

Graduate Fashion Week 2015 showcased more than 400 universities and over 1,000 promising fashion graduates, with strong talent representing womenswear, menswear, textiles and print fashion designers. Over the past month FashionUnited have been showcasing the very best of the next generation of fashion designers you need to watch out for, and...

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David Nieper offers university scholarship

British fashion designer David Nieper has launched a 3,000 pound scholarship, offering one Nottingham Trent University fashion design student the opportunity to focus on fashion that’s ‘Made in Britain’. The Derbyshire-based designer and manufacturer, employs 230 people in the area, said that the aim of the scholarship is to provide students...

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Paul Smith at NTU

Designer Paul Smith is pictured viewing fashion students' work during a recent visit to Nottingham Trent University. Smith met with staff and students across a range of courses and was given a tour of the university's signature Newton and Arkwright buildings, which have just been regenerated as part of an ambitious £90m scheme. As well viewing...