CLASS OF 2023: Leeds Beckett University

DATE: 1st June 2023. PLACE: Leeds School of Arts theatre. TIME: 18.30

The Leeds Beckett Graduate catwalk kicked off the start of Graduate Fashion season, Students highlights included a strong focus on gender fluidity, experimental textures, bold colour palettes, and innovative design techniques, with several designers from different universities showcasing unique perspectives, particularly standing out with pieces that incorporated sustainability. Designers explored a wide range of styles, from deconstructed streetwear to elegant eveningwear, with many incorporating unique personal narratives into their collections, A prominent trend was the blurring of gender lines, with designers presenting garments that could be worn by all genders, featuring fluid silhouettes and unisex color palettes. Stand out collections come from Ali Gohari, Kiera Tarpey, Lottie Blankstone & Francesca Fell

Ali Gohari