The Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) Graduate Fashion Show 2026 —put on an exceptional display of storytelling, technical execution, and identity construction.
SHU’s 2026 graduates proved they aren't just designing for the runway—they are creating intelligent, market-ready, and narrative-driven work that is completely ready to disrupt the current industry workflow.
To get a sense of how the university's design identity translates to the major national stage in London, you can look at past structural presentations from the institution on the Sheffield Hallam University GFW Runway Showcase, which highlights the recurring balance of technical utility and avant-garde silhouettes the program consistently fosters.
SHU’s 2026 cohort leaned heavily into a core strength: balancing gritty, utilitarian construction with incredibly intimate, heritage-driven narratives. Here is ASBO's editorial review of the standout collections and overarching themes that defined the class of 2026.
Olivia Green dragged sustainability out of the eco-cliché and straight onto the rave floor. Her Sheffield Hallam collection weaponised upcycled waste fabrics to build sharp, revealing silhouettes that fuse space-raver energy with utilitarian precision. By turning environmental responsibility into something aggressive, directional, and undeniably cool, Green has cemented herself as a major disruptive force in conscious streetwear.
Kate Davidson brought a highly refined, technical sensibility to the Sheffield Hallam runway, establishing herself as a standout in precise tailoring and functional design. Her collection showcased an impressive command over garment construction, featuring sharp, intentional lines paired with sophisticated material choices.
Davidson’s strength lies in her ability to ground innovative concepts in wearable, high-finish pieces. Her sharp eye for finish and sophisticated proportions highlights a mature understanding of commercial luxury and ready-to-wear aesthetics.
Zaineb Gharib made a profound impression at the Sheffield Hallam runway show with a collection that masterfully blends structural complexity with deep cultural narrative. Her work stands out for its meticulous attention to texture and silhouette, showcasing a sophisticated capability to balance heavy conceptual storytelling with high-end, technically precise construction.
Her graduate pieces demonstrate a brilliant understanding of form and fabric tension, establishing her as an incredibly promising name to watch in contemporary pattern cutting and directional design.
What makes Hall standout for ASBO isn't just the raw rebellion of the aesthetic, but the sheer technical execution behind it. The layering is complex, the choice of technical, weather-resistant textiles is deliberate, and the energy is pure, unfiltered UK underground. He isn't design-testing for the mass market; he’s building a subcultural uniform for the generation that dictates what's next.
Naomi Adigun delivered a masterclass in unapologetic, identity-driven design on the Sheffield Hallam runway, serving a beautiful collision of rich heritage and futuristic edge. Rejecting subtlety, she commands attention by layering vibrant, culturally resonant textiles with fluid, exaggerated silhouettes that speak to a powerful story of cultural reclamation. It’s a vital, celebratory perspective that fuses high-fashion drama with an authentic street-level consciousness, marking her as an exciting new voice ready to redefine modern luxury.
Liam Smith Striking a masterful balance between structural rebellion and delicate material play, Smith's graduate work reinterprets traditional motifs with a distinct modern edge. The collection relies on a sophisticated tension between sharp, precise tailoring and the fluid storytelling of chosen textiles, cementing him as one of the exciting technical talents emerging from Sheffield Hallam's fashion program.
Jessica Price brings an entirely different but equally magnetic energy to the runway, swapping raw, industrial texture for a masterclass in modern narrative storytelling. Her graduate collection is a brilliantly executed study in structure, blending fluid silhouettes with sharp, unexpected tailoring that feels both deeply nostalgic and fiercely forward-looking. Price has a rare gift for fabric manipulation, letting her garments drape with an effortless elegance while maintaining a highly intentional, sculptural weight. Impeccably constructed and brimming with quiet confidence, her debut establishes Price as an exceptional design talent with a sophisticated, ready-to-wear sensibility that is bound to resonate across the contemporary fashion landscape.
Georgia Liptrot brought a razor-sharp, industrial edge, her work stands out for its exceptional technical precision; every seam, cut-out, and stitch feels deliberate, balancing high-fashion conceptualism with an undeniable commercial readiness. Liptrot isn't just making clothes—she’s engineering a slick, hyper-contemporary uniform for a generation that demands both flawless execution and a rebellious, counter-culture attitude.
Hannah Robinson brought a beautiful, chaotic energy, transforming everyday nostalgia into an absolute visual riot. Her collection is a brilliant exercise in texture play and textile experimentation, smashing together clashing prints, knit elements, and unexpected fabric combinations to build incredibly vibrant, maximalist silhouettes.
Bishop's work focuses on subverting traditional silhouettes by integrating structural restrictions, heavy fabrication, and a raw, utilitarian color palette that evokes a sense of protection and defiance.
There is a calculated intensity to Bishop’s design language; the garments manipulate space and form in a way that feels intensely architectural yet deeply human. By fusing this heavy, narrative-driven concept with flawless technical construction and high-finish detailing, Bishop stands out as a radical new voice ready to challenge the boundaries of directional streetwear and conceptual luxury.
Hidden Heritage." was Poppy Pinks Graduate collection, using fashion as a tool for cultural archeology, Pink digs deep into personal identity and historical footprints, translating them into heavily textured, brilliantly layered garments that bridge the past with the present.
Her work stands out for its unique ability to weave rich, narrative storytelling directly into the fabric itself, employing experimental textile manipulations and intricate detailing. By grounding complex, historical themes in incredibly fresh, contemporary silhouettes, Pink has marked herself out as a highly imaginative storyteller and a standout new talent to watch in conscious design.
With her collection titled "RSVP," Eleanor delivered an impressive masterclass in narrative-driven design. She expertly captured the balance between occasion wear and contemporary styling, utilising thoughtful construction techniques that invite the viewer into an elegant, highly specific world of celebration and detail.
Ellie Bianco showcasing a collection that serves as an absolute masterclass in high-octane subversion. Refusing to play it safe, Bianco tears traditional silhouettes apart, reassembling them with an aggressive, hyper-modern attitude and unexpected, directional cutouts. Her work stands out for its fearless approach to form and texture, capturing a raw, club-ready energy without ever sacrificing technical precision.
Chloe Rogers brought a raw, tactile energy to the graduate runway with her compelling collection, "Hardware". Guided by the foundational philosophy that "what we wear is a reflection of how we feel," Rogers expertly pairs raw individuality with a sharp, distinctive visual flair. The collection balances structure and emotion, mapping internal states onto external garments with a precision that hints at her ultimate ambition to transition into professional styling. It’s an incredibly assured debut that refuses to blend into the background, marking Rogers as a defining new talent to watch closely as she shapes her next steps in the industry.
There is an incredible sense of fearlessness in Snell's design ethos; the garments challenge traditional boundaries by playing with extreme scale, unexpected draping, and a stripped-back, visceral aesthetic. By fusing this raw, industrial energy with meticulous technical execution, Snell marks themselves out as a genuinely radical, forward-thinking talent ready to disrupt the future of directional streetwear.