11.06.2007
The university's top fashion students hit the capital last week as the university took over the Ministry of Sound for its London fashion show and awards ceremony. Sponsored by Fox Williams LLP, UK lawyers specialising in fashion law, the event saw 17 students showcase their work and leading figure in fashion, Hilary Alexander, oversaw the university's awards.
Alexander, Fashion Director at The Daily Telegraph and internationally renowned fashion commentator, judged Lee-Anne Ball overall winner for the Best Business Plan award. This category highlights the importance of business studies in the university's fashion and textile courses.
Hilary Alexander with Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton, Professor Julian Crampton, Lee-Anne Ball (winner of the Fox Williams Best Business Plan Award) and Tina Williams, Senior Partner at Fox Williams.
Alexander was joined on the judging panel by Helen David, Design Director at English Eccentrics, who has now launched English Eccentrics successfully on-line and by Ren Pearce from design duo Pearce Fionda, the catwalk label which now features at Debenhams. David chose Stephanie Le Cocq for winner of the Textiles Award and Pearce selected Tamara Elliot for the Fashion Award.
Fashion & Textiles programme leader at the university, Malcolm McInnes said: "It was exciting to be joined by such high profile names from the fashion industry this year. The show and awards ceremony continues to grow year-on-year thanks to sponsorship from Fox Williams."
Tina Williams, Senior Partner at Fox Williams with Stephanie Le Cocq, (winner of the University of Brighton's textiles award), Helen David from English Eccentrics, and Professor Julian Crampton.
Tamara Elliot (winner of the University of Brighton's fashion award) with Vice-Chancellor of the University of Brighton, Professor Julian Crampton.
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