On Saturday, June 8, the Young Fashion Designer UK competition was at RGS Worcester, as 12 finalists from across the Midlands and the North showcased their textiles work.
Out of 250 entries from over 50 schools across the regions, the young designers offered a glimpse into the future of sustainable fashion and textiles.
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The competing designers were from year seven to year 12.
The event’s highlight was a two-hour-long feature inspired by ‘The Great British Sewing Bee’, challenging the competitors to create their own interpretation by upcycling denim.
Afterwards, the designers displayed their creative pieces and discussed their design and manufacturing processes with industry professionals.
One of the school’s own sixth form students, Frankie Reed, made it to the competition’s finalist list.
Frankie clinched victory in the Design Category, before finishing as a runner-up for her upcycling creation.
In the junior version of the competition for year seven and eight pupils, year seven…
