University of Bedfordshire Students Shine at Graduate Fashion Week

For the first time ever, the University of Bedfordshire’s fashion design students were selected to take part in the annual Graduate Fashion Week, showcasing their innovative designs.

Student Participants and Their Designs

Fashion students Alphy Roy and Justyna Jagielnik represented Bedfordshire in the fashion show, held at the Truman Brewery in London, a venue renowned for highlighting the innovative and creative talents of the next generation of fashion designers.

Alphy Roy’s designs were themed around creating a world entirely out of yarn, inspired by her love for crochet. Meanwhile, Justyna Jagielnik's fashion pieces drew inspiration from interesting everyday life stories.

University of Bedfordshire fashion student Alphy Roy's collection. Image: University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire fashion student Alphy Roy’s collection. Image: University of Bedfordshire

Faculty Support and Student Achievements

Course Co-Ordinator for Fashion Design, Adam Gefen, expressed his excitement regarding the students' participation at Graduate Fashion Show. “It’s our first time and it’s really nice to see the students come into their own and be able to showcase their collections.”

Gefen added, “We chose students that really deserved it; they were diligent, worked really hard, and I’m really happy with what they did and how they brought it together.”

Taking part in Graduate Fashion Week can serve as a stepping stone into the industry for these emerging designers, marking the beginning of their journey at the University of Bedfordshire.



Reflections from the Students

Alphy Roy shared her thoughts on the experience, saying, “The opportunity has already done a really good job in putting me out into the industry and showing me the ropes of how the industry works. I’m really happy with how the collection turned out and the reactions.”

University of Bedfordshire fashion student Justyna Jagielnik's collection
University of Bedfordshire fashion student Justyna Jagielnik’s collection. Image: University of Bedfordshire

Justyna Jagielnik also reflected on her experience, stating, “It was really exciting – stressful as well – but I think it went very well. It’s really busy and everything has happened very quickly, you have to make sure everything is prepared and well-styled.

For my first time backstage, it’s been a really good experience as a designer.”