<p dir="ltr">The youngest winning entry came from 17-year-old first-year <a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/pre-degree/ual-level-3-extended-diploma-in-art-design-fashion-textiles">Extended Diploma in Fashion &amp; Textiles</a> student Madi Redfearn. Madi submitted a green dress with statement sleeves, floor-length open back and lace trim waistline, all inspired by themes of royalty and female empowerment.</p> <p dir="ltr">Other winning entries from Arts University Plymouth came from second-year BA (Hons) Fashion Design and former Extended Diploma in Fashion &amp; Textiles student Kiki Fraikue, who submitted a strapless, pleated and tucked black taffeta gown. Second-year BA (Hons) Fashion Design student Steph Earl’s submission is a repurposed wool gabardine asymmetrical top and pin-striped skirt. Part-time BA (Hons) Fashion Design student Kim Watkins submitted a knotted black lace dress and black crocheted jumper. First Class BA (Hons) Fashion Design graduate Mia Cooper submitted a full outfit comprising a faux fur-trimmed, chartreuse opera coat, teal blouse, mini skirt, corset and faux fur bucket hat.<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">The other displayed outfit came from Identity Fashion in Royal William Yard, featuring a collaboration between the co-owner of Identity Fashion, Denitsa Avramova, and international award-winning Bulgarian designer Nikolay Pachev. The winning entries were selected from submissions from across the South West.</p> <p dir="ltr">20-year-old Kiki Fraikue said: “Being selected was exciting and I’m so grateful to have my work on display in Theatre Royal Plymouth. I’ve had feedback that there were a lot of people stopping to look at the designs on the opening night. It’s thrilling to know that so many people are interested in fashion and will see my work alongside the other incredible pieces on display. I’m preparing to start the final year of my degree and being chosen to display my creations as part of the launch for ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ helps me to feel confident about the path I’m on.”<br /></p>

<p dir="ltr">Professor Stephen Felmingham, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at Arts University Plymouth, said: “Given the wealth of exciting fashion and costume design that comes out of the South West, I’m thrilled to see that five students from Arts University Plymouth were chosen from an open submission call to be shown alongside the launch of Theatre Royal Plymouth’s brilliant new production of The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical. These students represent the breadth of costume and fashion design education that we offer, from our Pre-Degree Extended Diploma in Fashion &amp; Textiles to our undergraduate courses in Costume Production and Fashion Design, and it is a great opportunity for our students to showcase their talents directly to theatre audiences.”</p> <p dir="ltr">In addition to having their work seen by audiences of the exclusive pre-West End run of ‘The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical’, the winners have also been invited to attend a special gala night performance on Thursday 25 July. ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ plays in Theatre Royal Plymouth until 17 August 2024, with <a href="https://theatreroyal.com/whats-on/the-devil-wears-prada/">tickets still available to book online.</a></p> <p dir="ltr">BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Arts University Plymouth features a comprehensive curriculum that equips fashion thinkers and makers with the skills and knowledge essential for influencing change within the fashion industry. With a focus on creativity, innovation, and practical application, our program prepares students for a rewarding career in fashion design. Email <a href="mailto:fashion@aup.ac.uk">fashion@aup.ac.uk</a> to find out more.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/ba-hons-costume-production">BA (Hons) Costume Production</a> at Arts University Plymouth offers a fresh approach to the study of design, realisation, and construction for costume. Working from classic and contemporary texts, music, and storytelling, students become skilled at producing bespoke costumes for a range of performance genres, whether for stage, film, or live-action events. Email <a href="mailto:costume@aup.ac.uk">costume@aup.ac.uk</a> to find out more.</p> <p dir="ltr">Our UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Fashion &amp; Textiles is a Pre-Degree course for students aged 16 to 18, offered as a creative alternative to A-Levels. This course is designed for people who want to work in the fashion, textiles, costume, fashion promotion or Interiors industry. It will provide you with a range of skills and experiences to progress straight into the workplace or go into university. Email <a href="mailto:admissions@aup.ac.uk">admissions@aup.ac.uk</a> to find out more.</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.aup.ac.uk/clearing">Clearing</a> is now open for 2024. It's not too late to apply to study with us in September 2024. At Arts University Plymouth, we know there’s more to every Clearing applicant than their results on paper and we’ll work to find the best route for you. We’ll make sure you can talk to an academic about your work and your journey so far, and your ambitions for the future. From fashion, film and fine art to games, graphic design, illustration, and animation — the world needs creatives now more than ever.</p>