See the links on the left for detailed information about past FAD competitions.

The FINALISTS' BOARDS

The 20 finalists that have been chosen are:

THE FINALISTS

THE WINNER

Inspiration, creativity and unprecedented skill all came together yesterday, with Terri Cohen from Nottingham Trent, astounding judges with her beautiful outfits to take home the first prize in the nationwide Graduate Competition held by the educational fashion charity FAD.

EXPANDING ON THE BRIEF
FASHION: Meaning and Message.

In conversation with Louise de Caires, Creative Director of Fashion Awareness Direct and Mary Eyre, Director of Fashion Awareness Direct.

Louise has created FAD's innovative competition briefs. As FAD aims to develop talent in the fashion industry, we thought we'd ask Louise a few questions about fashion...starting with the basics:

THE BRIEF
URBAN NOMAD: Objets Trouve

Calling all Fashion Archaeologists - we are inviting you to uncover the mysteries of Egypt through a journey from the pyramids of Giza to the hustle and bustle, smells and bells of Cairo. Egypt! A glorious open air museum of astounding temples and monuments. ...land of the lush, fertile river banks of the Nile. ...land of subterfuge.