Watch our video from the 2010 Competition here: 'Behind the Scenes with FAD volunteer Aminata Kulufua'.

How to Enter

Since 2009 the final show of the FAD Competition has taken place at Vauxhall Fashion Scout during London Fashion Week, giving students a unique opportunity to showcase their designs as part of the UK’s most prestigious fashion event.

The Catwalk Final of the 2010 FAD Competition will take place at Vauxhall Fashion Scout’s new venue, The Freemasons’ Hall in Covent Garden in February.

2010 Finalist Entries

This year FAD recieved nearly 100 entries from over 34 UK colleges & universities. The following 14 finalists have been selected to take part in the 2010 FAD Competition in February at Vauxhall Fashion Scout.

The 2010 Jury

2010 Catwalk Final

2010 FAD Competition Winners

Written by Fashion Futures 2 Finalist Grace Wales-Bonner

This year’s F.A.D Competition final was as thrilling and exciting as ever. 14 finalists from 10 different universities joined forces to present their work on the catwalk at Vauxhall Fashion Scout on Monday 22nd of February.

2010 F.A.D. Competition Winner, Rasa Abramaviciute

The catwalk event provided a platform for many talented undergraduates to present their work to industry and press guests. The standard of talent was extremely high, but it was Rasa Abramaviciute, 22, a 2nd year fashion student at Middlesex University, who scooped first prize for her mini- collection.

Rasa’s work was inspired by her childhood in Lithuania. The young designer’s first garment was constructed entirely from leather with Lithuanian folk print and innovative 3-D origami details. Her second outfit represented the unity of her country, with a patchwork carpet dress in earthy shades, offset by a structural leather jacket. They both portrayed the talented student’s attention to detail and skilful craftsmanship which were rewarded with a £2,000 cash prize and internship with Dame Vivienne Westwood.

2010 F.A.D. Competition Winner, Rasa Abramaviciute