Ilknur Kontashs, 18, is a student at the Skinners’ Company’s School for Girls in Hackney. During Stage 1 of FAD Fashion Futures 2, Ilknur created a beautifully sewn kimono top, but in Stage 2 she developed her design to correspond with the customer focus of FAD’s retail partner, Tesco Clothing.

The final outfit was comprised of up-to-the-minute jersey leggings paired with a long t-shirt, which featured Ilknur’s own bright red Olympic logo, applied as a heat transfer print. The finishing touch was an easy-to-wear cropped silk jacket with an ingenious twisted fastening.

Menswear Design Manager at Tesco, Andreas Stavrou, praised the quality of Ilknur’s research, and her market awareness, which translated into designs which he said many of Tesco Clothing’s customers would love to buy and wear. Ilknur herself says "This project has been challenging but exciting. I’ve learned pattern cutting, making and measuring for the first time… I really liked this course and I am happy I was a part of it. The challenging times made me gain confidence and determination"

Read more about the FF2 2007 Summer School and Industry Workshops