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.

Catching the eye of the jury, the sophisticated and refined pieces gained Terri Cohen a unanimous first place vote and the £2000 prize money. Hand dyed silk, hand-stitched strips and individual printed cotton all formed part of Terri Cohen's stunning designs evoking images of ancient Egypt and the artist Christo's wrappings as outlined in the brief in an original and imaginative manner.

Strong visual impact and subtle detailing earned Nicola Lewis from De Montfort University second place, with Amy Saville from Central Lancashire University in third. They receive £1,000 each and all three receive work placements with Harrods.

All 20 finalists outfits were showcased through a catwalk show and exhibition as the finale of FAD's 6th annual Graduate Competition at Shoreditch Town Hall. An evening heavily supported by the fashion industry, recognisable faces included that of jury member Hillary Alexander as well as representatives from all the leading luxury retailers such as Harrods, Browns, Harvey Nichols.

FAD's Director, Maria Alvarez de Toledo, said:

The competition was supported by Harrods, Evian, the Egyptian Cultural Institute and the practical skills charity Edge

generation now : FAD 2006 UK Fashion Competition
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