GRAY'S: FASHION & TEXTILES

the hardest goodbye 😭 #finalyear #graduate #fineart #artschool

some looks from “expose” graduate show 2026 part 1 photography: @tanyastt hair & makeup: @lykambeauty @weronika_maciejczyk @ashleighjennifermua @cece.beautyx @faces.by.flo @megan_thebarber @jeanohair @moshhair_

“expose” graduate fashion show 2026, pre show backstage photo opp pics by @tanyastt

behind the scenes at our 2026 graduate fashion show “expose” pics by @tanyastt

our graduate hannah reid was chosen by the graduate fashion foundation to represent the department in the “talent of tomorrow” editorial shoot which was featured in cold magazine. hannah also had the opportunity to show the same collection virtually at london fashion week last september 💫

We’re pleased to announce that 3y study abroad student Dominika Kuston is the winner of our inaugural Sustainable Futures Award, recognised for her outstanding craftsmanship, durability, and focus on longevity. As part of this project, the class developed their own sustainability philosophies and embed them into their design practice. This was guided by the Design Council’sSkills for Planet Blueprint, which maps the critical green skills designers need to put sustainable options into practice. Dominika defined her sustainability approach centring on thoughtful material use and long-term garment value. By working exclusively with deadstock and natural fabrics, often sourced as leftovers or donated materials, she reduce textile waste while allowing the limitations of these materials to shape the design process. Alongside this resourcefulness, she emphasises quality, longevity, and custom-made production, creating bespoke pieces that foster emotional attachment and reduce overconsumption. This combination of waste-conscious sourcing and durable, personalised design encourages garments to be worn and valued for longer, ultimately minimising the need for replacement. We’ve loved having you on the study abroad programme and wish you all the best in the future.

quick runway shots from our graduate show last night. big thank you to the creative team for beautiful hair and makeup! posting all pics soon 😎 @lykambeauty @weronika_maciejczyk @ashleighjennifermua @cece.beautyx @faces.by.flo @megan_thebarber @jeanohair @moshhair_ shot by colin

“fragments, a visual narrative” - - - fashion pieces by our 1y foundation students from their deconstruction reconstruction project. photographed in grays school of art drawing room by colin [part 1]

This lookbook documents the final outcomes from foundation year fashion & textile design students. This combined practice project explores the relationship between fashion design and textile design, testing how the two disciplines inform and enhance one another. The fashion design component is driven by concepts of distortion, disproportion, and overconsumption examining how form, silhouette, and the body can be altered through dynamic construction. In parallel, the textile design component focuses on fragmentation, deterioration, and mélange, using layered materials, distressed surfaces, and composite textures to evoke processes of change and decay. Together, these approaches merge to create an integrated body of work in which experimental textiles actively shape fashion outcomes, resulting in expressive, conceptually unified pieces that emphasise transformation, material interaction, and visual narrative. The visual direction of the photography was intended to communicate a melancholic exploration of anonymity. Photographed in grays school of art drawing room by colin, inspired by the works of Maison Margiela and Szilveszter Mako.

Graduate Fashion Show 2026 - “Expose” “Expose” is the upcoming Gray’s School of Art fashion show. A showcase of our graduate collections as well as an accompanying textile exhibition. This is a chance to see the breath of work created by our fourth year collective, that we will be delighted to present after months of hard work. The name “expose” emerged from a minor project titled “exposure” that took place at the beginning of our final year, which helped us navigate the start of our collections. With our focus on moving forward as designers, we hope this show will act as our first opportunity to expose our own body of work to you. Come join us on the 2nd of May, to be part of this exciting event! Tickets will be realised soon, so keep an eye on this space for more info! branding: @allythomsnn

day in the life on placement in Copenhagen with @emmasofie__ @graysft

we were delighted to welcome Paul Swan Topen to speak this afternoon as part of our Guest at Gray programme. he shared an inspiring look into his creative process and his passion for craft, innovation, and experimentation. from collaborating with Hussein Chalayan on pieces that merge engineering, precision, art, function, and fashion, to his latest work in product design developing lighting structures, it was a fascinating insight into a truly interdisciplinary design practice. a huge thank you to Paul for such a thoughtful and engaging talk.