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Kim says: “I love designers who have fun with their work, Kassey’s collection screamed fun, positivity whilst maintaining clever pattern cutting, prints and use of materials.”

Kim says: “I love the mash up this collection, metallic knit, bold tulle and short wellies. The textures and scale are a great combo to shoot.”

Aurelie Fontan, Edinburgh College of Art

Kim says: “I was drawn to Aurelie’s real attention for detail and craftsmanship.”

Kim says: “These collection really stole my attention during GFW and certainly made us all work on the shoot. So many great ideas and details!”

Kim says: “Alex uses wind in such a clever sensitive way teamed with soft knits, the combination in beautiful.”

Kim says: “This collection really celebrates the female body, all of it with a great choice of materials.”

Maddy Stringer, Edinburgh College of Art

Kim says: Maddy’s combination and quality of materials with her use of proportions attracted me to this collection.

Kim says: “Such a genius idea executed perfectly, bringing back childhood memories but making the clothing extremely practical.”

Kim says: “I love the Clueless-style bubblegum palettes meets The Crown regality of Aarons collection. Dreamy.”

Kim says: “Caroline designed a very concise and considered collection really focused on her craft.”

Kim says: “Conor is brave, bold and gets the balance right.”

Kim says: “Teodora mash up of materials, imagery and narrative really stood out.”

Kim says: “The quality of Maddie and Olivia’s work is exceptional, the materials, sensitivity and cuts are so considered.”

Kim says: “The way this collection has been designed to fit the body is incredible, it’s a puzzle in pieces but the most beautiful transformation when put together.”

Kim says: “As well as being so confident with extreme silhouettes this collection is also layered with great ideas.”