Fashanne Awards

Fashanne Awards Fashion awards programme for 3rd year students from universities in the Midlands & beyond FASHANNE, Fashion Designers of the Future Awards.

Inspired by New York’s famous Met Ball, BBC TV presenter Anne Davies, industry leaders and our universities have joined forces to present the most talented designers in Fashion & Textiles in the East Midlands and beyond. The best fashion & textile 3rd year students from our universities will compete in sponsored category awards & 2 special awards, judged by a panel of fashion & industry experts. A

nd then, the culmination - an unforgettable evening to include a fashion show at St Mary's Church, Nottingham.

04/03/2026

There is nothing like the energy of that very first rehearsal.

Seeing the designs move on the runway for the first time is where the magic really begins.

The Spring 2026 Palette 🎨 Spring is in the air! 🌷 From the serene, airy vibes of Cloud Dancer (Pantone’s neutral of the ...
02/03/2026

The Spring 2026 Palette 🎨

Spring is in the air! 🌷 From the serene, airy vibes of Cloud Dancer (Pantone’s neutral of the year) to the deep, earth-first energy of Transformative Teal, this season is all about balance.

Designers, which of these shades are you reaching for in your 2026 portfolios? Swipe to explore. ➡️

25/02/2026

Happy ! 🥂

Just a little mid-week inspiration to keep the creativity flowing.

23/02/2026

THIS. IS. FASHANNE.

This is more than a runway show. This is a launchpad for the UK’s most innovative graduate designers.

🏆 10 Years of Talent Discoveries
📜 11 Award Categories
🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 Infinite Connections

The 10th Anniversary Season is officially here. Are you ready?

✉️ Contact us today to join the journey.

ThisIsFashanne 10YearAnniversary

18/02/2026

Mid-week mood at Fashanne 👀

Celebrating the process and the talent that makes it all happen.

16/02/2026

Wait... have you met Fashanne yet??

If you’re new here, welcome! We’ve spent the last 10 years doing one thing: launching the fashion stars of the future.

2026 marks a whole decade of Fashanne. What started as a vision to champion East Midlands talent has become the bridge between education and the fashion industry.

CREATE. We celebrate your raw talent.
SHOWCASE. We give you a professional runway.
CONNECT. We link you with global brands and paid internships.

We’re looking for the fearless, the innovative, and the next generation of designers to join our 10th-anniversary season.

Ready to launch your career? Let’s get to work.

🔗 Link in bio to see how you can get involved for 2026!

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11/02/2026

It’s — the bridge between the studio and the industry. 👠

Every Wednesday we celebrate the designers of the future. Will you be on our runway for the 10th Anniversary?

🔗 More info on our website via the link in our bio.

09/02/2026

How it started vs. How it’s going... 10 years in the making!

Jumping on this trend because 2016 wasn’t just “ten years ago” for us… It was the year Fashanne was born.

Happy 10th Birthday, Fashanne. Let’s make 2026 the best one yet!

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Save the date! Next Thursday, Feb 12th, we’re heading to the Love Business Expo! ❤️🗓️This isn’t just a business trip—it’...
06/02/2026

Save the date! Next Thursday, Feb 12th, we’re heading to the Love Business Expo! ❤️🗓️

This isn’t just a business trip—it’s a chance to see our very own take the stage for her keynote: “On Air, On Brand.” 🎤

In the fashion world, your work is your heart, but your presence is your superpower. Anne will be sharing her expert secrets on how to master your personal brand and present your vision with absolute confidence.

Coming to the expo? >
📍 Find us at the Fashanne stand!
🎓 Students: Come chat about your 2026 award entries.
🫱🏼‍🫲🏽Partners: Let’s talk about securing the next generation of UK talent.

We’ll see you there next Thursday! 👋

06/02/2026
We’re opening up the floor! 🎤With our 10th anniversary season officially kicking off, we know you’ve got questions—wheth...
22/01/2026

We’re opening up the floor! 🎤

With our 10th anniversary season officially kicking off, we know you’ve got questions—whether you’re a student wondering how to enter or a brand curious about how to partner with us for 2026.

We want to host a Q&A session, but we want to do it your way.

Tell us in the comments:
1️⃣ Would you prefer a Live session, a Story Q&A box, or a dedicated Post?
2️⃣ What do you want to know? (Ask us anything about the awards, the evening, or the industry!)

Let us know below and we’ll get it in the diary!

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St Mary's Church, High Pavement
Nottingham
NG11HN

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