Holly Varney-Lonsdale, aged 19, of Kempston is through to the finals of this year’s bigger event with her designs for firefighter kit.
And Summer Gill, 21, of Barton le Clay, has designed a uniform for airport ground crew.
Holly and Summer are part of a cohort of 16 students studying HND Fashion & Textiles. Those who have complete the two year course now have a chance to upgrade to a full degree with a third year at the Bedford campus, validated by the University of Northamptonshire – thus saving the cost of ‘going away to uni’ but benefiting from a great quality course.
Said Director of the Arts Toby Clark said:
“The success of this course demonstrates how the riverside Bedford College South Bank Arts Centre is a hothouse for talent across the arts. Our students can stay here and gain degrees, win places at the best art schools and universities, or step into great jobs.”
In 2017 three Fashion & Textile Higher Education students at Bedford College took 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes in the national Professional Clothing Awards.
Abby Simpson, Sarah Davis and Megan Schneider made up their designs made up for the showcase event in London on June 21st. At the same time Bedford College won the overall ‘Best University’ plaque.
