Thread and Legends: Past Icons, Future Designers, 14 Feb

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The University of Kent and Fenwick present: Threads and Legends

A spectacular showcase of style from Fenwick’s curated collections inspired by the past 60 years of fashion to mark the University of Kent’s 60th anniversary year.

Be taken down a memory runway as we reminisce about iconic looks over the past six decades and experience the visionary work of our own emerging student designers. A wander through the six decades of style since the University’s founding in 1965.

The event is directed by School of Arts and Architecture students and featuring Kent Students’ Union societies. It’s also showcasing Kent Aspire students’ designs and Fenwick. Fenwick are providing clothing from different brands to represent each decade in the Fashion Show. Their hair and beauty concessions will also feature in the Fashion Fair, including Charlotte Tillbury and Chanel!

Featuring…

  • Musical Theatre Society
  • KPOP Society
  • Salsa Society
  • People of Colour Arts Society
  • ASPIRE at Kent Business School
  • Oliver Double and Zaid Mahmood as MCs
  • Raffle, fun and prizes!

When is it happening?

  • Date: Saturday 14 February
  • Fashion Fair: 13:00 – 15:00
  • Fashion Show: 15:00 – 17:15
  • Location: Colyer-Fergusson Hall

How do I get tickets?

Tickets from £4.50 (includes a welcome drink).

Please note: This is a ‘pay what you can’ event, with all proceeds supporting our Sanctuary Fund and Kent Opportunity Fund.

Do you want to showcase your fashion or accessory business?

The event will include both a fashion show catwalk and a fashion fair, and you’re invited to showcase your fashion and accessory brands.

Register your interest by completing this online form or emailing ASPIRE@kent.ac.uk by 1 February .

Learn more about the Threads and Legends event.