GCU Fashion Showcase 2026 celebrates exceptional creativity

GCU Fashion Showcase returned to campus in spectacular style to celebrate the best fashion design and creative work from students on our industry-linked courses.

The 2026 catwalk collection included outfits from industry collaborations with Kestin Bernat Klein and the award-winning kilt and highland wear specialist MacGregor and MacDuff.

A creative exhibition also showcased work by our International Fashion Branding students for industry partner New Balance.

Introducing the show, Dr Tessa Hartmann, chair of the University's Fashion Advisory Board, which informs Glasgow Caledonian’s distinctive portfolio of fashion business and luxury programmes, said: "It's always my privilege to be part of this spectacular event. Every time the board members come here, we are blown away by the level of creativity.

"We see a lot of collections around the world, but this is something quite special."

Audiences at the afternoon and evening performances heard from some of the student designers ahead of the runway show.

Professor Shirley Rate, Dean of Glasgow School for Business and Society, said: "What an incredible event. Thank you so much to our students; they are fabulous, and I am absolutely bursting with pride.

"We have a huge number of industry partners who help our staff support our students - in the classroom, when they're teaching and also when we are assessing our students. On behalf of the University, I want to say a sincere thank you for their continued support."

Earlier in the day, our Fashion Advisory Board members held a masterclass for GCU students and members of the University's GCU Entrepreneurial Hub.

Dr Hartmann, Dr Jonathan Chippindale, and Dr Mark Hogarth offered valuable insights into sustainability, digital innovation, luxury, and brand storytelling.