Fashion, textiles and jewellery students from Birmingham City University (BCU) will bring their designs – and the city - to life on Thursday 12 June as the BCU Presents: 1000 Threads fashion show returns to Brindleyplace for a second year.

Hosted by BBC’s award-winning presenter and journalist, Kathryn Stanczyszyn - and featuring an exclusive after-party for invited guests, supported by Brockmans Gin - the evening will be packed with colour, glamour and entertainment.

Following the success of 2024’s event, the fashion show will take place at Oozells Square and will see 10 talented BCU fashion students showcase items selected from their diverse collections. Members of the public will be able to watch the catwalk show live in Oozells Square from 6.30pm.

The BCU Presents: 1000 Threads fashion show will also be preceded by a reception for invited guests, hosted at the Ikon Gallery, and followed by a private view of the exhibition in the X10 building of unique fashion, textiles and jewellery designs from this year’s graduates.

The event forms a central part of BCU’s Inspired Festival, which runs throughout June showcasing the work of students from the University’s Faculty of Arts, Design and Media. Students from BCU’s School of Jewellery (SoJ) will also showcase their work as their designs are paired with fashion pieces appearing on the catwalk.

Attendees to the show will be wowed by the creativity and boldness of the designs, and by the ambitions displayed by the students taking part. Students were challenged to identify a key market, or address a pressing issue within the fashion industry. Through a combination of ingenuity and purpose, a number of students were inspired to grow their own biomaterials, and challenge industry standards around sizing and fit across diverse body types.

And many of the students have drawn inspiration from their cultural heritage to influence their collections and demonstrate what it means to be a fashion designer in today’s world.

Members of the public will be able to see the full show collection in person at a free-to-visit exhibition between 7-26 June. Open Monday - Friday between 9am – 5pm, the collection can be viewed at 10 Brindleyplace.

BCU has a deep-rooted history in fashion, textiles and jewellery, and continues to grow its legacy. This year, BCU will be working with partners from across the city and the world of fashion to provide opportunities for students and graduates to showcase their work at venues such as Dover Street Market in London, Paris Couture Fashion Week and the Leather Museum in Walsall.

For more information on the Inspired Festival visit bcu.ac.uk