Twelve emerging designers from JCA | London Fashion Academy (that’s the Jimmy Choo Academy, yes THAT Jimmy Choo) have been selected to present their collections at the Academy’s 2026 Graduate Showcase, taking place during Graduate Fashion Week at London’s historic Haberdashers’ Hall. If you’re not familiar, the Jimmy Choo Academy opened its doors in 2021 with one sole purpose: to support and accelerate emerging designer entrepreneurs in the ultra competitive world of fashion. To achieve this, the school tailors the learning of each individual to the discipline they are interested in rather than offering a homogenous curriculum to a large number of students.
This year’s Graduate Showcase will spotlight twelve emerging designers selected from across JCA’s fashion and accessories programmes, each bringing a distinct creative perspective shaped by craftsmanship, innovation, and contemporary culture. The 2026 cohort — Julia Cieslewicz, Jasmine Jeffries, Tanio Rios, Kiri Booth, Barnaby Coupe, Eva Dowling, Georgia Fisher, Simrat (Simmi) Kalsi, Oliver La Planche, Valeria Peeva, Gracie Dhalliwal, and Eden Hemphill will present collections spanning ready-to-wear, accessories, and experimental design, reflecting the breadth of talent and individuality fostered within the Academy’s entrepreneurial and industry-led environment.
“Our Graduation Showcase is unlike any other show. It brings together leading industry experts and high-profile attendees to experience our emerging designers final collections. It is a powerful moment to celebrate real talent directly in front of the industry and to inspire the next generation. It is always a heartfelt experience to see our students present their work and witness the results of their hard work, passion, and resilience brought to life on such a platform . As an industry-led show, it is something truly distinctive within the education sector. We look forward to seeing the next stage of their careers as they move beyond JCA, and to supporting them as their work is introduced to the wider fashion community and beyond.” Lucy Choi, Director of JCA
Founded by Professor Jimmy Choo OBE, JCA has rapidly established itself as one of London’s most distinctive fashion institutions, championing a new generation of entrepreneurial creatives through an industry-led approach to education, craftsmanship, and design innovation The annual showcase has become a key platform for discovering new talent, with this year’s selected designers presenting collections spanning fashion, accessories, luxury craftsmanship, and contemporary design. Chosen for their originality, technical excellence, and creative vision, the 12 graduates represent a new wave of fashion talent emerging from London’s evolving creative landscape.
“I am proud to see this year’s cohort of graduates, full of talent. Their work reflects my ethos that craftsmanship cannot be replaced. These emerging designers have worked incredibly hard and place real emphasis on craftsmanship, which remains at the core of my values. It is a privilege to see them showcase their work as they take the next step in their creative and professional journey. I look forward to celebrating their achievements and seeing them shine within the industry. The fashion industry is constantly evolving, but exceptional craftsmanship, originality, and entrepreneurial thinking remain timeless qualities. These graduates have embraced all three, and I look forward to where their journeys take them next.” Prof. Jimmy Choo OBE
Set within the grandeur of Haberdashers’ Hall, the evening will bring together fashion press, industry leaders, cultural figures, buyers, and supporters of emerging talent for a celebration of the future of fashion. Fashion Voyeur will have a front row seat for this showcase at Graduate Fashion Week and it’s without a doubt, one of our must see events during end of year showcase season.
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