Threads and Legends
Sixty years in style
To celebrate our 60th anniversary, we partnered with Fenwick Canterbury for Threads & Legends, a vibrant catwalk event at the Gulbenkian honouring six decades of fashion, creativity, and community.
Bringing together more than 60 student models, ASPIRE designers, and dynamic performances from Kent societies, the evening spotlighted emerging talent alongside iconic brands.
More than a celebration, the event made a meaningful impact, with proceeds supporting our Opportunity and Sanctuary Funds and helping to empower students across our community.
Zeroura
This opportunity given to me was phenomenal
I'm grateful I took it and put on a show. If you weren’t there be there for the next event or be square.
Iheanyi, Founder of Zeroura brand
Fenwick, Canterbury
"This was such an incredible event for us to be part of.
Such talent in these students and such fun seeing it all come to life over the past month.
Maria Barnfield, Store Director at Fenwick Canterbury
School of Arts and Architecture
Runway success
Third Year Drama students Fin Adams, Esme Foster and Caitlin Wydenback led the production’s performance direction.
ASPIRE Businesses
Ecoral
Small business of handmade jewellery
Kaijuu
This narrative-driven streetwear brand merges grunge aesthetics with technical sportswear.
Selahgt (God's Timing)
Each garment is a masterful blend of luxurious materials and innovative design.
Studio of Osai
This multi-faceted fashion label aims to incite and inspire individuals, encouraging them to think about the environment.
Ori
Fashion merchandise
Ino_Vative_Art
Custom crochet and knit clothing pieces and accessories.
Lunara Club
Carefully curated women’s fashion collection.
Coppelia Boutique
Vintage Clothes Reseller (90s and 2000s).
Zeroura
Wear Zeroura as a reminder that, success favors the ones who never stop pushing.