Festival of Fashion - Fife Arms Braemar
Guest Speaker | Invited by Festival of Fashion 2025 to Guest speak on the subject of Nuturing Talent & The Future of Scottish Fashion alongside Kirsty wark and Jacqueline Farrell.
In incredible festival weekend bringing together international talent and key creative voices in the industry with the young students in Scotland and beyond, the event celebrates fashion's past, present and most importantly future.
Inspired by fashion editor Frances Farquharson and fashion designer Elsa Schiaparelli, the 2025 line-up includes Delphine Bellini, Erdem Moralioglu, Clare Waight Keller, Kristina Blahnik, V&A Dundee, Lydia Slater and Justine Picardie.
“Nurturing Talent: The Future of Scottish Fashion. Kirsty Wark, Jacqueline Farrell & Katie Braid in conversation with Cosimo Angiulli and Rosie Baird
Saturday 8th November
3pm - 3.45pm
Braemar Village Hall
BAFTA Award-winning broadcaster and journalist Kirsty Wark leads a timely discussion on the rise of Scotland’s emerging fashion talent—and explores what more can be done to nurture their creative and professional growth.
Kirsty will be joined by Jacqueline Farrell, Director of Education at The King’s Foundation and Katie Braid, Teaching Fellow, Fashion Programme ECA, alongside a panel of recent fashion graduates, Cosimo Angiulli and Rosie Baird, who will share their personal journeys into the industry. Together, they will examine the opportunities and challenges facing young designers today and discuss the vital role of key institutions in shaping the future of Scottish fashion.
This conversation offers a unique insight into the intersection of education, industry, and innovation within one of the UK’s most dynamic creative sectors.”
https://www.festivaloffashion.co.uk/
*Photography credit Emily Macinnes @emily_macinnes
