Student earns Germany trip to see rap designs made
Image caption,PublishedA fashion student earned a trip to Germany after her designs inspired by female rappers were shortlisted for a sustainable clothing competition.
Emily Andrews, who studies at the University of Northampton, flew to Dusseldorf to see her creations printed for the event. Her designs were selected as one of eight for the next round, from which the judging panel will select the final three.Image caption,The final year fashion student's designs have featured rappers including Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim and Doja Cat."I then built upon this, adding three-dimensions using recycled jewellery and false eyelashes to one of them," Ms Andrews said.
The competition, run by the Graduate Fashion Foundation, was open to all final year students at its 45 member universities.Earlier this month the shortlisted eight students, including Ms Andrews, went to Kornit Digital in Germany - an international manufacturer specialising in printing garments - to see their designs.Find BBC News: East of England on
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