Final year student Rohan Scott styled Strictly Come Dancing star Lauren Oakley and singer-songwriter Linda Harrison for the awards ceremony, held at Grosvenor House in London. The pair wore striking sculpted dresses from a collection Rohan created during his second year at BCU.
The 22-year-old student described the experience as 'wholesome', stating: “They were both equally so warm, welcoming and down to earth, which made the environment more engaging when I was sharing my work.” He added, “I feel an immense feeling of gratitude that I’ve been considered in this way by someone outside of the classroom. Having this large exposure is exciting and terrifying at the same time, and it’s an experience that I’ll be eternally grateful for.”
The opportunity arose after Oakley and Harrison were impressed by the creativity of BCU's designers. Lauren Oakley, who hosted the university’s annual graduate fashion catwalk '1000 Threads' earlier this year, commented: “Knowing that the Pride of Britain Awards were coming up during Strictly Come Dancing, I thought it would be the perfect chance to showcase some of the fantastic work that I saw at 1000 Threads on a national level. Growing up in Birmingham myself, you’re quite aware that creatively a lot of things happen in London, so taking the opportunity to use my platform to help someone local in the creative industry was really important to me.” She added that Rohan was 'lovely and understanding' and made her feel 'comfortable'.
Linda Harrison viewed collections from 13 student and graduate designers from BCU at their 2026 London Fashion Week exhibit at Somerset House. She said: “It was a privilege to be given the opportunity to wear this one-of-a-kind dress by young rising talent Rohan Scott. I felt like a warrior princess. Rohan was a joy to work with. I was feeling nervous for the fitting as I’m still adjusting to my new body post-children, and he made me feel so calm and confident. His warmth for people combined with such a clear talent and dedication to his work is a rare combination that I’m sure will take him far.”
Dean Fallon, Course Leader and Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design at BCU, commented: “The fact that Rohan has been identified for this amazing opportunity is testament to his skill and drive as an emerging designer. Rohan’s craftsmanship is being recognised, and their work already shows a strong sense of identity and positioning.”
