Schiffer to judge Fashion Fringe - graduate jobs

This year's Fashion Fringe prize could give fashion graduates the chance to showcase their talents in front of a panel of top industry experts.

Roland Mouret and Claudia Schiffer are amongst the high-profile names judging the contest along with Anne Pitcher, managing director of Selfridges and Roy Peach, Dean of London College of Fashion Graduate School.

Schiffer said: "I have watched Fashion Fringe grow from strength to strength over the past few years, and am delighted to be able to add my support this year.

"Fashion Fringe is a fantastic business platform for any aspiring designer, and I look forward to helping some of London's creative design talent thrive and grow over the coming months."

Applications for the award are open until May 4, giving designers the chance to discover how to launch their respective labels through a mentorship scheme and development grants, advised by a host of fashion's leading figures.

Corrie Nielsen, last year's winner, is currently putting together her spring/summer 2012 collection after recently making her solo show debut at London Fashion Week.

Mouret said: "It's not just exciting, but also very relevant to feel part of Fashion Fringe where so many young talents take their journey in this amazing, frustrating world of fashio.

"What's better than to have Colin McDowell as a fairy godmother?"