DRESS THE NATION: MEET THE DESIGNERS TAKING PART IN SECOND SERIES OF ITV COMPETITION

The nationwide style search continues this season, as M&S looks for the UK’s very best emerging fashion designers. The new series focusses on womenswear and menswear, and documents the search process over the course of five 60-minute episodes, welcoming contestants from up and down the nation.

Nine candidates, ranging from ages 22 to 59, will compete to secure an exclusive mentorship with M&S where they will work with some of the best in the industry across Design, Buying, Merchandising and Marketing.

In addition, the talented winner will also have the exciting opportunity to see their design sold exclusively in selected M&S stores and online for the AW25 season. Throughout the process, the candidates will work individually, as well as in groups, to design and create garments that will be loved by the M&S customer where style, versatility and quality are key.

MEET THE DESIGNERS

Sheli, 39

Anti-Social Behaviour Officer from Bristol

Josef, 24

Student from London

Laura, 38

Engineering Teacher from Newscastle

Richie, 31

Tailor from Birmingham

Bailey, 23

Retail Assistant from Cheshire

Julia, 59

Seamstress from Newcastle

Daniel, 30

Copywriter from London

Alex, 25

Sales Associate from Derbyshire

Casey, 22

Retail Assistant from Dundee

Dress The Nation returns Sunday 14th September at 7pm on ITV1.