Patterns for Performance Award finalist 2026, Sylvie Xu

A chance to see the wonderful work of Wimbledon College of Arts graduate Sylvie Xu in action and to hear more about the substantial amount of work that has gone into her Patterns for Performance Award entry. The Costume Society's Patterns for Performance award encourages students to design a period garment for a character in a performance using the work of Janet Arnold and Norah Waugh as inspiration. The Awards are an important part of the Costume Society’s output that promotes the highest standards of craft and artistry in costume. On Saturday 4th July, the Costume Society announced the Patterns of Fashion and Patterns for Performance 2026 award winners at the Society’s Annual General Meeting. We hope, you will join us in celebrating our 3 finalists!