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The Leeds university student whose clothes are appearing in fashion high streets all over the world

Leeds Arts University graduate currently has her collection appearing in the high streets as a part of H&M’s 2022 line in store and online.

Eppie Westwood, Leeds, graduated in 2019 and was accepted for a paid summer internship at H&M in Stockholm - after graduation Eppie moved to Stockholm working on the young womenswear team.

She has now been working with H&M for 2 years and has her line in stores across the world.

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Eppie began her journey at Leeds Arts University studying a textiles design course, the credited designer wants to express that you "can get yourself out there."

She said: "A couple of other students in my year also work at H&M.

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"It's fun to see your work in the store and so nice to see them everywhere.

"The first time I saw a girl wear one of my things was amazing, it was a denim vest and trousers, she was walking around London, I just couldn't imagine seeing that."

Eppie now works for a fashion design company in London, working in graphic design as well as fashion print design.

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