After a diploma course, Becky enrolled at the University of Brighton to study fashion design and business studies. The course gave her a thorough grounding in the theory and history of design, but it also had a large practical element. Additionally, her degree allowed her to take a year out and get hands-on industry experience.
When she completed her studies however, Becky found it challenging to land work. When I graduated, I was like, What next? Becky says. I remember applying constantly for internships and placements, where it wasn’t paid and just being rejected for not having enough experience. But also, being young and living away from home, I can t work for free.