I have applied to do a BA in Fashion Design for entry 2009. I have been offered an interview. To the interview i am advised to bring a portfolio and an essay.

The essay is what i have a problem with. I can write well, just i am stuck for ideas. I wanted something which would be considered slightly controversial, a piece of writting which was delivering new information to the panel of interviewers and different from what previous applicants had talked about. I am tempted to go for the easy route of who is my favourite designer but i want to stand out and make them notice me!

Any ideas of topics would be very helpful or anyone with an understanding of what they look for in the essay, is it content or gammer?