A WARRINGTON student is set to follow in the footsteps of the fashion greats after showing six of her designs on the catwalk in London.
Maria Hawkins, 22, of Bristow Close, Great Sankey, was selected to take part in Graduate Fashion Week.
Talented women’s wear designer Maria was chosen to be part of the biggest showcase of young and emerging fashion talent in the UK by a panel of judges impressed by her wearable collection. She is a final-year fashion student at Manchester Metropolitan University.
Maria, a former St Gregory’s RC High School student, took her A-Levels and Art Foundation course at Priestley College.
She said: “I loved studying textiles at school and was at my happiest designing and making garments.
“I’d describe my design style as simple and feminine. I’ve combined bold, happy colours with beautiful fabric and flattering shapes to create a commercial yet versatile collection.”
Alison Welsh, programme leader for fashion at the university, said: “Graduate Fashion Week provides students with a unique opportunity to showcase their work, make contacts and get noticed. Maria should be very proud of herself for being selected.”
Maria's big week of fashion
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