21 April 2003

Pressed fashion

The University of Dundee presents the colourful creations of its textiles students in a fashion show at The Circus nightclub on Wednesday, April 23.

The event is an exciting opportunity for the students to premiere their innovative collections, which show a broad range of individual approaches from haute couture to pret a porter.

A postgraduate student, five final year students and 11 third year students will present 27 outfits. Many are showing their work for the first time, while others - like Keith Wooldridge, who caused a stir at last year's show with his 21st century kilts - will be returning with new designs.

Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the University's Institute for Cardiovascular Research. £3.5 million is needed to build the Institute, which will bring together under one roof all the skills needed for research into better prevention and treatment of Scotland's number one killer - heart and cardiovascular disease.

By Jenny Marra, Head of Press 01382 344910 j.m.marra@dundee.ac.uk