A BUDDING fashion designer from Dunmurry showcased her designs during Belfast Fashion Week.

Local girl, Louise Tierney's 'Romantic Moonlight Dining' collection proved a hit on the catwalk as part of the Belfast Institute Fashion Show at the Baby Grand in the Opera House.

Renowned for its annual stand alone performances, Belfast Institute joined forces for the first time with Fashion Week to rub shoulders with some of the biggest names in retailing including Remus Uomo, Zoe Boomer and French Connection.

Students studying BSc (Hons) Fashion Management showcased the latest developments in cutting edge designs influenced by some the world's top designers, with models donning everything from asymmetrical necklines and fish tail skirts to lace appliqu�s in an eclectic mix of fabrics, shapes and colours.