EMERGING young designers are preparing to hit the catwalk for a spectacular fashion show.

Bolton College's art and design students are putting the finishing touches to their garments, which have drawn on everything from the Beijing Bird Nest to Victorian decor for their designs.

The show takes place on June 18 but the talented team invited The Bolton News for a sneak peek at their garments and the inspiration behind the eclectic collection.

Visual arts lecturer Tom Evans said: “It has been a particularly strong year with all learners keen to explore challenging and unconventional materials, processes and ideas.

"Working to an industry standard brief, all have adopted a professional approach to their work which I'm sure will support their progression onto university and employment."

Eighteen-year-old Kloe Gibson from Farnworth was inspired by 1920s skyscrapers with the elegance of the design reflecting her favourite designer Coco Channel.

She said: “Coco Channel revolutionised the world of women’s fashion. The dress took me about two weeks to complete and I am a little scared of seeing it on the catwalk, but excited to see everybody else’s.”

Kloe’s career ambition is to become a special effects make-up artist.

Hannah Bamber drew on Modrian's art for her garment. The 18-year-old from Bolton said: “It symbolises the correlation between architecture and art.

“My favourite designer is Cath Kidston, I love her shabby chic style.

“This course has been fun and it’s inspired me to create more garments –— my dream would be to design for Liberty London.”

The spectacular Bird Nest which staged the Beijing Olympics is reflected in Alex Chapman’s design .

Alex, aged 19, from Little Lever, whose ambition is to create artworks that portray a message, said: “I loved the structure of the stadium and I tried to replicate the 360 degrees view through to my garment.

“I snapped about 15 needles due to the metal wire.”

He added: “This was the most skill demanding and most inventive I have ever been, it has taught me to open up and go big with my artwork.

“I will feel proud to see it on the catwalk because of the time and effort I have put into the design and to see it being worn will be surreal.”

Chloe Hardy‘s caged harness was inspired by Victorian decor and structure. Inspiration for the skirt is drawn from The Rocky Horror Show as well as her favourite designers, Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen.

The 18-year-old from Radcliffe said: “The harness represents the gritty industrial aesthetics of Victorian culture and buildings.

“It has been challenging as sewing is not my forte and I didn’t have a pattern, I had to create my own, so it is very rewarding to see the finished piece and be pleased with it.

“I will feel very proud seeing it on the catwalk for being able to create something that I didn’t expect to turn out as I wanted.”

Chloe, whose career ambition is to be an illustrator added: “I’m anxious to see the reception it gets too.”

Lynsay Oxford, aged 20, from Great Lever, rose to the challenge for her dress.

She said: “I got my inspiration from the show Cats and it took me around 10 hours.”

The fashion of the 1950s is reflected in Louise Percival’s skirt. The 19-year-old from Smithills, said: “The inspiration for the paisley infused Chicago 50s skirt was from the college’s performing arts showcase.

“The course has been fun and I have realised how diverse art and design is.”

Budding interior designer Megan Eatock, aged 18, from Deane, was influenced by architecture with her garment symbolising the structure of a building.

She said: “I will be very excited and proud to see my design on the catwalk.

“It was very challenging but my grades were rewarding.”