Louise Collier, a student in creative fashion practices at Cleveland College of Art and Design, has been shortlisted for the David Nieper Fashion Academy Student Design competition.

Louise, 19, designed a stunning collection for fashionable 50-plus women called Royally Yours, inspired by the royal family and their classic styles.

The highly prestigious national David Nieper Fashion Academy competition aims to find the best young fashion designers and offers the winner a six-week masterclass, run by the David Nieper Fashion Academy and academically accredited.

Hartlepool Mail announces Louise’s shortlisting here: Louise has designs on royalty