the high street. Well, that’s exactly what happened when we launched a competition to design this season’s ultimate frock for Oasis. And boy, you lot are an artistic bunch. A massive 16,000 people entered but only one could come out tops. Last week that winning design was showcased at Westfield Stratford City on The Look Show catwalk and is now on its way to Oasis stores. For fashion student Melissa Gormley, 20, from Belfast, it was a dream come true. Here, she explains what it felt like to win.
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SHOW ON THE HIGH STREET NOW
Melissa Gormley beat 16,000 budding designers to win our Design Your Dream Dress competition with Oasis – her frock hits the shelves soon
magine being able to create your very own party dress and then see it appear on
Oasis Winning Dress Hits The Catwalk
And WINNER
dress come to life at The Look Show
Melissa saw her
Melissa, congratulations! What inspired your amazing design? I tried to think about what other girls my age would wear. I’m studying fashion design at York Street Art College in Belfast so I’d been watching the catwalks and seen a lot of hot pink. I thought it’d look great for the party season. So which celebrity would you love to see wearing it? Olivia Palermo. I saw her at The Look Show last year – she’s stunning. What do you love about the high street and where are your favourite places to shop? The clothes are so amazing, it’s never been easier to be a bit more individual. My favourite shops are Oasis, Topshop and Zara. What was your favourite collection at The Look Show? Definitely Oasis – I loved the floral prints and monochrome looks, which are perfect to work the androgynous trend. What tips would you give to budding fashion designers? Design as if you’re dressing for yourself. If you’re not going to wear it, other people won’t! If you had to pick a prized item from your wardrobe, what would it be? I bought these beaded Topshop shorts today, which I love. I’m wearing them with a blazer but I’ll also work them with heels and a fur coat. What’s the most valuable fashion advice anyone has ever given you? Dress in clothes that make you feel good – my fail-safe pieces are amazing high heels and lipstick!
The ultimate party dress!
The judges loved Melissa’s original design
MELISSA STAYED AT THE PREMIER INN WESTFIELD STRATFORD CITY