STUDENTS from a Hampshire college took to the catwalk to showcase their creative skills when Fareham College hosted a glitzy night of fashion, hair, beauty and make-up.

The Creative Industries Showcase displayed work from subjects including art and design graphic design, fashion, music and performing arts, and was attended by 250 guests.

Opening the event with a keynote speech Professor Peter Lloyd, director of the School of Art, Design and Fashion at Solent University, said: “The Creative Industries is a huge growth area for the UK economy and so it is incredibly important that we support this growth by providing good-quality teaching in well resourced and inspiring surroundings in order to prepare young people for the amazing opportunities that exist for them out in industry.”

There was live music throughout the night from eight college bands.

Nigel Duncan, principal of Fareham College, said: “We have some incredible creative talent here at Fareham College and I’m delighted that the event gave the students a memorable platform for their work to be recognised.”

Makeup student Erin Boxall added: “Seeing my work displayed at a show like this doesn’t happen every day, so I was delighted to be involved.

“It was a great confidence boost and an experience that I will never forget. It was a really enjoyable evening and I hope the college is planning more events like these in the future.”