A young Dundee fashion designer is preparing to storm stateside when she previews her latest collection in New York.
Scottish Young Designer of the Year, Hayley Scanlan will be showing her new collection the Queen of Hearts at the From Scotland With Love fashion show on Monday.
It is the centrepiece of New York’s Tartan Week and is billed as the most prestigious Scottish fashion show in the world.
Hayley’s new collection uses an eclectic mix of references, from Mary Queen of Scots to the inimitable punk style of eighties icon Debbie Harry.
The collection is made up of jackets, skirts and signature print dresses in a royal-inspired colour palette of cobalt blue, deep red and a black and white Prince of Wales check.
Patent leather black trims, lacing-up detail and chunky silver zips are used for embellishment.
She said: “Debbie Harry is one of my icons. I loved the idea of pairing someone like her, with an equally rebellious heroine, Mary Stuart, the former Queen of Scotland. This is a collection that has taken me deep into the heart of my Scottish roots and represents a strong and feisty femininity.”
Hayley’s designs will be modelled on the catwalk by celebrities supporting the charitable event and seen by an audience made up of influential buyers, fashion media, celebrities and business figureheads.
A new theme for the show the Scottish Lion meets the Asian Dragon brings an international flavour to the patriotic event.
The fundraising fashion show aspires to bring together designers from across the world who are working with Scottish textiles and showcase their talent to an international audience.
Founder of From Scotland with Love, Dr Geoffrey Scott Carrol, said: “In deciding on a new theme for this year’s show we wanted to be able to expand the commercial opportunities for our designers, manufacturers and business partners.
“When we look at growth these days we look at the Asian markets. We wanted to engage new Asian buyers, business and financial partners who have an interest in working with new Scottish partners.