BTEC National art and design student Vanessa Ofori Boafo won a fashion design competition for Miss Selfridge, sponsored by the Liberty Centre in Romford.
Vanessa was shortlisted alongside students from Central St Martins and Havering colleges, but the judges chose her flamenco-inspired design at a show last month.
Vanessa will study next year at the London College of Fashion, but will also carry-out work experience with the Miss Selfridge design team.
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