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• store newsWarrnamboolSpotlightFashion ParadeEmily goes Gaga and wins!Warrnambool, a regional city locatedon the south-western coast of Victoria,is famous for its beautiful Great OceanRoad location, but the city’s Spotlightstore is also known for its talented,fashion designing clientele. In recenttimes the store held a fashion paradeand competition and 16-year-old EmilyAndersson wowed the audience witha Lady Gaga-inspired dress that wethought deserved a bigger audience.Hence we present to you thewinning design style of the young MissAndersson. Whilst completing year 10at Brauer College, Warrnambool, Emilybegan studying VCE Textiles so shecould complete the unit in Year 11 thisyear.Says the budding designer: “I’vehad an interest in the textiles areaever since year 7 and have studiedthe subject every year since then.I’m interested in pursuing a career infashion in the future.”The dress she entered in theSpotlight fashion show (picturedright) formed part of Emily’s VCE UnitTwo Textiles which required that it beconstructed of at least 50 per centcotton and to be a part of a collection.“My dress was 50 per cent cottoncorduroy for the bottom half, with arose embroidered polyester fabric forthe top,” she explains. “The skirt andsleeves were stiffened with hose inorder to create the shape I wanted. Thedress was fastened at the back with asingle welt zipper.”Emily’s imagination, skill and focusdefinitely make her a talent to watchon the Australian fashion scene in thefuture.Visit Spotlight Warrnambool at 84Raglan Parade. Tel: (03) 5564-2500.JOIN OUR VIP CLUB TODAYIT’S FREE!• Exclusive discounts• 10% OFF all sewing patterns• $10 birthday voucher on your birthday• Chances to WIN Cash Giveaways• EMAIL ONLY exclusive specialsAUSTRALIA spotlight.com.au or call 1300 305 405NEW ZEALAND spotlight.co.nz or call 0800 276 222SINGAPORE spotlight.com.sg or call 6733 9808154 spotlight.com.au