QUEENS of the desert, intergalactic ambassadors and bathing beauties took to the catwalk as talented costume students exhibited their creations.

Cleveland College of Art & Design showcased more than 100 costumes from its Costume Interpretation and Design Craft and Entertainment Design courses at an evening spectacular before a packed audience in the college's lecture theatre, Hartlepool.

CCAD technical demonstrator Amanda Lankford said: "It was a great opportunity for out students to show off their skills and the accumulation of all their hard work to friends and family and industry experts.

"We have an incredible range of talent here at CCAD with a lot of very good designers and makers and the range of costumes on show, from traditionally tailored garments to modern contemporary designs, was incredible." The three hour extravaganza also featured examples of millinery, Tudor and Regency style garments, West End costumes and designs inspired by Shakespeare and modern day.

Mature student Lesley Goodrick, 49, of Hartlepool, said: "I absolutely love the course here at CCAD and it's great to be able to show off our work.

"I managed to persuade my husband Kenny to model my Pricilla Queen of the Desert outfit - it was his first time on the catwalk as a cross-dresser but he's always up for a laugh and has been a great support."

Former students have gone on to work on films including Harry Potter and Batman, and TV programmes The Paradise, Vera, George Gently, Tracey Beaker, Hollyoaks, as well as for Madame Tussauds.

All the costumes will be on show in the Hartlepool Art Museum from June 7 to 29.