Fairytale ballgown is one for the books

Catherine and her amazing paper dress.

FASHIONISTAS who want to make an impact should take a leaf out of Catherine Duffy’s book.

The art and design student from Oldham College has created a stunning ballgown — using the pages of old books.

The 19-year-old made the dress as part of her National Diploma. Hundreds of paper leaves were added to a wire cage.

She explained: “I used books because they brought to life my creative concept that this should be a fairytale dress, just like the ones that you read about in children’s stories.”

The dress is on display in reception at the Rochdale Road college.

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