Creative pupils brought couture to Coatbridge when youngsters from across North Lanarkshire worked to produce a unique new clothing range, which they showcased at Summerlee Museum.

With help from experts at Heriot Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design, 16 schools collaborated to create the GlamMetal collection.

They showcased their designs at four high-glamour fashion shows at the industrial museum.

As part of an enterprise project, pupils also designed a limited-edition mini-skirt – and managed to sell 125 of them on the night.

St Ambrose pupils Emma McAleer and Nicole McKenny, both 17, helped put the show together.

Emma managed her school’s Young Enterprise team while Nicole worked to help come up with the theme and publicity for the event.

Nicole, from Bargeddie, said: “We wanted something that would fit in with the industrial history of Coatbridge so we chose to hold our fashion show at Summerlee.

“It was really hard work, so we’re glad everything worked out on the night.”

Emma added: “It was an amazing experience. It’s was really good to see what people my age can achieve.”

Councillor Jim Logue, convener of Learning and Leisure services, said: “Everyone who attended was blown away by the high quality of the collection and professionalism on show.

“For over a year the young people have worked together developing their creativity, teamwork and enterprise skills.”

The title GlamMetal was chosen to link with Lanarkshire’s industrial legacy, which the Summerlee museum celebrates.

Christine Pollock, executive director of Learning and Leisure Services, added: “This project has brought schools together with our museums and creative services staff.

“The pupils have worked really hard to come up with the fashion label and get all the work ready. Although tutors from the university helped them with their designs, much of the work was done in the school art departments.”