THE future stars of the fashion world were out in force for Glasgow School of Art's catwalk show.

The annual event featured adventurous designs by third year students who have come from as far afield as South Korea to study in the city.

The promising designers focussed on world dress and textile traditions inspired by non-western countries.

They explored cultural traditions to create collections in print, weave, embroidery and knit.

Textile design student Gillian Lewis, from Glasgow, focused on the Japanese Edo period.

She was inspired by architecture, fine art and traditional dress.

Textile design student Akash Sharma, 20, from Glasgow, drew inspiration from South Africa, specifically the Ndebele tribe.

Hilary Keyes, 19, from Ayrshire, produced a menswear collection. She was inspired by native Alaska and the traditional dress and art of Inuit people.

The fashion shows are taking place in the GSA Student Association Building.

Jimmy Stephen-Cran, Head of Fashion and Textiles at the GSA, said: "Adopting elements of different cultures is perfectly natural when designing.

"However, we expect our students to recognise the difference between 'imitation' and 'inspiration."

"This theme requires considered and respectful research to ensure that the end results are innovative and creative enough not to rely on cheap mimicry. The students have very much risen to this challenge."

The show is supported by fabric store Mandors and and Dr Marten.

This year they Headline sponsor Fat Buddha Store Glasgow came on board.

All profits raised go towards supporting final year students to showcase their work in London at New Designers, the UK's largest graduate design exhibition.