NEW autumn fashions at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon are being brought to life with a link-up between renowned visual merchandiser Frankie Rossetti and fashion students.

The Wonders of Autumn campaign, which runs until November 2, heralds the 10 ‘must-have’ pieces essential for this season’s styling.

Frankie’s exhibition celebrates autumn using the little black dress, the must-have handbag, jeans and cashmere sweater.

They are being displayed in a 3D structural installation reminiscent of a woodland scene which will stop shoppers in their tracks to marvel at what is on display.

The Perfect 10 items will be hung from the frame and showcased in gold vintage frames, making the pieces focal points of the exhibition.

Frankie is a leader in her field with over 17 years’ experience in the industry, working in visual merchandising, prop sourcing and prop making for some of the top names in the business, including McArthurGlen.

Tina Cumpstey, centre manager at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon, said: “This season the centre is celebrating the wonders of an autumn wardrobe.

“We are thrilled to welcome Frankie into the outlet to bring this message to life, and we couldn’t be happier to offer this invaluable work experience to the students of UWE, Bristol.”

Frankie said: “I feel very flattered to have been asked to work with and display at McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Swindon and think it’s a wonderful opportunity to be part of such a creative and inspiring campaign."

“I love that I have the chance to mentor the fashion students at UWE, Bristol, the aspiring future faces of the fashion industry.”

And Deb Southerland, programme leader, BA (Hons) Fashion and Fashion Communication at UWE, Bristol, said: “This is an exciting opportunity for students currently attending the fashion and fashion communication courses at UWE, Bristol.

“This collaboration offers a fantastic opportunity for UWE, Bristol fashion students to collaborate with McArthurGlen, the leading designer outlet retailer in the UK which is such a professional and fashion relevant company.

“The designer outlet in Swindon is a favourite amongst staff and alumni and we are delighted to be collaborating on this project. Students will get to see the inner workings of the visual merchandising process and the experience will allow the students to develop invaluable skills relevant to their future lives.”