The graduating students put on the show themselves this year after funding was withdrawn by the university, but the event was still a high-energy affair.

A total of 43 students put their fashions to the test on the catwalk, with designs ranging from children's wear to lingerie to women's evening gowns.

One of the models in a lovely design

One designer used an animal theme, adding a pair of antlers to the back of one costume and feathers to the edge of another.

Student organiser Kim Norrington, who showed her own designs which are based on Japanese origami, said the students all have different sources of inspiration.

The show is the pinnacle of the year for most students, and will lead to an appearance in London at the Graduate Fashion Week for some.

That show runs in early June and will feature some of the designs from the Nottingham students' collection.

For a look at some of the designs, try our special photographic selection.

To see some more university high flyers, see our other university pages on designer Billie Tuttle and table tennis star Deng Yaping.