Leanne is currently studying an Art Foundation degree and is due to start a degree in Costume design at Bournemouth university in September. Her collection for the Midlands Fashion Designer Awards consists of a floor length chiffon evening dress, gathered skirt attached to a hand pleated bodice with a pleated waistband.  She will also be showcasing a tailored taffeta jacket together with gathered chiffon trousers, detailed with gems and starbursts beads. The final piece is a hand gathered bodice with lined chiffon halter neck with starburst beading on three layered chiffon skirt with wired hems.