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00:00over the last five weeks nine amateur fashion designers have been competing for the biggest
00:19career opportunity of their lives the chance to work alongside Britain's most loved fashion
00:26retailer Marks and Spencer they gave everything they had to impress the experts no one else is having
00:33that that's our in everything that's the look don't even complicate it that's only the best of the best
00:44survived so the designer leaving the competition is Shelley there's gonna be me Julia Daniel
00:56Joseph sorry Joseph Laura Alex okay
01:09tonight it's the final and the pressure has never been stronger that excited for that yeah I reckon
01:19this will win in office they'll be put under scrutiny by the experts why should that one person be you
01:23um because I want people to and their designs under the spotlight of the dress the nation collection
01:31showcase so impressive the amount you've achieved I would be straight down at Marks and Spencer's and
01:36buying one immediately only one will win this life-changing prize a chance to dress the nation
01:43the winner of dress the nation is welcome welcome welcome here we go well I tell you what crack open
01:57the Percy pigs because you are officially dress the nation finally yeah I'm really proud that I've
02:06made it this far in the competition it's crazy to think that after this challenge I could be the winner just
02:12one challenge stands between you and your chance to kick-start your design career with that dream
02:18mentorship at M&S what a feeling I know it's not gonna be an easy one I'm here to take the win your
02:25winning design will be sold online and in stores across the nation it really is the prize that money
02:32cannot buy the mentorship is within arm's reach I just still can't believe it's me here but first if
02:40you want to get your foot in the door you're gonna need to impress the people with the keys
02:44it's our M&S experts please welcome head of women's wear design Lisa Illis and of course director of
02:52menswear Mitch Hughes thank you and helping Lisa and Mitch make this very important decision are our
03:01special guests founder and creative director of luxury fashion brand at 16 Arlington Marco Cavaldo
03:08hi guys from model to racing car driver to entrepreneur she's always been ahead of the
03:18curve it's Geordie kids and not only is he the most a successful male a supermodel of all time
03:32but he's also designed for M&S is David Gandhi well first before we start we've got one more very
03:43special guest that we'd like to introduce to you it's someone who was literally walked in your shoes
03:48let's welcome last year's winner dress the nation David everyone let us know how much winning dress
03:57the nation last year has changed your life oh it's been amazing I've learned so much learning how a big
04:02corporation works is amazing I've been soaking up all the information just trying to keep it down do
04:06you have any advice that could maybe help our designers today you've been chosen for a reason yeah you've
04:13been chosen for a reason could you guys do some amazing work that's why you're here so just have
04:17fun with your designs yeah good luck guys thank you for your time today okay designers it's time to
04:27reveal your final design challenge Geordie will you do the honors I will indeed so your challenge is to
04:36design two show-stopping party wear outfits I'm talking about out out I'm talking about a big entrance
04:47your finished collections will be modeled on the catwalk in our dress the nation runwear show exciting
04:54stuff designers you've got eight hours to create your party wear collections and your time starts now
05:04the designers have just eight hours to create two party wear looks for men or women before they'll be
05:15fitting their party wear to real-life models for the very first time I can never get into these it's the
05:23final eight hours two outfits it's a big big ask for our designers they need to have pulled out all stops
05:30they need to have really thought through their design how to make it how to fit it
05:34beautifully how to really answer the brief so it's going to be really interesting to see
05:38don't know if I can carry all this and it's the first time that their looks will be showcased on
05:45real-life models as opposed to mannequins how do you think that that's going to change the dynamics
05:50could go one way or exactly you could look amazing when you're sewing it and then suddenly you get it
05:55actually movement and then everything kind of like pulls apart it's also really magical and I think it's
06:02important that it's their first time and it's like that first time only comes once and I hope that
06:07they're really present and enjoy that moment it's got a little something to it so David what do you
06:15look for in party wear I like structure suits traditional tailoring but you know times are moving
06:20on and there's going to be a contemporary feel to that so it'll be interesting to see how that is interpreted
06:25by it by the designs a lot to do no time to do it oh my god it's getting real Marco one thing that we have
06:34talked about consistently through this series is commerciality how difficult is that as a designer that is
06:40the ultimate challenge is to tread that fine line between art and commerce and I think it's very important that we can see who they are as a designer whilst they're also working
06:49to a brief for M&S so I think if you can achieve both you've ticked the box
06:56so fast today very very fast it's a combination of an old Regency fashion from like the 1800 1700s mixed with some of the
07:07draping from Ghana so I'm trying to soften evening wear drawing on historical references from his combined British and African heritage
07:15Rich is sticking to his tailoring strengths with his and hers party wear an elevated charcoal grey
07:22check men's suit for the unique waistcoat scarf hybrid and a women's burgundy cocktail suit dress with contemporary cold shoulder design and tuxedo inspired lapel
07:33Richie congratulations on getting into the final thank you you're the only person actually in the final who's doing a men's and a women's
07:39yes outfit why have you chosen that combo playing to my strength I know I'm good at menswear and I've developed over time to get my
07:46women's wear more on point I've taken some of the feedback in the earlier challenges that didn't work out well yeah implementing them here
07:52pressure man
07:54for menswear Taylor Richie the competition has been far from plain sailing I've shown throughout the competition that I can be very resilient I knew I would make it through but as the
08:06challenges progressed wasn't as easy as I thought
08:09and his lack of women's wear experience proved difficult in the early weeks
08:13I've never designed or made dresses before I'm used to menswear
08:16femininity that for me is what's lacking
08:19right but he was always keen to learn from his mistakes
08:23I need to understand more about the woman
08:25with a little help from regular teammate Casey
08:28love that love that make it more dramatic
08:31more dramatic in it
08:32like real proper cinch it in
08:34to make the women's wear more feminine I've learned a lot about shape and a lot about the cut
08:38Richie's flying today look
08:40but then menswear week allowed him to shine
08:43second place is Richie
08:46well done Richie
08:47and his eye for style
08:49he's a very creative designer
08:51and skilled tailoring
08:52definitely you can see it in our stores
08:54always shone through
08:56the opportunity to get the mentorship is it's life-changing
09:00I've learned that I can do anything honestly
09:02you know if I put my mind to it
09:04throw any challenge my way
09:06onto the dress
09:08yeah gonna fuse it
09:09dart it
09:10finish it
09:11that's it
09:13so Richie
09:15he's obviously very gifted
09:16yeah
09:17I think with his tailoring background
09:18yeah
09:19what I would say is that
09:20if you look at all his outfits across many weeks
09:21are quite similar
09:22but this is for M&S
09:24so therefore I would challenge him in terms of
09:27thinking outside of that
09:28that's a real consideration
09:30ooh
09:32got a nice little shine to it
09:34two hours gone
09:35you've got six hours to go
09:38ooh
09:39two down six to go
09:40six to go
09:42let me hear you
09:43six to go
09:44six to go
09:45oh dearie dearie me
09:47bro two hours has gone like that man
09:49come on are you gonna heat up
09:52ooh
09:53very nice
09:56I'm going back to my Scottish roots again for a bit of inspiration
10:00so
10:01Hug Money is one of the biggest celebrations up in Scotland
10:04it's bigger than Christmas
10:05everyone goes wild on New Year
10:07this is who I'm designing for
10:08it's like the people who are just celebrating and having fun
10:10hi Casey
10:11hello
10:12hi
10:13how are you doing
10:14I'm good how are you
10:15yeah good thank you
10:16Casey party wear week
10:17talk us through your final collection
10:18I'm actually doing two women's looks
10:20okay
10:21erm so I'm doing this gold mini dress
10:24and then also the suit
10:26I've decided to make black
10:28okay
10:29I just realised that black would probably be more wearable
10:31a silver suit they probably would
10:33would only bring out like once a year if they were to buy it
10:37Casey's designed a flowing gold party dress
10:40as well as a women's black suit with a corset and layered lace skirt
10:45but is this bold wet look layered outfit too haven't got for M&S
10:50and has she bitten off more than she can saw
10:53you have got an ambitious collection coming together here
10:58yeah again
10:59do you think you're gonna manage it all?
11:01I hope so yeah I'm gonna try my best to finish everything properly
11:05erm
11:06some people work best under pressure though
11:08yeah I think I've produced my best work under pressure
11:10so I think that's why I keep putting the pressure on myself
11:14just thought go big or go home
11:16for the youngest designer 22 year old retail worker Casey
11:20the competition has been a much needed opportunity
11:23I'm kind of chuffed with that
11:26it's really special to be here because I feel like I've had a chance to prove myself
11:31why did I decide to make it so complicated?
11:35there's just not many opportunities where I'm from
11:38I've applied to hundreds and hundreds of jobs
11:41and I've never really heard anything back
11:43but a lack of confidence
11:45I'm just disappointed in myself
11:47accompanied by her ambitious designs
11:50I've really tried to do too much in the time
11:52and it just isn't paying off
11:54often left her struggling with time
11:57it was an ambitious kind of design at the outset
12:00to do in four weeks I would have known four hours
12:03it will be a massive shame if time is what messes this up for you
12:07but her bold and complex looks
12:10shock I'm going for leopard print again
12:12it just seems to be like the boldest choice
12:15still secured her praise from the judges
12:17stunning garment really well done
12:19I'm really happy that I stuck to my guns and went for these bold designs
12:23I think you need to be yourself and trust your gut instinct
12:26and teaming up with Richie finally helps her to get the job done
12:30it's definitely the quickest I've finished so far in the competition
12:33securing them both a place in the final
12:36team heading into next week's final is Team Richie
12:42oh my god
12:44dead excited for this
12:46are you dead excited for yours
12:47yeah I'm just worried I'm not going to have time
12:49so Casey she's thrown everything at it
12:52and she's really kind of gone for it
12:54which is great for Casey
12:56my only watch out would be the corset
12:59the drapes lace
13:00there's a lot in there
13:01there's a lot of different fabrics
13:02there's a lot in there
13:03she has a very ambitious approach to
13:05why do one when I can do three garments
13:08it might be one element too many
13:11I think I'm doing too much
13:13what have you got?
13:14this black suit that I'm currently cutting
13:16go on
13:17I've got a dress
13:20I've got a corset to go either over the dress or under the suit
13:24and then I've got a lace skirt
13:26so probably a little bit too much
13:29cut
13:36reset cameras
13:37where none
13:38sir and k
13:39please return the mannequin to props
13:45I... yeah
13:46I'm on an M&S shoot
13:47alright
13:48see you in a bit
13:48sorry
13:49pass
13:50welcome back to dress the nation
13:59with a coveted design mentorship at M&S up for grabs
14:02the designers are part way through their final challenge
14:05and with it their last chance to impress the experts
14:08this is cowl neck
14:10black dress
14:11but I'm a bit worried for this one
14:12because there's not as much stretch in it as I would have liked
14:15oh Bailey congratulations
14:16thank you
14:17I would imagine you're so happy and chuffed to be in the final
14:20absolutely yeah
14:21proper bit of me in this
14:22so yeah I'm excited
14:24sticking to his signature monochrome style
14:27Bailey's making two coordinated party wear looks
14:30a backless pale silver maxi dress
14:33and a draped black mini dress
14:35both with contrast ruffles
14:37but will his duo of dresses have the wow factor
14:41that experts expect for the final
14:44what's your kind of inspiration for these
14:47I imagine like a mother and daughter
14:50in these in these two dresses
14:51maybe like the mum in the long one
14:53daughter in the short one
14:54swap it over
14:56whatever you want to do
14:57I love how that you've used mother daughter
14:59because you know when I go to Marks and Spencer's
15:02I go with my mum
15:03yeah
15:04and we often come out with the same pieces
15:05so it's lovely actually that it's going to be quite ageless
15:08what would it mean to you Bailey if you were to win dress the nation
15:11dress the nation
15:12I think I've already won in my eyes
15:13and if I got the first that would just be a bonus
15:15it's a good attitude
15:17that could just be fine by itself couldn't it
15:21there have been ups and downs for 23 year old
15:24former supermarket worker Bailey
15:26I've made it to the final
15:28super proud of myself
15:29got it
15:30I didn't think through the weeks that I would
15:32because the competition has been very stiff
15:34favouring a monochrome palette
15:36I would say it's a safe bet
15:39he got off to a rocky start
15:42moment of truth
15:43perhaps not so much flair as I would like to have seen
15:47all I can do is put my best design forward and try my best
15:53despite being more comfortable with women's wear
15:56I love designing for the girlies
15:58he surprised everyone
16:00I absolutely love it
16:01by excelling in menswear
16:03the winner of this week's statement piece challenge is
16:08Bailey
16:09yay
16:10which was just the beginning of his winning streak
16:13Bailey
16:14come forward Bailey well done
16:15surprise myself each week
16:17and yeah I think I've done well
16:18I'm proud of what I brought to the competition
16:20Bailey well done
16:21absolutely superb
16:23I'm just making my little pleats for the dresses
16:28but it's just quicker
16:29doing it with a fork
16:30you get all of your pleats the exact same distance
16:33it was a random little tiktok I seen one day
16:36it's cool isn't it
16:37so I'm really surprised he's not done any menswear
16:40because he did so well
16:41I know I know
16:42his menswear garment was stunning
16:44yeah
16:45I don't feel he's pushed himself out of his comfort zone too much
16:48they're not new shapes
16:50it's kind of expected in a way
16:54a maxi a mini one black one white
16:57yeah
16:58will it get into that elevation of the final
17:01I suppose we'll have to see really
17:03hmm
17:05I'm all confused
17:07with the collection showcase approaching
17:11it'll be the first time the designers see their collections on live models
17:15it's way too small
17:16luckily there's a couple of seasoned pros on hand
17:19to show them what to expect
17:22oh look at that
17:24look at that
17:25you might not wait
17:26surely
17:27kiss
17:28there you go
17:29right
17:30the dom
17:31here we go
17:32so you just try and move as much presence as you can into it
17:34and hope you don't fall over and that your flies are done up
17:37oh
17:39yeah
17:40oh look
17:41oh
17:42casual
17:43oh
17:44I'm buttoning
17:45I'm buttoning
17:46I give up
17:47I'm done
17:48oh
17:49I'm done
17:50I'm sweating
17:51and showing he's still got it
17:53is our very own model
17:54okay go
17:56oh maybe not
17:58actually I think quite a lot of male models do it like that
18:04really?
18:05yeah
18:08try this
18:09it's a decent spread this
18:11you've got two hours left
18:13she's not selling pork pies
18:16what are you like eh?
18:20I'm vegetarian
18:21that's got a sewing
18:31it's crazy to think that one of these pieces could be in an M&S store
18:36I know
18:37so happy I went with the silver
18:39yeah?
18:40so happy
18:41this is a little tricky bit now
18:43I'm just trying to like join this shoulder seam but I don't think I've left myself enough room to get in
18:49how's your stuff going Richie?
18:51it's getting there
18:52yeah?
18:53yeah yeah it's getting there
18:54so I've not completed anything fully yet
18:58I'm hoping that because I've been kind of managing it a bit different this time that I hopefully will be okay
19:08designers it's time to crank up the pressure you've got 30 minutes remaining
19:13and remember we don't want to see any naked mannequins
19:19that's
19:20flew by
19:22I'm liking it
19:25I'm liking what I see
19:27and what the f...
19:31blip
19:32I'm stressed that I'm not going to get this done you know
19:35how far are you away from the other one as well?
19:42I've got a lot to do on the black one not going to lie
19:45right
19:46I've just got to focus I've got to concentrate
19:49designers you've only got ten minutes to go
19:54ten minutes to go
19:58it's really exciting I'm actually quite sad that it's coming to an end now
20:05yeah I reckon it's a winning outfit I love this
20:07yeah I'm happy
20:08you've only got 60 seconds left
20:14one minute to go
20:16almost done thank god
20:20ten
20:25nine
20:26eight
20:27seven
20:28six
20:29five
20:30four
20:31three
20:32two
20:33one
20:34that's it
20:35designers your time is up
20:38step away from your mannequin
20:40that is the end of your final design challenge
20:44it is indeed well done darlings
20:47get me to the front bar
20:49sick
20:52I need a drink
20:53absolutely gassed
20:55final one done
20:57boxed off
20:58really happy with it
20:59to come this far obviously it's a massive achievement
21:02and I'm super proud of myself
21:04so yeah I feel like I've already won
21:06at this moment I'm feeling really happy really proud
21:09and I'm just really excited to see the garments moving on
21:13the models and seeing people's reactions to that
21:16I feel like I can breathe now
21:18the opportunity would just really change my life
21:20I'd love to win I really would
21:22I believe I've done enough to win
21:24yeah I'm massively proud of what I've achieved throughout the weeks
21:27I'm sweating
21:29I feel like I'm in touching distance or a mentorship
21:32it means everything you know
21:34it would change my life in a massive way
21:37coming up the designers head to M&S headquarters for the all-important interview
21:42we can only offer this mentorship to one person
21:45why would that candidate be you?
21:48erm
21:49real life models showcase their final collections for the very first time
21:53yeah I'm like a pro-pam
21:57and the winner of dress the nation is revealed
22:00the winner of dress the nation is
22:03the winner of dress the nation is
22:07at the minimum
22:08we're in touch
22:10spurred
22:16Rernon?
22:17value the спасибо
22:18Rernon?
22:19AJ, Walsh, I don't want you to get it off
22:21no
22:25cut
22:26reset cameras
22:27Rernon?
22:28performance
22:30Welcome back to Dress the Nation,
22:38where, with the collection showcase fast approaching,
22:41the designers need to fit their garments
22:43to real-life models for the very first time.
22:46I don't know if that even turned it on. That would be helpful.
22:48As their party wear must be perfect
22:50if they want to win the Marks and Spencer mentorship.
22:54Yeah, it's literally slightly gaping there,
22:56but I'm thinking, like, maybe a little strap or something
23:01just to, like, keep that to the bod.
23:05Just bring that over your shoulder. Lovely. Like that.
23:10Amazing. Literally don't need to change any...
23:13Oh, I've put it on back to front.
23:17After five weeks of giving their all to the competition,
23:21the designers receive a very special surprise visit
23:24from their loved ones.
23:26Oh, what are you doing?
23:31How are you doing?
23:32Oh, sweetheart.
23:34How are you doing?
23:35Yeah, good.
23:36It's amazing.
23:38Congratulations, my darling.
23:40Well done.
23:41Oh, I don't think you can measure the proudness.
23:44I am a proud mama bear anyway,
23:46but seeing her do this is just absolutely outstanding.
23:50And, you know, I can see that change in her too now.
23:53You know, I think she's really starting to understand
23:54she deserves to be here, and it doesn't matter if she wins.
23:58I want her to win, but just to be here
24:00is just absolutely amazing.
24:02Did you make all that?
24:03Yeah, I made everything.
24:05I was so surprised to see my mom.
24:06I did not expect her to come down at all.
24:08I'm so glad that she's here to experience it all with me.
24:11Can't wait to see it all.
24:12It's going to be amazing.
24:14I want me to.
24:15Oh, God, it's amazing.
24:17Oh, I'll kiss him.
24:21Hello.
24:21Oh, my God.
24:22How has it been?
24:23It's been really good.
24:24I'm proud of myself.
24:26I'm surprised how far I've come, to be honest.
24:28No, I am not.
24:29I knew you would make it this far.
24:31I look after all my friends
24:32because I've never had siblings or things like that,
24:35so I know they've got my back.
24:37Yeah, they're just so proud of me.
24:38Well, good luck, not that you need it,
24:40because this looks amazing.
24:42So, I know you'll do amazing.
24:44They didn't doubt me for a second,
24:45and they've just been cheering me on the whole time,
24:49and I'm excited to go back to them all,
24:51hopefully with the win.
24:53Fashion to him is second nature,
24:54so I knew he'd do amazing,
24:56but just to see him, like, in his element is really cool.
24:59It makes me very proud.
25:03Dad!
25:04Oi!
25:05Wow!
25:06Hello!
25:07What's going on?
25:07Oh, so nice to see you!
25:10You're all right?
25:11Wow!
25:12You like it?
25:12Beautiful!
25:13I love it!
25:15I want to inspire my boys.
25:17My family are my biggest motivations.
25:19Every time the going gets tough,
25:20I always think about them.
25:21I want them to have a better future,
25:23so that's my driving force every single time I'm here.
25:26Give us a pose.
25:28Jeez.
25:29Jeez!
25:29I want to instill values into my boys,
25:33to work hard,
25:34with perseverance, you can do anything.
25:36So I feel like every time they see me at home working hard,
25:39it instills something in them.
25:40So to see me on this platform,
25:42it's major for them.
25:43I love it.
25:44I can't wait.
25:45I'm glad.
25:45I can't wait.
25:46Bye!
25:46See you later.
25:48Come on.
25:49Oh.
25:50See you.
25:51See you.
25:51Richie knows now that he's not just a tailor,
25:54he's a designer.
25:56He can make, create clothes
25:58that people would genuinely love and wear.
26:01So I'm just so happy to see him blossom,
26:04and I'm really excited for the future.
26:06With only one mentorship up for grabs,
26:12the designers must undergo one last test
26:15before the collection showcase begins.
26:17An interview at Marks & Spencer headquarters.
26:20It's a chance for the experts to get an insight
26:22into the designers as professionals
26:24away from their sewing machines.
26:26So in interviews, I'm usually relaxed.
26:33I believe in myself.
26:34I know what I have to bring to the table,
26:36cos as well as them helping me,
26:37it's about what I can bring to them,
26:39and I know there's a lot I can bring to the table.
26:42Hi, Richie.
26:43Hi, Richie.
26:44You look amazing.
26:45Thank you very much.
26:47It's definitely feeling real now.
26:48I mean, just walking into the building this morning,
26:50it's a little bit intimidating,
26:52so I feel the pressure.
26:55Hello, baby.
26:55Hello, hello.
26:56Feel prepared?
26:58Yeah.
26:58Ready for some questions?
27:00Yep. Fire away.
27:02I'm really nervous for the interview.
27:04I've been trying so hard for the past year,
27:06applying for hundreds and hundreds of jobs.
27:09This opportunity means a lot to me.
27:11Hello.
27:12Hello.
27:13Hi, Casey.
27:13How are you?
27:14I'm good, thanks. How are you?
27:15Yeah, good, thank you.
27:16Casey, what's the dream?
27:18Where's the end goal?
27:19The end goal would be to work in a well-established brand,
27:23such as M&S,
27:24and just really work my way up through the company,
27:27and, um...
27:28I don't know what else I could say.
27:31Um...
27:31God, my name's gone blank.
27:36The end goal...
27:38Um...
27:41Do you know what?
27:43I'm the type of person that doesn't really have a plan.
27:47I always go super lost for words in these situations,
27:50just go down a weird rabbit hole.
27:52Um...
27:53Did you guys know about the fortune teller?
27:56And what do you think M&S can learn from Casey?
28:02I think I'm obviously quite young.
28:05I think I have lots of really fresh, new concepts and ideas and shapes and silhouettes,
28:11so I think I could definitely just bring a bit of youthfulness, freshness,
28:16to the M&S design teams.
28:18I think my confidence has grown so much through this competition.
28:21I think if you put me in there in week one,
28:24I maybe wouldn't have been as confident.
28:26I think these challenges have really made me realise
28:29how I should really back myself as a designer.
28:31You know, I think I've got a unique story.
28:34And, you know, fashion is about sending a message to the world.
28:36It's more than just clothes.
28:38It's about aspiration.
28:39The way I've dedicated myself, knocking on doors,
28:42getting the no's, sometimes the yes's.
28:45And look, I'm doing an interview with M&S.
28:48That's major.
28:50I've grown through this process, to be honest.
28:52You know, I've seen the M&S customers come in.
28:54They've enjoyed every single thing I've made.
28:57And it gives me the confidence that, you know,
28:58I can do something major on a global scale.
29:02And what do you think M&S can learn from Bailey?
29:05I know you want to bring in the younger consumer.
29:07And, like, my sort of demographic
29:09is probably what you're aiming to target towards.
29:14So instead of having to research that, I sort of am that.
29:18We can only offer this mentorship to one person.
29:21Yeah.
29:21Why would that candidate be you?
29:23You know, giving me the opportunity, I'll make the most of it.
29:26I know that for sure.
29:27You know, I've made the most of little.
29:29So can you imagine what I can do with much?
29:31I think it should be me because I have a lot of potential
29:35and a lot to give.
29:37And I'm really open to adapting
29:38and taking all the advice on board.
29:41And I've learned so much of this experience
29:42and I'm really excited and looking forward
29:44to continuing my career
29:46and learning and soaking up as much as I possibly can.
29:49So, Bailey, we can only offer this mentorship to one person.
29:53Why should that one person be you?
29:55I think I've just got a real drive to succeed
30:00and I think, you know, with the right help, I could do well.
30:04Thank you very much.
30:07Thank you, Bailey.
30:07Well done.
30:09Thanks.
30:09So am I half.
30:10I'm super impressed with how that went.
30:14I answered to the best of my ability
30:16and, I mean, the opportunity is obviously amazing
30:19and I would love it,
30:21but I already feel like I've made it.
30:23Richie, thank you so much for your time.
30:25Thank you so much.
30:27I'm honored to be here.
30:28It would change my life in a major way.
30:30The exposure will be phenomenal
30:31and, yeah, very confident.
30:33I think you can't do anything
30:35unless you are confident about it.
30:36So that's brought me this far
30:38and I'm going all the way.
30:40I just want to say it's been so lovely to meet you all.
30:42I've just got something here.
30:45I've got some business cards here
30:47and I'm just...
30:48If any opportunities ever came up,
30:50I'd just love to keep in touch with you.
30:52We won't tell anyone else.
30:56This mentorship means a lot to me.
30:58It really is the guidance that I'm needing
31:00that I've been searching for
31:02to really guide me into whatever role I'm supposed to be in.
31:05So I really want this.
31:10So Richie.
31:12He was really strong.
31:13Yeah, very well prepared.
31:15He really, really wants it.
31:17Gets it.
31:17So important.
31:18And he gets it, yeah.
31:20The thing with Bailey is
31:21he's so passionate.
31:22Yeah.
31:23But I'm not sure
31:24he showed us the best version of himself.
31:27I wondered if he was a bit too laid back.
31:29Yeah.
31:32Casey, did you get a little bit of kind of nervousness?
31:34What did you think?
31:35There were a couple where she was...
31:37She almost had to second guess or something.
31:39Her answers were so good.
31:40Yeah.
31:40She's so kind of warm.
31:42She's just so clearly enjoyed this experience
31:46and learnt so much from it.
31:47Yeah, yeah, yeah.
31:49Gosh, it's going to be really difficult
31:51to choose between them.
31:52I'm on an M&S shoot.
32:02All right.
32:02See you in a bit.
32:03Sorry.
32:04Pass.
32:11Where are they?
32:11M&S hair, make a box safe.
32:13Where are they?
32:13AJ, Walsh.
32:14I don't know when you get it off.
32:15Help!
32:16Welcome back to Dress the Nation,
32:23where the first to arrive
32:24for the Designers Collection Showcase
32:27are some familiar faces.
32:30Alongside, of course,
32:32the all-important experts.
32:39Yay!
32:42Woo!
32:43There you go.
32:44Come on.
32:44Just five weeks ago,
32:47nine designers stepped into our design studio,
32:51and now our top three
32:53will showcase their final collections.
32:57I'm on the walk.
32:59It's so wild.
33:01First up,
33:01with a party collection
33:03traditionally tailored for the next era,
33:06it's Ritchie!
33:08Yay!
33:09You ready?
33:11You look gorgeous.
33:12You'll kill this.
33:12Woo!
33:14It takes a thing.
33:15We do what we do.
33:17Wanna pull up?
33:18Let's check in.
33:19I think it'll come through.
33:21This is amazing.
33:25Woo!
33:29Crazy feeling.
33:30Woo!
33:31I'm loving the chairs.
33:33Wanna pull up?
33:34Let's check in.
33:35I think it'll come through.
33:36We can run it, run it, run it.
33:39No, this ain't a debut.
33:40Love me, once I know you, love me twice.
33:43We want to know you don't shake the jacket and look over your shoulder and walk your time come on
34:13Mind-blowing, what I dream
34:16And please give it up for the man himself, Richie!
34:29So good!
34:37Richie, congratulations. Thank you very much. Are you happy with your collection?
34:41I'm over the moon. Yeah, just seeing it come to life what I've had in my head for so long
34:45It just feels like a dream but dreams do come true. I'm so glad so Mitch. What are your thoughts?
34:51Well, first of all, congratulations. It looks fantastic
34:53I think the the finesse you point to each garment they really pair together and individually they're very strong as well
34:59So build them. And David, I know that you are a big fan of tailoring. Does this collection do it for you?
35:06Richie, if you if you make it mate, I'll buy it and wear it. Oh serious?
35:10I want to wear everything that you're making so
35:12Oh wow, high praise indeed!
35:14I mean, I can only echo what everyone said. I think it's so sharp. It's so clean and to have such a clear design DNA
35:21Across both men's and women's. I think both looks are equally as strong is really hats off to you
35:27Give it up one more time for Richie everyone
35:33Next up with his hyper femme super chill party wear let's welcome the collection from Bailey
35:39Yeah, looks super cute
35:42I'm just living that life on the edge of the cushion but it's gonna play
35:48I get money, you get mad to kiss the bank side
35:52Yeah, I know you're in a secret put your hands up
35:56If you won't be outside
35:58I'm just living that life on the edge of the cushion but it's gonna play
36:02Yeah
36:04I'm just living that life on the edge of the cushion.
36:05Yeah
36:08Yeah
36:10Yeah
36:12Yeah
36:14Yeah
36:16Yeah
36:22Yeah
36:24And please welcome the man himself, Bailey, everybody!
36:44What the hell? Well done, Bailey, congratulations.
36:50How are you feeling with your final collection in front of all your friends and family?
36:53Yeah, I'm overjoyed and I've had a sick time. I'm super proud of myself.
36:58Let's hear some thoughts from our experts. What do you think, Lisa?
37:02I love the contrast between the black and the white, the short and the long.
37:06I think the attention to detail with the little ruffles
37:09and the kind of feminised pussy bow ties at the back is really lovely.
37:13Some really, really strong features.
37:16I think there's a real clear direction. I think the colour palette is very beautiful.
37:21A bias cut dress isn't the easiest thing to do and I think you've done it very successfully.
37:27Thanks, everyone.
37:28And last but by no means least with her party wear collection,
37:36combining glamour and comfort with a feminine silhouette,
37:40please welcome the collection of Casey.
37:44I'm genuinely in shock. I never thought I'd be here.
37:46I never thought I'd make it to the final, so I'm just so happy.
37:49It doesn't feel real.
37:52Yeah.
37:53Then it's really fun.
37:54Yeah.
37:55Yeah.
37:56Really interesting.
37:57What?
37:58We'll make it to the five levels.
37:59Yeah.
38:00Really good.
38:01Good.
38:02Yeah.
38:03Woo!
38:04Yeah.
38:05Woo!
38:06And this is really great.
38:07Yeah, wow.
38:08Woo!
38:09Woo!
38:10Yeah.
38:11Yeah.
38:12Yeah.
38:14Woo!
38:15Woo!
38:16Woo!
38:17Woo!
38:18Woo!
38:19Woo!
38:20Woo!
38:21Two hands on me at all times, baby
38:25If you let go, better kill my bad friends
38:29Won't your two hands on you like my life
38:33Need to sing and let them know you
38:37Can you do like that?
38:39I mean, I would love that.
38:41Definitely.
38:42Just say, look a little time for me
38:44At this coming out of me
38:46All my days just to do this
38:50Cause I'll be like my life
38:52Please save me, let them know you
38:55Please welcome the designer of this wonderful collection, Casey!
39:11Congratulations!
39:13How are you feeling?
39:14I'm feeling amazing.
39:15It's been the best opportunity ever.
39:17I've loved every single minute of it
39:19And I'm just so grateful to be here surrounded by amazing people
39:22Oh, look at your mum!
39:24So proud!
39:26Well, let's see what our experts thought
39:28Lisa?
39:29I think you've done incredibly well
39:31The liquid gold, the drape on the shoulder
39:34The volume on the sleeve
39:36They're all new party dressing details
39:38That are really feminine and forward
39:40I think the black suit
39:42You've hit on tailoring
39:43But in a really new and different way
39:45Thank you
39:46David, what did you make of Casey's collection?
39:48Both those outfits
39:49If they were in vogue on the front cover
39:51Would not look out of place
39:52So they look incredible well done
39:53I mean, the Grecian gold dress
39:56I would be straight down at Marks & Spencer's
39:58And buying one immediately
39:59I think it looks beautiful
40:01You've done a fantastic job
40:04Thank you
40:05I'm speechless, to be honest
40:06I'm just so happy
40:08Well done, Casey
40:09Excellent stuff
40:10Give her a big round of applause, everyone!
40:17Well done
40:18That's a mess of you
40:20Love you guys
40:21The designers have done all they can
40:25Their collections are now on display for all to see
40:28I want this one
40:30But it's the opinion of the Marks & Spencer experts
40:33Which is most important
40:36Three amazing designers
40:38What a fantastic finale
40:40You're obviously going to have a very difficult decision
40:43But let's talk about all of our designers
40:45Starting with Richie
40:46Richie had a bit of a shaky start
40:48His first challenge design was
40:51Miss the brief
40:52It was not a dress
40:54It was more of a jacket
40:55Yeah, he definitely had a rocky start
40:57But I think once he hit menswear week
40:59Kind of really came into his own
41:01I think he has actually progressed at each stage
41:03He's obviously taking the feedback on board
41:05And then he kind of went on from strength to strength
41:07Yeah
41:08There's somebody there that has a lot of talent
41:10And a lot of skill
41:11But also has the ability to execute his vision
41:15Everything he's doing
41:16I could give him ten guys tomorrow
41:18That would go and buy his suiting
41:19He's already a brand
41:21Richie's kind of ready-made
41:23I am so proud of him
41:25I know when he started fashion back in college
41:29And then to come this far
41:31And create something like this
41:33Something that I would actually wear out
41:35With my girls
41:36Is incredible
41:37And I'm so proud of him
41:38This is wonderful
41:39This is beautiful
41:40Okay, let's move on to Bailey
41:43I would say overall with Bailey
41:44It's been an up and down process
41:47But overall he's got stronger every week
41:50Bailey had a very difficult first challenge
41:54An underwhelming autumn dress has to be said
41:57But then came menswear week
42:00And he shot up
42:01Yeah, absolutely
42:02I think he picked the right fabric
42:04It was heritage week
42:05And it really kind of stood apart from everything else really
42:08But our customers really respond to consistency
42:11And with Bailey, you know, it's quite a pendulum
42:14You don't know what you're going to get
42:16I just feel like it just screams him
42:19And whatever he does just translates to everyone else as well
42:22Because it's so in and creative
42:24And it's hard not to like anything that he does
42:26Let's move on to Kirstie
42:27Initially week one we had tears
42:29And then she slowly found her feet
42:31Her progression has been nothing but positive
42:33Her first challenge
42:35The vision
42:36I think the potential
42:38Of what that design could have been
42:40Was really what got her through that
42:42Rather than the execution necessarily
42:44She's definitely very ambitious
42:46Quite avant-garde
42:48But actually pushing the boundaries
42:50To her credit
42:51I think that her design vision
42:53Would convert really well
42:55Into something that could be very commercial
42:57When we watched them all
42:59I think her work ethic
43:01Is phenomenal really
43:02Her tenacity is amazing
43:04From a team player point of view
43:06You know, you'd have
43:07You'd have Casey and your team all day long
43:08Yeah, absolutely
43:09I think how you work within a team
43:11And how you bounce ideas
43:14And inspire is so important
43:16I think it's equally as important
43:18As the skill set they bring to the table
43:20From a design point of view
43:22I mean, it's blown me away
43:24I've seen her work before
43:26This is just absolutely stunning
43:28Honestly, I just can't express
43:30How proud I am of her
43:32And how she's managed to showcase herself
43:34And let everybody see how fantastic she is
43:37It sounds like it's incredible class
43:39And you've got such a tough decision on your hands
43:42You know, they've all got their strong points
43:44They've all got their weak points
43:45And yeah, it's not easy
43:48No, they could all benefit from this
43:50It's really hard
43:51It's really hard
43:52In very different ways
43:53But equally important
43:54Completely
43:55I think it's really hard to call at the moment
43:58I think we've got a tough, tough conversation
44:00Honestly, we think you've all absolutely smashed it
44:11And we just know for the fact that your futures are bright
44:15But of course, it is a competition
44:18And only one of you can take that next huge step in your career
44:24With the help of Marks & Spencer
44:28The winner of Dress the Nation is...
44:41Casey!
44:43CHEERING AND APPLAUSE
44:51Thank you!
44:53Thank you!
44:54You are amazing!
44:56Amazing!
44:57Thank you!
44:59Thank you!
45:00Thank you!
45:01Thank you!
45:02Thank you!
45:03Thank you!
45:04Oh, Casey!
45:05Congratulations!
45:06You're gonna set me off!
45:07How are you feeling?
45:08I'm in shock!
45:09I can't believe it!
45:10I didn't think on day one that this would be the possibility
45:14So, honestly, I'm just so proud of everyone
45:16And I just want to thank everyone
45:18Who's helped me get through this competition to be here
45:21Thank you so much, honestly
45:23Aw, it's so wonderful to see you there
45:25Thank you!
45:26Thank you so much!
45:27Thank you so much!
45:28Thank you so much!
45:29Thank you so much!
45:30Thank you so much!
45:31I feel amazing!
45:32I honestly did not expect it at all
45:33I'm really shocked
45:34I don't think it's kicked in that it's actually real yet
45:37I'm just speechless
45:38Casey is at the start of a journey
45:41She's like a sponge
45:42And we all feel across all departments of M&S
45:45We can really help Casey grow
45:47But also, Casey can help us as well
45:49So, yeah, a really truly worthy winner
45:51This mentorship's the turning point in my life
45:54And honestly, I can't wait to just put all my energy into
45:57Hopefully a long-term career in design
46:00It's just a few weeks since Casey was crowned champion of Dress The Nation
46:12And she now gets to see the fully finished article
46:15Ahead of it being sold in select stores and online tomorrow
46:19Oh my god, wow
46:21I can't believe that this is real
46:24And it has the M&S label in it
46:26It's so, so surreal seeing my design here
46:30I love it, I really do
46:33I'm so happy
46:34It's amazing
46:35Did not imagine when I was in Dundee
46:37That I'd be here looking at a dress that I designed
46:40And that being ready to go and be sold to real people in real M&S stores
46:44I can't wait to see the model in it as well
46:47But her finished dress isn't the only surprise for Casey
46:50It looks so good
46:52As she's about to get her first proper taste of the glitz and glamour of the fashion industry
46:57I never ever expected that it would be a collab with me and M&S
47:01It's just so much more than I ever imagined
47:03Being part of the campaign and being stood beside my design
47:06Just feeling really proud of it
47:08Definitely one of the highlights of my life
47:10Yeah, I'm really looking forward to the mentorship now
47:13I think it's going to be life changing
47:16Yeah
47:43Cut! That's a wrap everyone!
47:49Yeah!
47:50I think you'll find my friend that this is a wrap
47:54Mmm! Is that M&S?
47:55Of course it is!
47:56Of course it is!
47:57Of course it is!
47:58Of course it is!
47:59It is!
48:00It is!
48:01It is!
48:02It is!
48:03It is!
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