All of us may be missing the fun of getting dressed up for a big night out at the moment but there is one way to add a bit of glitz and glamour to your life.
Liverpool City Region Cultural and Creativity Awards has launched a #DressItUp competition, giving you the chance to enjoy the magic of the red carpet from your own living room.
Everyone is invited to create a spectacular outfit, head-dress or accessory for the glittering digital awards event in February - with the chance to win a special prize.
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The competition is open to both professionals and amateurs (there will be one winner from each category) and will be judged by Mary Lamb, former BBC costumier and head of Liverpool-based costume and fashion production space fabricationstudios.
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She said: "Your entry can either be a glamorous gown, an incredible outfit, an amazing head dress or piece wearable art. Don’t hold back with the drama. You can showcase an amazing occasion piece you have made before, or be inspired by the freedom of the brief to make something totally original.
"We want to encourage everyone to take part, to have fun, express your creativity, and enjoy dressing up. – Any age, all abilities - on your own, with your family or anyone in your bubble – professionals, students and amateurs.
“It doesn’t have to be sewn or made with bought fabric - your outfit can be glued, taped or stapled together and you can use everyday items around your house. Newspaper, plastic bags, cardboard – anything goes."
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Entry is via the Liverpool City Region’s Instagram account , where Mary will also be offering hints and tips. Further details on how to enter can be found here.
There will be two winners in the competition, one amateur and one professional. Professionals are classed as people who are professionally employed in fashion, costume or design.
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Each winner will each take away a spectacular prize provided by the sponsors of the Culture and Creativity Awards comprising:
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A studio room for bed and breakfast at the soon to open INNSiDE by Melia Liverpool Hotel
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Cocktails in the Sky Lounge at the INNSiDE by Melia Liverpool Hotel.
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Dinner for 2 at Luban Restaurant with a bottle of Drappier Champagne
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2 x tickets to a Liverpool City Region located theatre for a show of your choice
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Chance to exhibit your winning creation in the soon to open INNSiDE by Melia Liverpool
The Liverpool City Region Culture and Creativity Awards take place on Friday, February 19. Out of more than 700 initial nominations, 45 finalists have been shortlisted for the event's categories by a panel of judges across Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.
People across the Liverpool City Region have continued to find new and innovative ways of being creative throughout the pandemic, and this year’s ceremony, which is being held online, will honour those who have supported the cultural sector in 2020.
The #DressItUp competition closes on February 12.