Just
two days after Lady Gaga caused outrage with her raw meat dress,
Coronation Street actress Brooke Vincent is modelling another
food-themed ensemble - a Stilton cheese dress.
Looking a world away from her schoolgirl character Sophie Webster, the 18-year-old star strikes a glamorous pose in a striking couture gown inspired by the famous blue English cheese.
The brunette teen is modelling a new dress designed ahead of London Fashion Week, which kicks off on Friday.
The one-off brocade and chiffon creation features a striking blue
pattern running through the dress - just like the famous blue veins in
the classic English cheese.
And just like Stilton cheese itself, the Penicillium roqueforti mould - used to create the blue veins in the dress - also took nine weeks to mature.
Inspired by the cheese and the new trend for painted and watercolour prints, the dress was created for the Spring/Summer 2011 collection.
The Stilton Cheesemakers Association decided to commission the dress in a bid to encourage a new, younger audience to try the cheese.
Nigel White, from the Stilton Cheesemakers Association said: 'This stunning dress, worn by Brooke, mirrors the distinctive veining of Stilton cheese and as a result lends itself to a high fashion look.
'We
chose Brooke to model the dress as we wanted to transform her from how
the public see her in the same way as we want to transform the way
people see Stilton cheese; not just for special occasions, but as a
versatile ingredient that can transform the simplest of everyday snacks
or meals into magical dishes for every age group.'
Having joined Coronation Street in 2004 as the third actress to play Kevin and Sally's youngest daughter Sophie, Brooke has been growing up on screen.
But after turning 18 in June and been given a gritty new storyline as sexually-confused Sophie, Vincent is keen to show viewers her more mature side.
Sophie is currently struggling to get her parents to accept her sexuality after 'coming out' to them.
Following Vincent's modelling job, fans of the dress will get the chance to win it, alongside a pair of tickets to London Fashion Weekend at Somerset House.
To enter the competition, simply go to the Stilton Facebook fan page and explain what your favourite way is to eat Stilton.
Looking a world away from her schoolgirl character Sophie Webster, the 18-year-old star strikes a glamorous pose in a striking couture gown inspired by the famous blue English cheese.
The brunette teen is modelling a new dress designed ahead of London Fashion Week, which kicks off on Friday.
Far from cheesy: Coronation Street actress
Brooke Vincent models a special couture gown inspired by Stilton cheese
for London Fashion Week
And just like Stilton cheese itself, the Penicillium roqueforti mould - used to create the blue veins in the dress - also took nine weeks to mature.
Inspired by the cheese and the new trend for painted and watercolour prints, the dress was created for the Spring/Summer 2011 collection.
The Stilton Cheesemakers Association decided to commission the dress in a bid to encourage a new, younger audience to try the cheese.
Nigel White, from the Stilton Cheesemakers Association said: 'This stunning dress, worn by Brooke, mirrors the distinctive veining of Stilton cheese and as a result lends itself to a high fashion look.
All grown up: Brooke's dress is up for grabs in a competition
Having joined Coronation Street in 2004 as the third actress to play Kevin and Sally's youngest daughter Sophie, Brooke has been growing up on screen.
But after turning 18 in June and been given a gritty new storyline as sexually-confused Sophie, Vincent is keen to show viewers her more mature side.
Sophie is currently struggling to get her parents to accept her sexuality after 'coming out' to them.
Following Vincent's modelling job, fans of the dress will get the chance to win it, alongside a pair of tickets to London Fashion Weekend at Somerset House.
To enter the competition, simply go to the Stilton Facebook fan page and explain what your favourite way is to eat Stilton.
Teenage turmoil: Vincent as Sophie Webster with on-screen lover Sian Powers (Sacha Parkinson)