Thousands flock to fashion event

The world's largest fashion and beauty show has opened in Birmingham.

More than 200,000 people are expected to visit Clothes Show Live at the NEC over the next six days as the event marks its 20th anniversary.

Originally held in London in 1989 with formers presenters Jeff Banks, Selina Scott and Caryn Franklin, the show aimed to demystify the fashion world.

High street, vintage and designer fashions are on show with appearances from pop stars and celebrities.

Caryn Franklin told BBC News that she was proud the event had reached such a milestone.

"Twenty years is a long time in fashion as we know so the biggest progressions have been all the trends and shapes," she said.

"But I think another progression has been people who now stop me in the street and say 'I grew up with you' and 'it's because of the Clothes Show I'm in fashion now.'"

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