THE dresses of two fashion students were the centre of attention at the annual Lord Mayor’s Ball in York.

Stephanie Pack, 16, and Jacey Lamerton, 42, of York College, designed the gowns worn by Lady Mayoress Karen Hyman and the Sheriff’s Lady, Jenny Firth, to the glamourous event at York Racecourse on Saturday.

They won the commission through a competition to create outfits with a “wonderful city of York” theme.

The two winning designers were there on the night to see their work in the spotlight and to hear the comments from the ball-goers.

Both gowns were inspired by York Minster.