Liverpool Fashion Week Jennifer Metcalfe shows curves catwalk

Jennifer Metcalfe glitters in gold as she shows off her curves on the catwalk to open Liverpool Fashion Week
By Sarah Bull

She's most well known for playing Mercedes Fisher in Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks.

But Jennifer Metcalfe could soon be going for a change of careers, judging by photographs of the brunette actress taking to the catwalk in Liverpool last night.

The 28-year-old actress looked confident and assured as she strutted her stuff down the runway in a plunging gold dress which highlighted her curves to open Liverpool Fashion Week.

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Glittering in gold: Hollyoaks actress Jennifer Metcalfe looked confident and assured as she opened Liverpool Fashion Week last night

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Backless and beautiful: Jennifer wore her hair up in a high ponytail to show off
the dress to its full potential

Jennifer teamed the backless dress with a pair of long earrings, and tied her hair up into a high ponytail to show off her gown to its full potential.

The Hollyoaks star was watched from the front row by her proud boyfriend, Dancing On Ice professional Sylvain Longchambon, who debuted his new bearded look at the event.

Speaking recently about the prospect of opening Liverpool Fashion Week at the Hard Day’s Night Hotel in the city, Jennifer said: 'I’m looking forward to the whole night.

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Sexy: The daring outfit showcased Jennifer's incredible curves

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Support: After walking the runway, Jennifer took her seat in the front row next
to boyfriend Sylvain Longchambon


'I love fashion and to be able to get the opportunity to open Liverpool Fashion Week is an honour.'

Jennifer is just one of the stars who will be making an appearance at the week-long event, which takes place until October 22.

It will feature a staggering 40 catwalk shows, with clothes from brands including Frockstar, Fashion Pony, Paris G and Pastiche featured on the runway.

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This is thirsty work! Attentive boyfriend Longchambon hands Metcalfe
a glass of red wine


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Cheeky number: The models displayed acres of flesh as they teetered down
the catwalk on towering heels


Liverpool Fashion Week director Amanda Moss said: 'We’re delighted to be working with names ranging from Karen Millen, Next, Evans and local giant Matalan to new local designers such as Paris G.

'Brilliant young designers in Liverpool understandably focus their resources on creating outstanding collections.

'We will use our styling and image making expertise to help promote and build their businesses and get their great work out there so style hungry men and women of the region can wear and support new talent.'
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Loved up: Jennifer looked excited as she posed with her Dancing On Ice beau
before starting the catwalk show