VICTORIA SQUARE DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS HATTERS TO MATCH CONSTRUCTION

Lucy Evangelista models a hat by milliner Jane Taylor from London

The hats - commissioned by Fashion-week organizer Cathy Martin - will mark the start of a three-day event and the opening of the Victoria Square development in March 2008.

Ten of the specially commissioned headpieces will be unveiled in Belfast next week as part of Fashion-week at the Baby Grand. London milliner Jane Taylor, who also designs bridal and vintage headwear, recently made a headpiece for supermodel Kate Moss.

The Glass Dome headpieces will be auctioned off for charity. Seven shows, including many firsts for Belfast, will take place on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and will feature collections from retailers signed up for Victoria Square, including House of Fraser, Hugo Boss, Ted Baker, Top Shop, Urban Outfitters and Clockwork Orange.

Tickets for Fashion-week are on sale at the Grand Opera House box office on 9024 1919.

The new glass Dome at Victoria Square in Belfast is a landmark over the city skyline