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Nadia Breen

Jennifer Hudson showcases NI designer Hope Macauley's work for a second time

Jennifer Hudson has been showcasing another piece from a Northern Ireland designer's collection for a second time.

The American singer wore Hope Macaulay's 'Blackberry Colossal Knit Jacket' on her US chat show this week.

She previously wore another knit jacket in the 'Lissa' style by the 26-year-old from Portstewart.

Read more: NI designer on seeing Jennifer Hudson wearing one of her unique pieces

The TV presenter was styled by Verneccia Étienne and posted a photo of herself wearing the piece on social media.

Designer Hope told Be: "I'm so thrilled that she's a fan of my work. We are now in close contact with her stylist and team, who are so lovely.

"They also have a third knitwear piece so Jennifer might wear that too! This third piece is a showstopper so would look incredible on her!"

NI designer Hope Macauley (Submitted)

Hope shared an image of Jennifer wearing her product on her brand's Instagram, with one user commenting: "Absolutely brilliant and it looks fab on her."

Another said: "I wore my cardigan today, it is a show stopper, so many people ask me where did I buy it from. I love it, working on my second one, forever a customer."

The NI woman previously told Be: "[We offer] all knitwear, we are mainly known for our super colossal knitwear, it's really, really chunky and luxurious.

"It's like a technique that I kind of like developed and I have to train my knitters in this like specific technique. We have got 15 [knitters] and then there's five of us then in the studio."

The businesswoman also explained how proud she is that her brand is based in Northern Ireland.

"[I am] definitely really proud, especially for what we have achieved in such a short period of time.

"I am also really proud at the fact my pieces are handmade in Northern Ireland as well, and that the business is based in Northern Ireland as well," she said.

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