SISTER and brother Olivia and Alex Hayward have opened a fashion boutique in Harrogate.

Olivia, 23, from Ripon, is a London College of Fashion graduate, while Alex, 24, is a business management graduate and owner of a freight-forwarding company.

Both are former pupils of St Aidan's Church of England High School in Harrogate and have opened Ivy Mount in Cheltenham Crescent. It features the latest trends and clothing collections, as well as exclusive lines from young, up-and-coming European and American designers.

Olivia said: "Harrogate is such a great place to open a boutique, as the people here have a genuine interest in fashion and are passionate about looking good. We are offering some simply stunning pieces with great price tags, in addition to a unique range of clothing and footwear from London College of Fashion alumni who have gone on to work around the world.

"As an independent store, Ivy Mount brings something that little bit different."