We’ve just found out that 2011’s Dorchester Collection Fashion Prize final will be filmed for the latest series of America’s Next Top Model! ‘Why?’ you ask, well, designs by Dorchester finalists Anndra Neen, Giulietta, Julian Louie, Setareh Mohtarez and Siki Im are all set to be modelled by ANTM finalists.

Bronwyn Cosgrave, chairperson of the Prize, told Vogue.com: “It was actually at last year’s grand final that I started thinking about it.

“One of the finalists said it felt like an episode of a reality show and it made me think about it more. It was always in my head to collaborate with the show: I really like the message – about personal betterment – and thought it could bring something to our competition and visa versa. The show responded immediately.”

Laura Fuest, executive producer of ANTM, also told Vogue.com: “America’s Next Top Model loved the idea of including our contestants in a competition with real-world stakes and the opportunity to interact with some of the most highly talented names in the industry!

“Dorchester Collection is trying to bring attention, as well as support, to up-and-coming designers in the fashion industry. By profiling this event on America’s Next Top Model, we hope to help show another aspect of the fashion industry that is interesting to viewers.”

A finalist for a finalist – we like it.