Fashion designer Amanda Wakeley will act as an ambassador for Aston Martin globally and will design an 'Amanda Wakeley for Aston Martin' clothing collection, launching next year that will be distributed via the Amanda Wakeley website and also through the Aston Martin Collection and dealer partners worldwide.

She said: "It is incredibly exciting to be working with Aston Martin, an iconic British brand with such global recognition.

"Style, luxury, superb craftsmanship and the use of only the best materials are values we share. I have long held an ambition to work with Aston Martin."