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Tuesday, 4 August 2009
Size 14+ Girls Taking Over the Runway
Leading plus size model, Elizabeth Green

City Chic and BGM Models are on the search for 2 sexy curvaceous fashionistas to hit the Runway at Rosemount Fashion festival for the City Chic SPRING 09 runway shows to be held on Thursday, August 20 at 12.30pm and 1.30pm at the Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival, Martin Place.

Phil Ryan, General Manager for City Chic says, “the average size Australian woman is size 14 to 16 and have previously always been under catered for in the fashion industry, especially in the younger 18 – 28 year old market”.

Ryan says “City Chic will not only be the first brand to present a curvaceous show at Rosemount Sydney Fashion Festival (RSFF). But the first in Australia to have size 14+ models on the catwalk!”

There will be fourteen of Australia’s leading plus size models in sizes 14,16 &18 from renowned modeling agency, BGM Models. Darrianne Donnelly Director of BGM Models says “We are looking for 2 more curvaceous girls to join our 14 beauties and make catwalk history”.

 

The prize for the two winners will be:

  • Making your modeling debut at the prestigious RSFF event
  • A $1,000 City Chic shopping spree
  • A 12 month contract with BGM models
  • Meeting Elizabeth Green – BGM model who now resides in New York working as one of the leading plus sized super models – who’ll fill the  winners in on how to get to the top.

To enter the City Chic & BGM Model catwalk model search you need to be a size 14-16, 18-28 years in age, and at least 174cm in height. Then frock up and rock up to the casting at the Westin Hotel, No 1 Martin Place, Sydney (the official Rosemount Fashion festival venue) on Saturday 8 August between 10 am and 2.00pm. The 2 winners will be announced Saturday 8th August 3pm at the Westin Hotel.

For more details visit citychiconline.com

Fashion News, by Sophie Hart

 

Working as a Stylist and Fashion Director for over 8 years, Sophie Hart is constantly immersed in the latest Australian and international trends and has a knack for finding - and flaunting - the best buys in fashion and beauty.

 

Sophie has worked as a stylist with some of Australia's most glamorous celebrities, including Jennifer Hawkins, Rose Byrne and Erika Heynatz, plus has recently appeared on the hit TV series, Australia's Next Top Model and The Biggest Loser. She has also worked as the resident Stylist for The Sun Herald's 'S' Magazine for the past 5 years, styling and writing their SHOP column which high lights fashion and beauty stories, and has now joined the Westfield fashion editorial team to bring you the latest up-to-the-second news and inspirational trends.

 

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