ANTM Winner not to expect Predecessor's Glory

Australian Vogue feat. Last yrs ANTM winner Alice Burdeu

This yrs ANTM winner, Demelza Reveley
Photos: vogue.com.au

Following the win of 16yr old Demelza Reveley on the much hyped Foxtel show, Australia's Next Top Model, the news following the teen has been nothing but bad. Accused of Bullying fellow contestant, Alamela Rowan and having Australian fashion heavy weight, Kirstie Clements vote against her Demelza can expect her up coming shoot with Australian Vogue to be no where near the success that it was for last season's winner, Alice Burdeu, who not only was granted her promised shoot but who also landed the coveted cover. Being described as “ such an exceptional case,” by Australian Vogue's Editor-in-Chief, Kirstie Clements, I think it would be necessary to give Reveley just a small piece of advice, which would be to stay well clear of Clements if possible on the day of the shoot unless on the other hand, she has a death wish.

Love Always xoxo,
S.A.A.

How old is too young? Australian fashion Week News

Article: The Courier Mail, April 12-13, 2008, P.11

The recent buzz surrounding the up and coming Rosemount Australian Fashion Week has not been all that positive after event casting directors choose to fly in a 14yr old model from Poland named Monika Jagaciak. Monika a stunning 14yr old caused quite a stir after plans were released a couple of days ago making her the star model at Fashion Week. Influential members in the industry (Kirstie Clements, Vogue Australia's Editor-in-Chief) cried out in protest at the suggestion of a 14yr old girl heading down the runways, saying that girls of this age should be at school and not modeling in what is considered a cut throat adult industry. Organisers of the event then backed out of the deal with Ms Jagaciak. Creating a ban on all girls under the age of 16 from appearing on the catwalk.

The removal of the 14yr old has cleared the catwalk for 16yr old local Brisbane model and Sandgate state High school student Kristie-Lee Hughes. This shift has been heralded as a much more sensible option, giving exposure to 'the next big thing' in modeling who is also a local talent. This issue brought up the old debate about what age is too young on the catwalk and whether age limits should be set? With set age limits being the growing trend among fashion festivals it won't be long before Paris and other fashion capitals follow suit. Forcing the industry to take a much more realistic approach when selecting their models and the images that they wish to portray.

Love Always xoxo
S.A.A.