RISE TO THE RUNWAY

For those of you who know me? Well you will know about my passion for developing Events that nurture young Creatives and forge career pathways. 2024 has been no exception as we planned for a year full of new and exciting ventures and projects. Queenslad Arts and Fashion Festival was born from a collaboration between myself and 2 of my driven and talented friends Simone Hickey Gold Coast Fashion Project and Isabel Wetten The Bella Styling Co. I was immensely proud to kick off the festival on Saturday night with RISE to the Runways opening show.. NEXT GEN, Emerging Fashion Runway. Please enjoy the show reel exquisitely captured by our Media sponsor BRNO FILM 🥂🍾🎈 NEXT GEN celebrates and empowers the next generation of fashion designers, models and creatives reimagining the industry, each in their own unique style, championing diversity, sustainability, and artistic expression while leaving an indelible mark on the sell out crowd. Videographer: @brnofilms Makeup: Huxley School of Makeup #bronfilms fashiondesigner #fashionblogger #trendingfashion #sustainablefashion #emergingdesigners #fashionshow #modelsofinstagram #modellife #fashionstyling #risetotherunway _official

Huge shoutout to @amydesignsfashion for showcasing her fabulous designs at @kidzfashionweek , another fantastic show from @terri_talks lifting confidence and embracing diversity as she mentors the next generation of runway stars ⭐️

@chelsea.m.2007 modelling the classic @claybourn_est1910 jacket. Claybourn is an Australian owned and manufactured clothing label made and designed right on our doorstep in Underwood. Check out their range of denim, sportswear and oilskin jackets at one of their newly opened outlets in either the Brisbane, Myer Centre or Cavil Avenue, Gold Coast.

Introducing Angelina Chanel founder of The Gold Coast Fashion Project Official Judge for RISE TO THE RUNWAY, Emerging Fashion Design Awards. TICKETS ON SALE NOW risetotherunway.com.au Angelina has modelled for major fashion events including Virgin Australia, Melbourne Fashion Festival, for two years running. She has graced some of the biggest catwalks in Australia for countless designers. Haute couture label Darb Bridal. International magazines in New York and Australian publications. With the help of Simone Hickey, Angelina is most well known for founding the Gold Coast Fashion Project, just wrapping up its 3rd successful year, Behind the scenes, Angelina coordinates and mentors models, spearheads marketing strategies and conducts all collaborative ventures. #risetotherunway _official #goldcoastfashion #emergingfashiondesigner #studentfashiondesigner #goldcoastfashionproject

Introducing Rise To The Runway Master of Ceremony, Brett McCallum. Brett is an experienced Corporate Executive and CEO of multiple companies, including Media8 one of our Major Sponsors. He has extensive experience in building companies from the bottom up, covering all aspects from leadership and team building, to budget and project management, as well as business mentoring. Brett's passions are vast, from digital transformation and innovation, through trading card collections, to volunteering and all aspects of sport. #media8 #risetotherunway _official #emergingfashiondesigner #goldcoastfashion #goldcoastmodel #fashiondesignstudent #fashiondesignawards

Introducing Ryan Payne Principal @ Ryan Payne Design as an Official Judge for the Rise To The Runway, Emerging Fashion Designer Awards. TICKETS ON SALE NOW risetotherunway.com.au Ryan’s background in the fashion industry is extensive, being voted one of the top 100 people in fashion. Starting from working behind and in front of the camera, to casting and producing fashion shows in New York, London and Milan, Ryan expanded in the business side and currently runs an international fashion wholesale business, representing 14 brands with customers such as Bergdorf Goodman’s, Bloomingdales, Saks, Hudson’s Bay and Macy’s. Until June 2022, Ryan worked as a personal shopper at Selfridges Department store in London, UK, and affiliates; Isetan in Tokyo, Japan; Bergdorf Goodmans’ in New York, USA, and Holt Renfrew in Toronto, Canada; where he has worked on numerous international events such as the Royal Wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and award shows such as the Met Gala and Oscars. With a Commerce degree, Masters in Fashion, and currently doing a Doctoral business degree, Ryan has contributed to magazines such as Vogue, Details, GQ and Herringbone. #goldcoastfashion #emergingfashiondesigner #fashiondesignerawards #risetotherunway _official

Introducing Deborah Miller as an Official Judge for the Rise To The Runway, Emerging Designer Awards. TICKETS ON SALE NOW risetotherunway.com.au Deborah started work in the Fashion World as a model in the Late 1960’s and continued until the mid 1980’s! Debbie as she was known, was very lucky to have started at a time when companies were looking for a look that she had. Many opportunities opened up and before she knew it Deborah was travelling the world working for many fashion companies, Magazines, and photographer’s! Deborah then moved into Model Management, spending 10 years managing her own agency as well as Margo Mott’s and Viviens Model Management. Moving into the Family fashion Company Monsoon as CEO and running 9 Boutiques and a wholesale company with her Husband Peter for many years, gave Deborah a wealth of experience with all aspects of Fashion! Deborah had a P R company on the side doing Event Management, giving her a very multi faceted view of all things Fashion and was the reason Deborah started the Fashion is my Passion page with 15,000 members and the once a month lunches. Now back in Event Management, she is bringing all things Fashion to a new audience! #risetotherunway _official #risetotherunway #deborahmiller #goldcoastfashionicon #fashionismypassion #goldcoastfashion #fashiondesignerstudent #emergingfashiondesigner #emergingfashiondesigneroftheyear #fashionshowgoldcoast #goldcoastfashion

Introducing Rise To The Runway's Master of Ceremony, Kristina Savka Kristina is a Transformational Signature Style Strategist who helps female CEOs, Speakers, and Coaches own their unique personal style and create wardrobes that transform their lives giving them the gift of hope, higher power and self propelling personal and professional growth. She shares her creative visionary approach to dressing for success today with her unique perspective of fashion, design and personal style with women in business worldwide. Her mission is to change how a woman in business feels so she can show up magnetic, courageous and graceful. She has developed a unique psychology-based methodology that infuses the spiritual, wellness, and physical aspects of dressing for success today to unlock your unique DNA style and create a consistent image and presence with permanent change in how you show up in life and business. #risetotherunway _official #risetotherunway #kristinasavca #media8 #emergingfashiondesigner #fashiondesign #goldcoastfashionshow #fashiondesigncompetition

Introducing Tracie Eaton Official Judge for Rise to the Runway, Emerging Fashion Design Awards. ENTER NOW website in the bio Tracie Eaton is an Internationally-renowned & award winning Australian artist with an artistic career spanning over 15 years. Tracie’s gallery and public studio is located in Marina Mirage on the Gold Coast, QLD, Australia. #fashiondesignstudent #fashiondesigncompetition #goldcoastfashion #fashiondesignawards #fashionstudies #tracieeaton

We know that for emerging fashion designers, stylists, and creatives, the opportunities for being discovered and showcasing their talent are few and far between. It can seem like an uphill battle with so many others competing for the few opportunities that present themselves. Rise to the Runway aims to change all of that by providing a platform for emerging designers to debut their brands and launch their careers. Designers will be in the running to win thousands of dollars worth of trophies 🏆prizes, and the prestigious title of Rise to the Runway, designer of the year. Along with a selection of outstanding designers being offered an exclusive opportunity to show their designs at the Emerging Designers Runway 2023 💃🏻🕺🏻 Categories include Resort & Swimwear, Sustainable Streetwear, Met Gala Inspired, Designer Collection, Wearable Art, and Indigenous Design.

Tickets ON SALE NOW!! for the Gold Coast's first-ever Student Sustainable Fashion Design Awards. ECO EDGE 💃🏻 Come along and support our aspiring designers as they model their very own Sustainable designs and compete for trophies, prizes and the title of Rise to the Runway young designer of the year 2022. Ticket link in the Bio 👆 #fashiondesignawards #youngdesigners #fashionshowgoldcoast #ecoedge #risetotherunway _official