RAFW 2007 - First Casting

6 weeks out from the inaugural RAFW, known as Rosemount Australian Fashion Week (previously MAFW) the behind the scenes action starts for many of the models vying for a place on this year’s runway. Individual designers are responsible for casting their own models and have been asked quite firmly to ensure that girls reflect the voluntary code of healthy body images. Pictured is Kate Peck (Vivian’s Model Management) being cast for designer Marie Hatzis’ “Madame Marie” show. Over the next few weeks the castings gain momentum as designers try to snap up the best girls for their shows. At this casting over thirty girls were seen in under an hour, only the better “walkers” are asked to change from their own street clothes into one of the designer’s outfits for a second walk.

Hamish Ta-mé (Guest contributor)