RUNWAY FORCE THE REAL ROLE MODEL

ONE thing the city has always been known for is people having a go. Simone Hickey, the driving force behind Gold Coast Fashion Week, is just such a person.

Her dream is for our city to

have a fully-fledged celebration of all things to do with clothes and design, and for the past three years she has worked towards making that a reality.

Sections include swim, sport and runway, with models ranging from 13 to 70 years young and a priority given to designers who use sustainable fabrics.

An extra two events have been added to the program which allows for more sponsors to get on board. The aim is to have an event that is so much more than just fashion with opportunities for internships, mentoring, media exposure and a partnership with Entrepreneur Education to enable students some real handson experience.