Faces of Chester 2008
Two models have been crowned the Face of Chester 2008 at a packed catwalk event in the city last night. Kristie Clinch, 15, and Adam Rose, 23, walked away with a year"s modelling contract with Boss Model Management. More than 80 people attended the event at The Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel, St. John Street.
Last year"s Face of Chester Catriona Vowles was at the show to present the new Faces with their prize. The 16 male and female finalists were handpicked from hundreds of entrants from in and around Chester; they performed a catwalk show, with the latest Autumn/Winter collections supplied by a range of Chester retailers including Coast, Kookai and Diesel. The evening was hosted by Jamie Stevens of Dee 106.3.
The runners-up were Jaime Futcher, of Vicars Cross, and Rachel Eglin, of Broughton who won a photographic session with John Pawley of International Studios.
Stephen Wundke, Chester City Coordinator, said:
“This is the third year of the Face of Chester and was a fantastic show played out in front of a packed audience. We wish the Faces of Chester well and trust they will represent our city with distinction. We hope this really kick starts this year”s Chester Fashion Fortnight and also launches a glittering career for the Faces of Chester."
Speaking last night, Lauren Mellor of Boss Model Management, who was one of the judges, added:
“Tonight has been fabulous. We”ve seen some great faces. Kristie and Adam will be put in the fast lane. They have to put in a lot of hard work now and look after themselves. The Faces of Chester win a photographic and make up session with a professional photographer. We aim to give them the best foot up the ladder we can."
After winning Kristie Clinch, of Willaston, Wirral, said: “I feel amazing. I can”t believe it. This is a great opportunity."
Adam Rose, of The Boulevard, Broughton, who gained a 2:1 Degree in Physiotherapy at the University of Bradford, added: "I"m really surprised, but delighted. I entered the Face of Chester in 2006 and really wanted to win the competition. I couldn"t enter last year because I was at University. Winning this year is great."
Last year, Tom Hill, 23, and Catriona Vowles, 19, took the top prizes in The Face of Chester. As a result, Catriona has had numerous modelling jobs across the globe and will be shortly taking part in catwalk shows in Milan.
Speaking last night Catriona, who was one of the judges along with Stuart Alexander of Boss Model Management, added:
“Winning the Face of Chester really changed my life. I”ve travelled to some amazing places. I really didn"t think I could be a model; my sister entered me in the competition. The judges are looking for beauty; quirkiness helps and a great walk. The most difficult assignment I"ve had so far has been in a cold bath. The most glamorous have been the Fashion Shows. I appeared in a Dior Couture show this week. You get a great buzz."
Chester"s Fashion 2008 forms an important part of Chester Festivals and is organised on behalf of Chester City Management and CHARISMA, with support from Visit Chester & Cheshire, Creative Industries Support Project (CRISP), The Grosvenor Shopping Centre, The Forum Shopping Centre, HSBC, Marketing Projects PR and Chester Festivals.
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Further CF08 KEY listings:
- Thurs. 18th September – Two Woman Fashion Show @ Forum Shopping Centre, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm.
- Thurs. 18th September – Fashion Show @ Eaton Hall, Eccleston, 7pm. Tickets £25. Includes a champagne reception and canapes.
- Fri. 19th September – Two Woman Fashion Show @ Forum Shopping Centre, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm.
- Sat. 20th September – Fashion for All. Chester Fashion delivers fashion to the streets of Chester! 11.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm.
Featuring the retailers that make this city and showing the very best we have on offer. Many different ranges to suit all ages and personalities, this will create an exhilarating atmosphere on the streets of Chester.
- Mon. 22nd to Wed. 24th September – A Model in the Making, Grosvenor Shopping Centre
A competition for models other than the Fashion Industry"s standard size 8. Organisers are looking for a model who is representative of real people, wearing real clothes.
- Tue. 23rd September – Young Designer of the Year @ Cruise Nightclub, 7:30pm. Ticket £10 includes canapés and wine reception. The battle is on between Mid Cheshire and West Cheshire Colleges to find the Young Designer of the Year.
- Thurs. 25th September – Perfect Pins @ Castle Galleries, 6 – 8pm. Sponsor: Cruise Handbags, Upper Bridge Street, Chester.
Professional artist Simon Claridge is to paint a live model whilst you watch and unveil the finished painting at the Castle Gallery where guests can enjoy a champagne, canapé reception and fashion show.
- Friday 26 September – Live Windows. Grosvenor Shopping Centre
Back by popular demand and making fashion fun, models around the city will replace mannequins in shop windows to show off the hottest seasonal looks with a difference!
- Sat. 27th September – Grosvenor Shopping Centre Fashion Show
Three shows featuring labels from the Centre. Each will demonstrate how to wear the chosen garments and display inspirational ideas to accessorise them.
This is only a snapshot of key events – more information available.
London Fashion Week was established in 1993 and runs from September 14 to 19, 2008.
For more information on Chester Fashion Fortnight please visit: www.visitchester.com/festivals
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Phil Brotherhood Mob: 07884 493370
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