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I Shake My Little Tush On The Catwalk

I Shake My Little Tush On The Catwalk

It was wonderful this week to speak to Brigitte Warne who is the Head of Australia’s first modelling agency for mature models. They are looking for models aged 30-90+ and the best news is, size and looks don’t matter!

Brigitte, a former model herself told us the idea came about when she realised there was data that revealed consumers are 176% more likely to buy a product if they identify with the seller.

Brigitte revealed she is looking for “real” people who promote positive body imagery. Silver Fox manages Jackie O’Shaughnessy, American Apparel's newest model. In her latest ad for the brand she wears lace lingerie and holds one leg up extended over her head!

"I was game the whole time. I'm comfortable. I don't feel that any of this is inappropriate. When people talk about age appropriate hairstyles, and age appropriate dressing, well, whose age? And who are you?" It’s that in-your-face attitude that comes with age.

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Raymond
Raymond from QLD commented:

This is a great step forward for all "real people" over 50. Can you post contact details please. 

Raymond
Raymond from QLD commented:

This is such a great opportunity for all of us "real people" over 50. Would you post contact detail please. 

Toni
Toni from NSW commented:

Toni from NSW. Love to know more. Contact details please. Cheers 

Vanessa
Vanessa from QLD commented:

Vanessa from Maryborough Queensland. Am 66, did ballet dancing as a child so still walk and carry myself well, lots of confidence, am a size 12 - 14, English heritage with blonde long hair and blue eyes. So like the others where do I get contact details. Thanks 

Paula
Paula from NSW commented:

How can I contact this agency? 

Raie
Raie from QLD commented:

Good for you, confidence matters 

angela
angela from WA commented:

Talk to me! I'm 68, look 58, plus size, comfortable in my skin, English heritage, live in Sydney, would love a work change. How do we get in touch to see if suitable? 

angela
angela from WA commented:

Angela from Perth In my teens I did a bit of catwalk modeling. I would be very interested in taking up an old skill even though I am now 50, size 10 and 168cm tall. Hoping to hear from you and wishing you all the best. 

Susan
Susan from QLD commented:

Hi, I'm Karen from Hobart. I am 60, size 10 & 168cm. I have done a small amont of modelling in the past, magazine, tv & runway. I would be very interested in doing further part time modelling work. Love to hear from you! 

Susan
Susan from QLD commented:

I tentatively did some modelling in my early 20's but was too shy to pursue it. I am still shy at 68 but feel like giving it another go. I am a size 10. I live in Sydney. 

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