NEWS/ Australian Fashion Week

Some interesting and controversial events have arisen out of the
latest Australian fashion week that have affected both designers
and models. Usually fashion week runs smoothly without a single
hitch, here is a nice little summary of the events for you.





1. Model Stephanie Carta was pulled from the catwalk at the last
moment after organisers deemed the model too thin. Carta's agency
became concerned after she returned from a stay over in Paris and
came back thin and frail. The model claimed that she promises that
she will eat and look after her health. Less then 24 hours after making
that promise, she was put back on the catwalk. Let's hope that the
model keeps her promise.




2. Designer Kate Sylvester sent her models down the catwalk bearing
war medals. This comes days after Australian war rememberence day,
Anzac Day. The medals are those which people in the army received
after fighting for their country and their lives, not for models to wear
as a fashion accessory. This has upset a number of people, but the
designer says she did not intend to disrespect servicemen and is sorry.