When you’re an aspiring model or emerging fashion designer, showcasing your designs or talent and getting discovered can seem impossible. Rise to the Runway aspires to change that and to bring local designs onto the global fashion stage.
Rise to the Runway is the Gold Coast’s first combined modelling and fashion design competition of this calibre, with 1000’s of dollar’s worth of trophies, cash and prizes to be won as well as offering the rare opportunity for entrants to sit in an invitation only workshops with highly respected and renowned Industry professionals as part of their entry fee.
With Rise to the Runway already attracting international attention, this event is set to give competitors the opportunity to network with likeminded creatives, to grow their confidence, forge new connections, launch their careers and build a global platform for their work.
The Gold Coast is one of the most sought-after places to live in the world. And as long-time residents, we’re aiming to make it even better with this annual event to showcase our growing fashion culture.
Our goal is to increase the Gold’s Coast’s visibility as a major player in the International fashion scene. We want to showcase our native talent, launch indigenous designers, encourage inclusivity by introducing gender fluid designs and excite with the colour and brilliance of wearable tech. We want our wining designers and models to go on to grace the global stage.
With the enthusiasm and the support of our local community, we want the magnificent Gold Coast to enjoy all the benefits of being an internationally renowned fashion destination.
Rise to the Runway also wants to make a real impact on then community. Domestic violence is raising at an alarming rate in Australia. This issue is close to our hearts, which is why all of the proceeds from our virtual ticket sales is pledged towards facilitating early intervention relationship workshops on recognising the red flags of an abusive relationship, introducing behavioural tools and instruction on how to ask for help and safely leave a dangerous relationship.