Australian born, New York based model; Montana Cox is one of Australia’s most in demand models. Best known for being the winner of season seven of Australia’s Next Top Model (ANTM) in 2011, the Melbourne-born beauty has gone on to do international runway work for Givenchy, Lanvin and Dior. She is currently back in Australia to walk for David Jones Spring Summer 2014 Fashion Launch on Wednesday. I caught up with the 20-year-old to chat about this season’s trends, the highs and lows of being in the fashion industry and her secret talent.
Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival (VAMFF) Opening Event was a star-studded event. Models Jessica Gomes and Montana Cox hit the runway while, VIP’s including mum-to-be Megan Gale, Emma Freedman and Rachael Finch sat front row and took in the latest autumn/winter trends.
This week David Jones launched its Autumn Winter 2014 collections with a dramatic presentation on the seventh floor of the David Jones Elizabeth Street Store. Over 300 guests were transported through a magical garden as the entire space was filled with stunning floral arrangements that were created by florist Saskia Havekis from Grandiflora. Over 50 Camellia Sasanqua trees were used to create the atmosphere along with ivy, twisted winter branches and deep cobalt blue hydrangea stems as well as beautiful giant gold moths that settling onto sprouting mushrooms. A front row powerhouse included Great Gatsby star Elizabeth Debicki. Oscar nominee and four time nominated Emmy winner Rachel Griffiths and the stunning mum-to-be Megan Gale.