British wool on the Catwalk

Winners of Great Yorkshire Show’s amateur fashion model competition had a sneak preview of the catwalk after visiting the showground. The 12 wannabe models had their first taste of what’s in store. As they stepped out in style in garments set to feature on the catwalk in this year’s show.

From Sheep to Chic

The Great Yorkshire Show runs from Tuesday July 11 to Friday July 14. Entitled “From Sheep to Chic”, the fashion show will be relocated to the Sheep Shearing Stage every day at 12:30 as it focuses on the use of British wool.

Selected from more than 70 applicants, the 12 will join the professionals at the show. The new recruits had an introduction to the catwalk beginning with a session in hair and make up. Followed by stepping out in garments from a range of British designers and then a photo shoot.

Bernadette Gledhill, Fashion Show Co-ordinator said:

“We were absolutely thrilled at the response to our call out for models, with applicants from all over the country as well as more locally. They coped brilliantly, they were all keen to learn and worked well together. There will of course be further preparation sessions before we get to the event itself. I can’t wait to see them all in the live fashion shows.”

Modelling

For Luke Johnson, who runs his own agricultural contracting business near Skipton, it was a fantastic experience.

“I absolutely loved it. It was totally amazing. I do a bit of acting but have never modelled, so this was something very different. I now can’t wait for the real thing!”

Luke is no stranger to the Great Yorkshire Show, having visited on many occasions with his family, including with his grandfather.

Similarly, Louisa Holstead said how much she had enjoyed the day.

“It was great fun, I really enjoyed it. It’s the first time I’ve done anything like this so I was a bit nervous but everyone was so friendly and it was good to meet all the other models.”

A member of Pontefract Young Farmers, Louisa is a keen rider and has attended the Great Yorkshire Show for as long as she can remember.

The fashion shows will feature garments from a range of suppliers including tailors Brook Taverner who are kindly sponsoring the shows. There are also collections provided by British Wool brand partners, Glencroft, Mars Knitwear, Charl, Le Tricoteur and many more.

Hosted by radio presenter Nick Hancock, the Sheep to Chic fashion shows have a new venue, the Sheep Shearing Stage, next to Brown Gate.

Great Yorkshire Show

Visitors can expect the best animals in the country competing including national breed shows as well as machinery, food and first-class entertainment to celebrate the very best of farming, food and the countryside.

The event will continue to be run over four days thanks to positive feedback from our visitors and exhibitors. Farmer tickets are available for the 2023 show and available from farming outlets.

Tickets are: Adults £32, Children £13 and Families £80

To book tickets, please go online greatyorkshireshow.co.uk/ticket-information/