Meet Katharine Sharpe, 19, one of the 15 finalists chosen by our judges to fight for the Fashion Faces of the Future title in the Sunday Herald’s competition.
Biography:
I am a 19-year-old student, studying Biomedical Sciences at the University of Dundee.
Originally from Edinburgh, my interest in modelling was sparked at the age of 16 when I was scouted in Camden market on a family holiday to London. However, at the time, my parents were not as keen on this idea!
I did not think much more of it until taking part in the Face of Freedom competition in Dundee last year, which totally transformed me from a very shy teenager who couldn’t face public speaking to one who would happily walk down a catwalk! The whole process really opened my eyes to the world of modelling.
The finalists will take part in a Jigsaw fashion show on November 18 at the Grand Central Hotel in Glasgow. The show is in aid of charity Debra, which works with people with the skin-blistering condition Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).
Two winners will be chosen on the night - one male and one female - and the prize for each includes a one-year contract with The Model Team as well as £500 to spend in Jigsaw and a selection of images taken by Herald & Times Group Photographers.
Tickets for the final fashion show event cost £30 each, and include a drinks and canape reception on arrival plus a fashion show featuring the finalists and Jigsaw clothing. To book tickets to attend, please contact Lyndsay Wilson on 0141 302 7407 or email Lyndsay.wilson@heraldandtimes.co.uk
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