David Jones: No Underage Models For You!

After numerous “OMG TOO YOUNG” scandals in the modelling world over the past year (most recently Polish teenager – like, a fourteen year old teenager – “Jak” posing in a swimsuit in the bathtub), it seems David Jones are keen to cover their arses in advance of their Summer Collection parades. In other words, they’ve introduced an ‘18 and over‘ policy for their runway models.

“It is a really good thing, and terrific David Jones has gone on the front foot,” Kathy Ward from Sydney-based modelling agency Chic management said last night.

“It will be a disappointment to some of the girls because they are so keen and being on the catwalk for someone like David Jones is a fantastic experience,” she said.

“However it is a positive move and one that is good for the industry.”

Ms Ward said she would have to inform some of her models who had already auditioned for this season’s catwalk that they would no longer be eligible.

“I only found out myself yesterday and they will be let down.

“But it’s a good thing. The girls have to be mature and finish school and I see nothing negative in DJ’s move.”

Yes, it’s very sad for the poor little baby models and everything, but seriously? FINALLY! I for one am sick of children selling me adult clothes – at least 18 year olds are somewhat more equipped to shop in the grown-up section at DJs, which is what the Summer (and Winter) Collection parades are advertising!