Dreaming Edition
From Newastle to The Big City Written by LARA LUPISH
H
ailing from Newcastle, NSW, Charlee Fraser has already carved a brilliant international modeling career for herself. Having walked in New York Fashion Week in2016,shewentontocompleteherfirst fashion circuit.
The proud Awabakal woman was first photographed as an 18-year-old in her hometown of Newcastle. After Charlee’s new bob-styl in 2016, her edgy look took her to the heights of interna campaigns. In 2018 she was hailed as the model who walked the most shows at NYFW including international prestigious runways for Dior, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney and more.
2018 was also the same year she gracedVogue her first Australia cover “The Faces” which was one of Charlee’s dream milestones. She went on to grace the covers of Vogue’s international titles including Vogue Italia, Vogue Mexicoand Vogue Japan as well as other international titles such as Numéro and Zoo Magazine. More recently a very important cover for Charlee was this year where she featured on the “Power of Now” edition for Australianaccompanied Vogue by three other key Indigenous women (Elaine George, Cindy R and Magnolia Maymuru). Charlee has been a regular on the international runway circuit as well as the face of many fashion and beauty advertising campaigns such as TomFord,Céline,Givenchy,Ballyjusttonameafew.
After nine years in the fashion industry, Charlee is feelings and thoughts heard with her #NotJustTrending campaign. The Australian model has taken it upon herself to s fashion production and methods in the fashion industry. Charlee is adamant about her place in the industry around diversity and ethics of how the industry produces its products. “My hope is to not only represent my country and my heritage, but to raise awareness around sustainability in the fashion industry,” she says.
As we watch Charlee Fraser rise on the internationa a model and spokesperson for diversity, eco-conscious fashion and beauty, the young woman is at the forefront not only for her beauty but also her stance in her industry.
