Macquarie Centre is pleased to announce leading Australian model and

fashionista Elyse Knowles has become the centre’s first official ambassador

since the fashion destination completed a $440 million redevelopment in

October 2014. As part of her new role, Elyse will play a part in the creative

direction of the Macquarie Centre Spring Summer fashion launch on August

27, having this week been involved in a model casting session to hand-pick

talent who will walk in the spring summer fashion show.

Elyse will be joined by Vogue Australia creative consultants and fashion

bloggers, Tanja G (My Empirical Life) and Talisa Sutton (Badlands), who are

also involved in the planning of the show.

Macquarie Centre are excited to be welcoming the trio of influencers just in

time for spring summer, with Senior Marketing Manager, Emma Giammarco,

stating “At Macquarie Centre we are focused on leading the way in fashion

for the upcoming spring summer season, and working with Elyse is a perfect

expression of this as when it comes to fashion she personifies style and

leadership. It’s also fantastic to have the opportunity to work with Tanja and

Talisa who between them bring so much creativity and style expertise to the

team.”

The trio teamed up for the first time this week at the Macquarie Centre model

casting for the centre’s spring summer fashion launch later this month. Elyse

said of the experience, “It was so fun to be involved in the casting, we saw

some gorgeous guys and girls who will inject the show with fun personality

and edge. I am thrilled to be working with Macquarie Centre and can’t wait

to attend the show and see the upcoming collections from amazing retailers

such as Scanlan Theodore, Alice McCall and Willow.”

The fashion show on August 27 will feature the upcoming trends for spring

summer which range from dark florals to optical art, and provide something

for everyone. Also expect to see a return of the 70s with a strong use of

terracotta and mustard tones, vintage-feel suede and leather textures and

bold accessories.

The event will launch Macquarie Centre’s Lead the Way campaign, which

will position the centre as the first place for everything fashion.

About Macquarie Centre

Macquarie Centre is located north of the Sydney CBD at North Ryde, and is managed by

AMP Capital Shopping Centres. The centre has undergone a $440 million redevelopment to

become a premium shopping destination, with more than 330 specialty stores over four

levels.

Currently the centre is home to the most international brands under roof out of any shopping

centre in Australia, with H&M, UNIQLO, Forever 21, Gap, Sephora, Victoria’s Secret, and Zara

all calling the centre home. This impressive list is anchored by two major department stores,

Myer and David Jones, and a strong stable of Australian designers including Alice McCall,

Gorman, Josh Goot, Sambag, Sass & Bide, Scanlan & Theodore, Willow, and Zimmerman.

The centre also features a David Jones Myer, Coles, ALDI Food Store, Woolworths, Big W,

Target and Event Cinemas, as well as a premium dining and cafe offering, and first-class

services including valet parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the centre. The new centre

features close to 5,000 parking spaces, more than any shopping centre in Sydney.

The centre also has Strike Bowling Bar, and the unique Macquarie Ice Rink.