'Dressing up should be fun'

THE MODEL AND BODY DIVERSITY ADVOCATE'S MISSION IS TO MAKE FASHION MORE INCLUSIVE

- Kylie Walters 

As she joins WHO on Zoom from her New York City home after being named as a 2023 Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador, Georgina Burke can’t wipe the smile off her face. “I’ve never been to the Melbourne

Cup before,” the Australian-born model exclaims. “But this combines my two biggest passions – horses and fashion – so I’ll have to be going in style, won’t I?”

While she’s often seen working with brands overseas, Georgina says she’s keen to showcase Aussie labels and is having a ball working with designers to choose the outfits she’ll be wearing during the carnival. As a size 14-16 model and proud body diversity advocate, Georgina, 33, is acutely aware that event dressing isn’t always so fun for all women. In fact, it can be downright traumatic.