It is sometimes difficult to remember that Aimee Botes, from Parkhill Gardens, is just 17 years old.<\/p>\n
Aimee, who attends the National School of the Arts, where she majors in dance, and studies drama and rock \u2019n pop vocals through Trinity College, in London, has been making a name for herself in the world of modelling.<\/p>
And in October she will walk down the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week, in Canada.<\/p>\n
Aimee will be modelling Jessica Scholtz\u2019s Skeleton Key Couture Obsidian Collection.<\/p>
She first met Jessica in 2016.<\/p>\n
\u201cI did a fashion show for Uberglam School of Fashion in 2016 where Jessica was studying,\u201d Aimee said.<\/p>\n
\u201cJessica was one of the designers I walked for and I immediately fell in love with her designs from the first fitting.<\/p>\n
\u201cJessica did the brand Opaline Couture, and I wore a long navy blue gown on the runway.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe was also very helpful and kind when fitting clothing and helped me change backstage.\u201d<\/p>\n
The respect and adoration was mutual.<\/p>\n
\u201cAimee was so easy to work with at the Uberglam School of Fashion show,\u201d said Jessica.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was impressed with her because she is so well-rounded with everything she does.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe isn\u2019t just good at one thing; she can do shoots and runway which is exactly what you want in a model.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe is also lovely and always goes the extra mile. I love her to bits.\u201d<\/p>\n
The relationship between designer and model has blossomed since their first meeting and Aimee is thrilled to be a brand ambassador for Skeleton Key Couture which she describes as a distinctive high fashion brand with a unique and alternative style.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs a brand ambassador for Skeleton Key Couture, my most important responsibility is to be the face of the business in order to enhance brand awareness and social reach,\u201d Aimee explained.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile Jessica may use a variety of models depending on what looks work with certain garment styles, I have been part of every project because of my ability to suit almost all of her pieces.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy signature look as an independent model means that I am an integral part of assisting in creating striking and memorable live shows and photographic content, so that Skeleton Key Couture can continue to form its own signature brand unlike no other.\u201d<\/p>\n
When asked what her first reaction was when she found out she\u2019d be walking the runway at Vancouver Fashion Week, Aimee said, \u201cJessica came to my house to do a fitting in February, during which she sat me down and told me the news.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt first I was in complete disbelief and then I was completely overwhelmed with joy and excitement.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am so humbled to be part of this journey with Jessica and I hope I can represent her brand to my full capacity.\u201d<\/p>\n
This will be Aimee\u2019s first international fashion show.<\/p>\n