Alex Perry is a high profile fashion designer. I must say I've been a fan of Alex Perry since 2005 when I watched the first season of Australia's Next Top Model, (for knows who don't know I used to be obsessed with Top Model prior to the first season of RHOC). Alex is the only original Top Model judge left on the show and in 2011, he took over as mentor on Season 3 of Project Runway Australia.
Read Alex Perry's bio below:
via Alex Perry's Official Website
Undoubtedly Australia 's premier couturier, Alex Perry has added a new level of glamour to the Australian fashion industry with his breathtaking gowns. The designer 'du jour' for celebrity red carpet dressing and high society weddings, Alex Perry is in a league of his own.
A graduate of the prestigious East Sydney Fashion Design Studio, from early on Alex and his label have carried a unique trademark signature: beautifully cut hand crafted pieces with quality finishes in the most luxurious fabrics.
Launching his eponymous label in the early 1990's, Alex's gowns were instantly acclaimed by leading Australian magazines.
Appearing first on the pages of Vogue Australia, it wasn't long before the personality behind the brand began to shine as brightly as his gowns and Alex soon emerged as Australia's most well known fashion designer celebrity.
Appearing on Foxtel's ratings winner, Australia 's Next Top Model, Alex is the only judge to have appeared in all seven consecutive seasons. The live finale show in Spring 2010 was the highest rating TV episode ever on subscription TV, making headlines around the world.
In 2011, Alex signed on as Design mentor for the Australian series of Project Runway with host, Megan Gale. He has just finished filming his second season
Read Foxtel/Arena's Press Release below:
With the drama well and truly spilling off the screen, The Real Housewives of Melbourne will record a reunion special with Andrea Moss, Chyka Keebaugh, Gina Liano, Jackie Gillies, Janet Roach and Lydia Schiavello all coming together to confront each other and set the record straight.
The reunion, set to be filmed in Melbourne this month and produced by Matchbox Pictures, will be hosted by acclaimed designer and television personality, Alex Perry, who is no stranger to onset tears and tantrums and will get to the bottom of some of the most compelling and dramatic moments from the series.
Three episodes into The Real Housewives of Melbourne and there has been no shortage of extravagance and high end drama. From Jackie’s physic vibes about affairs prompting Gina to fly across the globe to check on her man; to Lydia ’s trips to the cheese shop in her private jet; and Andrea’s Liberty Belle launch event; the Housewives certainly enjoy the lavish, pampered and cultured lifestyle of Melbourne .
With seven episodes of the series and a two-part reunion special still to come, this entertaining soap-doc is set to deliver even more controversy, fiery remarks, glamorous cocktail parties, and getaways at exclusive resorts where sparks fly and the weather isn’t the only thing to turn sour. To read the full press release click here!
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The Real Housewives of Melbourne airs on Sunday nights at 8:30pm only on Foxtel's Arena!
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