Oscar Chong, Mark Reid and David Ralph.
Over the past 8 years an incredible team of dedicated fashion and events professionals have worked to ensure the success of STYLEAID.
This year the STYLEAID team is made up of Mark Reid, Aly May, Annette Hasluck, Carol Mackie for M.A.C, Paul McClurg, Tonia McNeilly, Tony Salom, Claire McGowan, Natasha Marshall, Justin Davis, James Forbes, Oscar Chong, Miles Burke, David Ralph and Jane Coulthard.
Mark Reid - Fundraising, Marketing & Events Manager WA AIDS Council
As a former Governor of the AIDS Trust of Australia and as STYLEAID events co-ordinator, Mark has over 15 years of fundraising experience and joined the committee in 1999.
Aly May - Stylist
Perth's most respected stylist and parade choreographer, Ali May has over 20 years experience and is a founding member of STYLEAID.
Annette Hasluck - Sponsorship/Prizes
Driven by a passion for design Annette's background brings an exciting dimension to the committee and is a founding member of STYLEAID.
Aly May and her car.
Carol Mackie - Make-up Artist
Recognised as one of the top make-up artists in Perth, Carol's skill see her working for M.A.C here in Perth and she has been a part of the make-up team for STYLEAID for the past 6 years.
Paul McClurg - Hair Stylist
Award winning hair designer Paul McClurg (winner of the 2005 Hairdresser of the Year) brings his cutting edge style to the event and is a founding member of STYLEAID.
Tonia McNeilly - Sponsorship
Tonia McNeilly brings her expertise in marketing, pr and sponsorship borne from a successful career in these arenas in the Eastern States managing the likes of The Wiggles and now upon her return to Perth. For the past two years she has combined motherhood with her weekly column in The Sunday Times and other contract appointments.
Tony Salom - Production
Tony Salom brings his expertise in Audio/ Visual/ Lighting and Production management, coming from a successful career in these arenas over the last 5 years in Perth and with experience on Eastern Shores. Tony has produced events in WA Fashion Week, and for clients the likes of Empire Rose, Elle, The Colonnade and Wayne Cooper. He also produced last years STYLEAID Noir.
Claire McGowan - PR and Marketing
Claire McGowan is the principle of Detail Marketing & Communications who specialise in the creation, production and management of events, public relations, marketing, branding, and promotional strategies. Claire has an enthusiastic, energetic and infectious drive. From the seed of an idea, she plants, nurtures and develops it while taking care of every detail - in detail.
Mark Reid.
Natasha Marshall - Sponsorship and Prizes
Natasha is the international buyer and stylist for the prominent Elle Boutique in Nedlands. Elle Boutique has been influential in the development of the Western Australian fashion industry for the past 25 years.
Justin Davies - Sponsorship and Auction
The Director of Space Real Estate in Cottesloe, Justin focuses on marketing properties in a contemporary and stylish manner.
James Forbes - Event Co-ordinator
Mark Reid's assistant and all round great guy! James travelled across the Nullarbor earlier this year and straight away made the connection to join the WA AIDS Council as a volunteer. Bringing his experience as marketing and sponsorship director for the Bondi Ballet and his events experience with Sydney based Whoosh Events; James brings his diverse skills to complete the STYLEAID team.
Oscar Chong - Photographer
Oscar is the official STYELAID photographer. Born in Hong Kong, he relocated to Western Australia in 1994 and established Blinc Studio. Oscar enjoys the conceptual side of photography as well as assisting clients in production.
Leah Dent - Branding and Design
Leah is the graphic designer working with STYLEAID this year. She is a partner of BOMBA design studio - a small female team who specialise in design strategy and branding, print, packaging and illustration.
Miles Burke - Web Design and Development
As Managing Director of website company Bam Creative, Miles has been involved in the design and development of websites since 1994. He is the founder of the WA based web industry body Port-80 and served on the board of the Western Australian Internet Association from 1999 to 2004.
David Ralph - Style Assistant
David is an events co-ordinator and has recently graduated from Arts Management at the WA Academy of Performing Arts, this is David's third year with StyleAid.
Jane Coulthard - Sponsorship and Prizes
A designer based in Cottesloe, Jane creates glamorous garments, ranging from beachwear to evening wear.