Eclectic Shades Magazine March 2020 | Page 6

Model

Paige Rontrice

Paige Rontrice is an up and coming model who resides in East Austin. Although she lives in the city she is a true country girl at heart. Paige was born and raised in Bastrop, Texas, just 30 miles East of Austin. After graduating High School, Paige pursued a BA in Marketing and Management from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Although fashion, photography and runway were always something she wanted to pursue she excelled in sports and worked full time leaving no time for additional hobbies. Paige Rontrice currently works in the hospitality industry (opening a brand new resort November 2020 - Kalahari Resorts & Conventions) but has ALWAYS had a burning desire to pursue modeling.

Just over a year ago, she decided to step out on faith at the age of 31 to make her dreams come true. Amongst countless efforts, networking, MRS (Modeling Resource Services) and some AWESOME Austin Models she has been blessed to unveil opportunities in the Austin area and more. Paige has walked for various designers in shows such as Garden of Dreams Fashion Show - Los Angeles, CTX Fashion Show -Killeen, Black Women in Business- Austin, and the Inaugural Martin Luther King Fashion Show- San Antonio.

Why does she do it? "I just love being on the stage and bringing a designers vision to reality."

What's next? Well, Paige Rontrice's ultimate goal is to walk in Austin, New York, LA and Paris Fashion Week as well as the Victoria Secrets Fashion Show. She is branching out to other destinations for Fashion Shows to gain additional exposure as well as helping up and coming designers with fashion show production to gain insight on both ends. Paige Rontrice can be seen in various shows in March and April including the SXSW Shades By KC, Normany & Weston SXSW Fashion Show and Just Me & My Curlz Fashion Show to name a few.

Her favorite quote is, "Why fit in when you were born to stand out?" -Dr. Seuss

She looks forward to seeing you on a runway soon! Follow her on IG @Sassy_Sngl10