He first turned heads as the tattooed tradie-turned-model who won Big Brother Australia.
And on Friday night, Chad Hurst proved he’s still got serious star power as he made his long-awaited return to the catwalk.
The 32-year-old looked every inch the seasoned model as he opened menswear designer Justin Cassin’s Spring/Summer collection at Melbourne Fashion Week.
The genetically blessed star was photographed strutting down the runway shirtless beneath a cropped blush-pink jacket.
Chad teamed the bold piece with crisp white trousers, a brown belt, and sleek white sneakers – effortlessly showing off his toned abs and chest tattoos.
Completing the look with aviator sunglasses and slicked-back hair, the Sydney-born model oozed confidence as the crowd captured the moment on their phones.
Big Brother winner Chad Hurst (pictured) proved he’s still got serious star power as he made his long-awaited return to the catwalk
Chad, 32, first made headlines when he won $234,000 on the Channel Seven series in 2020
‘Walking the runway again feels incredible,’ Chad told Daily Mail backstage at the event.
‘Justin’s pieces are bold and confident – it’s great to be part of that energy again,’ he continued.
Chad added: ‘Life in the fashion world for me has always been a great ride.
‘The opportunities and adventures it has given me, I’ll always be grateful.’
Fashion insiders have described his return as ‘a full-circle moment’ for the signed talent.
Chad first made headlines in 2021 after winning Big Brother and later fronting campaigns for major brands including Jean Paul Gaultier.
Justin Cassin’s show meanwhile, drew a stylish crowd of fashion editors, influencers and celebrities.
They cheered as Chad led the line-up of male models showcasing the designer’s blend of contemporary tailoring and urban flair.
‘Walking the runway again feels incredible,’ Chad told Daily Mail backstage. ‘Justin’s pieces are bold and confident – it’s great to be part of that energy again’
He has been busy working as a personal trainer and managing Combine Air in North Sydney and running a Kayaking tour on Sydney Harbour
Despite winning a cool $234K, Chad previously revealed that he was still working seven days a week as a model and personal trainer.
‘I’m doing everything; it’s killing me and I can’t wait to have a day off to be honest,’ he told The Daily Telegraph.
‘But it’s not really work because I have such a passion for PT and modelling.’
Chad has been busy working as a personal trainer and managing Combine Air in North Sydney and running a kayaking tour on Sydney Harbour.
