‘Trapped In The Y2K’ fashion show coming to Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Travel back in time with Persuasion Models' "Trapped In The Y2K" fashion show, which is coming to Richmond this May.

The show, set for 7 p.m. on Sunday, May 4, will take over the Hilton in Richmond's Downtown. 8News anchors Autumn Childress and Delaney Hall got a chance to catch up with Persuasion Models' founder and CEO Ray Burnett and discuss the event during Thursday's Good Morning Richmond.

According to Burnett, his modeling company puts on a spring fashion show every year. This year's theme was chosen in an effort to change things up a bit.

Burnett brought a model on-air with him, showing off the kind of Y2K fashion that show attendees will be able to enjoy. He added that the model was wearing his own fashion brand.

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"I wanted to start a modeling [agency] in the Richmond area to help out models try to find their lane in the modeling scene," Burnett said of his motivations behind launching Persuasion Models. "I feel like a lot of models in this area just need that spark of, trying to figure out what they wanna do in modeling -- and I just thought it was a need in the city to help models pursue their modeling career long-term."

Burnett added that Persuasion Models holds tryouts regularly, so any prospective models are always welcome to contact the agency for a chance at their dreams.

You can watch the full on-air interview with Burnett in the video player above. To learn more about the upcoming fashion show and to purchase tickets, click here.