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7:00am Tuesday 26th August 2008
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Gents, if you have the sparking eyes and dazzling smile but the 50-inch waist to go with it, you may just have found the modelling job you've been searching for.
“You can’t get giant mannequins and just photographing the clothes on hangers doesn’t look good.”
Matt Wildeman
Big Matt's outsize menswear shop in Parkstone is after Dorset's next top model for its winter collection.
Owner Matt Wildeman has scoured agencies as far as London looking for his king-size male model but no-one has been able to help.
"It has been a nightmare trying to find models," said Matt.
"Agencies have plus-size girls but not men.
"You can't get giant mannequins and just photographing the clothes on hangers doesn't look good."
So Matt is appealing for men with waists of 44 inches upwards and chests in excess of 48 inches to become the face of his shop and website.
A professional photographer is already lined up for the shoot and Matt believes anyone who comes forward could find a career in front of them.
He said: "There must be a market out there for this type of model.
"I know of about 40 other shops like mine online who have the same problem."
Big Matt's opened on Ashley Road in December 2006 to sell "affordable, stylish clothes" for men sized XXL upwards.
"The clothes in high street shops make you look like either Demis Roussos or your grandad," said Matt.
"There are a lot of big guys around who have real difficulties finding clothes."
If you think you can be the model Matt is looking for, contact him on 01202 710008 or e-mail sales@bigmatts.com.
Visit bigmatts.com for more information.
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ALL SEEING EYE, WESSEX says...
9:35am Tue 26 Aug 08
philly wrote:Go on Ebay or Google. There are plenty of websites for the 'bigger man' which sell up to 5xL. Good quality and a lot lot cheaper than in local shops.
Brilliant! Having had the problem of buying big clothes for a big person I think this is a great idea and very definitely has a niche in the market. :-)
silky, Bournemouth says...
9:47am Tue 26 Aug 08
ALL SEEING EYE wrote:I don't agree! Support your local shops!!!!
philly wrote: Brilliant! Having had the problem of buying big clothes for a big person I think this is a great idea and very definitely has a niche in the market. :-)Go on Ebay or Google. There are plenty of websites for the 'bigger man' which sell up to 5xL. Good quality and a lot lot cheaper than in local shops.
ALL SEEING EYE, WESSEX says...
11:39am Tue 26 Aug 08
silky wrote:Then you go on being a mug!
ALL SEEING EYE wrote:I don't agree! Support your local shops!!!!philly wrote: Brilliant! Having had the problem of buying big clothes for a big person I think this is a great idea and very definitely has a niche in the market. :-)Go on Ebay or Google. There are plenty of websites for the 'bigger man' which sell up to 5xL. Good quality and a lot lot cheaper than in local shops.
I have excellent quality clothes from websites and they are
a third of the price shops charge and that includes postage!
This is the 21st century, man. Why pay more than you have to? Also there is a far better choice on the web!
BlueSky, Winton says...
12:29pm Tue 26 Aug 08
ALL SEEING EYE, WESSEX says...
12:33pm Tue 26 Aug 08
Christopher, Wallisdown & Winton West says...
12:33pm Tue 26 Aug 08
If someone, like myself I might add wishes to shop using local retailers then that is also there prerogative, without any malice being passed.
I am off to Big Man.
ALL SEEING EYE, WESSEX says...
2:24pm Tue 26 Aug 08
Christopher wrote:Keep your knickers on old boy! Do they sell your size at Big Man?
All Seeing Eye Firstly why does it always have to resort to verbal abuse "Then you go on being a mug". Did anyone pass comment when you said you shopped on EBay, no I do not think so. If someone, like myself I might add wishes to shop using local retailers then that is also there prerogative, without any malice being passed. I am off to Big Man.
If you think being called a mug is verbal abuse then you have lived a very sheltered life!
John Phillips, South Coast says...
3:44pm Tue 26 Aug 08
Will continue to use bigmatts.com though not modelling - not that brave!
philly, bournemouth says...
3:59pm Tue 26 Aug 08
Tim M, usa says...
4:32pm Tue 26 Aug 08
ALL SEEING EYE, WESSEX says...
8:59pm Wed 27 Aug 08
KING-SIZE QUEST: Big Matt (Matt Wildeman) runs an oversized gents' clothes shop and is appealing for models as he simply can't find any!
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philly, bournemouth says...
7:47am Tue 26 Aug 08