In today’s modelling landscape, star power is won and lost according to social media followings. In the mid-1980s, however, models had to earn their stripes at what was called a “fashion luncheon show”. This term has slowly faded from consciousness in the 21st century, but back then, corporate types and chic society knew it was no ordinary lunch. A fashion luncheon show carried a promise of being more refined and elegant than a casual lunch. It featured reed-slim, high-cheek-boned models walking down a runway, wearing the latest creations of local designers. Later on, in the 1990s, an additional high-tea format for fashion shows would become de rigueur as well. Within this world, six bright lights stood out: Cilla Foong, Adib Yasmin Aman, Hana Toolseram, Datin Catherine Lai, Bernie Chan and…