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Marni x H&M Gets the Editorial Treatment

Jessica Lapidos — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:50:48 +0000

On the road to El Dorado in the Spring issue of Open Lab magazine, stylist Oliver Fussing was one of the first to fuss over the Marni x H&M collection. Shot by Simon B. Mørch on Elite‘s androgynous model (not the 17th century Austrian painter) Gustav Klimt, the Marni print shouts easy living on a wild ride. It’s like looking at the world through blue colored glasses (by Mykita x Moncler). See how they paired it with Pendelton, and pared it down with Weekday x Bruno Pieters. Hot collaborations all around.

Modeling Schools are a Total Waste of Time and Money

Benjamin Kanarek — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:05:32 +0000

From Benjamin Kanarek Blog

I am sure you have all seen those adverts saying, “…become a top model…”. Or “You can become a model in only 6 weeks…” etc.

I find it sad and pathetic that so many kids and parents fall for those solicitations. I can only imagine how much money is tossed out the window by so many those hoping to become models via the Modeling Schools offering fame and fortune in the fashion business.

So for those of you reading this and hoping to become models, let me edify you to the reality of the business.

There is no school out there that can make you that promise and keep it.

Modeling Schools

To become a model the reality is the following:

If you are over 5?-9? or 1m 75 cm around 14-16 years of age or even younger.

Have a unique look that breaks with convention.

A classic conventional look that is really commercial.

Have been discovered by a credible model agency scout or recognized fashion photographer.

A fashion magazine editor has discovered you and sent you to one of the above agencies or other credible agencies in the major modeling centers.

Have been to see the credible model agencies around like Elite, Ford, Next, IMG, Marilyn, One Model Management, Folio, Select, Premier, Modelwerk, Viva, etc. and they have accepted you for their roster.

All modeling agencies worth their weight, will teach the models the necessary talent to survive in the business. They will warn them against certain career pitfalls, who and what to avoid, teach them how to walk for runway work, as well as some of the more important aspects of posing and attitudes needed to approach a photo and video shoot. Of course there are other types of modeling that I have not mentioned, like hand, leg, body, extra work, glamor, erotic, people, lifestyle etc. modeling that falls under a very different category and doesn’t really require the above attributes.

Perhaps schools wishing to teach poise, posture, social graces, table manners, walking gracefully etc. should just advertise themselves as Charm Schools. At least then those wishing to learn the above would be well informed. If none of the above situations apply, I suggest that you save your money and invest in other aspects of your capabilities and pass GO and save your $200.00. One day you might want to pass this on to those seeking your advice.

Comments are welcome

Modeling Schools

Wall Street Makes an Elite Defeat

Kirby Marzec — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:12:00 +0000

The modeling industry isn’t just about smiling wide and looking pretty. Oh no, like any other big business it’s about money in the bank and with the recent economy slump, Elite had to cut 60 girls from their lives of glamour, fame and jet-setting. No worries though, big names like Coco Rocha, Alice Burdeau, Emma Beam, and Stephanie Carta are still rocking catwalks and magazine covers. But for those of you America’s Next Top Model fans, we’re not exactly sure what is going to happen to recently signed reality show rejects Anya and Katarjyna. Rumor has it that they are “out of town.” Sure.

It’s a shame Elite couldn’t find it in their hearts to can “It” girl Harley Viera Newton. Yuck.

Thanks Fashionista!