A farmer’s daughter from Madison County makes her TV debut next week on “America’s Next Top Model,” the hit reality show with Tyra Banks a famous fashion model.
It’s the stuff that dreams are made of for Kelly “Isabella” Falk, a 2007 graduate of Madison County High School.
“It’s hard to believe that I am actually standing here,” she said on her interview video, now playing on YouTube. “I am taking it all in, one day at a time.”
Though Falk, 19, is unable to talk about her experience on “Top Model” until after the show airs, her father, Askel Falk, said Wednesday that the new season has been taped and that his daughter — a varsity volleyball star — is back home in Madison County.
“She really enjoyed it, and it opened her eyes a lot with how things really work on television,” he said.
Mr. Falk, a beef farmer in Aroda — a scenic, rural region in southern Madison — said his daughter traveled to New York and Las Vegas during her time on the show.
“Ever since she was real small, she’s been dying to get into modeling,” he said.
Mr. Falk said Kelly auditioned for the show last year in the Big Apple.
“I was really excited for her getting this opportunity,” he said. “In a small town like Madison, these things don’t usually happen.”
In her interview tape, Kelly said the creative aspect of fashion modeling attracted her, as well as being able to work with other creative professionals in the fashion field.
She hoped to be able to learn how to “strike a fierce pose” and how “to smile with my eyes.” Tall and slender, Kelly said her favorite food is fat-free cottage cheese with fresh raspberries.
“America’s Next Top Model,” entering its 12th season, follows a group of 13 young women who live together and vie for a modeling contract.
The new season of “America’s Next Top Model” kicks off March 4 at 8 p.m. on The CW Television Network.
News Sources:- StarExponent.com
By Allison Brophy Champion
Published: February 26, 2009
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Thursday, 15 January 2009
Wellington's chance in top model search
The search for New Zealand's next top model hits Wellington today, the first of eight North Island auditions.
Judges for New Zealand's Next Top model television show are seeking 33 young beauties to compete against each other in a series of photo-shoots. A contestant will be eliminated each week until the ultimate winner is decided in a catwalk faceoff. The show follows the success of America's Next Top Model.
Graphic designer and part-time model Elyse Judson said she was nervous about the auditions at Circa Theatre, but the opportunity was too good to pass up.
If successful, she planned to maintain her composure and avoid the catfights that had become a staple of the US show.
"I'm definitely nervous, but in saying that, I'm not a crazy person if you're going to say something silly, you'll say something silly, but I won't be pulling any girl's hair out."
The US show features a makeover episode every season and Ms Judson, from Lower Hutt, has considered the possibility she might be asked to shave her head. "Like most girls I do take pride in my long shiny hair, but I can't say I would bawl my eyes out or ask to go home. I'd ... tell myself it would grow back."
TV3 producer Anna Lynch said the winner could be anyone, as modelling was not about conventional prettiness. "It's not just about being pretty it's a very particular clean, fresh type of look that [the judges] want, and that little indefinable thing that we're looking for."
Wellington-bred Ms Lynch has high hopes for the capital's talent. "Every place has been so different. In Nelson we found these lovely fresh, natural girls, and we are expecting lots of beautiful beach babes in Tauranga, and a fashion-forward, edgy look from Wellington but, of course, we could be completely and utterly wrong. You never know what you're going to get."
Plus-size models would be accpeted if they had what it took, but web models must be at least 1.7 metres (5ft 7in) tall.
Ms Lynch said though New Zealand girls might not be as "in your face" as their US counterparts, the intense competition would create its own excitement. "I think with the cameras on them all the time, they won't be able to help performing."
News Sources:-
STACEY WOOD - The Dominion Post | Monday, 12 January 2009
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4815362a23918.html
Judges for New Zealand's Next Top model television show are seeking 33 young beauties to compete against each other in a series of photo-shoots. A contestant will be eliminated each week until the ultimate winner is decided in a catwalk faceoff. The show follows the success of America's Next Top Model.
Graphic designer and part-time model Elyse Judson said she was nervous about the auditions at Circa Theatre, but the opportunity was too good to pass up.
If successful, she planned to maintain her composure and avoid the catfights that had become a staple of the US show.
"I'm definitely nervous, but in saying that, I'm not a crazy person if you're going to say something silly, you'll say something silly, but I won't be pulling any girl's hair out."
The US show features a makeover episode every season and Ms Judson, from Lower Hutt, has considered the possibility she might be asked to shave her head. "Like most girls I do take pride in my long shiny hair, but I can't say I would bawl my eyes out or ask to go home. I'd ... tell myself it would grow back."
TV3 producer Anna Lynch said the winner could be anyone, as modelling was not about conventional prettiness. "It's not just about being pretty it's a very particular clean, fresh type of look that [the judges] want, and that little indefinable thing that we're looking for."
Wellington-bred Ms Lynch has high hopes for the capital's talent. "Every place has been so different. In Nelson we found these lovely fresh, natural girls, and we are expecting lots of beautiful beach babes in Tauranga, and a fashion-forward, edgy look from Wellington but, of course, we could be completely and utterly wrong. You never know what you're going to get."
Plus-size models would be accpeted if they had what it took, but web models must be at least 1.7 metres (5ft 7in) tall.
Ms Lynch said though New Zealand girls might not be as "in your face" as their US counterparts, the intense competition would create its own excitement. "I think with the cameras on them all the time, they won't be able to help performing."
News Sources:-
STACEY WOOD - The Dominion Post | Monday, 12 January 2009
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4815362a23918.html
Tuesday, 9 December 2008
Fashion models toast agency
Legendary South Beach modeling agency Irene Marie doesn't look a day over 21, but it celebrates its remarkable 25th anniversary with a huge bash at LIV at the Fontainebleau Saturday night hosted by Cindy Taylor, with appearances by the agency's top internet models, including Niki Taylor and a fashion retrospect by stylist Danny Santiago.
Celebrities including Timbaland,Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning, Gloria Estefan, and Tim Hardaway handed out toys to more than 750 underprivileged children at the Michael Fux Foundation's Holiday Celebration Sunday at the Coconut Grove Expo.
On Wednesday night, Mary-Kate Olsen, Kirsten Dunst and Marilyn Manson all sat at the same table at The Florida Room. According to our spy, ''Mary-Kate and Kirsten sat right next to each other, but it was as if there was a glass wall between them because they didn't say one word to each other all night.'' Sounds like a rockin' time.
Mary-Kate had dinner with boyfriend Nate Lowman and a group of friends at Miss Yip Thursday night. Says one onlooker: ``She chain-smoked all night and couldn't keep her hands off Nate.''
Venus Williams was spotted on Friday night in Wynwood at the Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair opening party checking out the yogurt-inspired commissioned artwork in the FAGE Total Artistry exhibition and sipping on Bombay Sapphire gin cocktails. She then headed outside, where she met up with Todd Oldham to watch local artist LEBO's live painting performance.
Paris and Nicky Hilton, in town for hosting duties at Karu; Y Saturday night, made the rounds, stopping at the Gansevoort South's Philippe Friday night before moving on to Mokai and the Fontainebleau.
At the Ocean Drive party at LIV for Pamela Anderson Saturday night, Anderson was seen making out with ex-beau Stephen Dorff in one of the club's skyboxes. The party was hot until 4 a.m., when the fire marshals came, turned on the lights and exposed just how good everyone looks at that dreadful hour of the morning.
On Friday night at the Tory Burch CD party: Beyoncé, Jay-Z, the Hiltons, Russell Simmons and Lenny Kravitz, first at Blade and then, after being ushered through the kitchen, at LIV, where Estelle performed.
According to a spy, Beyoncé, who arrived in the back with her Z-man via black Escalade, ``looked stunning with her hair pulled back neatly in a bun [and] wearing a kelly green sweater dress and looking very bootylicious. She even said hello to me when she walked by.''
Meanwhile, Paris and Simmons were seen exchanging phone numbers, which scares us because we hear that the socialite is looking to record another album.
News Sources:-
Posted on Tuesday, 12.09.08
http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/805158.html
Celebrities including Timbaland,Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning, Gloria Estefan, and Tim Hardaway handed out toys to more than 750 underprivileged children at the Michael Fux Foundation's Holiday Celebration Sunday at the Coconut Grove Expo.
On Wednesday night, Mary-Kate Olsen, Kirsten Dunst and Marilyn Manson all sat at the same table at The Florida Room. According to our spy, ''Mary-Kate and Kirsten sat right next to each other, but it was as if there was a glass wall between them because they didn't say one word to each other all night.'' Sounds like a rockin' time.
Mary-Kate had dinner with boyfriend Nate Lowman and a group of friends at Miss Yip Thursday night. Says one onlooker: ``She chain-smoked all night and couldn't keep her hands off Nate.''
Venus Williams was spotted on Friday night in Wynwood at the Gen Art Vanguard New Contemporary Art Fair opening party checking out the yogurt-inspired commissioned artwork in the FAGE Total Artistry exhibition and sipping on Bombay Sapphire gin cocktails. She then headed outside, where she met up with Todd Oldham to watch local artist LEBO's live painting performance.
Paris and Nicky Hilton, in town for hosting duties at Karu; Y Saturday night, made the rounds, stopping at the Gansevoort South's Philippe Friday night before moving on to Mokai and the Fontainebleau.
At the Ocean Drive party at LIV for Pamela Anderson Saturday night, Anderson was seen making out with ex-beau Stephen Dorff in one of the club's skyboxes. The party was hot until 4 a.m., when the fire marshals came, turned on the lights and exposed just how good everyone looks at that dreadful hour of the morning.
On Friday night at the Tory Burch CD party: Beyoncé, Jay-Z, the Hiltons, Russell Simmons and Lenny Kravitz, first at Blade and then, after being ushered through the kitchen, at LIV, where Estelle performed.
According to a spy, Beyoncé, who arrived in the back with her Z-man via black Escalade, ``looked stunning with her hair pulled back neatly in a bun [and] wearing a kelly green sweater dress and looking very bootylicious. She even said hello to me when she walked by.''
Meanwhile, Paris and Simmons were seen exchanging phone numbers, which scares us because we hear that the socialite is looking to record another album.
News Sources:-
Posted on Tuesday, 12.09.08
http://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/people/story/805158.html
Monday, 8 December 2008
Jessica Simpson Marie Claire
Jessica Simpson is the cover girl for Marie Claire. The singer may not sell records, but she sure can sell a magazine. Check out pictures and bits from her interview here.
Jessica Simpson hasn’t had a successful swimsuit model record in quite a bit, but the girl is a fashionista and people still are interested in her, as long as she’s not singing. Jessica is graces the magazine for the January 09 issue, and gives quite an interesting interview.
Jessica reveals that she may be heading back to school to study religion. Apparently after seeing a Discovery channel special on The Da Vinci Code, Jessica was fascinated.
“I’ve been contemplating taking a college course in religion. I love religion. I remember whenever the book The Da Vinci Code came out, the Discovery Channel did this three-night piece on it that I TiVoed and then watched eight times.”
She must have watched it eight times to understand what was going on, cause I don’t think anyone in their right mind would watch something eight times. But this is why we love her; she is a true blonde right down to every last brain cell.
Jessica also reveals that she is “the first person to go to Barnes & Noble and buy the new self-help book.” She also likes to do magazine surveys. “I like to fill out the surveys, then I get my friends’ opinions on how I answered to see if I was being honest with myself or not.”
For more on Jessica in Marie Claire, check out the issue which hits stands Dec 9.
News Sources:-
By Jen
http://celebrity.rightpundits.com/?paged=2
Jessica Simpson hasn’t had a successful swimsuit model record in quite a bit, but the girl is a fashionista and people still are interested in her, as long as she’s not singing. Jessica is graces the magazine for the January 09 issue, and gives quite an interesting interview.
Jessica reveals that she may be heading back to school to study religion. Apparently after seeing a Discovery channel special on The Da Vinci Code, Jessica was fascinated.
“I’ve been contemplating taking a college course in religion. I love religion. I remember whenever the book The Da Vinci Code came out, the Discovery Channel did this three-night piece on it that I TiVoed and then watched eight times.”
She must have watched it eight times to understand what was going on, cause I don’t think anyone in their right mind would watch something eight times. But this is why we love her; she is a true blonde right down to every last brain cell.
Jessica also reveals that she is “the first person to go to Barnes & Noble and buy the new self-help book.” She also likes to do magazine surveys. “I like to fill out the surveys, then I get my friends’ opinions on how I answered to see if I was being honest with myself or not.”
For more on Jessica in Marie Claire, check out the issue which hits stands Dec 9.
News Sources:-
By Jen
http://celebrity.rightpundits.com/?paged=2
Thursday, 4 December 2008
Heidi Klum gives Victoria's Secret models a lesson
Heidi Klum gives Victoria's Secret models a lesson in racy red carpet style as she dazzles in a VERY little black dress. She may be a decade older than most of her counterparts, but Heidi Klum still reigns supreme among the Victoria's Secret troupe of models for swimsuit models and for bikini model also.
The 35-year-old upstaged the next generation of lingerie stars as she rocked the red carpet in a micro black dress in New York City.
The supermodel was out to celebrate the opening of the Victoria's Secret flagship store in Lexington Avenue.
Still super: Heidi Klum looked a knock-out in a micro black dress at a cocktail party to mark the opening of the Victoria's Secret flagship store in New York last night.
Here come the girls: Heidi was joined by Selita Ebanks, Doutzen Kroes, Victoria's Secret CEO Sharen Turney, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio and Marisa Miller
Marisa Miller, Doutzen Kroes and Miranda Kerr, who are the newest models to be given their wings by the lingerie giant, also turned out for the affair.
The brand's other top models Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Selita Ebanks rounded out the VIP guest list.
Despite the gaggle of gorgeous women it was Heidi, who is married to singer Seal and has three children, that managed to steal the spotlight.
The German blonde is one of the most recognisable and in-demand models on the international circuit.
As well as her Victoria's Secret commitments, she hosts popular fashion show Project Runway and recently filmed a Risky Business inspired ad for video game Guitar Hero.
Working it: Heidi poses up with Victoria's Secret newcomer Marisa Miller
News Sources:-
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 11:54 AM on 03rd December 2008
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1091566/Heidi-Klum-gives-Victorias-Secret-models-lesson-racy-red-carpet-style-dazzles-VERY-little-black-dress.html
The 35-year-old upstaged the next generation of lingerie stars as she rocked the red carpet in a micro black dress in New York City.
The supermodel was out to celebrate the opening of the Victoria's Secret flagship store in Lexington Avenue.
Still super: Heidi Klum looked a knock-out in a micro black dress at a cocktail party to mark the opening of the Victoria's Secret flagship store in New York last night.
Here come the girls: Heidi was joined by Selita Ebanks, Doutzen Kroes, Victoria's Secret CEO Sharen Turney, Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio and Marisa Miller
Marisa Miller, Doutzen Kroes and Miranda Kerr, who are the newest models to be given their wings by the lingerie giant, also turned out for the affair.
The brand's other top models Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio and Selita Ebanks rounded out the VIP guest list.
Despite the gaggle of gorgeous women it was Heidi, who is married to singer Seal and has three children, that managed to steal the spotlight.
The German blonde is one of the most recognisable and in-demand models on the international circuit.
As well as her Victoria's Secret commitments, she hosts popular fashion show Project Runway and recently filmed a Risky Business inspired ad for video game Guitar Hero.
Working it: Heidi poses up with Victoria's Secret newcomer Marisa Miller
News Sources:-
By Daily Mail Reporter
Last updated at 11:54 AM on 03rd December 2008
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1091566/Heidi-Klum-gives-Victorias-Secret-models-lesson-racy-red-carpet-style-dazzles-VERY-little-black-dress.html
Friday, 21 November 2008
Heidi Klum Says Her Honeymoon Is Not Overz
Super female model Heidi Klum isn’t just lucky because she has one of the biggest modeling careers ever, she is also lucky in love. Married to singer Seal for the last three years, their relationship isn’t slowing down in the romance department one bit.
“Sometimes I lay in bed and I’m like, ‘Oh, my god, there’s Seal lying next to me. What’s he doing there?’ I get a smile on my face immediately. Our honeymoon period is definitely not over.”
The couple keeps it alive by having frequent dinner dates and going to the movies. Klum also says she has stepped up her style because Seal always looks good. Klum said she makes fun of him because of his leather coat and shoe collection but then in the next breath talks about how hot he always looks. So thank goodness for his shopping obsession - we all reap the benefits.
Heidi and Seal are raising their young sons Henry and Johan and Klum’s daughter Leni, whose father is Formula-1 mogul Flavio Briatore.
Last weekend Klum was in Miami Beach strutting her stuff for the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. We have great pictures of the event here where many bikini models are doing bikini modeling, fashion model.
News Sources:-
Posted on: Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 by: Missy | 1 comment
http://www.bittenandbound.com/
“Sometimes I lay in bed and I’m like, ‘Oh, my god, there’s Seal lying next to me. What’s he doing there?’ I get a smile on my face immediately. Our honeymoon period is definitely not over.”
The couple keeps it alive by having frequent dinner dates and going to the movies. Klum also says she has stepped up her style because Seal always looks good. Klum said she makes fun of him because of his leather coat and shoe collection but then in the next breath talks about how hot he always looks. So thank goodness for his shopping obsession - we all reap the benefits.
Heidi and Seal are raising their young sons Henry and Johan and Klum’s daughter Leni, whose father is Formula-1 mogul Flavio Briatore.
Last weekend Klum was in Miami Beach strutting her stuff for the 2008 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. We have great pictures of the event here where many bikini models are doing bikini modeling, fashion model.
News Sources:-
Posted on: Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 by: Missy | 1 comment
http://www.bittenandbound.com/
Friday, 7 November 2008
Miss Latina 2008 Crowned In San Antonio
Miss Duarte is a professional model. She also enjoys working out, spending time with her friends and family, and is interested in helping others through her charity work.
The judging panel for the 2008 Miss Latina Pageant included: Actor/Singer, Jade Esteban Estrada, Tejano Superstar, Sunni Estrada, and Filmmaker Kimberly Suta.
International model / actress, Dawn Rochelle and Radio Personality, Robin Flores hosted the finals of the 15th Annual Miss Latina competition. Up and coming singer Valeria performed samplings from her latest cd.
Throughout the two-hour event, contestants from countries and territories around the world competed in three categories: swimsuit model, evening gown and personality interview.
Final Results:
First Runner Up: Miss South Texas, Reyna Castillo; will assume the duties of MISS LATINA 2008 if the titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.
Second Runner Up: Miss Puerto Rico, Alanyl Carrion
Miss Photogenic Award: Miss Mexico. The general public voted for the most photogenic contestant. Photogenic which was taken by professional modeling photographer. A portion of voting proceeds benefited the Make A Wish Foundation.
Miss Congeniality Award: Miss Dominican Republic. This award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate's peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant.
News Sources:-
PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 06, 2008 – During one of the year's most exciting live international beauty events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Latina Mexico, Delisi Duarte, as MISS LATINA® 2008 live from the Arneson River Theater in San Antonio, Texas.
http://www.prlog.org/10137918-miss-latina-2008-crowned-in-san-antonio.html
The judging panel for the 2008 Miss Latina Pageant included: Actor/Singer, Jade Esteban Estrada, Tejano Superstar, Sunni Estrada, and Filmmaker Kimberly Suta.
International model / actress, Dawn Rochelle and Radio Personality, Robin Flores hosted the finals of the 15th Annual Miss Latina competition. Up and coming singer Valeria performed samplings from her latest cd.
Throughout the two-hour event, contestants from countries and territories around the world competed in three categories: swimsuit model, evening gown and personality interview.
Final Results:
First Runner Up: Miss South Texas, Reyna Castillo; will assume the duties of MISS LATINA 2008 if the titleholder for some reason cannot fulfill her responsibilities.
Second Runner Up: Miss Puerto Rico, Alanyl Carrion
Miss Photogenic Award: Miss Mexico. The general public voted for the most photogenic contestant. Photogenic which was taken by professional modeling photographer. A portion of voting proceeds benefited the Make A Wish Foundation.
Miss Congeniality Award: Miss Dominican Republic. This award reflects the respect and admiration of the delegate's peers, who voted for her as the most congenial, charismatic and inspirational participant.
News Sources:-
PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 06, 2008 – During one of the year's most exciting live international beauty events, a star-studded panel of judges chose Miss Latina Mexico, Delisi Duarte, as MISS LATINA® 2008 live from the Arneson River Theater in San Antonio, Texas.
http://www.prlog.org/10137918-miss-latina-2008-crowned-in-san-antonio.html
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Kyle Ellison wins Fashion!Dallas / Kim Dawson model search contest
On the runway at Sunday's show at Fashion at the Park, the 10 finalists in the Fashion!Dallas/Kim Dawson Model Search weren't even blinking. Each of them surely hoped Kim Dawson agency director would call their name in male models section. The result? Kyle Ellison, you oughta be in pictures.
“When I was three, I modeled for J.C. Penney,” the Allen-native told us at the finalists photo shoot by model photographer for the Fashion!Dallas/Kim Dawson Model Search. “Maybe that's why it's appealing to me now.” And Kyle was certainly appealing to the judges, who chose him the 2008 winner from a pool of nearly 1,100 applicants. The 6-foot-2 eye technician doesn't just want to be a male model.
“Hopefully modeling will open some doors for me to be an actor, like Shia LeBeouf. I want to do movies like he does.”
Kyle walks away with a modeling contract with Kim Dawson, $1000 in NorthPark Gold — good at any NorthPark Center retailer — and a Toni & Guy national ad campaign. And some serious popularity. He was the runner-up for Reader's Choice winner, pulling in nearly 70,000 votes.
Kyle was the Kim Dawson Agency's winning choice, and readers had theirs. Diaby Mo, Jr. pulled in more than 80,000 votes over the last week from our online and text voting. Diaby is 21 and lives in Fort Worth, working as an Information specialist.
Born in New York City while his West African parents were there on vacation, Diaby came back to the United States ten years ago.
"I love it here," he says. "There's so much opportunity."
News Sources:- By JASON SHEELER / The Dallas Morning News(October 13, 2008) http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/101208dnlivkyle.fd507393.html
“When I was three, I modeled for J.C. Penney,” the Allen-native told us at the finalists photo shoot by model photographer for the Fashion!Dallas/Kim Dawson Model Search. “Maybe that's why it's appealing to me now.” And Kyle was certainly appealing to the judges, who chose him the 2008 winner from a pool of nearly 1,100 applicants. The 6-foot-2 eye technician doesn't just want to be a male model.
“Hopefully modeling will open some doors for me to be an actor, like Shia LeBeouf. I want to do movies like he does.”
Kyle walks away with a modeling contract with Kim Dawson, $1000 in NorthPark Gold — good at any NorthPark Center retailer — and a Toni & Guy national ad campaign. And some serious popularity. He was the runner-up for Reader's Choice winner, pulling in nearly 70,000 votes.
Kyle was the Kim Dawson Agency's winning choice, and readers had theirs. Diaby Mo, Jr. pulled in more than 80,000 votes over the last week from our online and text voting. Diaby is 21 and lives in Fort Worth, working as an Information specialist.
Born in New York City while his West African parents were there on vacation, Diaby came back to the United States ten years ago.
"I love it here," he says. "There's so much opportunity."
News Sources:- By JASON SHEELER / The Dallas Morning News(October 13, 2008) http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/101208dnlivkyle.fd507393.html
Thursday, 30 October 2008
Models are too skinny for my size 10 styles, says fashion designer
One of Britain's leading fashion designers has reopened the skinny models debate by revealing she struggled to find models big enough to wear the clothes in her latest fashion show.
When Maria Grachvogel set about preparing her catwalk show at Claridge's this week, she requested size 10 models, only to find that most agencies could only provide models size 8 or smaller.
It was stark proof that in the five years since Grachvogel last staged a catwalk show the accepted standard model size has shrunk from an 8-10 to a 6-8. Sarah Doukas, founder of Storm model agency, said earlier this year:"There is no doubt that in the past few years the girls at the top end have become thinner. You'd have to be a fool not to notice it."
"It was tricky finding models in a size 10," Grachvogel, 39, who has a boutique on Sloane Street, west London, and is stocked in around 15 other boutiques, said this week. "Most of the girls we saw were at least a size smaller than that. I make all my samples in a size 10, and it's nice to be able to show them on a body that fills them out.
"I have always been someone who would request that model agencies send me their curviest girls. But this time even they were too tiny to fill a pair of size 10 trousers and make them look great."
Grachvogel's experience adds a designer name to those of supermodels Kate Moss and Karen Elson as part of a growing number of voices from within the industry speaking out against size zero culture. Commenting on her "waif" years to Interview magazine in August, Moss said she "never liked being that skinny".
The same month Elson spoke out in Vogue magazine about the industry's irresponsible attitude to young models. "I remember I came back from a job in Paris and the stylist said to me, have you been eating too many croissants?" she said.
Model agents have pointed to the shrinking size of catwalk samples as the reason why the girls and women on their books have shrunk.
Most fashion model designers make their samples using a single "fit model" whose measurements tally with the contemporary catwalk model.
"I prefer not to use a fit model, but instead to make size 10 samples and then try them out on as many women as possible. Most of the women I work with in the studio and shop are a size 8, 10 or 12, and they all try the clothes on. That way, I can find the cut that will fit and flatter most body shapes," Grachvogel said.
Retailers who sell Grachvogel's trousers have dubbed them "magic pants" for their ability to flatter almost all women. "I work with the body, not against it," said Grachvogel, who founded her label in 1994 and counts Angelina Jolie and Marie Helvin amongst her client list. She also designs a budget range of clothes and furniture for online catalogue Oli.
At her Claridge's show the "jabot" - a ruffled organza neckpiece which can turn a simple blouse into an evening look - was being heavily promoted as a tool for credit crunch glamour.
At the side of her catwalk, Grachvogel was pointing out the models she had found with what she calls "a bit of shape". A model sashaying in across the Claridge's drawing room in a satin crepe catsuit caught her eye. "She's got a proper bottom, that one," said Grachvogel approvingly.
News Sources:- Jess Cartner-Morley, fashion editor (Saturday October 25 2008)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/oct/25/kate-moss-grachvogel-fashion-size-zero
When Maria Grachvogel set about preparing her catwalk show at Claridge's this week, she requested size 10 models, only to find that most agencies could only provide models size 8 or smaller.
It was stark proof that in the five years since Grachvogel last staged a catwalk show the accepted standard model size has shrunk from an 8-10 to a 6-8. Sarah Doukas, founder of Storm model agency, said earlier this year:"There is no doubt that in the past few years the girls at the top end have become thinner. You'd have to be a fool not to notice it."
"It was tricky finding models in a size 10," Grachvogel, 39, who has a boutique on Sloane Street, west London, and is stocked in around 15 other boutiques, said this week. "Most of the girls we saw were at least a size smaller than that. I make all my samples in a size 10, and it's nice to be able to show them on a body that fills them out.
"I have always been someone who would request that model agencies send me their curviest girls. But this time even they were too tiny to fill a pair of size 10 trousers and make them look great."
Grachvogel's experience adds a designer name to those of supermodels Kate Moss and Karen Elson as part of a growing number of voices from within the industry speaking out against size zero culture. Commenting on her "waif" years to Interview magazine in August, Moss said she "never liked being that skinny".
The same month Elson spoke out in Vogue magazine about the industry's irresponsible attitude to young models. "I remember I came back from a job in Paris and the stylist said to me, have you been eating too many croissants?" she said.
Model agents have pointed to the shrinking size of catwalk samples as the reason why the girls and women on their books have shrunk.
Most fashion model designers make their samples using a single "fit model" whose measurements tally with the contemporary catwalk model.
"I prefer not to use a fit model, but instead to make size 10 samples and then try them out on as many women as possible. Most of the women I work with in the studio and shop are a size 8, 10 or 12, and they all try the clothes on. That way, I can find the cut that will fit and flatter most body shapes," Grachvogel said.
Retailers who sell Grachvogel's trousers have dubbed them "magic pants" for their ability to flatter almost all women. "I work with the body, not against it," said Grachvogel, who founded her label in 1994 and counts Angelina Jolie and Marie Helvin amongst her client list. She also designs a budget range of clothes and furniture for online catalogue Oli.
At her Claridge's show the "jabot" - a ruffled organza neckpiece which can turn a simple blouse into an evening look - was being heavily promoted as a tool for credit crunch glamour.
At the side of her catwalk, Grachvogel was pointing out the models she had found with what she calls "a bit of shape". A model sashaying in across the Claridge's drawing room in a satin crepe catsuit caught her eye. "She's got a proper bottom, that one," said Grachvogel approvingly.
News Sources:- Jess Cartner-Morley, fashion editor (Saturday October 25 2008)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2008/oct/25/kate-moss-grachvogel-fashion-size-zero
Thursday, 23 October 2008
Anne Hathaway and Scarlett Johansson Nominated for Gotham Awards
Independent film award ceremony honors Anne Hathaway, Woody Allen, and many others on Dec. 2 in Manhattan.Anne Hathaway may have had troubles in her personal life, but she is flourishing in terms of her professional career.
The 25-year-old actress cum fashion model has been nominated, along with her cast mates, for the film, Rachel Getting Married, for best ensemble performance at the Gotham Independent Film Awards.
According to the IFP, the ceremony takes place Dec. 2 in Manhattan and honors Woody Allen’s film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, which stars Scarlett Johansson and Penelope Cruz for ensemble performance and breakthrough actor.
Executive Director Michelle Byrd said, "2008 has proven to be an extremely strong year for an immensely diverse group of filmmakers tackling a range of subjects and forms in new and dynamic ways."
One of the films sweeping nominations was Ballast, which was a Sundance favorite and shows how one man’s suicide affects three other individuals.
This year’s breakthrough actor nominees include Rosemary DeWitt (Rachel Getting Married), Rebecca Hall (Vicki Cristina Barcelona) and Melissa Leo (Frozen River).
Written by: Joe Thomas(20-Oct-2008)
News Sources:- http://www.thecelebritycafe.com/features/20939.html
Tuesday, 21 October 2008
The Kate Moss Guide To Partying
The style legend gives out her top tips...
She's the ultimate party poster girl for a generation. An icon whose effortless style has millions of women trying to copy her look.
But super model Kate Moss has always stayed tight-lipped about her formula for a classic night out. Until now, that is.
She may have promised boyfriend Jamie Hince that she'll calm her partying ways but here the 34-year-old spills the beans on making things go with a bang.
From drop-dead make-up to what to put in your purse, Kate's secrets will inspire party girls everywhere.
And with more than 15 years hard partying behind her, there's nobody better qualified to tell us how to have a Kate time...
Getting ready..
I get my girlfriends round, put on music and have a drink.
You need "impact" make-up. Smoky eyes are always, always a good look. Then all you have to take out is black eyeliner, keys and money.
Be brave and try a new hairstyle. It can transform your look and inspire a new way of looking at your wardrobe.
And if I'm going dancing, I wear the highest heels and the shortest dress.
What to wear..
Make the best of your body just like any female model or male model. If you have great legs, show them off with a short dress and heels or skinny jeans.
If you've got a large bust, avoid high necklines.
Wear what suits you best, rather than following trends.
I don't think of things as outfits, I throw together what feels right for the night. I don't necessarily plan.
And never try too hard. Mismatching can add a personal touch to an outfit.
What to do..
My favourite nights out are ones with lots of friends around. I also love going to gigs.
At the moment I enjoy going to Punk in London on a Thursday with Queen of Noize, they always play a great eclectic mix. I like to dance to rock'n'roll and happy house.
I've always had great, and probably my most memorable, nights out and some brilliant parties on my birthday, particularly my 30th.
My favourite drink is a vodka and tonic.
What not to do..
Don't dance with men who can't dance. I prefer to dance with my girlfriends.
3 FAVES
1 Kate loves the blue sequin dress she wore on her 30th. It was owned by Bond Girl Britt Ekland.
2The red satin dress Johnny Depp had made for her 21st. He slashed the hem to make it short.
3£60 pansy-print dress from her Topshop collection. Perfect with sandals or tights and heels.
News Sources:- http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/10/20/the-kate-moss-guide-to-partying-115875-20821452/
By Jenna Sloan 20/10/2008
She's the ultimate party poster girl for a generation. An icon whose effortless style has millions of women trying to copy her look.
But super model Kate Moss has always stayed tight-lipped about her formula for a classic night out. Until now, that is.
She may have promised boyfriend Jamie Hince that she'll calm her partying ways but here the 34-year-old spills the beans on making things go with a bang.
From drop-dead make-up to what to put in your purse, Kate's secrets will inspire party girls everywhere.
And with more than 15 years hard partying behind her, there's nobody better qualified to tell us how to have a Kate time...
Getting ready..
I get my girlfriends round, put on music and have a drink.
You need "impact" make-up. Smoky eyes are always, always a good look. Then all you have to take out is black eyeliner, keys and money.
Be brave and try a new hairstyle. It can transform your look and inspire a new way of looking at your wardrobe.
And if I'm going dancing, I wear the highest heels and the shortest dress.
What to wear..
Make the best of your body just like any female model or male model. If you have great legs, show them off with a short dress and heels or skinny jeans.
If you've got a large bust, avoid high necklines.
Wear what suits you best, rather than following trends.
I don't think of things as outfits, I throw together what feels right for the night. I don't necessarily plan.
And never try too hard. Mismatching can add a personal touch to an outfit.
What to do..
My favourite nights out are ones with lots of friends around. I also love going to gigs.
At the moment I enjoy going to Punk in London on a Thursday with Queen of Noize, they always play a great eclectic mix. I like to dance to rock'n'roll and happy house.
I've always had great, and probably my most memorable, nights out and some brilliant parties on my birthday, particularly my 30th.
My favourite drink is a vodka and tonic.
What not to do..
Don't dance with men who can't dance. I prefer to dance with my girlfriends.
3 FAVES
1 Kate loves the blue sequin dress she wore on her 30th. It was owned by Bond Girl Britt Ekland.
2The red satin dress Johnny Depp had made for her 21st. He slashed the hem to make it short.
3£60 pansy-print dress from her Topshop collection. Perfect with sandals or tights and heels.
News Sources:- http://www.mirror.co.uk/celebs/latest/2008/10/20/the-kate-moss-guide-to-partying-115875-20821452/
By Jenna Sloan 20/10/2008
Monday, 13 October 2008
24 Year Old Kerri Lands Model Role
Kerri Parker, a glamour girl who grew up in Mattishall is hoping that her role alongside Simon Pegg in new comedy film "How To Lose Friends And Alienate People" will catapult her to a future career in acting.
Kerri only appears briefly on screen alongside Pegg but she has commented that she enjoyed the experience of fashion model and hopes it will lead to greater things.
She goes on to say "I play a celebrity model which was quite easy for me considering that is what it do anyway. I have seen a couple of trailers and I am in those for a few seconds and my friends and family are all ringing me saying they have seen me. Apparently after my filming had finished the director was trying to find me for some more scenes but I couldn't do it because I was unwell. It was great fun though spending two weeks with Simon Pegg. He was always singing and shouting and dancing and making everybody laugh."
What makes this feat even more impressive is that Kerri has had no formal acting training, and when you consider that she has already also appeared in the Bourne Ultimatum and The Dark Knight it makes her achievements even more incredible.
Kerri also stars in "Inconceivable" starring Andie MacDowell will be released soon in the UK in which she has a speaking part.
Posted on Monday, 06 October 2008 01:42PM by Editor :- UK Model Agencies
Kerri only appears briefly on screen alongside Pegg but she has commented that she enjoyed the experience of fashion model and hopes it will lead to greater things.
She goes on to say "I play a celebrity model which was quite easy for me considering that is what it do anyway. I have seen a couple of trailers and I am in those for a few seconds and my friends and family are all ringing me saying they have seen me. Apparently after my filming had finished the director was trying to find me for some more scenes but I couldn't do it because I was unwell. It was great fun though spending two weeks with Simon Pegg. He was always singing and shouting and dancing and making everybody laugh."
What makes this feat even more impressive is that Kerri has had no formal acting training, and when you consider that she has already also appeared in the Bourne Ultimatum and The Dark Knight it makes her achievements even more incredible.
Kerri also stars in "Inconceivable" starring Andie MacDowell will be released soon in the UK in which she has a speaking part.
Posted on Monday, 06 October 2008 01:42PM by Editor :- UK Model Agencies
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