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New York Fashion Week’s garden variety: Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan & Barbara Tfank
Sep 14th
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LA Time’s correspondent Booth Moore reports on the NYC Fashion Week experience:
Maybe it’s the grow-your-own food movement, the popularity of farmers markets, or simply the fact that these are spring collections, but botany is sprouting up as a theme all over the runways.
Carolina Herrera took colors, prints and floral appliques from 18th century botanical plates for her collection, which included a gown hand-painted with the image of a flower, along with its name and species.
For her Garden of Eden-themed collection, Monique Lhuillier worked with cherry blossom print taffeta, draping it into a pleated A-line cocktail dress and a ball gown. (Also spotted: “sage green,” “mint floral” and “poppy” organza.)
At Donna Karan, shoes were decorated with leather leaves and gauzy long slip dresses were “saffron-stained” and “tamarind-distressed.” A rough-textured, jute-colored nubuck jacket was reminiscent of a seed sack.
Jenny Packham, who is fast becoming a favorite of the red carpet set for her lovely gowns — many of which have sleeves, for those who care about that sort of thing — tapped wallpaper specialists de Gournay to design the moody, hand painted florals for her finale gowns, one in a silk crepe de chine with a beaded tulle shoulder.
More >Maintaining a healthy body image as a model
Mar 3rd
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Modeling for teens can be a grueling process; everyone in the industry has an opinion, and they are not afraid to share it. During the model development process, young men and women should be encouraged to cultivate a healthy body image. Embrace your flaws and learn to love yourself.
Model Lizzie Miller is a 20-year-old plus size model who was recently featured in Glamour Magazine to promote healthy body image. Lizzie doesn’t look like a typical runway model, but she is undoubtedly beautiful. The Glamour story inspired a nationwide discussion about body image, modeling for teens, and model development.
How can young models maintain a healthy body image during model development? Look in the mirror and pick out parts of your body that you really like. Focus on the good parts and ignore the parts you don’t like. Find positive, healthy role models. Reward yourself by taking long, peaceful walks or relaxing in a bubble bath.
Modeling for teens will mean maintaining a positive attitude at all times. Instead of thinking about losing weight or being as skinny as possible, focus on being healthy. Drink plenty of water, eat nutrient-dense foods, exercise regularly, and enjoy being active.
Should I model in New York City or Los Angeles?
Mar 3rd
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The west coast is known for oceans, Hollywood, and glamour, and the east coast is known for subways, fast-paced life, and skyscrapers. When you are serious about pursuing modeling opportunities, where should you live?
Take your model development to the next level by committing to a big move. Much of this depends on your style and aesthetic. The Los Angeles aesthetic is laid-back and beachy, while the New York City aesthetic is chic and edgy. Both cities offer modeling opportunities for different types of models.
While undergoing model development, consider your look and personality. Could you see yourself living in Los Angeles? In New York City? Do these cities have agents that would hire you and help you find work? Are you ready to take your career and modeling opportunities this seriously?
More to Modeling than the Runway Look
Mar 3rd
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No matter what you look like, chances are you can find some type of modeling opportunity and pursue a career in modeling. If you are persistent and focus on model development, agencies have a wide variety of jobs that require people of all shapes and sizes.
Commercial/print models are usually less “edgy” and “quirky” – the models have a more common, everyday look. People interested in pursuing a career in modeling for print should be slim, tall, and attractive. However, print/commercial agencies are generally more flexible when it comes to requirements.
To be a fitness model, you do not necessarily have to meet a height requirement; model development for this niche would require aspiring models to look fit. In fitness modeling, body types can vary – some fitness models have a bodybuilder physique while others can pass for a typical member at your local gym.
Plus-sized women interested in pursuing a career in modeling are hired by agencies with clients who cater to plus-sized customers. These models can range from a size 8 to a size 32W with a well-proportioned physique, and they can obtain a wide variety of modeling jobs: print, runway, and fitness.
Model development can benefit almost everyone serious about pursuing More >
