Remi Rebillard sent me this visual tale about melancholy and depression, called the Fragmentary Girl . Its based on the tragic life story of the original Fragmentary Girl, Sylvia Plath.
The model is Greta with Elite , the stylist Don West with the Gerard Agency, and hair and make up is Davide Calcinai with Artist by Timothy Priano.
Today was the Jaeger Autumn Winter 2011 Press day. A fabulous affair full of bold, brilliant colours. The colour pallete for the AW 2011 collection is full of bright solids and primary colours. I particularly liked some of the patterns in the Boutique by Jaeger collection which had been reinterpreted from the Young Jaeger archive. Also on show was the shoe collection by Beatrix Ong, featuring some stunning heels that will be the envy of women next season.
O'Neill are currently searching for the face (and body) of their international SS12 fashion campaign to coincide with the launch of their new Superkini bikini. The winner will also receive a 12-month global modelling contract with NEXT Models (home to some of the world's most famous Supermodels) and a trip for 2 to Miami where they will have professional photos taken for the agency.
Headed up by Australian Victoria's Secret model Elyse Taylor, the competition runs on www.facebook.com/oneillgirls until 15th May - so only 4 more days left to submit!
Absolutely anyone can apply by uploading their photo to the page and getting people to vote. The 12 finalists will take part in the 'One Way Runway' event in Ibiza in June, where they have to walk the runway before jumping off a cliff in their Superkini, which is made with a special material that sticks to the body to prevent embarrassing moments and wardrobe malfunctions.
In addition to Elyse Taylor, the panel of judges include professional O'Neill surfer Raine Jackson and international fashion editors.
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I love Elite Models London and this shoot stars model Tommy Kristiansen from Elite Models, so by extension I love this shoot.The Photographer was Ryan Parry and the stylist Chris Preston.The headwear was also designed by Ryan Parry.
Speedo, has unveiled its stunning fashion collaboration with award winning ethical fashion designers From Somewhere.
Produced using surplus stocks of its Speedo LZR Racer suit, the range features retro 50s styling with a playful modern twist, combining practical swimwear with high-end fashion trends to create a look that’s equally at home on the beach or at a party.
Orsola de Castro, the co-owner of From Somewhere, said “After unveiling the first of our Speedo LZR Racer collaborations at London Fashion Week in September 2010, we have had an enormous amount of fun in designing and producing these latest pieces, and we feel that we’ve learned a lot about how far we can go, building our confidence, introducing lots of colour and creating designs we’re extremely proud of.
“The range comprises a wide variety of products, taking in eveningwear made from over 60 swimsuits, to the super wearable ‘Swimdress’, a new concept in swimwear as daywear, and we’re sure fashion followers will be delighted with the results.”
Launching in Selfridges stores this week, the UK release of the collection coincides with Climate Week. In addition to its release in Selfridges stores in the UK and online exclusively at yoox.com, the ‘From Somewhere with Speedo’ collection will also be available at Hallelujah in Brussels, Belgium, and in Tokyo’s Beams outlet.
In addition to the wider range, two styles will be available exclusively at Selfridges and two styles will be exclusive to yoox.com, a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Green Cross International, YOOXYGEN’s partner.
The Barbie Dress is exclusive to yoox.com and the Gussy Dress is exclusive to Selfridges in the UK.
London News: Sources claim that Kate Middleton will be wearing a wedding dress designed by Sarah Burton, Creative Director of Alexander McQueen. According reports representatives at Alexander McQueen have denied the claims. However, it is well known that the royal family are pretty "hush hush" about these types of things... Would it not be great to see Kate in McQueen design complete with 10-inch Armadillo shoes lol... sorry i could not resist.
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British fashion designer, John Galliano has been fired by fashion house Dior after alleged anti-Semitic comments he made last week.
Apparently Dior dismissed him after seeing a video clip allegedly showing Galliano telling two women in a Paris cafe: "I love Hitler." Footage has also emerged online allegedly showing Galliano saying "People like you would be dead today - your mothers, your forefathers would be gassed."
Already Dior's chief executive Sidney Toledano and Oscar-winning actress and face of Miss Dior Cherie perfume, Natalie Portman have released statements condemning Galliano’s actions.
When asked about the situation Natalie stated “In light of this video, and as an individual who is proud to be Jewish, I will not be associated with Mr Galliano in any way,"
So with the current news about Kate Moss wanting her friend Galliano to design her wedding dress all over the web we have to ask is this going to happen? We will have to wait and see if Kate “stands by her man”
Former Manchester United player, Gerard Piqué has signed a contract to be the face of H.E. by MANGO for Spring/Summer 2011 and Autumn/Winter 2012 campaigns. It looks as though David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo will have some competition in the footballer turned fashion icon stakes.
The world cup winner was chosen by the brand beacuse " Gerard Pique is the perfect representation of the type of man the brand aims to dress: young and carefree, with his own style and personality"
In the past H.E. by MANGO has used male models to represent their men's fashion brand, their choice of Gerard Piqué is moving towards the strategy adopted by MANGO, which since the beginning has chosen famous faces such as Penelope Cruz and Scarlett Johansson to star in its advertising campaigns.
According to today’s Times newspaper, Fashion Icon Kate Moss has named John Galliano as the designer of her wedding dress while at a recent dinner hosted by Topshop. Kate will be “tying the knot” with Jamie Hince of the Rock band, The Kills in July this year. ]]>
The day has finally come for The Model Agency to make its debut on Channel 4 TV and give us all a sneak peek into the working of Premier, one of the world's biggest modelling agencies. The agency has been home to a number of top names including supermodels such as Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford just to name a few. I'll be here for the next six weeks to chat about the ups and downs of The Model Agency and giving my take on all the the high-lights and low-lights for your reading pleasure!
So with no further adieu: The Model Agency
8:55pm
I've stocked up on Lambrini and other treats and I'm ready for the show to start. Phones on silent and I'll be totally tuned into this show for the next hour. You should be too!
9:00pm
Show starts off with a preamble about being a model. Apparently they can make up to £15000 a day... Obviously I am in the wrong profession. If only I met the criteria lol! But i know only a select few ever make that much money.
9:03pm
Only three minutes gone and it's apparent that Paul the senior booker is going to be the star of this show. This man is TV Gold. A model wannabe calls and he abruptly tells her "5 foot 5, thats way too short im afraid, Thank You!"
9:04pm
And already Paul gives us our second golden moment of the show when he describes Diana as "the model with the pretty face". Isn't that prerequisite to being a model? Paul quickly points out that thats a silly comment to make in a modelling agency.
9:06 pm
Next booker to be introduced is Annie, the head of the New Faces division. She looks after all the new girls between 15 and 19. Seems really happy. I think she is going to be "the nice one" on the show. She then introduces two girls, India from Manchester and Naomi from Colliers Wood. Carol the Director of the agency thinks these two girls have the potential to be huge.
9:11pm
The first crisis happens. India one of the models is sick in New York. Annie seems very surprised that India is getting sick because its "very unlike her". Huh? Do models not get sick?????
9:17pm
Basically, more drama about India being in New York. Now she has decided to quit modelling and return to school. Annie seems really upset and is driven to the point of tears.... Please could someone give Annie a hug?... or a counsellor?? (lol) The other agents are all engulfed in the problems with India and it seems to make Annie even more upset. I can foresee more waterworks from Annie in the near future.....
9:24pm
Annie decides to fly to New York to give India a shoulder to lean on, but who's shoulder will Annie lean on?, she's been bloody crying for most of the episode! Apparently the drama with India stems from someone in New York telling her that she's fat.... If India is fat then obviously I must be morbidly obese.
9:30pm
The show is half way through and we have heard India's name about 5788500 million times. I am thinking they should consider renaming the show "The India Show". I've also heard her name so much that I've been brainwashed into planning a trip to India. Annie is on the phone with India and tells India that "she's having a cry while India cries on the phone".... 
9:35pm
We finally see the infamous India and she tells us that she doesn't know what she wants to do in life and that her brother only figured out what he wanted to do when he was 21. Well unfortunately for India a model's career is half way through by the times she's 21 so she better make up her mind quickly!
We also see Sadaf, from the Men's board photographing one of the male models. Am I the only one that finds it weird that he is wearing two pairs of underwear?
9:37pm
India's decided to leave New York and is back off to school.
9:38pm
Am I the only one that noticed that when Carol puts on her glasses she transforms from a sweet, loveable lady into a witch that swears like a pirate and breathes fire. It's uncanny.
9:40pm
Paul is back on TV and the real show starts again. Seriously, everything out of his mouth is GOLD. This time he's trying to persuade one of the interns not to get anymore tattoos. He tells her that if she wants to get a tattoo she should get a steaming dog turd or cobweb tattooed on her face. HAHAHA I can't really see that happening...
9:45pm
We meet Jade, a gorgeous girl that Anthony (the Director of Scouting) scouted at Thorpe Park (of all places!!!). He tells us about his ability to see a model's "potential". I guess that must make him the modelling industry's version of Nostradamus.
So that brings us to the end week 1 of the Model Agency, Dont forget to check back for week 2 of our "The model agency" live blog!
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