Naomi Campbell, Iman, and Liya Kebede are gracing the 40th Anniversary issue of Essence; these super models have definitely have put it down for women of color, good move on Essence part.
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Modeling
A lot of people want to get into the wonderful world of modeling because they thinks its easy work, all glitz and glamour, and a way to earn a ton of money; but there is nothing more farther from the truth than this notion. To be a working fashion model it takes hard work and a bit of fate. If you are an aspiring model you have to know study the business and know your place in it; for example, if you are a female and desire to be a runway model but you are only 5′7 its a good chance runway modeling will not be your place in the business. Another thing is to understand industry trends and climate. The way companies are marketing and promoting their brands are changing tremendously.
In a Forbes article Ivan Bart, senior vice president and managing director of IMG Models, which represents model superstars such as Gisele Bündchen and Heidi Klum stated, “Companies want to know that if they’re putting money behind a talent that she is recession-proof,we find that the experienced models continue to earn well.”
In the article it discussed that a slump in magazine advertising has cut the opportunities for models looking to break into the A-list, too. According to the Magazine Publishers of America, magazine ad pages for apparel and accessories plunged nearly 12% between April 2009 and 2010–after falling more than 20% over the same time a year earlier.
When companies do buy ads, they reserve the space for their proved talent. “With the exception of the top 20 girls, there’s less work and less money,” says Edward Razek, chief marketing officer for Limited Brands Victoria’s Secret’s parent company.
Its important that as an inspiring model you are aware of such things, from the outside looking in it seems fun but please remember its always business first.
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Adriana Lima keeps it sexy for Spanish Vogue.. this woman is one of my all time favorites even though she ran out on me and got married to another man… its all good she’ll be back!
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Well it seems that the fashion model is being revived this season… when it comes to fashion modeling, it’s a job better left to professionals.
That seems to be the prevailing logic as European designers shoot their fall-winter campaigns: Models continue to trump celebrities by a wide margin, suggesting the industry’s dalliance with Hollywood during the luxury boom is losing its cachet. Meanwhile, American houses almost always have favored models over celebrities in their ads, a trend likely to continue for fall.
In fact, it might nearly have been a clean sweep for models had Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana not tapped Madonna, with whom they collaborate on eyewear, for a second season.
“What I need to focus on is an attitude, and this comes from a great, experienced model,” said designer Stefano Pilati, who is shooting Yves Saint Laurent’s campaign here today with Daria Werbowy. “[Models] can feel the clothes and make them relevant from a fashion point of view.” Full story when you Read More
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If there are institutions that consistently produce winners–say, Harvard among universities or Goldman Sachs for investment banking–Victoria’s Secret would be that institution for the modeling industry. The $5.6 billion brand has churned out dozens of supermodels. Everybody knows their faces, their bodies, their names, and some have graduated from modeling into credible acting or entrepreneurial careers. A notable few, such as Gisele Bundchen, Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks, have done so with astonishing success. Check out the Victoria Secret Hall of Fame Click Here
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We posted that Megan Fox signed a $2 million plus deal to be the face of Armani underwear a month or so ago. And now here’s a new commercial with Megan Fox her Armani undees.
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With her seventh year in a row Jessica White is one of the longest standing SI models. Check out her photo shoot for the SI 2010 swim suit issue.
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Friends of Russian tycoon Vlad Doronin are surprised Naomi Campbell is still hanging on to him. Whenever he’s in London, he lives with his wife, Katya, and his teenage daughter. And the couple, who have an open marriage, have no immediate plans to divorce.
Vlad supposedly bought Naomi a penthouse in Rio last year for $18 million, and she gets to fly private with him everywhere. But why put in so much time with a married man?
I usually don’t get into the gossipy type blogging but I couldn’t help but touch on this one. I pick this story up here, and as you read at the end of the post the blogger asks why… its almost as if they didn’t read their own story. She has $18 million reasons why and a bit of private jetting for extra influence lol… I’m not condoning women sleeping with married men for money but when it gets that heavy I have to say I can kind of see why.
Thoughts!
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Megan Fox will be the new face for Armani, at least for now anyway. If you were wondering why Fox over other starlets, Georigo stated, “Megan is young and sexy and has a lot of spirit,” he said, adding that his brands are “all about a youthful attitude, making her the perfect choice for the collections.” Check out more pic of her in the new Armani campaign below:
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