Mod Dolly launches nationwide model search for Sketch Street collaboration

Online retailer, Mod Dolly is launching a nationwide search for a new model for its collaboration with fashion brand, Sketch Street. Previously Olivia Parvis from the 'What Olivia Did' blog (pictured here) was the model for SS12, but now Mod Dolly is opening up its search to all bloggers and online press to find the face. To apply entrants should submit three photos of themselves to info@sketchstreet.com.

www.moddolly.bigcartel.com





Source: Diary Directory

ELITE LONDON ANNOUNCES 2012 SEARCH FOR THE MODEL STARS OF 2013

ELITE LONDON ANNOUNCES 2012 SEARCH FOR THE MODEL STARS OF 2013
Elite London are pleased to announce the launch of the Elite Model Look UK Competi- tion 2012, the prestigious model search that has launched the careers of Cindy Crawford, Stéphanie Seymour, Gisele Bundchen, Constance Jablonski and more recently model of the moment Nyasha Mathondoze






For the 1st time Elite Model Look UK have partnered with Capital Shopping Centres as their Official Location Partner, LOOK Magazine and LOOK Beauty to tour key cities in the UK.
Official Location Partner Destinations:

Trafford Centre, Manchester - 5th May
 Metrocentre, Gateshead - 12th May
 Braehead, Glasgow - 26th May
Victoria Centre, Nottingham - 2nd June
Lakeside, Thurrock - 16th June

Elite Model Look UK scouts will be travelling the length and breadth of the country looking for the modelling stars of the future from 5th May 2012. 24 UK finalists, 12 girls and 12 boys, will then be selected for a weeklong model bootcamp (14th – 19th July). Activities to include: catwalk training, hair & make-up tutorials, health & fitness advice and confidence coaching.

Events pinnacle in a July grand catwalk finale, attended by top UK fashion industry experts and celebrity guests. Judges will pick one female and one male winner on the night. The female will get the chance to take part in the event of a lifetime, The Elite Model Look World Final. Last years’ final was held in Shanghai with a performance from Kylie Minogue and consisted of a two week model boot-camp and a global event that will result in an international modelling contract.

Whilst the male winner will be off to Milan on an all expenses paid trip and get the opportunity to walk at Men’s Fashion Week for some of the world’s most renowned designers.

Additionally, one lucky female finalist will be chosen to be the face of LOOK Beauty, Look maga- zine’s new make-up range. The winner’s campaign will feature in Superdrug stores nationwide plus advertising. The girl will also receive an Elite Model contract and editorial spread in Look.

If you can’t make it to the castings you can still take part. Go to www.elitemodellook.co.uk  for more details.

SHORTLIST/DKNY MEN/PREMIER - SEARCH FOR A MALE MODEL 2012

SEARCH FOR A MODEL COMPETITION 2012

ShortList joined forces with DKNY MEN and Premier Model Management, who represent many of the industry’s top male models including Tony Ward, Baptiste Giabiconi and Ollie Edwards to find next big male model.

The 6 month long process open to males aged 18-24 residing in the UK.  With over 1,200 entries into the competition, the contestants were whittled down to 5 finalists with voting online from the general public, followed by an expert panel, including Adrian Clark (ShortList Style Director), Carole White (co-founder of Premier) & Photographer Cameron McNee.

The Winner was announced on March 15th at the exclusive ‘Big Reveal’ event at Nick House’s (Whisky Mist, Mahiki etc) latest venue ROSE CLUB.

PRIZE
· To appear in a Style Special fashion shoot in ShortList (appearing next week – March 29th)
· £1,000 to spend at DKNY
· Representation by Premier Model Management who will help nurture his career

THE WINNER (image below)

Winner unanimously was 18 year old Charlie Elliot Mills from Nottingham, currently working in Hollister (Sheffield) as a sales assistant – A friend entered him, on his behalf, unbeknown to him… “It came as a bit of a surprise” Mills says.
Charlie has model Genes however as in her youth his mother was a professional model. When asked what he is most excited about in embarking on a career in modelling, he said

“Getting some amazing photos and the chance to meet lots of interesting people”
We at ShortList will of course watch his career closely, Adrian Clark comments, “While he is still very young, Charlie is poised to go on and become a star. He has the kind of traditional good looks to make him a viable commercial model, but with just enough of a twist to give him an editorial edge. I would bank money on him treading the runways of Milan within 2 years and would suit many designer brand’s DNA, from Louis Vuitton through to Dolce & Gabbana”

“Charlie had a wonderful energy about him when we first met him which is so important to us when taking on models. His young fresh British look was very appealing to us, a look in-demand internationally. Charlie could easily cross over between the editorial market and the more commercial market – all in all a beautiful all-rounder with great energy!”
Leesa Schroder, Men’s Director Premier Model Management....





So don't forget to pick up your copy of the Shortlist on the 29th - but fear not if you do not get a copy as I will be posting the spread.