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This lunch date calls for gorgeous embroidery, bold stripes, and a little bit of latex. The Oscar de la Renta spring 2013 campaign was shot by Craig McDean, styled by Alex White, starring Liu Wen and Caroline Brasch Nielsen.
According to Vogue.com, for Stella McCartney’s pre-fall 2013 presentation, the Americas Society was transformed into a series of tableau vivants featuring models sporting various looks from the designer’s latest collection.
In case you were wondering, a tableau vivant is french for “living picture,” describing a group of “costumed” models, carefully posed and often theatrically lit.
Such a genius idea, don’t you think? Perhaps it will become the perfect form of dramatic entertainment for your next dinner party…
Article by Lauren Pfingstag for Phoenix Fashion Week, Images via Vogue.com
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Model Fei Fei Sun, Photographed by genius Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia, styled by Lori Goldstein. This is the very first time a Chinese model has graced the cover by herself! Stunning, no?
Brown is 4th model from the left.
At Phoenix Fashion Week, we are able to discover hidden talent around the state and provide them a platform for the best exposure possible. This is seen in our Model of the Year Competition, where we choose the Top 40 male and female models to compete in a variety of challenges leading up to fashion week, which not only prepares them for the fashion industry, but gives them immense experience and skills necessary for a lasting modeling career.
Last year, we welcomed another young talent, Brittany Brown, into our Model of the Year Competition. Having modeled since a young age, Brown did incredibly well and showed undoubted promise in a cut-throat industry. This was confirmed when Brown recently announced she was a Top 13 contestant on Cycle 19 of America’s Next Top Model: College Edition.
Brown, a Gilbert-native, has always been a huge fan of the show, but you may be surprised to hear she actually auditioned for the show last year, but barely missed the cut due to her being under the age of 18. However, she believes the experience was “meant to be”, as she “felt more ready than ever” to audition again this year. The process happened quickly, as she went from submitting her audition packet to flying out to LA, making the top 30 and…the rest is history. “It was like a dream come true. I just lost my breath when Tyra announced my name. My reaction was pure excitement and a ready to go attitude…I knew I had to put my game face on,” Brown said, when she was chosen as the Top 13.
While the details of the show are being kept under wraps, Brown did let slip that
Brown celebrating after being named one of the Top 13
she is portrayed as a Disney loving, sweet girl on the show, which comes as no surprise considering this Chandler-Gilbert Community College student is accepted in the Disney College Program and loves Lion King! In fact, one of her favorite quotes to live by comes from Walt Disney himself: ”All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” Pretty inspirational, no?
As far as her experience on the show, Brown did admit it was “definitely a positive one…amazing, unexpected. It was really more than that, it opened a lot of doors.” Of course, the competition and show were also great learning experiences. “I really learned to stay true to myself. It strengthened my confidence even more and taught me to remember who you are and where you come from.”
Brown plans to complete this semester at her school, before moving to the fashion capital of the world, New York City, with her sister Madison, who also models. “I want to travel the world with Madison, modeling and walking the runways in Milan, Paris and New York…I want my name to be known.”
Brown does photoshoot in real prison in Week 7
Not only does she want to thrive in modeling, she has multiple creative outlets and hopes to try her hand in acting. “Acting is one of my biggest passions. I was a theater kid in high school, but I love being in front of the camera. In a way, modeling and acting go hand in hand, and they are also very different.”
With such talent, confidence and wisdom well beyond her early years, it’s obvious these goals will be no problem for Brown, and the team at Phoenix Fashion Week could not be more thrilled for her! Don’t miss Brittany on America’s Next Top Model: College Edition’s first episode, premiering this Friday August 24th on the CW!
To watch Brittany in action and cheer her on with other local supporters, join Phoenix Fashion Week at her Viewing Party in Gilbert this Friday evening! For more information and RSVP, email lauren@phoenixfashionweek.com! Also, watch the video below, where Brittany talks about Phoenix Fashion Week and her journey to ANTM!
Article by Lauren Pfingstag for Phoenix Fashion Week
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Shop Garment District 2011
Phoenix Fashion Week’s 12 Emerging Designers and Top 40 Models were announced mere weeks ago and this Friday, they will take the next step in their journey to fashion week with the annual Shop Garment District event at Degree 270 Friday, August 10th!
Not only will this event allow our talented emerging designers to sell their designs in a trunk show format to a packed house of local tastemakers and fashionistas alike, it will feature a sneak preview of their looks on the runway before anyone sees them at fashion week in October! In fact, many of our emerging designers caught up with us to voice their excitement for this event. Flagstaff Designer Samantha Patterson is looking forward to debuting her spring collection and getting feedback from media and industry professionals about her niche brand. ”Modestwear is something that most people are not familiar with, but once they learn about it, they totally recognize the market and need for someone to design fashionable apparel with modesty in mind,” Patterson said. Living Dreams designer Michael Poulos also agrees that interacting with the guests will be an incredibly valuable takeaway. “It definitely builds a personal touch with your customers directly as they get to see and meet the person behind the brand,” Poulos said.
What’s more, many of the designers are looking forward to showing off their recent labors of love, their collections. “My line is all about simplicity and elegance; asymmetry and bold colors. I hope that the guests will want to see more of my collection after seeing the four preview dresses, as well as my trunk show,” said ENVY by Khanh designer Khanh Nguyen. Designer Jlynn Hausmann of JHaus is looking forward to being back in Arizona and showing guests how versatile denim truly is. “The public will be able to see the inspiration behind JHaus, which is American made products with genuine appeal. With the collection, we focus on strength and durability. We don’t have a lot of bells and whistles and use a less-is-more approach,” Hausmann said. Finally, local designer Italia Loves Couture designer Natalia Acosta is looking forward to not only networking, but showing off her incredible collection of dresses. “I can’t wait to meet new people interested in my brand, as well as show my handmade, one-of-a-kind couture evening gowns,” Acosta said.
Along with the emerging designers, this event will also feature our Top 40 models, who will be competing in their next challenge: Runway, where they will walk for the first time in the emerging designer garments. Our models have been working extremely hard to put their best heeled foot forward in the competition. Watch the video below to grab a live sneak peek into their first model practice of the year with PHXFW TV Fashion Host Brittany Brannon!
Article by Lauren Pfingstag for Phoenix Fashion Week
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Don’t miss this year’s smartwater Model Announcement Party at the Mint, showcasing the fresh faces of our Top 40 models, who will battle it out in our Model of the Year contest. The Model of the Year will win a modeling contract with The Agency Arizona and more!
Watch the video below, brought to you by PHXFW TV Fashion Host, Brittany Brannon, talking to you live at our recent Model Makeover Event at Dolce Salon!
Make sure to RSVP for Thursday’s event at: http://modelannouncementparty.eventbrite.com/
Have you ever wanted to be a model? Did you ever think that walking around in a parking lot or working at a fast food chain could help you get there? Well it can, with the help of a show called Scouted. E! News has added a show to their line up that will have every girl looking her best just in case a scout is nearby. After catching an episode of Scouted, I found myself intrigued by the fact that everyday girls were turned into New York supermodels with the help of a talented group of people. These industry experts include Page Parkes, Erin Olson, Kristen Kotik, Stacie Vanchieri, Scott Lipps, Michael Flutie, Beri Smither, Julia Samersova and Dani Stahl. While their names may not ring a bell right away, their backgrounds range from former models to agency owners and casting directors. Their expertise has transformed many everyday individuals into top fashion models. The show previews two girls competing to become the one model chosen to represent the agency. Along the way, the girls talk to the team, have a photo shoot and then go into the offices to find out their fate: will they become the next big model or go back home? While this is just a show, and some critics might think that supermodels can’t come from being scouted, Scouted clearly shows otherwise. It can happen. In fact, some of the best top models have been scouted, including Selita Ebanks, Naomi Campbell, Marisa Miller, Kate Moss and Gisele Bundchen just to name a few. You could be the next one to grace the cover of Vogue magazine and be telling your story to Scouted, so make sure to catch the next episode!
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Article by Cassie Castaneda for Phoenix Fashion Week
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Angels were really out in full swing at the 2011 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on this past Tuesday, Nov. 29!
The lingerie show, which aired on CBS, pulled in one of its highest ratings ever, with 10.3 million viewers tuning in to see some of the world’s most beautiful models hit the catwalk, along with mega-hit performances from Kanye West and Jay-Z, Maroon 5 and Nicki Minaj!
The show opened with a fairy and ballet inspired segment featuring multiple ballet dancers performing to band The Pretty Reckless’ single “Make Me Wanna Die” and really kicked it up when Kanye West took the stage to perform his hit song “Stronger,” as the Angels strutted down the runway in fun and sassy superhero themed designs
The “passion” section of the show featured model Alessandra Ambrosio in her 10th Victoria’s Secret show appearance, walking in a beautifully intricate outfit paired with authentic gold laced wings, sparkling with Swarovski crystals.
Maroon 5 headlined the “aquatic” section with a live rendition of popular radio hit “Moves Like Jagger,” featuring model Miranda Kerr taking the runway in the buzzed about $2.5 million Fantasy Treasure Bra, as supportive hubby Orlando Bloom stood front row and cheered.
Lead singer Adam Levine also accompanied model girlfriend Anna Vyalitsyna down the runway and planted a quick kiss on her cheek during the band’s performance.
One of the most visually striking sections of the night was the “Victoriana” sequence, featuring old New Orlean’s inspired designs with no shortage of lace glitter and parasols.
As a special treat, Kanye West came back out with Jay-Z for a performance of a song off their Watch the Throne tour that brought the whole audience to its feet.
Finally, Nicki Minaj took the Victoria’s Secret PINK Club section to the next level with a very funky upbeat rendition of her song “Superbass,” while the models rocked the runway in the store’s fun PINK collections featuring lots of bright colors and neon lights.
The star studded event totaled nearly $12 million dollars to put on, according to the Hollywood Reporter and combined over 36 models in around 69 total looks for one truly spectacular night!
If you missed the show, don’t worry. You can catch all the glittery extravagance when it re-airs Dec.14 at 9/8 c on the CW!
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Article by Vanja Veric for Phoenix Fashion Week, Images courtesy of CBS and NY Daily News
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Whether you attended one or all of the runway shows during fashion week this year, you would have seen a variety of talented local and global designers. However, the models wearing these designer garments on the runway are just important as the clothes themselves , as this is the best selling point to the consumer. A model who not only wears a garment, but can sell it to an audience and help them see themselves in it, will stand out from other crowd beauties any day. This year’s ‘Model of the Year’, Alexis Hamilton, no doubt fits this description. Since winning the title of Phoenix Fashion Week’s ‘Model of the Year’ and receiving a prize package, including a signed contract with The Agency Arizona, Hamilton has walked for many local luxury brand fashion shows, including Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.
I had the opportunity to catch up with this runway queen via phone to talk about how life has changed since fashion week and her personal tips for selling it on the runway!
Q: What is your background in modeling?
A: “I started modeling in high school for local shows and then in college. I ended up taking a year off to pursue modeling and ended up in Ebony and JET Magazine. I went to 180 cities in 9 months with a traveling fashion show. I thought, ‘Hey, let’s go to New York!’. I got signed to an agency there, but it was too fast paced. I moved to Atlanta and then to Phoenix, where I got a job as an underwriter at a mortgage company. I started modeling again to meet new people and found out about the Phoenix Fashion Week Model Search through a friend.”
Q: What was your journey like leading up to fashion week?
A: “At first, honestly, it was hectic because we had a lot of photo shoots and video shoots for emerging designers and model practices. I was really committed though and only missed one out of all of them. I had decided in my head to get signed and wanted extra cash, so I was hoping there would be an agency at the shows. This was my ultimate goal, so I tried to make myself available as much as I could.”
Q: Congrats on winning the runway challenge….which was your favorite challenge and why?
A: “Runway has always been my passion, and I also liked the headshot challenge. Ebony was mostly runway work, so I never thought about my angles for photos, which sounds weird, but I was more focused on runway. I used to be self conscious in front of the camera, but this challenge taught me to not only be comfortable with shooting with many photographers, but with headshots and print time.”
Q: What was it like winning the title of ‘Model of the Year’ and being signed to an agency?
A: “I was actually signed on Thursday night. The people assisting backstage were from The Agency Arizona, which I had no idea about, but I just did what I would normally do for the first and second shows. Right after the established designer show, it was like a secret announcement, and they gave me a card and then Margaret came and she said ‘We want you.’ It was such an incredible moment and I told her, ‘I want you to want me.’ I couldn’t cry because I had another show to do and didn’t want to ruin my makeup.”
Q: How has your life changed after fashion week?
A: “I am busy every weekend…I’ve only had one weekend since PHXFW that I haven’t had a booking. My agency wanted to figure out how to market and present me, so they shot me with long wavy hair for my headshots. I loved the pictures, and it was a great experience. I shot with Matt Priestley, an established photographer that has also shot Kelly Mittendorf, and the test shots should be on the website soon. I have booked shows at Nordstrom, Macys, Neiman Marcus, and I have a Saks Fifth Avenue show coming up this week.”
Q: How do you think other emerging models can benefit from PHXFW?
A: “I know I personally benefited from this experience. Phoenix Fashion Week’s Style Team is amazing and so were the models this year! I saw how much hard work they put into it, and I developed some great friendships. It also was a great networking opportunity, to meet photographers and build a portfolio, working with the emerging designers, etc.”
Q: Can you offer any advice to aspiring models hoping to make it in the industry too?
A: “First things first, always get your walk down. There are many pretty and skinny people in this world, but there’s more to modeling than being pretty. You have to be able to sell the garment and make people say, ‘Oh I want to buy that.’ You need to be comfortable in front of camera …people see it and gravitate towards your confidence, so you want it to look natural. Don’t take pictures to look pretty and get your hair and makeup done. Your ultimate goal with pictures should be to sell the item.”
Q: Any additional comments?
A: “Always stay humble…like they say, one minute you’re in, the next minute you’re out. Anything can be taken way, so always live for the moment.”
Thanks Alexis!
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Article by Lauren Pfingstag for Phoenix Fashion Week
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