A few months ago we had the chance of interviewing Solveiga Mykolaityte, a professional model who has been featured in magazines such as Vogue and FHM, modeling all over the world and has a successful career both online and offline!

Modeling is not as easy as people think.

Read the real story about a real professional model.. her fears, failures, difficulties, and success stories since she decided modeling was her dream.

Solveiga Mykolaityte

Solveiga Mykolaityte

I began my real model career much later than they are used to in the model world – only after my studies.

It might have been because of my first unsuccessful attempts. I was 15 when I went to the first auditions, but I was told that my overly athletic figure was not acceptable (I was then attending a sports school, I was in professional sports), in addition to my broken nose.

Then I forgot everything, the model work was not my main goal. I wanted to complete the gymnasium and then to engage in studies.

When I was 19, I decided to make my first professional photo session with a good photographer. Looking at my pictures I realised that the camera loves me, but I still did not dare to venture and begin a serious model career. From time to time, I was doing this job in my motherland. Fashion magazines, events.

Solveiga Mykolaityte

During studies I worked in the agency which organised beauty pageants and had a model database. They performed castings. Watching it all from the outside, I gained experience.

Finally, I made up my mind for my first trip to Milan. The start was very difficult. I did not anticipate it could be so difficult. Completely alone, in a huge foreign city, another language, different culture, different people. Running from one audition to the other, with a map on my hands. I wanted to escape from there, abandon everything and go home. But my desire and my willingness to overcome myself was stronger.

After all, I will not get lost, I thought to myself. Since school I knew that I will be travelling around the world. I was not a child of Lithuania, I felt myself a child of all the world, and therefore I had to see it.

Solveiga Mykolaityte

I had to adapt quickly. Everything gained momentum, and I was successful. I lived in Milan, then I had trips to London, Paris, Los Angeles, New York, Singapore. Photo sessions in exotic lands and islands.

Later, I settled in New York where they have the most hectic pace of life, from what I ever have seen. It is a city where everything radiates energy.

I was lucky to work with the most famous designers, make photos for best magazines, and get familiar with the world’s and Hollywood’s celebrities. But most important and valuable achievement is that this job allowed me to learn more about the world, to meet many interesting people, to hear many interesting stories, experience many different cultures, and see the beauty of nature and architecture.

And only then I became a child of the world.

Solveiga Mykolaityte

I’m happy I did not start the model career too early. Maybe this is the way it meant to be. The destiny puts the things where they belong.

But there are girls who begin the career merely being 13-15 years old. In this age it is still difficult to understand what the world is, what the people are, who are good ones and who want to take advantage of you. Therefore, it is very important to choose good agencies who have a responsible approach to their model careers and safety. Beginning to work in a young age, you have more opportunities to achieve and ensure good career in the world of fashion, but there is also another, negative side of the coin: even though this world is very beautiful, but losing your sense of reality and getting lost in it is very easy.

A girl of 14-16 years old leaving her home country for the first time, and settling in a foreign country alone, beginning to work as a model, thinks she is a celebrity and she now got all the world at her feet. This can make your head spinning and your career end without even starting.

Therefore, I wish everyone to pursue their dreams not only with a purpose in mind, but also with responsibility.

Solveiga Mykolaityte

Thank you Sloveiga for this amazing testimonial, we’ve really enjoyed your story and we are glad you reached success!

If you want to follow Sloveiga‘s work check out her Model profile and her official Facebook fan page!

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Very often we find models walking the red carpet. For this reason they have the chance to wear garments from the best designers & brands! And since we love fashion, here is our top 10! For us the best dresses were presented by Bar Rafaeli, Heidi Klum, Doutzen Kroes and many more!

Read this post and start stunning!

1. Bar Rafaeli

This dress with sequins and feathers was perfectly made for the natural beauty of Bar Rafaeli.

Photo by all2need

2. Heidi Klum

At the Golden Globe Awards Heidi wore a romantic white dream, which even gave us the chance to see her perfect legs.

Photo by trend-kid

3. Doutzen Krous

At the red carpet the dutch beauty wore a wonderful white strapless dress of Versace.

Photo by Stylefrizz

4. Naomi Campbell

We love Naomi in the feathered L’Wren Scott dress. It looks perfect on her!

Photo by Essence

5. Candice Swanepool

Slits don’t get higher than hers’! Candice tempered the sexiness of her slit-to-there dress

Photo by Popsugar

6. Petra Nemcova

British Haute Couture fashion house, Ralph & Russo, specializes in custom-made couture cocktail, evening, bridal and red carpet fashion. On the carpet she presents one of their great dresses!

Photo by Digitalcups

7. Alessandra Ambrosi

The sexy Brazilian model blew us away in Cannes with her wonderful Versace dress. The  slit of her gown gave us a little view on the lingerie model’s most enviable assets.

Photo by Pinterest

8. Joan Smalls

Joan Smalls looked stunning in a plunging pale pink Emilio Pucci lace dress.

Photo by Bridesmagazine

9. Rosie Huntington

Beautiful Rosie – best dressed model-  in a Balmain gown at the Met Gala.

Photo by Fashionilluminati

10. Karolina Kurkova

Finally, we want to present you Karolina in an elegant Roberto Cavalli dress.

Photo by Stylepicture

Soo… I hope you also found your favorite one?!

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Kate Moss, born 16 January 1974 in Croydon, Greater London, United Kingdom.
Moss was discovered in 1988 at the age of 14 by Sarah Doukas, the founder of Storm Model Management, at JFK Airport in New York City.

Not just because it is her birthday today (happy birthday Kate!) but because she is one of the most memorable models ever, here is a small part of her life in pictures. From being discovered at the age of 14, dating Johnny Depp, the cocaine scandal, being back on top and many more!

Check out some of the most epic moments of the stunning, now 41-year-old Kate Moss:

First photoshoot at the age of 14 shot by Photographer David Ross

Kate Moss by Corinne Day in The Face 1990

Signed a contract with Calvin Klein in 1992

March 1993, first Vogue cover at the age on 19.

Early party picture with friend and supermodel Naomi Campbell

Started dating Johnny Depp in 1994

Kate for Burberry.

Kate moss gave birth to Lila Grace Moss Hack born in 2002 picture by Mario Testino

The face of Dior in 2005

2005 Cocaine scandal, 2006 drugs charges against her were dropped due to lack of evidence

in 2005 Kate became the face of Chanel at the age of 31

2006 Versace announced Kate as the face of Versace

April 2007 Kate appeared in the Topshop window in London for her first collection

2011 Book released “Kate Moss by Mario Testino”

2011: Kate’s first lipstick to celebrate 10 years of collaboration with Rimmel

Supreme x Kate Moss teaser in 2012

Playboy’s 60th anniversary issue in 2013

Latest Vogue UK Cover(s): December 2014 by Mario Testino

Latest shoot for Vogue Italia by Peter Lindbergh using hardly any photoshop!

For sure this is not the last we will see of Kate Moss!

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- She’s been on more than 300 magazine covers
- She is addicted to tea (not so shocking as she’s from England)
- Her half-sister, Lottie, is also signed by Storm, Kate’s model agency
- She is one of the shorter supermodels, with a height of approximately 1.70/1.72m
- Featured on the cover of Vogue 36 times since her debut in 1993

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Delali Nubukpo is a beatiful talented model, who is originally from Sweden, but currently lives in London. Apart from being a model, she also has passion for fashion, and she expresses it through her original fashion dairy Blog – IAMDELALI. There she gives advice such as affordable clothing, diets, etc. and presents some of her best outfits, quotes, lifestyle, and fashion related news.

We had a great and bubbly conversation with this successful model and blogger, who even worked for Vogue (collaborated with CCUOCO), so scroll down and have fun like we had!

Delali Nubukpo

Model Management: How long have you been a model, and how did you get your start in the industry?

Delali Nubukpo: I started because I got approached about modelling so many times, and I just decided to do it one day.                                                                                                                                                     I’ve been modelling off and on for 4 years, but I’ve been more serious about modelling in the past two years.

Delail Nubukpo

MM: Your photographs by Anne Vest are outstanding! Among your photographs, which one is your favorite? Why?

DN: Thank you! From the Anne vest shoot I like the hair piece, that’s like a bob-it’s awesome, never seen anything like that before.
She’s very talented and passionate about what she does.

Delali Nubukpo

MM: Do you prefer photo shoots or runway shows?

DN: I prefer runway shows because I’m always sooo nervous for hours, and when I nail it, even though I was super nervous, I just feel so good. It’s one of the best feelings ever.

Delali Nubukpo

MM: On your blog you regularly share cool and fresh outfit inspirations. How would you describe your signature look and what is it about your style that sets you apart from other bloggers?

DN: Aww thank you, I honestly don’t have a specific style or look I go for. It depends on my mood:  during the summer time I like to dress chic and cute, but during the winter and the autumn seasons, I wear whatever inspires me, and it can really be anything that caught my attention.
I’ve noticed that my readers like the fact that I’m wearing very affordable brands, and that it can still look good and high fashion even though it doesn’t cost much. You just gotta be creative with your style and express yourself with your outfits.

Delali Nubukpo

MM: Your style is really unique. Where do you get your inspiration from?

DN: Thank you, I honestly get most of my inspiration from the mannequins in the shop, you know the plastic dolls, they always look so good and then you just match it with what looks good on you.

Delali Nubukpo

MM: What do you think about modeling platforms such as modelmanagement.com?

DN: I think ModelManagement.com is a really good, correction, the best modelling platform for freelance models-you can apply to some great castings! Also you can get a lot of information about agencies, etc. It’s a great place to be seen, as you get a lot of international castings as well. I’ve been using ModelManagement.com myself for years now, and I love it! You really get booked!

Delali Nubukpo

MM: 3 shops you love? Give our readers an insight into your favorite shops, maybe we can discover something new…

DN: Forever21, H&M and Micheal kors.

Delali Nubukpo

MM: Where we’ll find you on a Friday night at 9 p.m.?

DN: Probably in a restaurant, having a dinner, making plans for a good night out, or on my sofa watching movies lol.

Delali Nubukpo

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After the Angel Miranda Kerr ended her contract in 2013, we all became curious of what’s really going on behind the glam and glitter of Victoria’s Secret. Once upon a time, models would die to be a VS Angel, but now? ‘Not having enough time’ became a very-often used reason to explain the departure of the beautiful models.

Miranda Kerr

The very famous, Karlie Kloss and Doutzen Kroes are not Angels anymore. CMO Ed Razek announced their exit on instagram, first about Karlie ‘Karlie Kloss @karliekloss I met several months ago to discuss the many things she hoped to do in her life and career. As we talked, it became clear she would not have the time to fulfill her myriad commitments. Reluctantly, we agreed she would leave the brand at the end of her contract. Karlie is one of a kind, a very close friend, someone I truly admire and love. She is, without question, one of the best models ever. But she is an even better person. Her future is unlimited, and I am excited to see all the good she will do. Karlie Kloss will always be an Angel to me.‘

Karlie Kloss

Right after this post, he was receiving  many messages of fans asking about Doutzen Kroes quitting this year and therefore he stated ¨Doutzen had a lucrative opportunity in Europe and it would have conflicted with her VS obligations. So, at her agencies request, we released her from contract. There was no conflict. No animosity. None of the nonsense I’ve read on Instagram. She had a great business opportunity, and I wanted to be fair to someone I adore and respect. That’s all. I honestly believe Doutzen is one of the most stunningly beautiful people in the world. And I always will. I have told her that many times. Now you know.¨

Doutzen Kroes

However, is the lack of time the only reason the angels are flying away from Victoria’s Secret? The roumors are that nowadays, the VS models are being paid around $100,000, which is much less than the top VS models such as Gisele Bündchen, Heidi Klum and Tyra Banks who required millions! The $100,000 paycheck is apperently not enough for the 50 days a year required work and for all the travelling and promotion of VS. This makes the sudden departure of the angels understandable.

Victoria’s Secret Angels

If that’s so, then the following question is – which underpaid model is the next to leave?

Some say Alessandra Ambrosio announced that she will leave eventually, however Adriana Lima has stated for Vogue: ”I never want to retire, so I’ll do this for as long as my body can hold out!“.

Adriana Lima & Alessandra Ambrosio

Current Angels include Lily Aldridge, Candice Swanepoel, Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, Elsa Hosk and Behati Prinsloo, which are apparently more than they used to be and this could be the reason behind the drastically decreased salaries. However, until we have any official news about these recent events, we can just guess and wonder… and enjoy the amazing pictures of the stunning angels!

Victoria’s Secret Angels

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Tess Holliday is not another ordinary name you’ll hear in the fashion industry. Tess Holliday, also known as Tess Munster, is the largest plus size model to be signed to a mainstream modeling agency. She is a 29 years old american plus size model, based in Los Angeles. Her road to fame was not all roses and teddy bears, she had to deal with some big obstacles.

Tess Holliday

Holliday was born and raised in Mississippi, USA. She was bullied for her weight and pale skin during her school years, so she decided to leave school at the age of 17 after she earned her GED.

At the age of 15, Holliday auditioned at a casting call for plus size models in Atlanta, Georgia, where she was told she would be lucky to do print advertisements or catalog work because she was too short and big. Her height is only 1.65 m (5 ft.5 in) and her weight is 120 kg (260 lb).

Tess Holliday

So Holliday decided to relocate to Seattle, where she stayed for two years and worked as a makeup artist, head makeup artist, hair stylist and creative director at fashion shows.

She moved back to Mississippi to give birth to her son, after a repeated relocation to Seattle, she finally decided in 2010 to move to Los Angeles, the city of angels, where dream come true.

Tess Holiday

Her move to Los Angeles helped her gain confidence and in 2011,at the age of 24,while working as a receptionist at a Los Angeles dental office, she became a professional model.

She responded to ‘House of Dreams Model Search’ by Torrid and was accepted. At the same time, A&E chose her to be the face of their documentary television series Heavy, where people who suffer from severe obesity talk about their weight loss efforts. After being discovered online.she became the face of the television show and was on an advert that ran nationwide and on billboards across the country.

Tess Holliday

Holliday has been featured on “fatshion” blogs, she models accessories and plus size clothing lines, and was contacted to audition for Vh1′s The Big Girls Club.

She has modeled for Domino Dollhouse, SWAK, Jessica Louise Clothing, Evil Pawn Jewelry, Black Cat Bikinis, Empress Lingerie, Vintage Box 1947, Batcakes Couture, Em & Sprout and various other independent designers.  She has also shot a campaign for Benefit Cosmetics, worked with David LaChapelle, and featured in Vogue Italia.

Tess Holliday

Last year, Holliday quit her day job to pursue her modeling career full-time.

In May 2014, a video was uploaded on Vimeo called #everyBODYisflawless, which featured Holliday and fellow plus-size fashion bloggers and models Gabi Gregg and Nadia Aboulhosn lip-synching and dancing to Beyonce’s 2013 song “Flawless”. In September of that year, she was interviewed by Jacob Soboroff and Meghan McCain on TakePart Live.

#everyBODYisflawless from gabifresh on Vimeo.

Holliday also self-describes as a “body positive activist”. In 2013, she started her #effyourbeautystandards movement on Instagram. The movement shows women that they do not have to be a certain size to love their body (big or small) and that their size should not dictate their fashion choices.She also talks at public events about body confidence.Since 2010, she has gained over 624,000 followers on Facebook and 308,000 followers on Instagram. She likes to take selfies and post then online so the entire world would know how gorgeous she looks today.

Tess Holliday

In January 2015, London-based modeling agency, Milk Model Management, announced that they had signed Holliday to their plus-size division, Curves. They declared that Holliday had become the largest plus-size model of her size and height to be signed to a mainstream modeling agency, and the first Curve model above a size 20.

Holliday is an inspiration to many women across the globe, with her great attitude she shows the world, that the industry of fashion doe’s not belong only to those who have a jeans size of maximum 36… Perhaps she is far from your too-typical towering, slender fashion or beauty model. But her looks, perspective, and charisma make her nothing short of electric in this industry.

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We’re very excited to introduce you to Kim Jaspers, 21 year old model from the Netherlands who walked international Fashion Week catwalks including New York, London, Milan and Paris: this girl was present in every big city and was part of many important shows last month!

She is very busy and for that reason we are even happier that she found some time for this interview with ModelManagement.com!

Check out all the interesting tips and information she wants to share with you!

Kim Jaspers for DRYKORN S/S15

ModelManagement: You were scouted at age fourteen and have been modeling for over 7 years now. How were you scouted? Who is your mother agency?

Kim Jaspers: A family member of mine, who is a photographer, made some pictures of me and asked me if she could send them to a modelling agency. I started when I was fourteen, took a three year break and started again one year ago. My mother agency is Ulla Models Amsterdam.

MM: Can you give our readers a short list of big brands and designers you have walked and modeled for?

KJ: Over years I’ve worked for so many cool brands, but I’ll mention a few: Hermes, Armani, Hogan, Dries van Noten, Drykorn and Supertrash. I also worked for magazines like ELLE, Marie Claire, Harpers Bazaar, Grazia and Glamour.

Kim modelling for Armani

Kim modelling for Marie Claire Magazine

MM: What did you have in mind for yourself as a career? Did you want to become a model or did you have other plans in mind?

KJ: I was only fourteen when I was scouted so it was never my dream of becoming a model but since I started I really like it. I don’t really have future plans; I’m just enjoying every single day. But one thing for sure: I want to finish my study International Business.

MM: Nowadays there are a lot of aspiring models trying to find a place in the modeling world and competition is high. What are your strengths? Why do brands/ designers book you?

KJ: I’m a down to earth, hard working and funny girl! Oh and people often like my eyebrows!

Kim

MM: You also have your own blog We Heart Fashion next to your sister. Could you tell us what the blog is about?

KJ: Yes! One of my biggest inspirations is my sister, she rocks! I’ve to admit, Kelly’s fashion skills are much better than mine so she often helps me with finding the perfect combinations and when I need some advice or inspiration I find it all on the blog. We heart fashion is a fashion platform all kind of posts, like street style, trend-updates and lifestyle. Oh and I’m sharing my weekly diaries about my modeling work on the blog, I love to write!!

MM: Can you name a few benefits from being a model?

KJ: Travelling the world is the biggest benefit! I feel so lucky to see so much of the world. Another benefit is the fact that you can be part of a creative process!

Kim

MM: Are there also disadvantages? This is interesting for our followers to read, because some people think that modeling is a dream job, but it’s also a job that consist of hard working and dedication.

KJ: Of course there are some disadvantages, like every job. It’s true that most people think it’s all glitter and glamour! But the fact is that every girl has to work super hard to get a job. Fashion week, for example, most people think girls are only walking shows but almost nobody knows the story before walking a show. Those two months are full with castings (15 a day), callbacks, fittings (till late in the evening) and crazy early call times.

MM: Have you ever been part of a modeling competition, if so, what advice would you give to fellow models to stand out in this competition?

KJ: Nope. But if I could give them an advice, just be relax, realistic and yourself.

Kim

MM: The fashion world is changing. Brands do not only want skinny models to represent them, but models with a strong personality and different features such as plus size or tattoo. What is your opinion about this and do you actually experience this change?

KJ: I like the fact that the fashion industry is experimenting with all kind of people!! I think everyone should get a change to be part of the fashion industry. Of course I experience this change, open a big magazine and you see different types of advertisements.

MM: Social media seems to be very important for models nowadays. Mario Testino even called one of his shots from the towel series Instagirls. You have over 11K followers on Instagram. Do you think that making use of social media is important for a model’s career?

KJ: Social media is definitely very important. Think about this: when a brand, for example, uses Kendall Jenner (with 21 million followers on Instagram) for their campaign, they’ll reach much more people than using an unknown girl.

Kim modelling for Hogan

Keep an eye on Kim Jaspers, because we will be hearing a lot about her! Many thanks to Kim for this interview,  we enjoyed talking to you and wish you much luck with your career.

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This Fall season will be a great opportunity to explore your fashion love and to combine different variations of outfits, but before you dive in to the fashion itself, lets have a look at the most interesting and talked about moments on the catwalks of Fall 2015!

Andrej Pejic, who is the active voice for the trans-community, has finished her transition last year. The Australian model of Bosnian Croat and Bosnian Serb ethnicity, made her first appearance on the catwalk, after the last surgery, for Giles, in a glossy black lipstick and a sleek black cape.

Andrej Pejic Debuts at Giles

The tendency of this fall season is to remind the society of the most valuable relations they can have: family.  Ashleigh Good walked down the Dolce & Gabbana runway holding her baby, Sonia Rykiel showcased model brothers and sisters, Jeny Howarth‘s daughter,  Georgia, made her runway debut at Giles, and Trish Goff‘s son, Nima, made his at Anna Sui (just like Mom did back in the ’90s).

Family Values on the Runway

Everybody wants to become a Victoria’s Secret Angel, but when you do it for six years, and you decide to start your new path in the modelling world, it can be pretty unpredictable and frightening. For Supermodel Doutzen Kroes, this march, at the Fendi show opening, was an announcement that she is coming back and she has no need of having wings to do so.

Doutzen’s Runway Return

Besides the family importance, which took a main place in this fall season, another value has been in the spot light-diversity. Big brands do not tend to pick a models with african-roots to open a show, therefore this season was a surprising good change, with Amilna Estevao opening for Rag & Bone, Aamito Stacie Lagum for Balenciaga, and Grace Bol for Hermes. Just to understand how big is the change: it was the first time that a models with african-roots has opened the Rag & Bone show, and the last time in the Balenciaga and Hermes shows, were in 2009, and 2007 respectively.

Diverse Openings

Spring 2015 is the season that Kendall Jenner conquered the catwalk and showed the world that reality stars can also be respected runway models. But this season, she has a pretty decent competitor – the social media upstart, Gigi Hadid, who has also proved herself as a fantastic model. She became famous thanks to her performance on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, and already conquered the runways of Tom Ford, Balmain, and Michael Kors.

Gigi Hadid

The movie Zoolander is back on the screens next year! So Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson (the main characters of the movie) decided to promote it by walking the Valentino runway show. The movie is a parody about the fashion industry and its affects on the society, so it was probably the smartest promotion move they could think about. The reviews have proved that for the first movie ever announced via live male model walk-off, it was a success.

Stiller and Wilson at the Valentino runway

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Rubia, an international professional model working worldwide  for commercial, lingerie, video and art nude projects. Four years ago she had the chance to be part of her first artistic nude photo shoot, and since then it has been one of her main modeling jobs. Through this she discovered her femininity and learned how to love her work by expressing freedom, purity and confidence.

Rubia is the kind of model that we admire, she believes in herself and loves her work, she follows her dreams and believes that the body itself is a work of art. We’ve been impressed by this interview, and we know that most of you, aspiring and professional models, will get a lot from her testimonial. Learn how to love your body and your work!

Rubia Stri by Ave Photography

Model Management: You’re a model, dancer and performer. What came first and what takes most of your time?

Rubia Stri: I’ve danced my whole life and around the age of 18 I started working at a dancers and artists agency. We were very busy with shows and rehearsals, so at first I was modeling only as a hobby. Since a year ago I am a fulltime model, I mainly do commercial assignments and artistic nude projects. I travel a lot and it’s a busy life, so dancing is now on the background because I’m not often in Belgium anymore.

Rubia Stri by Ave Photography

MM: How and when did you get your first job as a model?

RS: One of my friends in high school told me to inscribe in a small local agency in our hometown. After I did that, I did some commercial photo shootings and catwalks for shops, brands and photographers. I was only 17, so that would be 6 years ago. About 4 years ago, an art nude photographer asked me to model or one of his projects, I gave it a try, I found out that loved it and I was blown away by the results!

Rubia Stri by Ave Photography

MM: What do you want to transmit through your modeling pictures?

RS: Posing nude allowed me to really discover my femininity and to love my body. It changed the way I see the world as a young woman. I see my modeling as a way of expressing purity, freedom and confidence, which for me should be key values for everyone. When you look at my pictures you will maybe like what you see, or maybe not, but more important I hope you can see the confidence and independence I wanted to express when making the shot.

MM: Some people don’t understand the real meaning of artistic nude photography. Could you explain it to our readers?
RS: The nude body has been an inspiration for the greatest artists of all times, it has been portrayed since decades and can be found in every art museum. The human body itself is a work of art, it is pure and beautiful and expresses life, energy and emotions.
Too often we are told that every image of a naked body is sexual and should be hidden. Maybe this quote from Michelangelo, back in 1504, can clarify it more:
“What spirit is so empty and blind, that it cannot recognize the fact that the foot is more noble than the shoe, and skin more beautiful than the garment with which it is clothed?”

Rubia Stri by Ave Photography

MM: One of the photographers, who successfully worked with you in the past, told us that you had a very good and conservative education. Can you confirm that and specify how it was?

RS: I went to a private, Christian school, led by holy sisters. We had to wear a uniform and go to church. After that I went 5 years to university and graduated as an Emergency care nurse/paramedic. My parents valued a good education, with respect and politeness towards everyone and compassion for the people around me. I am grateful for this, yet I also realize how important it is to stimulate children and young people to develop their own opinion and to question everything. I see too much people following the crowd, without thinking for themselves, without passion for what they do.

Rubia Stri by Ave Photography

MM: How do you feel about artistic nude photography? Is this what you enjoy the most? Did all the photographers you worked with act professionally and kept the necessary distance? Is there any difference for you or the photographer if you are posing nude, seminude or in any fashion outfit?

RS: Artistic nude photography is for me the most amazing and touching art form. I really enjoy being part of it.

When someone wants to book me for an art nude project I always ask for all the details. I look carefully into the assignment and if I don’t have a good feeling about it or if the artist’s work doesn’t appeal to me, then I don’t take the booking. Because of all my research I hardly had any bad experience.

I am very relaxed about nudity so I don’t behave differently when shooting dressed or undressed. Art nude photographers are in general also relaxed and respectful with nude models on set and I rarely have awkward situations. If I am working for a commercial campaign is the product (clothes, accessories, jewelry) what has to be highlighted. In an art nude project I usually have to express feelings or create figures with only my body, that makes the posing completely different.

Rubia Stri by Ave Photography

MM: What would you tell to all those people that don’t accept artistic nude photography?

RS: There are indeed a lot of people who judge me or denigrate me for posing nude. Sometimes I would like to ask them why do they find my body so offensive or why it should be hidden, they are missing a lot of beautiful and pure art in their lives.

I would recommend to all those people to chase their dreams and to do more of what they love, whatever that might be, just like I do. To me that’s more important than to follow the path that others consider best for me. I am able to do my passion for living, every single day. Being an art nude model allows me to travel, to meet the greatest art photographers on this planet and more important, to meet interesting and inspiring people all over the world. I consider myself a very lucky girl, because this is what I love to do and I’ve made it my job.

Rubia Stri by Ave Photography

MM: How did you overcome the obstacles you found in the modeling industry and become the successful model you are nowadays?

RS: Because of the prejudices, very soon I had to be honest with myself and I had to decide what I really want. To be a successful model, whether it is nude or not, like every model, I have to work hard, do constant networking and give myself fully for every project I do. I have to take good care of myself and my body and convince people at every casting. Nothing has been given to me for free. People like working with me because I am calm and easy-going, yet very motivated to accomplish each assignment’s goals. Luckily, there are a lot of amazing people out there who make great art nude, have art galleries and expositions or publish their own art nude books and magazines. Connecting and being discovered by them helped me to get more exposure.

Rubia Stri by Ave Photography

MM: You’ve been performing in all kinds of events, dancing in the best clubs and modeling around the world. How is a day in Rubia’s life?
RS: My day normally starts difficult; I am not a morning person. I need a loud alarm, my dog and some coffee. That is the only certain thing. As I am always traveling there is no structure of a normal Rubia-day. Sometimes I have two art projects in one day, other days I have a long commercial booking, some weekends I have shows with my dancing squad. I love the irregular life. Every day I do a workout and walk my dog. On free days I love to cuddle with my dog and my man at home or to go to the spa and wellness to give my body a treat.

Rubia Stri by Ave Photography

MM: Recently you’ve been booked through Modelmanagement.com. How was the experience? Would you accept other bookings through this modeling community?
RS: My first booking through Modelmanagement.com was a great experience. We had a lot of fun on set and I’ve met an amazing team in Barcelona.
I like the international approach of Modelmanagement.com and will be happy to accept more bookings. I think the concept of the website is genius and very helpful as a freelance model. Modelmanagament.com secures the payment and helps to prevent misunderstandings. Also I’ve found the staff members very helpful and concerned about my well-being on the booking.

Rubia Stri by Ave Photography

MM: You are present in most social networks and have your own website. How did social media help you in your model career? Is it difficult to show photos of your artistic nude work on social media?
RS: I have a hate-love relationship with social media. I love them because using them I am able to connect with people all over the world and to show my art and my portfolio to my followers. Social media help me to receive bookings and to be discovered by people who are casting for projects and assignments. Sadly, on most of the social media I have to censor my pictures. It is difficult and regularly Facebook or Instagram block my accounts or delete certain posts. Some pictures are just mutilated if I censor them, the art is completely gone if I have to add black bars or squares. I understand that we have to ban certain nudity and erotic from social media. My pictures, though, have nothing to do with this kind of imagery and are not offending or defamatory to anyone. When I see all the horrifying videos of animal slaughter and human abusive behavior freely shared and uncensored on our social media I really wonder where the logic in nudity-censorship is.

Rubia Stri and Sandra Falga by Ave Photography

MM: Any future plans you can share with us?
RS: The following months I am working in Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, Spain and France. I am currently looking for some good agencies that can represent me in the biggest cities of Europe, America and Asia for commercial assignments to combine with nude art projects. Also in the near future I will have to decide where do I want to live, I would like a warm climate but I’m hesitating between living surrounded by great nature or in an energetic and inspiring city, all tips about amazing places are welcome!

Have you been inspired by Rubia‘s interview? Feel like YOU should be part of the modeling industry? Maybe you’re up next! Create a Model profile, apply to castings, be part of the Fresh Faces 2015 model contest and connect with modeling agencies, photographers, industry professionals and other models worldwide!

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Hey beard lovers! It’s been almost two weeks since the launch of #MMSexyBeard contest and we’ve been getting hundreds of applicants! You still haven’t applied? Don’t worry, you still have time!

Get on Instagram, post your best beard pose mention #MMSexyBeard and @modelmanagement in the description & win a unique prize! The competition is high, so make sure you do your best because the owner of the sexiest beard will get an awesome illustration by the incredible fashion and beard portrait illustrator Pablo Sikosia!

If you have no idea what’s a good beard pose, then be inspired by these sexy beards from the contest!

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Do you think you’ve got what it takes to win #MMSexyBeard? Prove it!

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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Darya Antropova, a Russian model who lives and works in Milan. Darja became a model at age 11, and has been modeling since then!

Here, Darya talks about her modeling career, the importance of the internet for a model, and her recent shoot with photographer Brock Marshal!

by Brock Marshal

ModelManagement: At what age and how did you become a model? Was it something you planned or it came by chance? 

Darja Antropova: I started  modeling when I was 11 years old, in Russia. Me and, especially my mother, always wanted me to become a model. Then we moved to Germany and since I was 17 I do modeling as my main job. And I must say it has always been my dream.

MM: What kind of modeling do you mainly do?

DA:  I do beauty, lingerie and fashion.

Darya for BAMBI mag NYC

MM: Do you work internationally? How do you think the modeling scene in Milan differs from other locations? 

DA:Yes I do. But until now I was just working in Germany, Istanbul and Milan. And between Milan and for example Germany there is a big difference. Milan is more chaotic, many more Models and of course jobs. Always a very big challenge with a lot of competition to get a job there. But still it’s so much fun.

by Brock Marshal

MM: How did you get your very first job as a model? 

DA: I got my first good job when I was 14 and it was for a Russian catalogue. I can’t remember the name, I just remember the beautiful dresses I had to wear. For this job I did a usual casting in an agency.

MM: With today’s importance of the internet, do you think a site, such as modelmanagement.com, can present a useful tool in creating new contacts and increase one’s exposure as a model?

DA: Yes, for sure. It’s a very good platform to make good contacts, especially for models who don’t have an agency yet. It’s very important, as people can see how you present yourself.

by Stefano Fabbri

MM: We’ve recently seen a shoot of yours with photographer Brock Marshal, how was the experience? What kind of shoot was it? 

DA: It was great. He wanted to shoot with me for a long time and invited me to Barcelona. He wasn’t looking for a special photo shoot, he just wanted to do easy and natural pictures, everything was spontaneous and from the beginning I didn’t expect that the pictures would be so amazing.

by Brock Marshal

MM: What are the first steps a model should follow in order to start a career and hopefully one day become a successful model?

DA: First you need to know exactly what you want and how far you want to go. Then hard working especially on your personality because a model with a great and special personality is more interesting for a lot of clients then one with just a beautiful face. And the most important thing is always believe in yourself! Even when the way to get there is very hard, never give up. And of course to find a very good agency!

by Svetlana Muradova

MM: Could you share with us some of your future plans?

DA: Presently my big big dream to go to NYC and to work there. And I’m planing to do that in 2015. I’m sure there I will work very good.

I also want to try Asia, especially Hong Kong and Shanghai, just because I’ve never been there and heard so many good things about it.

But actually I never look at the future and don’t have so many plans for it, I’ll just do what I love and hope it’s be the right way. :-)”

Follow Darya’s work on her ModelManagement.com’s profile, Facebook and Instagram pages!

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We’re almost at the end of the year and Google published some lists that include the most Googled terms. ModelManagement.com was of course especially interested in one specific list, the most googled top models in 2014. The results of this list may will surprise you a little. However, some predictable and expected results will be present to you in a second. The list includes models such as: Bar Refaeli, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bündchen and of course Kate Moss to name only a few of the top!

But now….I don’t want to keep you in the dark any longer! So let’s go through the most 20 Googled top models!

20. Joan Smalls

Photo by Vogue

19. Bar Refaeli

Photo by Vogue

18. Coco Rocha

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17. Jourdan Dunn

Photo by Vogue

16. Cara Delevingne

Photo by Vogue

15. Hailey Baldwin

Photo by Vogue

14. Doutzen Kroes

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13. Chanel Iman

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12. Lily Aldridge

Photo by Vogue

11. Alessandra Ambrosio

Photo by Vogue

10. Naomi Campbell

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9. Karlie Kloss

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8. Gigi Hadi

Photo by Vogue

7. Behati Prinsloo

Photo by Vogue

6. Kate Moss

Photo by Vogue

5. Gisele Bündchen

Photo by Vogue

4. Heidi Klum

Photo by Vogue

3. Miranda Kerr

Photo by Vogue

2. Kendall Jenner

Photo by Vogue

1. Kate Upton

Photo by Vogue

What do you think? Which top Googled model surprised you the most?

Do you also would like to become the next most Googled top model? The first step could be signing up on ModelManagement.com and creating your own model profile! Let agencies and  photographers discover YOU to become the next big thing!!

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Alex Treutel is a 28 years old professional model from Argentina who has conquered the modeling business, not only in his home town (Buenos Aires), but all over the world. Alex has walked some of the most important catwalks and has been featured in campaigns for clients such as Dunhill, Valentino, Roberto Cavalli, Dior between many others. Working between Paris and New York fashion week and travelling around the world, he still finds some time to concentrate in his electrical engineering studies. That’s what I call a tough guy, who in spite of his success he always stayed down to earth. In the following interview you will learn some insights into his life and his experience in the business.

Alex Treutel – Colbert

Model Management: Did you always want to be a model? How and when did it happen?

Alex Treutel: No. Being a model was never on my list of things to do in life. I actually refused to be a model, I was asked to do modeling three times at different places before I gave it a try. As an engineering student I like the activity as a contrast to my rational mind.

MM: What does it mean to you to be a model?

AT: For me there are different kinds of models. There are the professionals which only do modeling, they care pretty much about their appearance and work out and others that don’t give a shit and just do it while they get payed. The way I prefer and choose is to use my free time to do something else. Those days that you have no modeling jobs can be quite boring, that’s why I keep studying and reading things which nurture me.

Alex Treutel – Prada

MM: You’re from Argentina, yet you don`t have the typical Argentinian appearance; has this benefited you in your modeling career?

AT: Not so much. I think it has more to do with other personal aspects. Of course somebody outstanding in a place is more likely to get some jobs than others. It happened in Argentina, but as the important clients are in Europe mostly (also in other places), I got a lot of competition there. Here we have a few clients, so it’s not a big deal to have a European face.

Alex Treutel – Valentino Man

MM: You’ve already worked for different international top labels, like Dior, Valentino or Roberto Cavalli, how does it feel to represent such famous brands and do you like being in the spotlight?

AT: I’m not that super cool guy which loves to have the paparazzi in the face. I enjoy to do the shows, travel and have fun. Sometimes I prefer listening to the brand’s president speaking to international sellers than doing the show. Its also so superficial. One day you are on the Dior show, the other you are cooking something at your place. Its important to “keep your feet on the floor”, as we say in Argentina.

Alex Treutel – Robert Geller

MM: Did anything change between you and your friends and family since you started modeling? What do they think about your job, are they supportive?

AT: My brothers are happy for me. My father doesn’t know…. at least I have never told him. Maybe he already found out I do this job. For him, the only job is to work with him in his company, other activities are hobbies or whatever. With my friends nothing changed, I met a lot of new friends but i still stay in touch with the old ones. Why should something change?

Alex Treutel – Roberto Cavalli

MM: Do you prefer modeling on the catwalk or for photo shoots?

AT: There are a lot of different jobs. I had a great time doing catwalks and also very bad ones, the same with photo-shoots. You can get a photo shoot with some friends at the beach which is real fun. There are also jobs where you stay in a closed studio and don’t see natural light for days doing a look-books or fittings. Those days you want to tide up the cravat until you see the white light.

Alex Treutel – John Varvatos

MM: What was the most exciting, interesting or maybe strange experience you’ve had during an assignment?

AT: As the client didn’t have the right size of pants for me I almost lost them on the catwalk. I had to put a hand in the pocket to hold it. I started to smile immediately and couldn’t stop.

MM: What benefits do you see for models who are part of our international modeling community Modelmanagement.com?

AT: They are seen more by clients, so they get better modeling jobs.

Alex Treutel – Dior

MM: What are your plans for the future and is there one designer, photographer or brand that you would love to work with?

AT: Yes! Since I was to young for the Gucci show I’ve always wanted to do something for that brand, I hope someday will happen. Its the only brand i really want to work for. As plans for the future I want to be a model but also an electrical designer in my free time. I want to make a better place of this world giving the people clean energy instead of the dirty energies we use today.

Alex Treutel

Thank you for the great interview Alex. Best wishes for the future and especially good luck finalizing your studies.

If you are a new or pro model, photographer, agency, stylist, fashion designer, make-up artist or anyone else in the model industry in Buenos Aires, why not join our local modelmanagement.com Facebook group. I’ll see you there! Best, Andreas

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We all know that the salary of famous models has always been a burning question. How much do they get paid? Which ones are featured in the latest campaigns and magazines? Scroll down and uncover the mystery!

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Cara Delevingne & Adriana Lima

Uk Vogue by Alasdair McLellan                  Harper’s Bazaar Magazine Cover

Doutzen Kroes

Doutzen in UK Vogue by Josh Olins

Natalia Vodianova

Natalia Vodianova for Etam Cosmetics Fall/Winter 2014

Miranda Kerr & Joan Smalls

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Alessandra Ambrosio & Lara Stone & Candice Swanepoel & Karlie Kloss

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Carolyn Murphy & Kate Moss & Liu Wen & Daria Welbowy

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Kendall Jenner

Kendal Jenner featured in Allure Magazine

Kate Upton & Jourdan Dunn & Edita Vilkeviciute & Anja Rubik & Hilary Rhoda

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♪♫   Wanna Be On Top?   ♪♫

The moment when you hear these words, everything becomes secondary, with a big smile on your face and with some snacks you occupy the living room. Yes, that’s the moment when America’s Next Top Model TV show starts. The reality show is doing the 16th season, but this year they came up with a shocking announcement. In mid-October they reported that this season is going to be the final one as they cancelling the show on December, 4, 2015.

The Show introduced us to the life of top models and put many teenagers on the track of modeling. Shared dos and don’ts in the Model Industry and taught us many rules on what a model needs to follow.

I collected some of the greatest advice and moments from the last few years of ANTM. Here they are!
Scroll down and get some nostalgic feelings.

 #1 Anything for a good picture!

I think this rule perfectly burned into our mind during Mike Rosenthal’s shooting in Cycle 10. ANTM models had to pose over a Mylar sheet in water from the off-Broadway show, Fuerzabruta. The fight for the greatest pose and shoot had just started when Claire Unabia took a chance and fell head-on down on the sheet.
Well, her photo was amazing but not sure that it could soften her pain.

Claire Unabia in Cycle 10

Here you can check the video of the shooting:

#2 Don’t be a limp noodle

During the show, models didn’t only need to pose in studios but in various extreme locations. They needed to get the most out of every extreme situations. They had to hang from the ceiling of a big warehouse with big holes below them or from a fisherman’s net as a mermaid, the perfect look was a must.

“Dont be a limp noodle. Always pose with tension in your body completely from head to toe.”
Tyra Banks

Extreme shooting in Cycle 2

Mermaid shooting in Cycle 16 Episode 4

#3 Emotion Babe, E – m – o – t – i – o – n!

Do you remember when Jane, the model of Cycle 16 started to cry during the “Statue Shooting”?

Jane’s shooting at ANTM

” This is the first time in the entire competition that I’ve ever seen a truly genuine emotion out of you.” – responded Jay Manuel photographer for the situation.

It is truly important to feel the character you form during the shoot. You need to present real-like emotions just as excitement, passion or anger. This is how it works.

Well, Kayla got it. Look at this beautiful photo!

Models became statues in Cycle 16 of ANTM

#4 “Walk like it’s for sale and the rent is due tonight.”

Yep, we were laughing a lot on J. Alexander’s motto but actually this is the ugly truth. As a model you need to sell yourself. It is a must to be confident and get all the attention when you walk into a casting. Walk like you are The One!

So head up, belly pulled in, hips relaxed, shoulders back and here you go, the catwalk is Yours!

#5 Being perfect is not on the top models’ lists anymore

In Cycle 15, an amazingly tall and thin model with an extremely thin waist took her chance and applied to the modeling show. This model, Ann, revealed that she used to be a really quiet and shy girl in high school. She used to be mocked by people who called her “neardy” and also used to be descriminated because of her height. She mentioned that it is genetical, her mom is 6’3 (1.91 cm), her dad is 6’6 (1.98 cm) and her brother is 6’7 (2.01 cm) feet tall. The ANTM judges were surprised by her look, then Tyra spoke up “There’s something about her that I like.”

Ann got the chance to become the next top model in America and she used it. She presented an incredible work during the competition and she became the winner of Cycle 15.

Ann Ward, the winner of Cycle 15

Ann Ward’s Mermaid shoot in ANTM

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More than 230.000 models from all over the world can be found in our modeling community, can you imagine how many hundreds of thousands of gorgeous model images are in our platform? Over 1.5 Million! Take a look at the beautiful models who made an impression this month, will you be up next?

Raquel Gonçalves

Remy

Rebecca Evers

Baptiste

Letta Loof

Javier Wolf

Sara

Aube Linda Jolicoeur

Carmen Obied

Miriam Miranda

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More than 235.000 models from all over the world can be found in our modeling community, can you imagine how many hundreds of thousands of gorgeous model images are in our platform? Over 1.6 Million! Take a look at the beautiful models who made an impression this month, will you be up next?

Laila Berzosa

Julien Buteau

Julia Zakharova

Javier Wolf

Jenny Feuerstein

Armando Lozano

Jasmin M.

Rubia

Ira R.

Li Nessa

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Loiza Lamers is a Dutch model who recently won Holland’s Next Top Model, becoming the world’s first transgender model to win a modeling competition. She is the founder of Loiza Lamers website and interacts with her family, friends and fans through her social media accounts. Loiza intends to build her brand as an international model whilst expressing the importance of equality and courage. Today, Modelamangement.com asked Loiza a few questions about her impressive modeling career and exciting life plans.

Model Management: Hi Loiza, firstly congratulations on winning “Holland’s Next Top Model“! How did it feel being the first transgender winner of “Next Top Model”?
Loiza Lamers: I never realized that if I won the program I would be the first transgender in the world to win the next top model franchise. So after the finals when my story hit the press worldwide I started to realize what was going on and that made my win so much more special.

MM: You reportedly kept your gender identity a secret in the early stages of “Holland’s Next Top Model”. Is that something you originally intended to keep throughout the show?
LL: No, I realized myself that if I was going to participate in the program my story would come out anyway so I decided to reveal it myself so there would be no strange. stories about me being a transgender and everybody would know the real story.

MM: What attracted you to compete in “Holland’s Next Top Model”?
LL: I always wanted to be a model, it was something my sister and I always spoke about. So when the opportunity to get involved with the program came up, I went for it.

MM: What do you feel is your greatest achievement so far in your modeling career?
LL: That would be Walking Amsterdam fashion week. For me it was one of the coolest things I have done after the program.

MM: At what age did you realize you wanted to fully transition and become a woman?
LL: At the age of 7 years old.

MM: Was modeling always a passion of yours or was it something you became more interested in after your transition?
LL: I was always interested in modeling but after my transition I started to realize that maybe there would be a chance to do it.

Image from amykleingeld.com

MM: You have numerous supportive fans on social media. Is this something that has helped you to be yourself and publicly open about your gender identity?
LL: I have always been very open about my gender and I am proud of who I am but I never guessed to get this much support of so many people.

MM: There are many gorgeous celebrities, models and inspirational figures like you who are open with their sexuality and gender. Do you have any advice for others struggling with gender transition?
LL: The best advice I could give them would be to be positive, and I know that is not always easy but surround yourself with people who are important to you so you always feel strong and positive.

Image from seventeen.com

MM: Modelmanagement.com is a community supporting diverse models of all shapes, sizes and genders. Is this something that attracts you to our community?
LL: It’s great that you are a community who are supporting people no matter what, so for me that would be a yes.

MM: You are currently focused on building your brand as an international model. Could you share any ideas or exciting plans you have in order to reach this goal?
LL: Yes of course, at this moment I’m really busy writing my book and also getting ready to start production on my own TV program. I am also speaking to different agencies looking for the right home.

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The Legendary – Kate Moss

The modeling world is full of successful stunners… but what about successful stunners who are also siblings? I’m sure you can think of a few desirable gene-pools out there… Modelmanagement.com certainly can. So, we have put together a list for you to enjoy of the current fashion world’s sexiest siblings!

Gigi and Bella Hadid

The two gorgeous sisters model for Victoria’s Secret and Pink – with big sis Gigi featuring as an Angel on the VS Fashion Show this year. From hanging around with the Jenner sisters, travelling the world and to being signed with ‘IMG Models’ the pretty pair are everywhere in the fashion world.

Image from Img Models

Erika and Joan Smalls

For its Fall 2015 campaign, Balmain cast a sister set photo shoot. Joan Smalls was accompanied by lil sis Erika Smalls and both clearly share an envious gene-pool. Erika is new to the modeling world but apparently accompanying her successful sister in this shoot has brought positive attention and a rising modeling career.

Image from Daily Mail

Suki and Immy Waterhouse

Suki and Immy Waterhouse are two British beauties signed with top agency ‘Next Model Management’. Suki is currently the face of designer Burberry and her baby sis is following in her foot-steps… it certainly shows good looks run in the family! The Waterhouse siblings recently modeled for UK fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger showing off their perfectly toned tummies and natural beauty!

Image from the Telegraph

Cara and Poppy Delevingne

Another couple of British  sweethearts, Cara and Poppy Delevingne are a big deal in the model and fashion industry from working with Karl Lagerfeld, modeling for endless designers- Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford– and gracing the front of magazine covers. Younger sis, Cara is a multi-talented delight in modeling and acting and has wowed the globe with her gorgeous looks and talent. No wonder she is besties with fashion queen, Kendall Jenner!

Image from Hello Magazine

Kendall and Kylie

The Jenner sisters are fashion and social media royalty with major influence on the public and their fans by being part of the Kardashian-Jenner clan. From their ‘big brow’ craze to their new app launch, the Jenner sisters are constantly in the public eye. Queen of the catwalk, Kendall recently killed Fashion Week with best-friend Gigi and recently landed herself with a Vogue cover.

Image from Pursuit

Edie and Olympia Campbell

Edie Campbell was the ‘it girl’ in 2013 after modeling collections for Marc Jacobs, Burberry and Louis Vuitton whilst also being the cover girl of Vogue and Love Magazine. Fashion success runs in the Campbell family as little sis Olympia also featured in Marc by Marc Jacobs. Influence from their mother, Sophie Hicks- a former Vogue fashion designer- also pushed the young beauties to the model and fashion world to build successful careers.

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

The Olsen twins have been gracing our TV screens and high-street boutiques since before their teens with memorable movies and evolutionary fashion collections! The double-act have been inseparable since their first production in 1987 whilst launching their fashion designs and traveling the world together… what a life! The American stunners have also appeared on plenty magazine covers including Vogue, ELLE and Harper’s Bazaar.

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More than 244.000 models from all over the world can be found in our modeling community, can you imagine how many hundreds of thousands of gorgeous model images are in our platform? Over 1.6 Million! Take a look at the beautiful models who made an impression this month, will you be up next?

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Have a look at the rest of our “top images of this month” and keep an eye on the top images of next month, Will you be one of our Top 10 Models?

How can you be featured? Make sure to have a very attractive modeling portfolio, apply to as many modeling jobs as possible to have an updated profile and be very active!

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