03-07-09
She's precious, like the sun
Magdalena Fiolka @ Eastern (Poland)
Magdalena Fiolka on a sunny afternoon in Berlin was one of the highlight of our week in the city. It was right after she walked for Marcel Ostertag and right before we ran to our next show, she looked fantastic both on the runway and when she came out. Much presence and a lot of cuteness. It was already love at first sight when we saw her polas a while ago, it was love at first sight again when we saw her walking out of the tent in Bebelplatz (where many shows take place). She was a bit surprised when we called her by her name and that‘s no real wonder as it isn‘t written FDIB on our foreheads but she started smiling when we told her about her mother agent, her agencies in Milan and Paris and of course all these pieces we wrote on her. Magdalena walked for Gant as well but on this day we simply thought she was precious, so precious. Just like the sun in Berlin today, she bring some more light and heat to the atmosphere in town.
A smile in demand
Zuzana Jahicova @ Union (London)
She‘s been busy with school but everybody wants her, Zuzana is one of these precious ones and you are extremely lucky when you can get her for your next shooting. Summer is coming and it might be the greatest moment to try to get a slice of her potential and a touch of Zuzana in your magazine. She was found by Exit Models and since have been very carefully groomed by Union Models in London. They say she‘s the girl with the most amazing attitude they have ever signed and this because of the way she smiles. And she smiles a lot. The girl who could be your ray of light even on a stormy day or in the middle of the nights. No wonder such a treasure is in hot demand.
Meet Lynn !
Lynn @ Ragazza (The Netherlands)
First post of July comes a little late but we think Lynn is sensational enough to open this new month. Our trip in Berlin for Fashion Week is taking a lot of our time right now so updates might be a tad slower as usual but we‘re not only keeping our eyes wide open on the new girls in town, our international radar is still on. Heat doesn‘t help us but hot new girls are our breeze of fresh air when the weather gets too hard to handle and the schedule turns too hectic. The atmosphere is great and even if all is ending tomorrow, there is still a lot to discover and to get thrilled about.
Back to Lynn herself, we‘re glad to welcome onboard this 5‘9 Dutch beauty scouted by Ragazza Model Management. Blonde and delicate could be the first words but expressive is definitely our last one. Much charisma and attitude in front of the camera on some of her first tests. We‘ll keep her in our mind for sure. And hope you too. Well, we guess you will.
30-06-09
Catching a Star while Chasing Rainbows
Ursula Kim @ Avant (Russia)
She's the kind of models that makes the sun shines for us regardless of the weather. She's got the energy, the look, the potential. No matter how you call it, she's got it. All of the girls we feature here are special but if one of them is special among the specials, we would say it's Ursula at the moment (plus we're always fond of great names). She's 5'9 or even a little more now and works out this crazy (and gorgeous) hairdo like nobody else. It what makes a model unique, not her hait but the way she uses it. If you add the poses, the expressions, the attitude etc. you've got... it! For some girls it's like chasing rainbows, for Ursula it's a dream about to come true.
Meet Gerda !
Gerda Obelieniute @ Supermodels (Lithuania)
We saw her polas not so long ago and were impressed by the potential. Now, we're even more impressed by... the facts. Potential remains pretty untouched for now but these tests are simply the most amazing example of these girls who turn into great models in a couple of weeks only. Scouted by Supermodels in Lithuania, Gerda is 15 and 5'10"5 (179). She quickly switched from her new face status to the main board and is currently on summer trip (the tests are from New York). According to her mother agent, it's clearly her almost mature look combined to her fresh, youthful attitude that makes the perfect mix and so loved by everyone who worked with her. Good spirit today.
Wiktoria, ready for the Wiktory
Wiktoria @ One (NY)
She was the greatest surprise of the weekend, Wiktoria just arrived at One and her portfolio already looks like she was born in front of the camera. We must say no one compares to photographer Anderson to make this Polish jewel shine. With a pretty dark aura and impish gaze. Wiktoria is 5'9, brown hair on brown eyes and... is ready for the wiktory. We're so in love with getting a taste of New York the day we're leaving to Berlin.
29-06-09
Photomaton with Jackie
Jackie @ ML Studio (Poland)
Redhead love is all around this afternoon. Sunny, windy summer day just twenty four hours before Berlin. Redhead love for unusual redhead. After Janete, here comes Jackie, half-Polish half-Cuban stunner from ML Studio in Szczecin. She only signed two weeks ago but after the first weekend she already had some brilliant tests in her portfolio, carefully groomed by multi-tasked photographer Magda Lipiejko. Jackie is 5'10 (178 86-61-89) and striked us for her incredible presence on pictures. And copper hair (or ginger up to each eye), of course.
All in One
Janete Friedrich @ One (NY)
Glossy hair, dark lipstick, leather jacket and tie. Catch the style and feel the distant fire. There is something serious about her look and it's quite a prowess in itslef as it takes to be a fabulous model to make orange hair look so serious. There is something distant in her expressions which makes them truly classy. And classic, somehow. We know it's probably the last word someone would have in mind regarding Janete's beauty type but we truly feel this classic vibe on her story shot by James Mahon. Revealed by her polas from One, tests by Anderson and her exclusive walk for Rad Hourani, the Brazilian (from Way Models in Sao Paulo) who looks sensitive, andogynous, strange, classic, gorgeous, otherworldly and human - all at the same time, all in one - is building a more-than-flawless portfolio.
Meet Laura !
Laura @ Cover Models (Canada)
Laura was discovered by Cover Models, a scouting and placement boutique from Ottawa known for their very caring approach, always making sure their girls (and boys by the way) receive the right opportunities from the day they are scouted to their first placement etc. Scouting and placement, we said. Very selective, as well, and that's how Laura joined them. For this special face and incredible attitude in front of the camera, no matter if it's for a couple of digitals or a professional photo shooting. We love her warm shade of dark blond hair and, of course, her hazel eyes. She's 5'8 (30-24-34) and probably the most endearing high-profile new face of this week (and beyond).
27-06-09
Agency Report: Image Discovery
Inni Kozak @ Image Discovery (Ukraine)
Scouting is something serious and has to be taken seriously. That's how Image Discovery's founder describes his projects and the way he works daily. Good eye, good management, good people - it all brings you more opportunities. Another important aspect of Image Discovery's work is the extremely selective process from the moment a girl is noticed in the streets to the exact minute she signs a contract with an agency abroad. It's all about choosing partners and targeting the right ones for the right models.
Image Discovery is also focusing on what's behind the fantastic
faces. We mean that personality, attitude and determination are all
truly important here. In their will to promote the very best models and
to provide them with the right help to build a career, they need the
girls to be on the same wave length. Ready to achieve their goal and
put the appropriate amount of energy into it. Then, it's all about making
plans.
Plans are what helps young models to move forward and don't lose their time on the wrong paths. First step in Image
Discovery's plans for their girls is simple but truly necessary:
gathering a high number of natural, good quality pictures that will
show their real potential. Agencies abroad are looking forward
to seeing this kind of materials and it's up to scouts or mother
agents to make it easier. To make it happen. And girls get the right feedback, right in
time.
As scouting is the heart of their hard work and the backbone of their overall project, they are relentlessly in the Ukrainian streets, finding beauties of any kind as long as the level is high. From the young teenagers who will receive a particular care until they are really able to work abroad to the girls who will take their plane next week. Measurements are important but special faces and unique beauty is what brings a girl to the next level. And the best way to reach it is to seek the best placements. Precious girls need precious bookings but there is no precious booking without precious placements.
Rather than just listening to what they had to say or simply sending them a ready-made interview form to fill, we took some time to discuss a lot about various details with them. We took the time to talk about each girl through long mails till late at night and took the opportunity to feature three of them already. It gave us a more appropriate and accurate idea of how they work. It's not just beautiful words to put under gorgeous pictures, it's a exciting experience of a young and dynamic scouting project over a couple of weeks.
The girl we chose for this agency report is called Inni. Her name is pretty unique, her face is more than unique. She's still very young and not going to hit the catwalks next season. She's one of these young sprouts you need to keep in mind, she's one of the future faces that Image Discovery aims to find, looking even further than the day after tomorrow. Inni is 5'9 (176 79-62-88) and just joined Natalia, Alina, Elizaveta and Valeriya (featured once and twice) in the team. Next ones, please ?
Spread those wings you don't have
Magdalena Fiolka @ Eastern (Poland)
Magdalena has been featured here a few times already and will probably featured again (and again). She was also one of our Lexposed Faces and she's a true Amica-girl. Does this all mean she's one of our favorites ? Obviously yes. From d'management in Milan to Elite Paris via Ford NY, we've been following whatever she did wherever she went. With our train tickets booked now, we're preparing for our trip in Berlin and truly hope to see Magdalena there as well. She's already in town with Seeds Management, just in time - showtime. One day models will have wings but Ms. Fiolka doesn't need any. She can fly without.
26-06-09
Wanted: Mirte
Mirte Maas @ Union (London)
A breeze of fresh air from London. The room is getting awfully warm here and coffee is flowing non-stop since 8am. Typical friday, usual rush and the good surprises that change the whole schedule when they hit our mail inbox. Today it's Mirte, who's working hard with Union Models in London. We should rather stay tuned for an editorial galore (editorial frenzy?) in the upcoming months. Mirte (Dutch and delicate, 5'10 and from MTA) is shooting everything a girl should shoot and according to everyone around her, she's rocking the town. And beyond... as we're just upside down, thousands of kilometers away. Some models simply make the world go round.
Meet Hind !
Hind @ Angels (Paris)
Meisel was inspired by Moroccan holidays for his story in Vogue Italia, May issue. We're rather inspired by Hind, one of the latest addition to Angels Models' new faces and a natural beauty from Morocco. Natural beauty might be the exact words to describe her serene expression, smart gaze and delicate features. Nothing is overdone in the way she poses and plays with the camera, just some presence and personality. When it comes to some more prosaic sides of modeling, Hind keeps the level sky-high: she's 5'10 (178 76-61-90). Inspiration can go on.
Meet Ania !
Ania Hut @ Model+ (Poland)
Let's change the mood while the sun hides behind a lonely cloud. From brunettes with brows we go to Ania Hut, strawberry blonde with light eyebrows. She's bringing the drama as well and as high but in a totally different way. She's quite poised yet definitely not too much to kill this slighlty rebellious gaze she has on her polas. Model+ is already well know for a couple of Polish jewels from Malgosia to Marcelina via Magdalena. Ania's got her place among this special team. Perfect measurements (179 80-60-90) help as well. Perfectly. And while waiting for the next beauty from Model+ just have a look at their amazing blog.
You'll see her face on your laptop screen
Anouk Hagemeijer @ Skin (The Netherlands), d'management (Milan), Ford (NY)
There might be something with big brows today, there might be some limitless love for graceful brunettes with dramatic gaze. There might be a way to pump up the volume without shouting too loud in the mic, there might be a way to rock a sock without turning it upside down. There is a will, there is a way. And there is the little kick from a little luck. As we wrote it on Lexposure.net yesterday, Anouk came in Milan for one job and stayed for the week. She gathered a couple of first class bookings in her roster going from menswear runway to magazines. But Anouk will always stay our favorite whatever happens, the girl from Skin Models, Amsterdam who made her way via Ford NY, Nathalie Paris and other Place Hamburg has now the opportunity to make it in Milan with d'management (with a d like in dream factory). She's ready to turn noise into melodies and we stay tuned for more, ready too to make a little medley of Anouk's future hits. Keep your eyes open and turn on your laptop screen.
Meet Katarina !
Katarina Pavlovic @ Stage Agency (Serbia)
Katarina's very own beauty comes from the lovely contrast between her delicate features, graceful expressions and her strong, intense gaze highlighted by her gorgeous thick brown eyebrows. The formula works and gives her a unique presence on every picture, with any kind of styling. From sophisticated black and white to natural shots during a walk on the rooves of the city. Katarina is 175 and could be described as the coolest kid you would currently find in Serbia. She's got good eyes watching her and has been carefully groomed by Stage Agency, a boutique from Belgrade who manages her since day one. Their emphasis on personal attention and complete care of the models, focus on quality instead of number has placed them among our favorite agencies of the moment. These little treasures who find little treasures.
25-06-09
Wanted: Vibeke
Vibeke Hansen @ Team (Norway), M (Paris)
Goodbye and good vibrations, welcome back to the sun and cool to see a girl like Vibeke in Paris right now. Team is sending their best newbies: she's with M Management and Helene Soerem joined Elite. Norway's latest beauties to conquer the world were called Yvonne Eriksen, Ingrid Auestad, Mimi Blix or Ragnhild Jevne. The invasion relies on their very specific and personal look, great attitude and natural coolness, all they have in common is the genius norwegian scouting which push them on the modeling scene. Vibeke (175 80-61-89) is another one of this unique kind, another laid-back lady.
Sweet Teeth (are made of This)
Simona Stoyanova @ Ivet Models (Bulgaria), New Madison (Paris), Major (NY)
We have a sweet tooth for this cupcake, a soft spot for Simona. We met her twice in Couture last january, saw her again at Kris Van Assche and she quickly became one of our favorite faces. Of the season and beyond. Bulgarian beauty with darkness and delicacy she's now heading to NY to make her marks there and bite the Big Apple after shining in the City of Lights. Read more, see more, expect more... she was our Lexposed Face yesterday.
A Very Serious Game
Toma Barkova @ Women (NY), Avant (Russia)
Since she got rid of her braces, we heard she can't stop smiling. And we totally understand. Now, we would simply fall for a polaroid sheet of Toma with a huge smile upon her face. As far as we know, this might happen and we truly hope so but at this minute our latest love from Toma's portfolio is her new test by Maxim Repin. Styled with the help of James Tinnelly's very own bag of clothes. With Maxim's ability to capture a model's attitude and turn it into an atmosphere, this new chapter suits her whole story and follows the same line. Strengthening Toma's place as one of our all-time favorites.
If hearts have their own reasons to beat, they're still unable to speak and some facts in Toma's early career speak in their name and for themselves. From the most promising girl at Avant Models in Moscow to one of the F/W 09-10 Jil Sander girls, from the moody kid to the poised young lady... every single detail of her story has its own weight and seems to benefit from her limitless will. Toma is passionate and gives hundred percent to her work, so easily and naturally. Just as she was carefully playing a serious game.
Meet Denisa !
Denisa @ Ice (Milan)
Denisa is in Milan with her father as she's still young and after 4 days spent doing casting with only 4 polas from her devoted agency Ice Models, she has already managed a couple of great things. A very nice surprise is on the way and you can rely on us to keep you posted. She also worked on her book with photographer Karel Losenicky who was already the eye and the brain behind a few great test shots we've featured lately. With her delicate 5'10 silhouette (178 78-60-88), Denisa might have a few more hidden assets and - who knows - a wildcard to play very soon. We can only keep our fingers crossed and our eyes wide open but this story has to continue this way.
