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MODEL ANONYMOUS : “Generally i’m not
here to gossip, my blog is more about commentary and thought than bitching.”
MODEL ANONYMOUS : “Generally i’m not
here to gossip, my blog is more about commentary and thought than bitching.”
A MODEL ANONYMOUS
PR: What
is your cup of tea in modeling?
is your cup of tea in modeling?
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MODEL ANONYMOUS : Travelling, experiences, freedom.
MODEL ANONYMOUS : Travelling, experiences, freedom.
PR: Great
stuff.
stuff.
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MODEL ANONYMOUS : I’ve seen (worked with) some of the top tier people in the
industry and it has impressed me how hard they work and what genuine talent
they have.
MODEL ANONYMOUS : I’ve seen (worked with) some of the top tier people in the
industry and it has impressed me how hard they work and what genuine talent
they have.
PR: Who do you think is tougher:
designers, casting directors or agents?
designers, casting directors or agents?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : Casting Directors, if
there was a specific qualification required in order to become a casting
director –I would be somewhat more understanding of why they have been given
the authority they have.
there was a specific qualification required in order to become a casting
director –I would be somewhat more understanding of why they have been given
the authority they have.
But heres the thing, anyone can be a casting
director. Designers who have no budget cast their own shows or ask their
assistants/friends to do it. The only difference between those cast at a smaller show and say girls at Chanel is that the ones at Chanel
are obviously top girls – because Chanel
has a bigger budget. Not because of the casting director. So in that sense,
casting directors.
director. Designers who have no budget cast their own shows or ask their
assistants/friends to do it. The only difference between those cast at a smaller show and say girls at Chanel is that the ones at Chanel
are obviously top girls – because Chanel
has a bigger budget. Not because of the casting director. So in that sense,
casting directors.
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| Anja Rubik at Elie Saab |
PR: What do you think some, let’s say
average looking + average personalities models, succeed and others don’t?
average looking + average personalities models, succeed and others don’t?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : Its about whether or not
you catch a casting director on a good day.
you catch a casting director on a good day.
I have a million examples but none that I
can use, friends who have seen X casting director on one day and been turned
away. A season later they are sent on a gosee for the same casting director and
the casting director is amazed by their beauty and unique face – yet they have
not changed at all in the last few months.
can use, friends who have seen X casting director on one day and been turned
away. A season later they are sent on a gosee for the same casting director and
the casting director is amazed by their beauty and unique face – yet they have
not changed at all in the last few months.
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| Da Man’s June/July |
PR: Do you have close friends within the modeling industry? And we’re
talking about real friends!
talking about real friends!
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : Definitely, I have made
the greatest friends in this industry and its so nice to be able to meet up if
we’re in the same country or doing the same job.
the greatest friends in this industry and its so nice to be able to meet up if
we’re in the same country or doing the same job.
PR: Sean Opray, ha?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : Amazing.
PR: Do you remember stories about Gérald Marie and Xavier Moreau… Would you
say there are still some situations like that today – or maybe not to that
extent?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : Yes…
PR: Club promoters… speak women.
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MODEL ANONYMOUS : I’ve written about this in my blog. I think that in small
quantities its fine, personally I’d rather go out without a promoter but
occasionally is fine.
MODEL ANONYMOUS : I’ve written about this in my blog. I think that in small
quantities its fine, personally I’d rather go out without a promoter but
occasionally is fine.
PR: Do you like your agent?
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MODEL ANONYMOUS : My agent is great, but hearing from other peoples experiences
I’d say the problem with some agents is that they can focus on their top girls
and their new faces – if your in the middle, your screwed.
MODEL ANONYMOUS : My agent is great, but hearing from other peoples experiences
I’d say the problem with some agents is that they can focus on their top girls
and their new faces – if your in the middle, your screwed.
Also some models
only work if their agents ‘like’ them which is awful but true.
only work if their agents ‘like’ them which is awful but true.
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| Saskia 31yol for Vogue Italia |
PR: Now
days, we have new faces at age of 22 or even older… is the old “old”
the new young?
days, we have new faces at age of 22 or even older… is the old “old”
the new young?
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MODEL ANONYMOUS : There is definitely a bigger market for more mature girls
simply because as you grow older, you grown in your own skin. You become
confident, you know how your body works, what looks good, how to present
yourself at your best and though you might still be insecure your more skilled
at hiding it!
MODEL ANONYMOUS : There is definitely a bigger market for more mature girls
simply because as you grow older, you grown in your own skin. You become
confident, you know how your body works, what looks good, how to present
yourself at your best and though you might still be insecure your more skilled
at hiding it!
Being younger will also be an advantage and that will never
change however the chances of a older girl being signed are higher than ever.
Its a quiet revolution.
change however the chances of a older girl being signed are higher than ever.
Its a quiet revolution.
PR: Did you notice how majority models scream, “NO to commercial modeling”!?
What is wrong with that? That is money!
A MODEL ANONYMOUS :
Well when you start modelling your sold the dream of being
in Vogue Magazine not Walmart catalogues.
Your told that working for free (test
shoots,editorials), getting paid little, keeping in shape and all of that will
pay off for the ultimate dream.
shoots,editorials), getting paid little, keeping in shape and all of that will
pay off for the ultimate dream.
Most girls don’t want to let go of that dream
so quickly, and anyway, you can be a commercial girl when your 25+ but not everyone can be a editorial girl at
25 + unless your very lucky so I can see why most girls say no.
so quickly, and anyway, you can be a commercial girl when your 25+ but not everyone can be a editorial girl at
25 + unless your very lucky so I can see why most girls say no.
Money
isn’t the driving force behind why most girls model, its the dream that is.
Money comes second.
isn’t the driving force behind why most girls model, its the dream that is.
Money comes second.
PR: Insecurities increase when you are being criticized 24/7. How do you forget
what you have been told about your looks?
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MODEL ANONYMOUS : I think it depends on the individual. Some people are
stronger than others…
MODEL ANONYMOUS : I think it depends on the individual. Some people are
stronger than others…
PR: Is depression something that is
not rare in modeling world?
not rare in modeling world?
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MODEL ANONYMOUS : Depression is very very common.
MODEL ANONYMOUS : Depression is very very common.
PR: Did
you see Sara Ziff’s documentary?
you see Sara Ziff’s documentary?
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MODEL ANONYMOUS : It was really interesting but at the same time it was almost
an entire decade ago, the money, the model apartments and the work is
COMPLETELY different now.
MODEL ANONYMOUS : It was really interesting but at the same time it was almost
an entire decade ago, the money, the model apartments and the work is
COMPLETELY different now.
PR: Juicing Trend.
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MODEL ANONYMOUS : Its another way to not eat and pretend your being ‘healthy’.
I tried it to actually be ‘healthy’ but I made the drinks myself instead of
spending $300 + on what is basically vegatables and water.
MODEL ANONYMOUS : Its another way to not eat and pretend your being ‘healthy’.
I tried it to actually be ‘healthy’ but I made the drinks myself instead of
spending $300 + on what is basically vegatables and water.
It didn’t change my
life, I didn’t feel any better…
life, I didn’t feel any better…
PR: How often do you work out?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : Whenever I feel crap from partying too much? I’m a skinny
girl naturally so don’t need to do too much… thankfully!
PR: Are you obsessed with ageing?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS :
No! Bring on the wrinkles. Life is for living not worrying
about looks!
PR: Your NY beauty places…?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : I’m really really laid back compared to all the other
models. I do all of the above myself but I recommend getting your nails done at
one of those illegal dodgy looking places downtown, its cheap and good.
PR: I always wonder, people who wear SPF on daily basis, don’t they get oily? A MODEL ANONYMOUS : Yeah but its a small price to pay instead of skin cancer, no?
PR: How would you describe your skin?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : Combination. If I’m
feeling stupid with my $$$ I buy Boscia, REN and Origins. But usually I use
Aveeno which is super cheap from Duane Reade and it works exactly the same as the
above, the only thing I’d still buy is REN serums as they do keep your skin
hydrated when your travelling so much.
feeling stupid with my $$$ I buy Boscia, REN and Origins. But usually I use
Aveeno which is super cheap from Duane Reade and it works exactly the same as the
above, the only thing I’d still buy is REN serums as they do keep your skin
hydrated when your travelling so much.
PR: On shooting… what do you see make-up artist using.
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : It depends on the make
up artist. Some do not consider that a model might already have clear skin and
still put on a lot of make up. Some put on very little.
Usually they use the products which they are endorsing or that have been sent
to them for free, so the more famous the make up artists – the better the
brands.
up artist. Some do not consider that a model might already have clear skin and
still put on a lot of make up. Some put on very little.
Usually they use the products which they are endorsing or that have been sent
to them for free, so the more famous the make up artists – the better the
brands.
PR: Is Embrolysse
that good?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : No its not. Embrolysse is overrated because its seen as a
‘industry’ product and as of now – its also very overpriced. Buy a $2 Cold cream and put that on your face – same result.
that good?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : No its not. Embrolysse is overrated because its seen as a
‘industry’ product and as of now – its also very overpriced. Buy a $2 Cold cream and put that on your face – same result.
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| Maje Ad Campaign |
PR: Whose aesthetics do you admire from
designers… and whose fame don’t you understand?
designers… and whose fame don’t you understand?
A MODEL ANONYMOUS : Its cool to say someone
like ‘Alexander Wang‘ of which I am a fan but do I understand his fame? Not
sure. His first couple of collections were very incoherent for me and then he
had a few good seasons and then a few confusing seasons.
like ‘Alexander Wang‘ of which I am a fan but do I understand his fame? Not
sure. His first couple of collections were very incoherent for me and then he
had a few good seasons and then a few confusing seasons.
I also don’t appreciate designers who jump
from one asthetic to another, for example I like that Chanel changes every
season yet there is the consistency of the brands image. You can always
identify a Chanel piece be it the cut or the fabrics but some fashion brands
change so drastically from one season to the next that the woman they are
targetting changes too suddenly to maintain a steady clientele. Thats bad
management.
from one asthetic to another, for example I like that Chanel changes every
season yet there is the consistency of the brands image. You can always
identify a Chanel piece be it the cut or the fabrics but some fashion brands
change so drastically from one season to the next that the woman they are
targetting changes too suddenly to maintain a steady clientele. Thats bad
management.
Tisci for Givenchy is
wonderful, I could wear Givenchy all day if I was a superhero, but in the mean
time I like Maje (http://maje.com/).
wonderful, I could wear Givenchy all day if I was a superhero, but in the mean
time I like Maje (http://maje.com/).
Interview by mail with Pony Ryder.