Madison Taylor

18 year old Madison Taylor, with Ford Teens, is a southern girl at heart but moved to the big bad city to pursue her dreams as a model.

Model Experience: How old were you when you first got into modeling?
Madison Taylor: I was 10 years old when I first began to model. I stayed for a summer and never went home.

ME: What was appealing to you about modeling?
MT: Because I was so young and I didn't know much about it; I use to always love to have my photo taken when i was younger and watch fashion shows on TV.

ME: Is the business as tough as people say it is?
MT: Yes it has its ups and downs but if you love what you do everyday its not tough as most think. The sterotypes exist everywhere but i believe less than the average person believes because there are other factors that affect ones expierence and view on the industry.

ME: Has modeling influenced your style at all? What would you describe your style as?
MT: Yes I have always been influenced by the industry but every since i was younger i always dressed wild and had my own sense of style. However, I would describe my style as vintage with a edgy twist. I love mixing and matching patterns.... my style is taking typical patterns but mixing them making an outfit unpredictable.

ME: What would be your advice to a new model in the industry?
MT: Don't get easily discouraged and don't take everything too seriously but always create bonds with the people you work with and be professional.

ME: What has been your favorite photoshoot?
MT: Oh my I have been doing this for 8 years so off the top of my head.... probably when i was younger the Tommy Hilfiger Campaign because all of my friends were with me and we just had a blast it wasn't like a job.

ME: What has been the hardest photoshoot you've had to do?
MT: Probably shooting in hardly any clothes in the winter time on a beach and running in the ocean. I couldn't feel my body although it was something simple considering the conditions and wearing hardly anything on my legs it was miserable!

ME: Do you prefer working in a studio? or shooting outside?
MT: I love either i think that it doesn't matter but sometimes shooting outside is exciting more to work with but the downside is the lighting is hard to control and can be time consuming but it doesn't really mattter.  Work is work.

ME: Has modeling brought you on any travels?
MT: Yes the most recent was when i went to Mexico for a shoot. We had a super early call time and shot in City hall and then had the rest of the day to lay by the pool and roast! I went back to school nice and tan in the middle of February.

ME: Finish the sentence:
The absolute best thing about modeling is....
MT: Meeting great talented people from designers, makeup/hair artists, photographers... etc.
ME: The absolute worst thing about modeling is...
MT: There is always going to be someone who looks similar to you and appeals more to the client but if you have a great personality you can win them over; so don't let it get to you there is always something out there. Also, the worst thing is those who walk around thinking they are better than you.

Happy Sunday

It's safe to say Sunday is recovery day for most of us. After two nights of heavy partying I like wind down with good yoga session and a nice bellini. My last two weeks of class end soon so I'll be able to relax een more soon. So, I'm off to yoga my little icons and I'll be back to update more tonight.
-J

Tatler Russia December 2010
Russia is dominating December 2010 with these editorials.

Jessica Stam photographed by Greg Kadel for Vogue Russia, Dec 2010

Stop the presses!

LILY COLE IS NO LONGER A RED HEAD!
Supermodel stepped out unveiling her new, dark locks.
You know what? I really like it! It's very Bettie Page and I'm a sucker for a pale girl with dark hair. Let's start shooting photographers! A whole new era to Lily Cole has begun.

David Urbanke

They say it's better to get into your career at an early age and 16 year old fashion photographer David Urbanke is doing just that.  For about a year, the animal loving fashion prodigy has been racking up some of the best models agencies have to offer.

Model Experience: So, you're 16 years old. About how long have you been shooting for?
David Urbanke: I've been shooting fashion for about a year, and was taking pictures for about a year before that as well. I first started taking pictures at 14 with a little point and shoot camera from my uncle.

ME: What made you start?
DU:  I was really interested in taking pictures of blythe dolls, inspired by the work of Gina Garan.

ME: What camera do you have?
DU: I was using the rebel xti for a long time, but recently switched to the 5d mark II.

ME: Do you feel you focus has shifted through your time working in the fashion industry? Or if fashion photography is what you wanted to do, has the industry changed your opinion of it?
DU: It's still something I struggle with regularly. I do love the clothes, but for me working in "fashion" actually isn't about the fashion. I really love capturing beauty and working with the models, that's my favorite part!

ME: What has been your favorite photoshoot so far?
DU: My personal favorite is "Brooklyn Bound" for The Ones2watch, it's just really simple and easy.

ME: What has been your hardest photoshoot so far?
DU: Hm, probably "Headlights On" for Cake Mag. It was my first shoot working with real designer clothing and a full team with makeup and everything.

ME: What do you want people to take away from your work?
DU: A sense of simplicity. Not everything has to be over the top with lots going on!

ME: What or who inspires you most?
DU: The sunset! A little cliche, but it's always beautiful and simple. It never gets boring to me.

ME: What do you love photographing most?
DU: People. No person is ever the same. They all look different and have different personalities, I find it really interesting! 

ME: If you could have the perfect photoshoot what would it be?
DU: This is such a hard question! SO many options. I would love to shoot Lily cole in Paris, or Lindsey Wixson in an old broken down factory. There are so many more!

ME: What is the most common misconception about you or your work?
DU: That because of my age, people have assumed the only reason I'm shooting is because I must have family connections or something. This is not true! Nobody in my family works in fashion. I started everything by myself. My parents are very supportive, but I do everything myself, from meetings to shoots.


ME: Is the business as hard as it seems?
DU: I actually don't think so! If you really have a vision of what you want to do, you're driven, and you treat everyone with respect, things can really take off. People seem to think you need to be cold and try to make yourself sound like you're the best thing in the world. So not true! If you're polite, modest, and honest, it really impresses people.

ME: If you could go back in time and give yourself advice when you were first starting out, what advice would you give?
DU: Don't shoot every model offered to you based on their status in the industry, stay true to yourself and make sure you love everything you shoot.

(I just have to pause here to agree. This is some pretty good advice!)

ME: Finish my sentence. The best part about being a photographer is....
DU: Taking pictures!
ME:The worst part about being a photographer is....
DU: the stress can be overwhelming.

A very special thanks to David for taking time out of his busy schedule to talk to us! He's a force to be reckoned with and we just know he's going to go far. Keep up the amazing work.

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Graffi-Couture

Photographed by Mario Sorrenti
Styled by Emmanuelle Alt
Featuring Raquel Zimmermann & KAWS
Vogue Paris Nov 09

Genius. I know, this editorial is from awhile ago but it is pure genius. The shapes of the model's body with the shapes of the clothes is incredible. The contrast of elegance against something as "rough" as graffiti is to die for. The styling is perfection. I'm gushing, but for good reason.

Goodmorning New York

It's a horribly shitty morning if I do say so myself.

 *http://www.flickr.com/photos/amurgulgandurilor/2826729700/
It's cold, raining, the madness of black Friday is underway and we're STILL full from last night. Not to fear my little darlings, today the blog goes into full swing. I will be posting as much as I can (while still following the guidelines my teacher set up)

 But I have one pressing question; did anyone actually go black Friday shopping? I've only been once and I made the promise to myself never again. When my dearest mother came to New York for the very first time she insisted we go. I was hesitant, but I went.

 *Terry Richardson
BIG MISTAKE

Things were so crazy, so unorganized, so packed I thought I was going to pass out in the store. I, personally, will never go again. 

Unless...

Something like this is for sale.

Then I might fight a girl or two for a sale. 

Dreaming of holiday dresses to wear,

J

 

I leave you tonight with a photo of one of my favorite editorials

Dans La Peau de John Galliano by Peter Lindbergh

Ruthie Pito

19 year old Ruthie Pitio, with fentonMoon media, started off as a ballerina from New Jersey. Now she's living the dream as a model in New York City.

Model Experience: How old were you when you first got into modeling?
Ruthie Pitio: I was 16 years old.

ME: What was appealing to you about modeling?
RP: The girls were so thin and beautiful, i wanted to be like that.

ME: Is the business as tough as people say it is?
RP: YES

ME: Has modeling influenced your style at all? What would you describe your style as?
RP: Yes, definitely. It taught me how to dress! I wear mostly black, and try to observe what others wear to get ideas.

ME: What would be your advice to a new model in the industry?
RP: Bring your own snacks to long jobs. Sometimes at a shoot, the model won't be fed for 6 or 7 hours...passing out is not worth it! Ask for a lunch break! They makeup artists and hair stylists will appreciate it too.

ME: Has modeling brought you on any travels?
RP: I was supposed to go to London...then Paris...then Greece. I decided I didn't like modeling enough to leave my family and friends for that long.

ME: What has been your favorite photoshoot so far?
RP: My first job when i was 17 was an editorial in D Magazine, which comes out in milan. The photographer direct booked me from a test shoot so i knew he really liked me. It was at Milk Studios so they had an amazing food spread!

ME: What has been the hardest photoshoot you've had to do.
RP: I had a test shoot where the stylist, makeup artists, hair stylists, and photographer spoke no english. They kept me in hair and makeup for SIX HOURS and i had no idea what was going on because they wear speaking Japanese.

ME: Do you prefer working in a studio? or shooting outside?
RP: Definitely in a studio.

ME:Finish the sentence:
The absolute best thing about modeling is....
RP: The people you meet and the parties you get into!
ME: The absolute worst thing about modeling is...
RP: The actual modeling part!

Thank you so much Ruthie for participating and giving insight to the way you see things!

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Janie here!

Let me start off by saying hello! My name is Janie and I'm a 21 year old fashion student in the faboosh New York City. This blog originally was for class and I wasn't going to put much thought into it. But then I decided I should have fun with this! Why not start my blog on the things I love. Let me break it down:

This blog is for the designers, the photographers, the make up artists and the stylists. This is where we can get an inside look into what happens where in the fashion world in the eyes of the next generation. Follow me on this journey!