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Model to Entrapanour SPRING FASHION

Top Model Worldwide Search

FASHIONSCOPES The Role of Agencies in Modeling

Student Designers

Model: Yanika Azzopardi Make-up: Jean Zammit Hair: Vanusia Vella Photography: Photo Concepts

03 05 21 19 Vogue Model Management have been in the fashion business for the last 18 years. We are licence holders for Miss Model of the World – China, Best Model of the World - Turkey, World Miss University – Korea and Top Model Worldwide in London – UK. Vogue are organizers of fashion shows, beauty pageants, fashion events,

concerts and modelling competitions. More than 70 contestants have travelled around the world to participate in these international events many of whom have returned winners or runners up.

The agency has also organized events in Libya and Egypt and these fashion events have been featured on fashion magazines in Egypt, Hungary, Kazakhstan, Lebanon and Vietnam. Channel 1, Channel 3, and Egyptian Satellite TV used to air

these events. Special guests included, Ambassadors, wives of the Head of States of all Africa and actors and actress from popular soap operas in the Middle East.

It has recently been appointed exclusive licence holders for Top Model Worldwide with the opportunities for the Maltese models to mingle with the best professional people in the industry in London, where designers scout for models to take part in the London Fashion Week.

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worldwide searchthe models

15 the look of the year malta

17 recycled fashion 19 recycled jewellery

are prepared to immerse themselves in the fashion industry. The courses end A for- with a photoshoot which mer model and dancer can be used as a model’s Janice Azzopardi started portfolio to be used for Vipaj Modelling Centre eventual work assigntwo years ago. The aim of ments and castings such the agency is to offer al- as runway shows, editoternative teaching from rial and commercial work. what is being offered on Vipaj is the licence holder the island.

Modelling for two licences in Italy courses are for 12 weeks ‘A New Star Stelle Per Lo and cover runways, mod- Spettacolo’ and the prestielling competitions, dra- gous international fashion ma, photomodelling, nu- event ‘Look of the Year.’ trition and fitness, image 21 Maltese models have and personality. Moreover already participated in in these courses models the last two years and half

of them came back with awards or chosen for Italian films that are eventually presented at prestigous film festivals. Being a photographer herself, she ensures that each model has a suitable portfolio to present to clients as most of the times these portfolios determine whether a model will eventually be booked or not. Janice’s goal is to achieve success abroad with Maltese models as she firmly believes in the local talent.

31 spring nails 33 fashion scopes Runway Affair is always looking for new faces, should you like to be part of our magazine please find us on facebook or email modeling@vipaj.net M.99445783 -99242845 Photos by Photo Concepts Write-Ups Lorraine Sultana

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what is top model worldwide search malta Top Model Worldwide Search is the leading international model search – seeking out the best new model talent from across the globe with a host of titles and awards, great prizes and awards and fantastic career opportunities for the lucky award winners. Each campaign includes a diverse mix of finalists from runway to photographic, from all nationalities and the TOP MODEL SHOW weekend is one of the premier events of its kind.

The Top Model Worldwide Grand Final will take place on the 12/13/14th April at the Hilton Metropole in London as part of an established London fashion weekend and model spectacular.

The finalists will appear in a fully choreographed high profile, professionally produced 3 hour runway and entertainment spectacular.

Vogue Model Management recently organized a two hour fashion show spectacular in front of a packed audience of guests and VIP’s at the Shadow Lounge venue in St Julian’s where eventual winner Marilyse Pace was chosen by a selection panel of judges that included London Fashion Week model, Vogue Italia model and former Top Model winner Lizzie Elliott.

Marilyse will now start her journey to model in one of the major cities of fashion, London where designers will also be scouting new models for the London Fashion Week due in September.

Just like the London shows, Top Model Malta is as much a fashion event as it is the official selections for Top Model Worldwide and the agency will be setting new and higher standards with Top Model Malta year after year.

In this first issue we will be showing features of the preparations of this fashion event, the actual event, with the fashion designers that took part.

Maria Bezzina was the winner of the ‘Best Designer Award’ Maria will have the opportunity to exhibit her collection in London where it will be photographed by a foreign photographer and a model of her own choice.

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Winner - Marilyse Pace

the preparations

Make-up: Clarabelle Fenech Jiav Glamazon

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Hair: Vanusia Vella

Make-up: Clarabelle Fenech

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Hair: Vanusia Vella

Make-up Violet Vella

Top Model World Wide Search (Malta) took place recently where 19 models where chosen to participate in this prestigious event.

Models were split into four teams consisting of : Hairstylist, Make Up Artist, Photographer and two fashion stylists.

All models and teams met up to decide which team to be assigned and discussed any issues, styling, make up and clothing, and settled for a studio shoot and a photoshoot on location.

The themes chosen for the promotional photoshoots were : Front Cover and Editorial spreads Two guests from London Ms Julie Short Senior Executive at the Top Model Worldwide and Ms Lizzie Elliott, runway coach at the London Fashion Week and Teen Vogue Model were present during the night to select the winner.

Interviewing them during the night they said, that the quality of the models is quite high and this should be a new era for high fashion in Malta.

Rehearsals and interviews took place a day before the actual finals.

Winner was Marilyse Pace who will be gracing the international catwalks in London in April.

Hair: Dominic Bartolo

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Model: Shadey Seguna Outfits: She Fashion Wear Mosta Accessories: She Fashion Wear Mosta Styling: Anabelle Calafato

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Model: Shadey Seguna Outfits: She Fashion Wear Mosta Accessories: She Fashion Wear Mosta Styling: Anabelle Calafato

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Model: Shadey Seguna Outfits: She Fashion Wear Mosta Accessories: She Fashion Wear Mosta Styling: Anabelle Calafato

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Model: Shadey Seguna Dress: She Fashion Wear Mosta Accessories: She Fashion Wear Mosta Styling: Anabelle Calafato

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MODEL TO ENTREPANOUR

AMANDA ZAMMIT - SHE FASHION WEAR 1. What is it like to run your own business?

It gets stressful at times but fun and great to be my own boss 2. How did modelling help you to run so successfully your business?

I came to know more people in modeling and that’s big part of how my business runs 3. Does modelling give you the fashion background that you need when you come to select your clothes?

Not really, but it helps to have cultivate the

passion for fashion via modeling 4. A message to all models who want to get into this industry?

As in everything in life, one has to give their

full attention and dedication in order to succeed AMANDA ZAMMIT SHE FASHION WEAR MOSTA

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THE MODELS FOR THE TOP MODEL

WORLDWIDE SEARCH MALTA 2013

MODEL

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TEAM A PHOTO CONCEPTS PHOTOGRAPHY CLARABELLE FENECH MAKE-UP VANUSIA VELLA HAIR

TEAN B SNAPART PHOTOGRAPHY CHANTELLE ALAMANGO MAKE-UP SCISSORS PALACE HAIR

TEAM C KITZ KLIKZ PHOTOGRAPHY VIOLET VELLA MAKE-UP DREADS HAIRDRESSING

TEAM D ICAM PHOTOGRAPHY MAKE-UP BY NAD GLYNNIS CILIA HAIR

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THE EDITORIAL SHOOT Top Model Worldwide Search Malta

Winner - Marilyse Pace

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Look of the Year is organized by EventsWorld which takes place in Sicily with a yearly average of 45 models per event per year. During the week in Italy the models are photographed, groomed and coached by top Italian professional people in the industry. They also scout for new top models. During the fittings each designer chooses their own models and usually the good models are chosen by nearly every designer. Scouting agents look for clean and natural looks as much as possible. The preferred age is from 16 to 22 years of age height from 170 cm onwards. Look of the Year is one of the most sought event in Italy.

In Malta it shall be organized for the first time ever. Look of the Year Malta will feature 3 fashion nights with designers, makeup artist and hair stylists showing off their work using the participant models chosen from previous castings.

The winner of the Look of the Year will travel to Sicily to participate in the international finals. Two other

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girls might be chosen depending on the standard of the contestants.

There shall be awards also for BEST DESIGNER, BEST MAKE UP ARTIST, BEST HAIRSTYLISTS. This year’s event in Italy will be last week of August in Sicily.

All participants, models, designers, makeup artist and hair stylists will have the opportunity to be chosen to be featured on Arturo TV in Italy or other various Italian Magazines.

THE LOOK OF THE YEAR 2012 - SICILY

Sephora Seychell - Vipaj Modeling Centre

Melissa Micallef - Vipaj Modeling Centre

MALTESE MODELS IN SICILY wearing top designer clothes

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Model: Maria Galea Designer: Maria Mallia

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RECYCLED JEWELLERY An outfit is incomplete without the right accessories to complement it. One never has enough jewellery in her drawer; we tend to buy more and more depending on the current trend. We end up with several old or damaged jewellery which most people throw away. This is how my passion for jewellery design started. I base my designs on transforming old accessories and other relevant found objects into contemporary jewellery.

This is not the sole reason why I chose to work with used material. Sustainable design is not only a new trend, but also an important element in the current design industry. We are moving towards an era where pure gold and silver are not the key factors in a jewellery piece. What makes a piece retailed are its unique design, trend and affordable price, and reusing material helps make this possible.

Jewellery Designs & Article

by Maria Bezzina

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Model: Anabelle Calafato Designer: Maria Bezzina

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Model: Kurt Vassallo Designer: Malcolm Cremona

STYLE @ WORK

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Model: Timmy Pushkin Designer: Malcolm Cremona

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THE ROLE OF AGENCIES We all know how small Malta is. And we all know how many people try to scam models alluring them into the modelling scene promising them the world and literally robbing them money, claiming that it’s a lot of exposure.

This is where a modeling agency and a model management company come in. A model should always seek to look for a reputable agency. The model or wannabe model must understand that it is in their best interest to have a back up support from a reputable agency. Any paid work assignments can only be guaranteed if it goes through an agency. A model might do a half day or a day’s work promised to be paid however the model ends up not being paid.

Cheap photo shoots are also scams. They are there only for people who want to make money out of models.

Photo shoots should preferably go through an agency where the agency will have a list of all reputable photographers on their books. A model should always ask the fee, what does it include and how many pictures will be edited or if so the model wishes printed. A meeting is always held beforehand to discuss what it is expected out of the model, the wardrobe, make up, hair etc to ensure that on the day, the shoot goes smoothly.

Under 18 years of age, models require the signature of her parents or guardians to take part in any modeling work, assignments, modeling competitions and beauty pageants. Any agreements signed by models only, who are under 18 years of age are null and void. It’s illegal for under 18 girls to model in lingerie or provocative pictures. It projects a bad reputation for both models and the agency itself. Model release forms are also important when taking a photo shoot. This guarantees from both the agency and the models that no photos will be cropped, manipulated, photo shopped or given to third parties without consent.

Model: Yanika Azzopardi

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IN MODELING Cheap contests are also scams. A contest can never be professionally organized when a model pays little money.

Usually it turns out to be more expensive than paying for a whole package. A model should always ask for information about the contest and how much does a model has to pay for hair, make up, photos etc….. or if its included in the fee. A model needs to appreciate and understand that agencies pay hefty fees to reserve a place to represent Malta abroad in international events. If a model had to go direct, agencies abroad will first ask you if you are represented in Malta and if are not, they will ask you to get one as otherwise it will prove to be very expensive and impossible. Agencies pay for a licence fee year in year out just to keep Malta’s place. A lot of preparations are carried out behind the scenes, such as booking of flight tickets accommodation, wardrobe preparations, at the expense of the agency. Should agencies not be around, it’s impossible to ever travel to represent your country in international modeling competitions and impossible to ever succeed in establishing a contact or a network of contacts abroad.

Often the agencies take financial risks, not knowing really was it the outcome. So let’s appreciate the work done by the modeling agencies and the fees that are paid on behalf of the models. And appreciate that these are the only pathways that may lead you to something far more important abroad. It takes a lot of hard work to earn the trust of a foreign company, and agencies abroad are very demanding and very professional.

Nutrition and keeping the body in shape is also very important. A model needs to understand that whichever clothes she is wearing she needs to look good in them. When a model goes to represent Malta abroad, she usually finds herself amongst the best models from every country looking prim and proper, slim and disciplined.

Sponsors give out clothes to models for them to wear them and they are not interested whether you like the garment on not. For them the model is just a clothes hanger and if a model is a professional, she wears the outfit without redress.

Everyone wants to model abroad, however it takes determination, perseverance, sacrifices and hard work. We all love the glitz and the glamour and to be in the spotlight. It does not come easy!

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Model: Melissa Micallef Designer: Antonella Montanaro

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Model: Melissa Micallef Designer: Antonella Montanaro

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Model: Nina Ivanova Designer:: Chiara Darmanin

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Model: Nina Ivanova Designer:: Chiara Darmanin

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Model: Michelle Scotto Designer:Kirsten Camilleri

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Model: Michelle Scotto Designer:Kirsten Camilleri

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SPRING

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NAILS

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Fashion Scopes Capricorn (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Aquarius(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Pisces (Feb 19 to Mar 20)

Celebrities With This Sign: Kate Moss, Sienna Miller, Kate Bosworth, Amanda Peet

Celebrities With This Sign: Alicia Keys, Ellen Degeneres, Jennifer Aniston, Elizabeth Banks

Celebrities With This Sign: Elle Fanning, Rihanna, Drew Barrymore, Jessica Biel, Eva Longoria

Aries (Mar 21 to Apr 19)

Taurus (Apr 20 to May 20)

Gemini (May 21 to Jun 20)

Celebrities With This Sign: Sarah Jessica Parker, Keira Knightley, Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson

Celebrities With This Sign: Jessica Alba, Renee Zellweger, Megan Fox, Cate Blanchett, Tina Fey

Celebrities With This Sign: Heidi Klum, Natalie Portman, Angelina Jolie, Nicole Kidman, Naomi Campbell

Cancer (Jun 21 to Jul 22)

Leo (Jul 23 to Aug 22)

Virgo (Aug 23 to Sept 22)

Celebrities With This Sign: Liv Tyler, Kristen Bell, Giselle Bundchen, Jessica Simpson

Celebrities With This Sign: Charlize Theron, Madonna, Sandra Bullock, Jennifer Lopez

Celebrities With This Sign: Michelle Williams, Blake Lively, Rachel Bilson, Cameron Diaz, Beyonce

Libra (Sept 23 to Oct 22)

Scorpio (Oct 23 to Nov 21)

Sagittarius (Nov 22 to Dec 21)

Celebrities With This Sign: Gwyneth Paltrow, Naomi Watts, Marion Cotillard, Gwen Stefani, Kate Winslet

Celebrities With This Sign: Rachel McAdams, Julia Roberts, Gabrielle Union, Katy Perry, Anne Hathaway

Celebrities With This Sign: Katie Holmes, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore, Katherine Heigl, Taylor Swift

Stellar Style: You pick up on trends early—adding fresh twists to make them your own, of course. You love color and favor clean, dramatic lines, but whether you sport casual workout duds or slip into a sexy mini, your confidence is always your best accessory.

Stellar Style: No tomboy, you like to celebrate your femininity through fashion by choosing soft fabrics like silk, satin and liquid jersey. You also favor pieces with subtle luminosity, like a knit tank in shimmering silver.

Stellar Style: A true fashion lover, you are usually the first to try a new look.

Overall you favor ultrafeminine, soft clothes like tiered skirts, chiffon cocktail dresses and French lace lingerie.

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Stellar Style: You love expressing yourself through fashion and are a true trendsetter. By mixing pieces from different designers you create fresh looks of your own. Plus, your sense of humor shows when you don whimsical items, like shockingpurple pumps.

Stellar Style: You’re committed to investment dressing: Classic pieces in neutral tones and interesting textures make up the bulk of your wardrobe.

For added sparkle you choose necklaces made of gold or gemstones.

Stellar Style: You love designer clothes and have very sophisticated taste. You prefer to buy only the very best, like an exquisite vintage tulle cocktail dress or a limited-edition handbag, rather than scores of lesser wares.

Stellar Style: Versatile, well-cut staples in neutral hues, like luxe leather kneehigh boots or a plush velvet blazer, are your fashion favorites. You like to look ladylike but with an edge. This style strategy keeps the focus firmly on you, not your outfit.

Stellar Style: You prefer soft fabrics, such as silk, chiffon and velvet, and glamorous evening looks that sparkle.

High heels may be your first and one true love. You adore heels in all styles, even if you don’t wear them that often.

Stellar Style: You choose clothes in classic shapes and styles but continually reinvent your look by wearing them with statement pieces from your vast collection of accessories.

Stellar Style: You seek out elegant, beautifully detailed pieces, such as an impeccably tailored trench or a wellfitted pima-cotton shirt. Striking designs catch your eye, but you shy away from anything too flashy or trendy.

Stellar Style: Relaxed elegance is your signature look. You favor menswear, like tailored trousers, worn with subtly feminine tops. When it comes to accents, you tend to wear one stunning piece, such as an oversize cocktail ring.

source: http://www.instyle.com

Stellar Style: You prefer beautifully cut classic pieces made of superb quality fabrics for an overall look that is ladylike with a touch of old-school glamour. Luxurious staples like a taupe cashmere sweater, a cream-colored silk charmeuse blouse, and tailored black pants are the backbone of your wardrobe.

Model: Sara Rifai Designer: Maria Cutajar

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