27-year-old Talent Management model Sophie was one of 2 of our models booked for a live modelling job at the recently held fashion trade show, Pure London – the UK’s leading trade fashion event for sourcing womenswear, young creative fashion for women, accessory and footwear brands.

Our model was hired by Dutch fashion company Charismah for all three days of the event, which took place between 19-21 August at Olympia London. Sophie modelled clothes at the brand’s stall in replacement of a mannequin and earned a modelling fee of £300.00 for her efforts. Here’s what she had to say about the job…

“As my first modelling assignment, I was a little apprehensive about what to expect and equally what would be expected of me. Once I arrived at Pure London however, I was welcomed very warmly, and was enthusiastically introduced to the designer’s collection, with an interesting story to how the label came about and how the styles were developed. I was effectively a live model at the event, modelling various garments from the collection, both at the stall and around the venue. As the days progressed I also became more involved with talking to potential buyers, as my understanding of the brand improved. I definitely enjoyed being a part of the fashion trade that I’ve never been exposed to before, and the designer was both positive and friendly, so I felt very much at ease. I initially joined Models Direct because I had come back from living abroad and was unsure as to what I would do next. I saw it as an opportunity to experience something new and to try out something that many people had often said I should do.”

If you’re interested in becoming a model like Sophie, you can apply at Talent Management’s dedicated modelling site Models Direct, where you’ll also find a range of information on modelling, acting, dancing, singing, entertaining and music, designed to help you when choosing a model agency.