A New Book by Robyn Silverman, Ph.D, has gained the attention of many of the girls at our modelling agency this week. While the attitude of our particular agency has always been an inclusive one there is no denying that weight obsessions are rife in the industry as a whole.
Male Model Andrej Pejic Fronts Hema’s ‘Mega Push-Up Bra’
Models Direct favourite Andrej Pejic has achieved a first in the modelling industry – he’s just bagged a modelling job for lingerie.
Model Memoir ‘Beauty Disrupted’ By Carré Otis Is Hit With Models Direct
In this bold and frank memoir expect a truly shocking insider’s view of a fashion model’s life. Kicking off with tales of walking on catwalks made up of rickety bar tables, ‘Beauty Disrupted’ starts at the very beginning of Carré Otis’ modelling career, delving into her early modelling years and rise to fame covering elite fashion magazines such as Elle, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Marie Claire.
“Beauty Is Not A Size,” Says Model Carré Otis
Aside from her hugely successful modelling career, the now 43 year old Carré Otis is well known for her struggles with a particularly brutal eating disorder.
Coco Rocha Discusses Being “Too Big” For A Modelling Job
Along with fellow guest model Carré Otis, Rocha spoke about being turned down for a job last year for being “too big”. She told Cooper that in a modelling career you can never please everyone; being too big for some and too small for others is a model’s reality.
Book Models With Models Direct: From Baby To Mature
UK modelling agency Models Direct has always led the way in terms of model diversity. We have a fantastic selection of models for our clients to choose from, and that’s why the bookings keep coming in!
Coco Rocha Caught On Camera Raising Model Safety Awareness
New York film maker and fellow model Sara Ziff tweeted this picture of Canadian fashion model Coco Rocha speaking about model safety last week, saying: “@cocorocha spoke eloquently tonight about eating disorders & the need for workplace protections for models. Kudos!”
Will Punk Model Alice Dellal Book The Spring Chanel Campaign?
Rebellious model Alice Dellal, notorious for her half-shaved head, once said: “If people don’t like my hair, then they don’t have to book me” – a diverse look and inspirational attitude that seems to have worked so far.
Did Little Mix Deserve To Win X Factor?
At Models Direct we have been not surprised at girlband Little Mix’s X Factor win.
The four were announced as this year’s champions this weekend, but their triumph has not come without the usual divided opinion. In fact, the whole show has come under fire from several angles this year.
Lady Gaga Models For Elle
One of Talent Management’s favourite recording artists, Lady Gaga, has just covered Elle’s UK January edition. Being a slave to fashion and eccentric poses, the cover and editorial shoot sees the singer rocking some ultra feminine spring dresses in refreshing shades of bubble pink, lavender blue and pale mint green.