DELUXE: October 2010

Friday, October 29, 2010

Durand, Durand

There's a new girl in town: the beautiful Alma Durand - fresh out of France - just returned from a grand shopping spree with her booker, Head of New Faces at Elite London, Martina Kobesova (right), and is now out making us proud, hitting up castings all around town.

Elite London signs Matvey Lykov

And in friggin' awesome news of the week, Matvey Lykov has just signed with Elite London! Based in Paris and New York, Matvey - who's originally from St Petersburg - launched his career three years ago and shot the Jil Sander campaign for spring/summer 2008 (the legendary marble print collection) as one of his first jobs. It catapulted him into top boy stardom. Today, Matvey's one of the most recognisable and sought-after faces in the industry - this season alone he graces the H&M Divided and Wooyoungmi campaigns - and now a part of the ever-expanding Elite London men's board. Welcome on board, Matvey!

Party at 10

The other night we went to the launch of 10 Magazine and 10 Men's 'industry issues' celebrating the most important people in fashion. The surroundings of Il Bottaccio in Knightsbridge framed a swish setting for the super exclusive party, which saw 10 founder and all-round fabulous person Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou pose with balloons (the old BlackBerry unfortunately didn't react quick enough to get a picture) and 10 editors Antony Miles and Natalie Dembinska mingle with distinguished guests including Sam Ranger, Tim Blanks, the teams from A.I, Relative MO, Starworks, and Village Press and many more. (Above: photographers Nick Dory and Billy Ballard with Elite London's James Powell.)

www.10magazine.com

Thursday, October 28, 2010

BLEACHED BOYS

New season means image overhaul, and even Elite's finest aren't getting away from the clutches of the bookers, who are living out their unrequited hair dreams on the unsuspecting models. In the chair today is James Ross, who sent us this cheery snap from the Vernon Francois salon where his chestnut locks are being bleached within an inch of their life. And our favourite Russian can look forward to the same next week... watch this space for updated polas of the boys showing off their new shock locks.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Postcard from Tokyo...

Weeks of paperwork, visa's and packing over and we finally sent Emily Smith to Tokyo to show Japan just what an Elite London girl can do! We couldnt resist checking in with Miss Smith two weeks on...

I came to Tokyo on Tuesday 12th October and was very excited but also a bit apprehensive. But.... no matter how many ups and downs I have had in my first two weeks here, the time has definitely gone too fast!

Hi Emily! So what are your first impressions of Tokyo?Everything about Tokyo is great - it's like it is in it's own little bubble and so different to the outside world, which I suppose it is. There are so many gorgeous, hidden little shops that I love looking in, and art museums ... down streets which are so small and narrow, it is like one big marble maze, and so confusing!

With no trusty London underground how do you deal with getting to and from castings?Luckily we get driven around for castings. When I did have to find my way to the agency, on the first day, and to fittings and jobs, I manage to get lost every time! However, the people out and about in Tokyo are always very helpful. They will happily point you in the right direction if you are lost, or even take your map and walk you there, which is lovely.

How's the work going?I am treated amazingly well on jobs. If I try to get my own glass of water or just walk across the room someone is up and offering me slippers on a blanket just in case I am cold!

The shoots I have done have been so much fun. My favourite one was when I had to wear a huge 'Alice in Wonderland' style petticoat skirt and lie down on the floor with it all around me, the photographer was also lying down taking the shots from a big wooden platform hanging from the celing above my head!

You're a long way from home, have you made any new friends?My room mate, Delphie, is amazing, she has made my first two weeks so enjoyable and has been so helpful - she has been showing me how to get around on the metro and giving me directions to the supermarket and really usefull stuff like that.
On my second weekend here we decided to go to Disney Land Tokyo! We had the best time, I have never laughed so much before. My favourite ride was The Tower of Terror, and I also loved the Cape Cod themed area of the park and the mermaid lagoon.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Egor does London - Day 6

It's been a busy couple of days for young Egor. After having shot with half of London's more prominent picture-makers, the lip-blessed one graced the office with his presence this morning and demonstrated how to eat an entire tube of Pringles in less than two minutes. Oh, to have a model's metabolism!

(Also, if any good folk at Pringles would like to sponsor Egor, he says to please get in touch with his people.)

Louis gets papped

Okay, so we have no idea where this came from or when it was shot ... but rock on Louis! The paps spotted Mr Galloway - he of Topman fame - strolling the streets of London in quite the Gaga-worthy getup. Of course, being Scottish and all, Louis is no stranger to a bit of kilt action. Wear it round the office more often!

Teddy Girl-Erjona Ala

It doesn’t take an Elite Model Look girl long to start making waves in the Fashion world...fresh off the final catwalk in Shanhai our new Nordic beauty is already taking on some serious editorials and has blown us away with this spread in the latest issue of D Magazine. Erjona succeeds in finding that perfect balance between exquisite femininity combined with masculine styling and if this is only the start, we just can’t wait to see more...

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Freida Pinto Beautiful Pictures

Friday, October 22, 2010

GAP Girls

Ah, the GAP! Not only do they master the perfect cardigan, they certainly know how to whip up a good cast as well. Last night we attended the GAP's grand spring/summer 2011 presentation - orchestrated by Mr Russell Marsh - and got to catch up with a few of our top girlies: Anastasija Kondratjeva, Caroline Brasch Nielsen, Julia Saner, Maud Welzen, and Tasha Franken.

All the girls flew in for the one-hour static presentation at Southampton Row's Victoria House, which played host to the likes of Sarah Mower, Tim Blanks, Sophia Neophitou-Apostolou, and Sarah Harris. After the show, our ladies came out for GAP's light supper and showed little sign of exhaustion from standing under the warm lights for just over an hour. That's the Elite girls for you: the best in business.

www.gap.eu

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Jayde Nicole Beautiful Pictures

Egor does London - Day 2

Following a most triumphant first day in London, Egor is back on morning duty and ready for another day of casting calls. Our lovely Karen was giving him a bit of map aid before he left the office, although the prying eye of the lens seemed to steal the young Russian's attention... Bless him. He knows a good model is never off duty.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Egor does London

Lock up your better looking daughters! Egor's landed in London - armed with a map and all. The Russian looker is doing the casting rounds and bringing a dose of that rad Doctor Zhivago accent to the English shores.

Super Saner

Grüezi miteinander! Switzerland's beauty numero uno is gracing London with her amazingly lovely presence for the day - sources confirm to Elite London that Julia Saner is walking a very exclusive show tonight... but more on that tomorrow.

First though - after Michelangelo pola'ed her - we caught up with Julia for a bit of what's-in-your-handbag. Here's what we found:

1. A BlackBerry (yep, Julia's BBMable)
2. An iPod (natch)
3. A wallet (Julia's friend brought it back from Africa)
4. A lipbalm ("To prevent from getting winter lips," Julia told us)
5. A bottle of Vittel (Euro chic)

Click here to see Julia on Models.com. Come back again soon, Miss Saner!

River goes to Holland

Last night we hit up Beyond the Valley's reception marking Henry Holland's collaboration with teen label extraordinaire, Roxy Heart (we say teen label, but what we really mean is that it makes you look young... so, you know, sold!). Guests included Elite dreamboat River Delfin, who was seen getting a light from Pixie Geldof, as well as the Preen team, most of the fashion scenesters and of course, a leather-clad Henry Holland. Follow the link below to see the collection.

www.roxy-heart.com