Fash Mobs

A new fashion concept debuted this past weekend at the Los Feliz Fashion Festival, part of the 18th Annual Los Feliz Street Fair. Driven by street fashion and spontaneity, Fash Mobs brings fashion back to the community in a flash mob style.  Check out the first Fash Mob show featuring Swimwear by Cia Maritima, Footwear by Seychelle Shoes, Hair by Works of Art Salon, and Make-up by POP Beauty -  and...

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Model Moment: Ros Georgiou

With her freckled face and gazelle-like stature, Ros Georgiou is definitely a new model to watch. Hailing from Athens, Greece, Ros mixes rock sensibilities with a soft and feminine touch, making her look refreshing and unique. From bombshell to glam girl to girl next door, Ros captures it all. I can't wait to see what designers, ad campaigns and runways are upcoming for this down-to-earth beauty. Via Vogue Ita...

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Fashion for a Cause

Los Angeles based accessory designer Della empowers women in Ghana to be financially independent by teaching them how to construct a variety of bags with local, sustainable textiles found in Hohoe, Ghana. Founded by Tina Tangalakis, Della designs offers wallets, clutches, computer cases and their signature hobo bag in brightly colored African prints. Aside from creating jobs for impoverished women, Della educates them in entrepreneurship and...

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Ford/Robert Black

Founder, Robert Black began his career in the modeling industry at age 17. In 1980, Robert joined Southwest Model Management and became an owner in 1983. The agency began doing business as the Robert Black Agency in 1987. FORD Models, the most recognized name in the modeling industry and known throughout the world for its "Supermodels" joined the Robert Black Agency to become the FORD/Robert Black Agency in 1994.  This partnership currently...

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Ask a Supermodel: Overcoming Roadblocks

My name is Dionna Chambers and I am 22 years old. I have been in LA for about five years now, originally came here for college. I did finish college but started modeling and pursuing other industry related activities about three years ago. My main focus is modeling and hosting but I just feel really discouraged. I have a slim/dancer's body and I feel I am right in the middle in terms of height and body shape. I wear a size two and meet the requirements...but...

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The Coveteur x Annabel Tollman

Since it's inception, The Coveteur has been one of my favorite fashion sites. I absolutely love getting an insider's look at the closets of fashion's tastemakers.  Fashion journalist and stylist, Annabel Tollman, is the latest subject photographed by the coveteur lens and I'm swooning over the fem silhouettes, the fur and the vintage Hermes Kelly bag. Her aesthetic is classic and glam, but with some modern touches that render the...

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Elle Max of Ford Robert Black

Meet Elle Max. At 17 years old she's a natural in front of the camera. Always positive and cheerful, she loves making people smile. She's always dreamed of modeling and believes that it's possible to reach your goals, as long as you are committed and dedicated to achieving them! STATS Height: 5’ 8.5"   Bust: 32"     Waist: 24"   Hips: 34"   Shoes: 9 ...

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Ask A Supermodel: Size and Agent Relations

I just am kind of confused as to what to do next. I have tired and tired and tired again to lose weight to fit the 24-34 standards but it has not worked. I am now at 26-36 and happy but I would like to know if I'll get fashion jobs. More and more often I am seeing “bigger” girls coming into the industry and I often wonder why I cannot do that!! Should I give up?...Keep Working? Oh and I have two agents. One in my city and one in LA.....but they are both kind of lazy at this point. -Annie Hey Annie,   Do not give up. I'm not able to see what you look like but just going on your sizes, yes, you can work. Commercial work is much...

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Los Feliz Fashion Festival Recap

Today trend spotters, style seekers and fashion fans came to the Los Feliz Fashion Festival, part of the 18th Annual Los Feliz Street Fair, to eat, drink and shop 'til they drop.The event featured 35 local designers including 50 Dresses, Dominique Ansari, Fluxus, Della, A Current Affair, Heroes and Tails, and much more. Designers also showcased their work in two runway shows.The first show, a fashion flashmob of sorts, showcased models scouted through...

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Value of the Mask

One of the most eye-catching gifts I found in Venice were the beautifully, ornate costume masks. Vastly ranging from 10-500 euro, these masks are sold all around Venice; in gift shops, on carts in St. Marks square, even in higher class areas where the masks are more decorative than one can imagine. They are typically worn during the Carnevale di Venezia, a carnival taking place annually, two weeks before Ash Wednesday. As most people know, the...

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Ask Joey: 2011 New York IMTA

Sorry I am not answering members’ questions this week, but I am questioned out… I play many roles in my life, but a couple of times a year I play an advisor for IMTA and this whole week I have been at their modeling and talent competition in NYC. I have talked a couple of times in my blog about International Modeling and Talent Association aka: IMTA. They are a professional organization that produces week long conventions of...

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Ask a Supermodel: Fashion Challenge!

In case you haven't heard of James Van Alden and myself.  Here's a quick intro: I met James Van Alden at a cafe down the street a few years ago and have stayed in touch because I dig him. Every once in a while I throw a fashion challenge to James to keep him on his toes.   I'm proud to announce... James Van Alden accepted another fashion challenge!!!  Could he do an entire photo shoot durning the time my son was...

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