The basic difference between an exclusive and a non-exclusive contract is that a non-exclusive contract allows you the freedom to work with other agencies and pursue work on your own, while an exclusive contract requires that you work only with the agency with which you’ve signed the contract....
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Some celebrities simply lend their famous names to a clothing line, while others actually have a passion for fashion design. From Victoria Beckham to the Jonas Brothers, the fashion design world has seen a variety of celebrities join its ranks. These days, new celebrity clothing lines are pop...
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Casting calls are all about first impressions. When you walk through the door you want me to give the judges an accurate picture of your body, your face and your style. Keeping it simple is usually the best way to go about this. This is not the place to make a major fashion statement with bold c...
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After winning the top prize in the first cycle of Canada’s Next Top Model, Andrea Muizelaar found that the modelling industry was not what she expected. When Andrea Muizelaar heard that Canada was getting its own Next Top Model show based on the original American version created by Tyra Ban...
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As Valentino and other greats begin retiring from the fashion world, Zac Posen represents the next generation of life for the industry. With the bravado of youth and an eye towards the classics, Posen has become a favourite of many a fashion-conscious Hollywood starlet, including Liv Tyler, Clai...
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Famously discovered at an Irish dancing competition at the age of 14, Coco Rocha was initially hesitant to give the modelling profession a chance. It took her a year from when she was first asked if she had ever considered modelling to actually try it out. Growing up in Vancouver, BC, Rocha had ...
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Finding the right talent agency can be a challenge, especially with scammers and opportunists out there ready to take advantage of you. Know what you’re looking for and how to ask about it in order to have the best chance of finding an agent who will do his or her job in a professional manne...
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You may have learned to put on your basic makeup in your early teens, but when it comes to getting your face ready for your close-up, there are a few things you should learn about photo shoot makeup. Your daily makeup routine may not be enough to come across the right way on film. For models jus...
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What happens to the gowns and jewels the stars borrow after the red carpet event is over? For a designer, having one of their designs worn by a major star at a red carpet event is an excellent promotional opportunity. Most designers are not hesitant to admit that that they actively court cele...
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In an industry that has a very specific standard of beauty, how can models with scars and disabilities make it to the runway? The standard of beauty on fashion runways around the world hasn’t varied much over the years. Since the days of Twiggy in the 1960s, thin has been in and it’s rare...
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