Top Newcomers of the SS21 Season
As the dust settles on the Spring/Summer 2021 shows, we at MODELS.com have curated the Top Newcomers of the weirdest and wildest fashion season yet. These are the new faces and breakouts who defied the odds, overcame pandemic adversity, and safely navigated travel restrictions to book the biggest shows, presentations, and lookbooks. See all who made the cut here.
The Wall Group Launches Incubator Program
Looking towards the future, creative management firm The Wall Group is launching a six month incubator program that pairs rising artist talent with some very successful mentors that they represent. Applications open October 26th with hairstylists Danilo and Naeemah Lafond; makeup artists Kate Lee and Daniel Martin; and stylists Tiffany Reid and Karla Welch to be the first group of TWG Incubator mentors. Prospective mentees will be subjected to a three-part virtual interview process with full portfolio review and compete for the mentorship that will offer one-on-one coaching and the opportunity to work on an editorial shoots with media partner, InStyle. [WWD]
The British Fashion Awards Take on New Form
The British Fashion Councilâs annual Fashion Awards will be held digitally this year. Taking place on December 3, instead of a ceremony the event will be in the form of a short film focusing on 20 individuals and brands that have made an impact during the pandemic. The decision to take the awards digital comes after the UK government reimplemented stricter lockdown measures after a nationwide spike in coronavirus cases. [WWD]
YouTube Focuses on Black Fashion Voices
YouTubeâs Fashion homepage has released a series of videos focusing on Black voices in the fashion industry. The contentâwhich includes short films, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage and runway showsâputs the spotlight on 12 industry notables, including Naomi Campbell, Virgil Abloh and Grace Wales Bonner. This programming comes as part of YouTubeâs broader commitment to promote and elevate Black content creators. [WWD]
Emily Ratajkowski Gets A Book Deal
Model, actress, designer, activist and now author: Emily Ratajkowski has signed a book deal to publish âMy Body,â a collection of essays. Due to be released in 2022, the book will cover topics such as feminism, sexuality and the commodification of women. This news comes hot on the heels of Ratajkowskiâs essay in New York Magazine last month which detailed her experience with sexual assault and attempt to take ownership of her own image. The essay, entitled âBuying Myself Back,â was viewed a million times over just 23 hours. Previously Ratajkowskiâs writing has been published in Lena Dunhamâs Lenny Letter and received over 65 million page views. [WWD]
Carine Roitfeld is Hosting A New IGTV Series
What does a couture maison, an editrix and a Hong Kong retailer all have in common? A new Instagram TV series, apparently, that will be hosted by Carine Roitfeld on CR Fashion Book‘s Instagram channel in partnership with K11 and Maison LemariĂ©. The maison, headed by artistic director Christelle Kocher is a Chanel MĂ©tier dâart (one of eleven maisons owned by the French brand) that creates feathered and the famous Camellia flowered pieces for the brand and countless others. Adrian Cheng, founder of K11 and a board member of Roberto Cavalli, is the third-generation heir of New World Development that has properties in retail and a successful jewelry business, Chow Tai Fook. Cheng hopes to promote and bring awareness to China’s disappearing artisan trades. The show will be a behind-the-scenes look of how the couture maison creates pieces, the relevancy of artisanship in a struggling fashion market, and a cross-cultural exchange between traditional Chinese and French craftsmanship.
