The thought of modeling constantly roamed around British model Kukua Williams’ mind, but as she grew up, it remained a daydream until she got discovered at a festival. Fast forward three months…
Piotr Chamier On Casting Hidden Gems
Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Piotr Chamier, casting director Hometown: Szczecin, Poland Based: London, UK Representation: Streeters…
Staying Power: Elisabetta Dessy Reflects on the Different Eras of Gucci and Valentino
Before Italian beauty Elisabetta Dessy was a top model for the Gucci family and Valentino in the 70s and 80s, she was captain of her Olympic swimming team. Soon after her discovery…
Photographer Nadia Lee Cohen’s Character Development
From Women, Lilia, North Hollywood, Los Angeles | Images courtesy of Nadia Lee Cohen Studios Ever the visual chameleon, British photographer Nadia Lee Cohen certainly understands the importance of transformation, whether it’s…
Mandy Lieveld on Being a “Runway Coach” and Her Biggest Success Stories
Image courtesy of Mandy Dyonne Lieveld If you’re interested in modeling or perhaps already in the game, then “Runway Coach” extraordinaire Mandy Dyonne Lieveld is likely on your radar. While the Netherlands-born,…
How Hot Lister Nyagua Ruea Strutted Her Way to Top Rankings
Nyagua Ruea‘s tight-knit community threw around the idea of modeling as a possible profession to her but for a long time, Ruea says she was “never the beauty standard growing up.” Hence,…
How A Hue Change Elevated Jan Baiboon Into A Burberry Muse
Images courtesy of Supreme Management (New York) Hot-Lister Jan Baiboon has been climbing her way up Models.com’s ranks since her start in 2013 in her native Bangkok market. After a few years…
McQueen Muse Wali Is Using Their Platform to Advocate for Decarceration
Modeling wasn’t always in store for Chicago-born Wali, who comes from a family of defense lawyers that tried and won cases for the Black Panthers in Southern Illinois, The Attica Brothers case,…
Celebrity Makeup Artist Sheika Daley On the Power of Referrals
Images courtesy of DAY ONE (New York) Makeup artist Sheika Daley knows all about the hustle needed to ascend in the creative industry. The Floridian math-wiz knew she had to start taking…
Evanie Frausto on the Power of Community
For hairstylist Evanie Frausto, finding a like-minded community as a teenager outside of his conservative Mexican American neighborhood was crucial for self-expression. After experimenting with his style, Frausto decided to go to…