As once-rigid binaries dissipate, more people than ever are questioning and re-defining what genders are. After exclusively debuting in Milan on the Prada runway this past season, Japanese new face Taira Go has…
Ben Morris on Progressive Photography and the Power of People
Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Ben Morris, photographer Hometown: London Based: Sydney Representation: M.A.P Management & Production…
Alexandre de Betak On the Necessary Role of Fashion Shows
Images courtesy of Bureau Betak To show or not to show? That was the question on everyone’s mind this past Spring/Summer 2021 fashion season as the industry reeled from the longstanding effects…
Staying Power: Patricia Velásquez on going mainstream and meaningful career moments
In the 90s Patricia Velásquez‘s presence in the fashion world was groundbreaking. Openly gay and proudly Indigenous, Patricia was the first Hispanic model to sign a Cover Girl contract. She ruled the…
Alva Claire on Breaking the Sample Size Mold
The initial mold of restrictive sample sizes has been questioned by models and creatives alike for its soundness. As consumers embraced social media and started to reject curated fantasies in place of…
Tings Magazine Relaunches with a Focus on Digital Content Production
New ventures are on the horizon for rising publication Tings Magazine. The biannual print issue relaunches along with a new digital content production studio and will feature 3 covers featuring Eman Deng,…
Julie Ragolia on Going from Data Entry to Styling Vogue Covers
Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Julie Ragolia Hometown: Brooklyn, New York Based: Between NYC and Milan How…
Hung Vanngo on His Breakout Covers and Making it as a Makeup Artist
Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Hung Vanngo Hometown: New York City (formerly Calgary, Canada, originally Vietnam) Based:…
Staying Power: Tony Spinelli on his time as the top male model of the Studio 54 era
Tony Spinelli was the quintessential 70’s man. Ultra masculine with a square jaw and dimpled chin, there was rarely an issue of GQ without him in it. Tony dominated the world of…
Feng Li went from civil servant to shooting for Vogue
Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Feng Li Hometown: Chengdu, Sichuan, China Based: Chengdu, Sichuan, China Represented by:…