As the end of 2020 comes upon us, and we look back at this tumultuous year; one of the biggest losses to the fashion industry was legendary designer Kenzo. Kenzo Takada, 81,…
Meet the Rising Leaders Taking Up Space with ‘Justsmile’
For many reacting to the year that was, creating the much-needed space for people of color was of utmost necessity. As the fashion industry has too-slowly recruited people of color into executive…
Staying Power: Anh Duong on a Career Centered Around Evolving Inclusivity
Anh Duong has been inspiring major designers and photographers since she first entered the industry back in the 1980s. Born in France of Spanish and Vietnamese heritage, there were often times when…
Christian Combs on Being ‘Savage’, his Fashion ‘Legacy’ and Honoring His Past
When your dad is a superstar mogul, your mom is a former model and you can get runway pointers from the most famous supermodel on the planet you’re destined for your own…
Elite USA’s Sergio Leccese on creating the groundbreaking insurance plan for the modeling industry
A few weeks ago, Elite USA launched an unprecedented insurance program for models; not just for models within their agency but also for models worldwide signed up with agencies that want to…
Beth Fenton on Clothes Speaking for You
Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Beth Fenton, stylist Hometown: Originally Manchester UK Based: Between NY and London…
After Walking Prada, Taira Discusses Gender Identities in Fashion
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…