
{"id":18064,"date":"2010-05-19T14:58:50","date_gmt":"2010-05-19T18:58:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/?p=18064"},"modified":"2010-07-06T15:34:37","modified_gmt":"2010-07-06T19:34:37","slug":"express-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/oftheminute\/?p=18064","title":{"rendered":"Express Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_5885.jpg\"  data-rel=\"lightbox-image-0\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18062\" title=\"img_5885\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_5885-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"img_5885\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_5885-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_5885.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Express took things to the next level with a special 30th anniversary show at the New York Stock Exchange. The fast fashion brand, enlisted the help of ubermodels <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/alek-wek\">Alek Wek<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/Izabel-Goulart\">Izabel Goulart<\/a> <\/strong>and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/David-Agbodji\">David Agbodji<\/a><\/strong> for the unique show which blended the grandiosity of a fashion week event with the excitement of a live concert. Crowds of people turned out during their lunch breaks to watch models strut their stuff in the company&#8217;s latest wares and the combination of fashion and commerce was the perfect way to celebrate Express going public.<\/p>\n<p>Watching the show, the evolution of the brand was very clear; the look was modern, trendy and very youthful; completely in line with the consumer Express attracts. Sexy shapes and sequins dominated for the girls, while relaxed denim looks were worn by the guys. Judging from the enthusiastic crowd reactions the line is certainly on the right track. MDC took in the full show and caught up with the guys and girls backstage to get a taste of all the Express action.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_6339.jpg\"  data-rel=\"lightbox-image-1\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18063\" title=\"img_6339\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_6339-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"img_6339\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_6339-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_6339.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_6032.jpg\"  data-rel=\"lightbox-image-2\" data-rl_title=\"\" data-rl_caption=\"\" title=\"\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-18061\" title=\"img_6032\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_6032-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"img_6032\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_6032-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/img_6032-1024x681.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">(<em>Special thanks to <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/agency\/David-Milosevich-Casting\">casting  director David Milosevich<\/a> and the lovely team from Express. Runway: <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/polina-barbasova\">Polina Barbasova<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/alek-wek\">Alek Wek<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/ryan-kennedy\">Ryan Kennedy<\/a>. All  images Janelle and Betty for models.com<\/em>)<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18096\" title=\"ex1jess\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex1jess.jpg\" alt=\"ex1jess\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We heart the lovely <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/jessica-hart\">Jessica Hart<\/a>, backstage in hair and makeup.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-18095\" title=\"ex2alekmichael\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex2alekmichael-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"ex2alekmichael\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex2alekmichael-700x466.jpg 700w, https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex2alekmichael.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/alek-wek\">Alek Wek<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/Michael-Camiloto\">Michael Camiloto<\/a> share a lighthearted moment while in lineup<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18094\" title=\"ex3chrishelle\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex3chrishelle.jpg\" alt=\"ex3chrishelle\" width=\"700\" height=\"563\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The angelic <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/Chrishell-Stubbs\">Chrishell Stubbs<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18093\" title=\"ex4lucho\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex4lucho.jpg\" alt=\"ex4lucho\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">New face Lucho with Major is much requested.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18092\" title=\"ex5ophelie\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex5ophelie.jpg\" alt=\"ex5ophelie\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">New face Ophelie with Trump is a striking figure in Express gray<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18091\" title=\"ex6david\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex6david.jpg\" alt=\"ex6david\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The phenomenal <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/David-Agbodji\">David Agbodji<\/a> is so dashing in his look.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18090\" title=\"ex7paolla\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex7paolla.jpg\" alt=\"ex7paolla\" width=\"700\" height=\"463\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">New face <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/Paolla-Rahmeier\">Paolla Rahmeier<\/a> is a throwback to the 80&#8217;s supermodels.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18089\" title=\"ex8nick\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex8nick.jpg\" alt=\"ex8nick\" width=\"700\" height=\"479\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/Nicholas-Lemons\">Nicholas Lemons<\/a> channels Steve McQueen<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18088\" title=\"ex9alekizabel\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex9alekizabel.jpg\" alt=\"ex9alekizabel\" width=\"700\" height=\"464\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The supers <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/alek-wek\">Alek Wek<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/Izabel-Goulart\">Izabel Goulart<\/a> have their party looks on.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18087\" title=\"ex19ryan\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex19ryan.jpg\" alt=\"ex19ryan\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Everyone loves <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/models\/ryan-kennedy\">Ryan Kennedy<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18086\" title=\"ex11jewelryshot\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/oftheminute\/images\/2010\/05\/ex11jewelryshot.jpg\" alt=\"ex11jewelryshot\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">We love the pretty baubles for Express.<\/p>\n<p 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