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Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Loren Kemp || New In Town

Xander Evitts || Elite Model Q&A

Elite: Favourite photographer you have worked with?
Xander: Simon Harris
E: What was your first modelling job?
X: Men's Health
E: Where is the worst place you have ever worked?
X: I was a bin man last summer, it's not as bad as it sounds, I worked outside getting a tan and it was great exercise (and I got paid). 
E: What is your favourite film?
X: Austin Powers
E: Guilty pleasure?
X: Chocolate chip cookies
E: What is the last dream you remember having?
X: You don't want to know
E: Favourite person in the agency?
X: Charlie, but I like everyone.
E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?
X: London - The clubs - I love the music!
E: What did you want to be when you were younger?
X: Very, very rich.
E: Marmite: Love/Hate
S: HATE
E: Who is your celebrity crush? 
X: I don't really have one, but Nicole Sherzingerrrr…
E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?
X: Water
E: What song is most played on your ipod?
X: Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson - Scream
E: What did you have for breakfast today?
X: Porridge
E: How would you describe your style?
X: Simple
E: Which established model do you most admire?
X: Probably David Gandy, he is doing very well and he's British.
E: How much is a pint of milk?
X: I don't drink milk but I can tell you that soya milk is 60p for a litre.
E: Tell us a joke.
X: What did the biscuit say when it fell off the table?… Oh crumbs!
E: Describe yourself in 3 words…
X: 1: DOWN 2: TO 3: PARTY

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Bobby Sabel || Shortlist Mode Magazine



Bobby Sabel looking suave for the new issue of Shortlist Mode. 

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Caroline Brasch Neilsen || Love Magazine



Starring in this editorial from the Androgyny issue of LOVE magazine, Caroline Brasch Nielsen looks every inch the superstar in a mix of mysterious masks and gothic make-up. What more could you want on a day like today, let Caroline take you to the darkside...looking fierce the whole way there.

Finn Donnelly || Jack Wills Easter Collection


Check out the lovely Finn Donnelly in the latest offering from Jack Wills and their Easter Collection video campaign. The lucky things flew to South Africa for the shoot and look at what fun they had. He couldn't even resist a cheeky flash for all you girls and guys, but you'll have to watch until the end for that.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Pretty spring pasta

I had the prettiest lunch today. Look at this flower pasta! It's perfect for spring and it tasted wonderful, too. For a split second it even made me want to make my own pasta (do you?)... but nahh I'm too lazy.


I was equally impressed with the peppermint tea. They brought me a pot of hot water and... a bunch of leaves. I was a bit sceptical but it worked!

Ming Xi || Vogue China




Look at our lovely Ming Xi in this 70's inspired shoot from the March issue of Vogue China. She could have jumped straight from the glamourous Studio 54 onto the pages of Vogue. Ming never gets it wrong and this is no exception, although we could probably dress her in a paper bag and she'd still work it!

Sadie Phelps || Elite Model Q&A

Elite: Favourite photographer you have worked with?
Sadie: David Dunan, I got to lie one the floor for most of the time AND he said I moved my hands well.
E: Where is the worst place you have ever worked?
S: At school.
E: What is your favourite film?
S: Gummo… I haven't see it yet but it's gonna be 'the one'
E: What is your nickname?
S: Sades
E: Guilty pleasure?
S: Story of Issac (E: A song by Leonard Cohen, don't be guilty Sades!)
E: What is the last dream you remember having?
S: I threw a small, ridiculous suitcase at someone.
E: Dream job?
S: To sell candyfloss on a massive hill, with lots of white fabric blowing from the trees.
E: Favourite person in the agency?
S: Elliott [the agency mascot], he barks sometimes and looks funny when he runs.
E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?
S: Milan - Ice cream, Paris - Their way or nothing, London - It's called "Great Britain" for a reason.
E: What did you want to be when you were younger?
S: Archaeologist 
E: Marmite: Love/Hate
S: L O V E
E: Who is your celebrity crush? 
S: I've never had any.
E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?
S: Cafe Nero all the way, Starbucks hate poor people.
E: What song is most played on your ipod?
S: Crystal Castles - Baptism AND Salem - When You Sleep
E: What did you have for breakfast today?
S: Quavers with water
E: What is your life philosophy?
S: The worst parts of your life make brilliant stories.
E: How would you describe your style?
S: Tight, black and simple.
E: Which established model do you most admire?
S: Lara Stone's got da booty and Alice Dellal's in yo face.
E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?
S: I'm in a band, I'm singing…Portugal gig soon
E: How much is a pint of milk?
S: Why is it STILL measured in pints?
E: What is your fashion week survival strategy?
S: Tube 'Travelcard'
E: Describe yourself in 3 words…
S: Creative, bright, YOUNG!

Trend of the Week || Oscar Spendrup

Monday, March 21, 2011

Benjamin Eidem || New In Town

Misha Patel || Grit Magazine




Misha Patel is the main feature in this editorial for the new issue of Grit Magazine. Our fresh-faced superstar wears a masculine mix of knitwear from James Long, J. W. Anderson and other upcoming brit-pack designers. We can't wait to see more from this Elite rising star.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Sigrid Agren || Numéro Magazine





 Sigrid Agren looking smoking hot in this editorial for Numéro Magazine's March issue. Sigrid looks absolutely striking and this is only complemented by the high contrast black & white photography. The shoot entitled "Eden Roc" takes viewers to a sandy shore, to see Sigrid languidly stretched out under the sun. Here at Elite HQ summer couldn't come any sooner, if it looks anything like this.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Happy Birthday || Hannah Noble

Happy Birthday to the wonderful Hannah Noble! Today is her 17th birthday and we are very pleased to be celebrating it with her. Hannah Noble was discovered at last years EML competition, where she went on to become a finalist. Since then she has gone on to have huge success within the industry walking for Christopher Kane, Prada, PPQ and Roksanda Illincic to name but a few and shooting some stunning editorials for Dazed & Confused, i-D, Wonderland and most recently Vogue Turkey. We are very proud of our homegrown girl and hope she has an amazing birthday!

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Catarina Ravaglia by Paulo Roversi || Cerutti 18CRR81 Lookbook SS11







Catarina Ravaglia stars in the 18CRR81 Cerutti SS11 lookbook, shot by none other than Paulo Roversi. Doesn't she look a dream?

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Vogue Italia | Julia Saner



We immediately fell in love with this stunning editorial and promotional film from the March issue of Vogue Italia. Shot by the ever amazing Steven Meisel, it stars Elite Model Look superstar, the beautiful Julia Saner. Entitled 'Wasted Luxury' and with a touch of the Secret Garden, it seems to be modern interpretation of a Victorian painting and we think Julia's doll-like charm, complete with ethereal make-up completely makes the whole shoot.


Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Elite Model Q&A / James Ross

Elite: What was your first job?
James: Dazed Japan/Untitled
E: Where is the worst place you have ever worked?
J: Nepali orphanage - just because it was so upsetting at times.
E: What is your favourite film?
J: To Kill A Mockingbird - Gregory Peck is a legend!
E: What is your nickname?
J: Jam, Jimmy, Short Stuff
E: Guilty pleasure?
J: Speculoos - Belgian spread of the Gods
E: What is the last dream you remember having?
J: I was slicing a huge orange and sharing it with a complete stranger.
E: Dream job?
J: Vet
E: Favourite person in the agency?
J: Ellen [Gibbons]…..apparently.
E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?
J: None of them are Scunthorpe. My hometown solidarity is waning.
E: What did you want to be when you were younger?
J: Vet - dog whisperer
E: Marmite: Love/Hate
J: Despise
E: Who is your celebrity crush? 
J: Jodie Kidd
E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?
J: I'd rather go to Tinder Box (E: Our lovely local cafe in Angel for those that don't know!)
E: What song is most played on your ipod?
J: Running the World - Jarvis Cocker
E: What did you have for breakfast today?
J: Scotch pancakes, bacon and maple syrup.
E: What is your life philosophy?
J: "You better know yourself little girl before you talk about me" Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Big Brother 7
E: How would you describe your style?
J: Lacking
E: Which established model do you most admire?
J: Ming Xi is a stunner.
E: What's the best freebie you've ever got?
J: Ghengis Khan's Y choromosome
E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?
J: Polydactyl cat
E: How much is a pint of milk?
J: 45p. FACT!
E: What is your fashion week survival strategy?
J: Go to the Model Sanctuary.
E: Tell us a joke
J: My guns
E: Describe yourself in 3 words…
J: I'm called Daniel (FACT!)

Monday, March 14, 2011

Trend of the Week / Helen McCusker


Helen McCusker popped into the agency last week and we were loving her take on androgyny. She paired her leather skinnies with a big boxy suit jacket and finished it off with some emerald green velvet chelsea boots. Helen can't do much wrong in our eyes and we think she is absolutely rocking the look!

Friday, March 11, 2011

Earthquake in Japan


I have been glued to CNN all day. I can hardly believe my eyes when I see all the shaking - ceilings and windows crashing down - and the sheer force of water washing away cars and buildings with such "ease"; they looked like my son's lego.

And the thought of something like 13 million people "stuck" in Tokyo, unable to go home (to the suburbs) because there is no public transport... Just imagine?!

And one event affecting - according to CNN - 20 other countries... tsunami warnings in Hawaii, the West Coast and as far away as South America! Unbelievable.

It is so incredibly scary and sad. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of those suffering in Japan.

Elite Model Q&A / Ellen Gibbons


Elite: What was your first job?
Ellen Gibbons: I used to stand outside Lincoln Cathedral to busk with my violin when I when I was 14.
E: Where is the worst place you have ever worked?
EG: A cinema, I thought it would be really fun but my job mainly consisted of tearing tickets and scraping salsa and popcorn off the floor.
E: What is your favourite film?
EG: Some Like It Hot…1920's cheesy jazz, cross-dressing and hilarious characters, what's not to like?
E: What is your nickname?
EG: Smellen or Melon, not very flattering!
E: Guilty pleasure?
EG: Sleeping later than I should on weekdays and any cheese & chutney sandwiches.
E: Dream job?
EG: Treading the boards in London's West End!
E: Favourite person in the agency?
EG: James Ross - we're both from Lincolnshire. Enough said.
E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?
EG: All I remember from Paris is EuroDisney, and I love walking through parks in London.
E: What did you want to be when you were younger?
EG: A ballet dancer…or a dentist.
E: Marmite: Love/Hate?
EG: Love love love!
E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?
EG: Caramel Macchiato (recently became a coffee addict)
E: What song is most played on your ipod?
EG: I don't own one!
E: What did you have for breakfast today?
EG: Porridge, yoghurt and grapes.
E: How would you describe your style?
EG: Huge baggy jumpers and leg warmers, especially at this time of year.
E: Which established model do you most admire?
EG: Freja Beha Erichson…she's such a chameleon!
E: What's the best freebie you've ever got?
EG: Free cheesecake at the Model Sanctuary! And a huge Hugo Boss umbrella that saw me through the February rain.
E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?
EG: Spring is definitely coming to London…I'm only wearing two jumpers and a coat!
E: How much is a pint of milk?
EG: 45p…apparently
E: What is your fashion week survival strategy?
EG: Coffee and sleep…and flat shoes to run to all the castings in.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

New in Town / Russell Giardina

Vogue Germany / Constance Jablonski

Feast your eyes on this stunning editorial of Elite girl Constance Jablonski in this months Vogue Germany. The East meets West inspired shoot was shot by Alexi Lubomirski, with the props and styling helping her portray a glamourous tourist in early 20th century China. The saturated colours add to effect that everything oriental seems alluring to Western eyes. And Constance looks just as alluring to us!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Agency Playlist of the Week


We thought we'd give you a look into what daily life at the agency is like, so we thought a weekly playlist of what we're listening to would be perfect. Check out our Spotify account here to listen to our picks of the week and see who chose them below.

Knights - Crystal Castles (Sadie Phelps, model)
Hey Mama - Kanye West (Alice Cornish, model)
Price Tag - Jessie J (Bridget Jakes, model)
All the Eastern Girls - Chapel Club (Andrew Jones, model)
The Air Near My Fingers - The White Stripes (Felix Branch, model)
California Gurls - Katy Perry (James, booker)
Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club (Charlie, booker)
Rolling in the Deep - Adele (Amelia, booker)
Some Love - Chaka Khan (Marco, art department)
What's My Name? - Rihanna (Frederic, office manager)
Venus In Furs - The Velvet Underground (Ailish, pr intern)
Summertime - Jamie Jones (Dominique, trainee booker)
Crystalised - The xx (Lucie, intern)
Pure Morning - Placebo (Luke, production)
Unfaithful - Rihanna (France, booker)
L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N - Noah & the Whale (Benn, art department)
Freddie Freeloader - Miles Davis (Angela, intern)

Homme Essential / Marshall Brockley


Marshall Brockley is sweeping the board editorial wise at the moment. Here he is in the latest issue of Homme Essential magazine, showing how diverse he can be Marshall showcases a tough, rocker look complete with leather accessories. And what can we say, here at the agency we love it!