The World’s Most Diverse Model Search Advances After Receiving over 600 Online Submissions
SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) May 22, 2019 -- The celebration of inclusive human beauty continues after the 2019 spring runways as MODELHUNT is underway. The world’s most diverse model search taking place in Los Angeles already has those in the fashion industry buzzing. It’s designed to break barriers and set new beauty standards while launching new modeling careers and inspiring the acceptance of one’s flaws and uniqueness.
More than 600 aspiring and professional models applied online. Following submission, 300 attended a live screening in April. Top candidates are currently being chosen in each category. Their first photo shoot will take place June 1.
Contestants who make the cut will go through extensive training, mentoring, photo shoots, social media promotions and compete in the finals happening in July. This is where they’ll model in a fashion show in front of top talent agents and launch their new careers.
During their journey, they’ll receive a four hour coaching session from five mentors: Cece Asuncion, Angela Rockwood, Jihan Amer, Erin Green and Chanelle Renee. The background and experience of each mentor is as diverse as each aspiring model. Each is a veteran in the fashion industry and knows a thing or two about redefining the definition of beauty. The mentors will also be judging during finals night.
MODELHUNT is the brainchild of Errol Isip. His nearly two decades in the fashion and events production world have taken him around the globe. In 2001, he became one of the Philippines' youngest talent managers.
He later moved to Dubai where he spent 12 years organizing and managing events for the biggest fashion luxury brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, and Stella McCartney, and jewelry brands like Bvlgari, Boucheron, and Pomellato just to name a few. After moving to Los Angeles, he started his own fashion events. His past LA roles include Casting Director and overall Choreographer for Los Angeles Fashion Week.
It wasn’t until recently that the modeling world began to make major strides in diversity. But still, Isip says the industry still has a way to go in terms of fully embracing diversity.
MODELHUNT is his latest contribution to the movement, as it is a model competition like no other. Instead of just seeking “standard models,” they seek to find models in a wide range of categories representing different ages, genders, heights, sizes, looks and abilities.
Sarah Brodersen, ChicExecs, https://www.chicexecs.com, 310.210.0841, [email protected]
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