finding new faces for fashion
KELL est Belle
Back in Black, Laura K. puts her best face forward appearing in the latest issue of CHEEK magazine. In this four by four, photographer Moo King shows that even the most modest concept for a shoot—mug-style shots—can be all the more impactful if the right face is presented to complete the image. Naturally, Laura angles were a perfect fit.
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Coming to America
This Fall has brought Lucas B. from Germany to Ottawa to New York City. His well anticipated arrival has everyone talking, but what's more, it has all of New York's top photographers wanting to snap him! Here's a look at his latest shoots with Paul Reitz and Sean Waters taking in Manhattan.
View more of Lucas' latest work in his portfolio (click on the MODELS tab on the left-hand menu).
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ASSASSINE MOI
Sleek silver scissors and red balloons; Filler Magazine turns arts and crafts into fashion's latest sexy sidekick. Modelling a black structured seatbelt jacket and smooth skin-tight leather pants, slick netted turtlenecks and an asymetrical dress, Laura appears as the single featured model in "Red Assassin", the latest video editorial directed by Javier Lovera (Creattive Director Ryan Johnson) for the highly artistic publication.
The styling is modern and expressive, the soundtrack is rhythmic and sleek, the story is seductive and sharp, and Laura's performance is simply breathtaking. In less than six months she has taken the industry by storm and is being requested by some of the most influencial players in Canadian fashion, from Greta Constantine to Joeffer Caoc.This is what a true editorial model is all about; strong, sophisticated and confident. If it isn't already the case, Laura Kell is the name that will soon be on everyone's lips!
See for yourself: (below) Filler Magazine's video editorial Fall/Winter 2009 feat. Laura Kell (click on the VIDEOS tab to the left for more clips of CMM's leading models in action)
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Olivier P. Lands Tristan & America Campaign
Step aside Gabriel Aubry, the newest hot male model from Quebec is making his way back onto the radar! After an impressive modelling debut booking his first fashion show in Toronto—he appeared next to fierce Canadian fashion duo Dean and Dan Caten of Dsquared2 for their 2008 Trunk Show—, Olivier Paquet has landed a spot as one of the newest faces of the TRISTAN (Tristan & America) clothing brand.
Outdoor, online and in print, our strikingly demure up-and-comer can be seen in TRISTAN ads appearing all across Canada. Stay tuned for more on Olivier who will be heading overseas this winter!
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D.R.E.A.
Dreams to Reality; Expect it All!
If one has enough ambition to make it to the top, dreams will never be the limit to their aspirations. Andrea B. (newly nicknamed Drea) is a case in point. She thirsts modelling and as a result she has lured the attention of some of the fashion industry's most prominent designers. Now they are lining up to help satisfy her endeavours.
Having merely absorbed one full month of modelling work experience in one of the toughest modelling markets in the world, CMM's captivating young star was officially baptized into New York Fashion Week by walking the runway for such big names as Marc Jacobs and Rebecca Minkoff (Spring/Summer 2010 collection). This delightful beauty speaks precisely to CoverModels' dedication to foster top international modelling talent. Andrea Brower is, unequivocally, one of Canada's next top models. We need not say more.
Watch our leading lady in action in the videos posted on the CMM'S TOP MODELS IN ACTION page (see left menu bar).
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Jacobs and Johnson and Marin, oh my!
CMM's top up-and-comers are currently working in New York to prepare for this Fall's shows at Fashion Week and to build their portfolios. From casting for top designers like Marc Jacobs and Betsey Johnson, to being called by 'special request' to test for fashion projects with Nolé Marin, these models are showing the industry what Canadian fashion models are all about.
Check back to get the latest news on what Eryk, Andrea, Anjela, Nate, Matt G., Giselle, Lucas and Jonathan are up to.
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It's All or Nothing
Things had started to heat up for Andrea Brower the moment she landed in the Big Apple. Yet, even though the hustle and bustle of her new modelling life is exciting, this eager up-and-comer has set out to stand up high on top of the bunch by turning things up a notch! When it comes to being dedicated, this girl has studied the term three times over and she is determined to pass 'New-York-Modelling-101' with an A++!
Look once. Look twice... Heck, don't turn away. The young Andrea Brower is soon to become the next talked-about business-savvy model no one will soon forget!
Great Expectations
In just a few weeks Andrea B. will be joining the other CMM exports in Manhattan to finally start working with her New York agency. When this intelligent beauty first set foot in the fashion capital, her sweet personality and coquettish smile easily won over the agents at Empire Models, one of New York's leading new agencies. With the summer holidays not soon to be over, this fiery young model in development sets out to show off her modelling chops in the industry's toughest North American market and to build up her book with great prints.
With shots like the ones below, we wouldn't be surprise if she came back with tearsheets! 
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Geez!-elle
What can't this girl pull off? It's hard to believe she was scooped up by CMM in our modest little city. Now Giselle is dominating New York's newcomer scene and leaving a lasting impression on photographers and clients. It won't be long before her fiercely exotic face appears on a billboard in Time Square for a major fashion compaign; these photos say it all!
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With New Digs, Come Fabulous New Faces
Well, we're not ones to brag, but once in a while a peacock has got to shake its feathers! This summer CMM will be exporting a slew of exciting new faces all over the world. With striking new faces claiming their places on both the women's and men's boards, it comes as no surprise that 60% of our boys and girls will be flying off to New York and Europe in the months to come. Here's a look at what they're up to!
(Also, take a look at a new video introduction of Laura Kell by clicking on the "CMM's Top Models in Action" tab.)
Deborah: going to NYC Lucas: in S. Korea
Nadine & Svenja (the Twins): in Athens
Laura K: Books editorial in Fashion Mag (Sept)
Laura is being touted as Canada's Next Big Thing; she's been modelling for less than 4 months, and she's already landed multiple major editorial jobs with both Flare and Fashion Magazine. Look out for her face in the glossies over the next months!
(Shot in Toronto by top fashion photog Maja Hajduk, makeup by our dear friend and superstar makeup artist Brandi Boulet)
Charles: Books ALDO Campaign in Montreal!
(Campaign shot in China: positioned bottom right in photo)
Erik and Giselle: in New York
(Shot for Miami Fashion Week Promo)
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Too cool for school... almost literally
When Erik first visited New York back in April, the positive response he received from agents and bookers was undeniably impressive. His Manhattan-based agency, Empire Models, wasted no time in pushing our young fearless model for castings and for photo shoots with some of the industry's top talent. Amidst all the excitement, CMM's latest male up-and-comer opted to deal with school matters through correspondence in order to focus on making a strong first impression 'in market'. Jetting back home for exams, it wasn't long before New York would come calling again-- and how could anyone resist sending him back!
In market and on location, Erik teams up with some of the freshest new faces on the New York modelling scene to animate this playful "boys-will-be-boys"-themed editorial, which puts the spotlight on the industry's hottest newcomers.
