Male Model

Workout Wednesdays: Cardio Playlist

Workout Wednesday - Cardio Playlist

  We got your tunes right here for a solid 30 minute cardio workout. Plus, a cool down that will give you good vibes that will last throughout the day! (Spotify) 

Cardio Playlist

Cool Down Jams

Why Models Should Study the Fashion Industry

 

In all careers, people are hired for their expertise in their chosen fields. As a model, part of your expertise is the knowledge you have of the Fashion Industry.

TO COMMUNICATE WITH CLIENTS AND PEERS

By researching your clients and their products, you will be able to grasp the creative, or marketing, concepts of your bookings.  You will find it easier to follow direction and communicate with your client, and the creative team, on a professional level. 

If you are booked for an informal event in a department store or boutique,  you will be required to converse with the customers.  You may have to encourage the shoppers to browse your client’s collection or answer questions about the clothes you are modeling. Of course, you are not expected to know everything about the designs; but you do need to appear to have a basic interest in fashion.

To be familiar with all of the designers, stylists, artists, and photographers is very useful during ‘shop talk’ with your agent. For example; you could be told that your next test shoot is in the style of an established photographer, or that you should dress in the style of a designer brand for a casting.

IMPROVE YOUR CHANCE OF SUCCESS

Your passion and understanding for this multi-billion dollar industry will be appreciated by everyone that you work with.  Flipping through fashion magazines and blogs can teach you the difference between editorial, campaign and lifestyle work, while giving you inspiration for a multitude of poses and expressions. Additionally, it will keep you up to date with current trends in clothing, cosmetics, and style. 

Not only that, you also need to know which artists and clients could potentially move you up the rankings just by working with them. Do not take this as an excuse to refuse jobs because they are not shot by Mario Testino, or for the cover of Vogue, but as a way to recognize when a major opportunity arises.  It is all too common for models to miss their chance to raise their careers to the next level. This is because they don’t understand what career-changing job is being offered to them.

Modeling is highly competitive, and both clients and agents want to work with well-informed models; so study the business. It will surely improve your chance of success, and after all, knowledge is power!

 

RESOURCES: Aside from the countless glossy magazines and blogs, here are some great websites to help you study the fashion industry.

 www.models.com

 www.wwd.com

www.nowfashion.com

 

Model Search With Stars Management #fmd❤️stars

FMD & Stars Management Have Joined Forces To Find New Faces!

Top west coast model agency, Stars Management, has collaborated with us to discover the next new face. Think you have what it takes to become a modeling star?  ENTER TODAY to find out! 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

WOMEN:                       MEN: 

  Age 16-30                   Age: 16-30

    Height 5'7" - 6'          Height 5'10" - 6'3"

If you were only "asking for a friend," but want to keep up with the search,  follow @_fmd_  and @starsmanagement or hashtags #fmdlife  #fmd❤️stars to see who might be the winners!  

Prizes include : A Photoshoot and Interview that will appear on FASHION MODEL DAILY, and you may even get a modeling contract with STARS MANAGEMENT!

YOU HAVE UP UNTIL MARCH 25th, 2018 TO ENTER!

 

OFFICIAL RULES

NO PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.

OPEN ONLY TO LEGAL RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA WHO ARE AT LEAST 16 YEARS OLD AS OF THE DATE OF ENTRY

ENTRANTS WHO ARE MINORS (UNDER 18 YEARS OLD AS OF THE DATE OF ENTRY) MUST HAVE PERMISSION FROM THEIR PARENT AND/OR GUARDIAN.

FASHION MODEL DAILY IS NOT AN AGENCY OR MANAGEMENT COMPANY

By entering this Promotion, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules. Any violation of these rules may, at FASHION MODEL DAILY or STARS MANAGEMENT's discretion, result in disqualification. All decisions of the judges regarding this Promotion are final and binding in all respects.

PROMOTION PERIOD. Promotion begins 010:31 AM PST 03/05/18 and ends 11:59 PM PST 03/25/18, when all entries must be received (“Promotion Period”). 

ELIGIBILITY. This Promotion is only open to legal residents of the State of California who are not represented by any modeling agency as of the date of entry and during the Promotion Period, legally authorized to work in the United States, and at least 16 years old as of the date of entry, except officers, directors, members, and employees of the Sponsor, the judging organization (if applicable), or any other party associated with the development or administration of this Promotion, including STARS MANAGEMENT, LLC (“STARS MANAGEMENT”) and the immediate family (i.e., parents, children, siblings, spouse), and persons residing in the same household, as such individuals. This Promotion is void outside the State of California, and where prohibited. 

HOW TO ENTER. Visit www.fashionmodeldaily.com/modelsearchstars during the Promotion Period and follow the instructions for the FMD + Stars Management Search to complete and submit the entry form. (“Submission”)You must include five (5) photos of yourself: at least one (1) should be a close up, and one (1) full length. Entrant must be the only person featured in the photos and entrant must have permission from the photographer to use the photos as described in these rules. Entrants represent and warrant that their Submission is the original work of such entrant, it has not been copied from others, and it does not violate the rights of any other person or entity. Entrant further represents and warrants that their Submission adheres to the fundamental spirit of the Promotion and does not contain any defamatory, obscene or otherwise unlawful matter or depict anyone engaged in any illegal, immoral or lewd act, any violent or pornographic material or contain any other inappropriate content (as determined by Sponsor). Limit: One entry per person and one entry per e-mail address during the Promotion Period. All entrant information, including e-mail addresses, is subject to the respective Privacy Policy of FASHION MODEL DAILY. 

WINNER SELECTION AND NOTIFICATION. All entries will be judged on or about 03/26/18 (the “Judging Date”) by a panel of judges including the STARS MANAGEMENT team, and the FASHION MODEL DAILY ceo . The judges will score entries based on the following criteria: appearance (25%), personal style (25%) clarity of photos (25%) and potential as an STARS MANGEMENT model (25%). At the discretion of FASHION MODEL DAILY and STARS MANAGEMENT, one (1) or more entries may be declared potential winners. Any and all winners will be posted online at www.fashionmodeldaily.com. Any potential winner will be notified by mail, email and/or telephone. If a potential winner: (i) cannot be contacted; (ii) does not respond within twenty-four (24) hours from the date/time the STARS MANAGEMENT first tries to notify him/her; (iii) refuses the prize; and/or (iv) the prize or prize notification is returned as undeliverable, an alternate potential winner may, at STARS MANAGEMENT’s discretion, be selected and the original potential winner may forfeit all rights to win the Promotion or receive the prize. Upon contacting a potential winner and determining that he/she has met all eligibility requirements of the Promotion, at STARS MANAGEMENT’s discretion, such individual will be declared the “winner” of the Promotion. 

PRIZE DESCRIPTION. One (1) Winner or more have the potential to win the Prize. The Prize is (i) the opportunity at STARS MANAGEMENT and FASHION MODEL DAILY’s discretion to appear in a future article for FASHION MODEL DAILY and appear on FASHION MODEL DAILY’s digital platforms and Instagram feed. In addition, the winner and/or winners, will also have the opportunity at STARS MANAGEMENT’s discretion within the two (2) month period following the Promotion Period to enter into a representation agreement with STARS MANAGEMENT. All prizes have no retail value. If FASHION MODEL DAILY elects to feature the winners in FASHION MODEL DAILY’s digital platforms and Instagram feed, a photo shoot will take place sometime during the months of April, May, June and July 2018 in the Bay Area/ San Francisco, California. Transportation for elected winners would be covered by FASHION MODEL DAILY. (Note: any expenses associated with guests accompanying the grand the winner/ winners on this trip will be the sole responsibility of the winner/winners). If the winner and/or winners are unable to attend the photo shoot, they may forfeit the prize and an alternate winner and/or winner’s may be chosen. 

TAXES. All federal, state and/or local income and other taxes, if any, are the winner’s sole responsibility. 

OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE. All entry materials become the property of the FASHION MODEL DAILY and STARS MANAGEMENT and will not be acknowledged or returned. Entry into this Promotion constitutes entrant’s irrevocable and perpetual permission and consent, without further compensation, with or without attribution, to use, reproduce, print, publish, transmit, distribute, sell, perform, adapt, enhance, or display such Submission, and the entrant’s name and/or likeness, for any purpose, including but not limited to editorial, advertising, trade, commercial, and publicity purposes by FASHION MODEL DAILY, STARS MANAGEMENT and/or others authorized by them, in any and all media now in existence or hereinafter created, throughout the world, for the duration or the copyright in the Submission. FASHION MODEL DAILY, STARS MANAGEMENT and/or others authorized by them shall have the right to edit, adapt, and modify the Submission. 

NO PRIZE TRANSFER OR SUBSTITUTION. No prize or any portion thereof is transferable or redeemable for cash. No substitutions for prize except by FASHION MODEL DAILY. 

CONSENT AND RELEASE. By entering in the Promotion, each entrant releases and discharges FASHION MODEL DAILY, STARS MANAGEMENT, judging organization (if applicable), and any other party associated with the development or administration of this Promotion, their parent, subsidiary, and affiliated entities, and each of their respective officers, directors, members, shareholders, employees, independent contractors, agents, representatives, successors and assigns (collectively, “Sponsor Entities”), from any and all liability whatsoever in connection with this Promotion, including without limitation legal claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages, demands or actions of any kind (including without limitation personal injuries, death, damage to, loss or destruction or property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation, or portrayal in a false light) (collectively, “Claims”). Except where prohibited: (i) entry into the Promotion constitutes the consent of each entrant, without further compensation, to use his/her name, likeness, biographical data, contact information and his/her Submission for editorial, advertising, marketing, publicity, and administrative purposes by FASHION MODEL DAILY, STARS MANAGEMENT and/or others authorized by them; (ii) acceptance of a prize constitutes a release by any winner of the Sponsor Entities of any and all Claims in connection with the administration of this Promotion and the use, misuse, or possession of his/her Submission or any prize; (iii) any potential winner may be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility (including social security number) and a liability/publicity/copyright release; and (iv) if prize involves travel or activities, any potential winner and travel companion (if applicable) may be required to execute releases of FASHION MODEL DAILY and STARS MANAGEMENT from any and all liability with respect to participation in such travel/activities and/or use of the prize. Releases must be received by Sponsor within twenty-four (24) hours from the date/time that Sponsor first tries to notify the potential winner. If the prize includes participation in any public event(s) or publicity, or if FASHION MODEL DAILY Entities or STARS MANAGEMENT intend to publicize the winner in any way, and it is revealed that a potential winner has engaged in conduct that could damage the reputation or business of any Sponsor Entity, as determined by FASHION MODEL DAILY or STARS MANAGEMENT in its discretion, the potential winner may be disqualified and the prize may be awarded to an alternate winner.

DISCLAIMERS. (i) Neither FASHION MODE DAILY nor STARS MANAGEMENT is responsible for entries that are lost, late, misdirected, incorrect, garbled, or incompletely received, for any reason, including by reason of hardware, software, browser, or network failure, malfunction, congestion, or incompatibility at FASHION MODEL DAILY or STARS MANAGEMENT's servers or elsewhere. In the event of a dispute, entries/votes will be deemed submitted by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet Access Provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institute) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. (ii) FASHION MODEL DAILY or STARS MANAGEMENT, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to disqualify any person tampering with the entry/voting process or the operation of the web site or otherwise attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Promotion. Use of bots or other automated process to enter/vote is prohibited and may result in disqualification at the sole discretion of FASHION MODEL DAILY or STARS MANAGEMENT. (iii) FASHION MODEL DAILY further reserves the right to cancel, terminate or modify the Promotion if it is not capable of completion as planned, including by reason of infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, force majeure or technical failures of any sort. (iv) Sponsor Entities are not responsible for errors in the administration or fulfillment of this Promotion, including without limitation mechanical, human, printing, distribution or production errors, and may cancel, terminate or modify this Promotion based upon such error at its sole discretion without liability. In no event will FASHION MODEL DAILY or STARS MANAGEMENT be responsible for awarding more than the number of prizes specified in these rules. (v) In the event this Promotion is cancelled or terminated, pursuant to subparagraph (iii) or (iv), FASHION MODEL DAILY, in its sole discretion, may elect to select a winner from among all eligible entries received up to the date of discontinuance for any or all of the prizes offered herein and STARS MANAGEMENT may, in its sole discretion, also elect to enter into a representation agreement with any such winner. (vi) SPONSOR ENTITIES MAKE NO WARRANTIES, REPRESENTATIONS OR GUARANTEES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, AS REGARDS THIS PROMOTION OR THE MERCHANTABILITY, QUALITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE REGARDING ANY PRIZE OR ANY COMPONENT OF ANY PRIZE. (vii) CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT/VOTER TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THIS PROMOTION MAY BE A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND/OR CIVIL LAWS, AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ATTORNEYS’ FEES) FROM ANY SUCH ENTRANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION. (viii) The value(s) of the prize(s) set forth above represent FASHION MODEL DAILY’s good faith determination of the approximate retail value(s) thereof; the actual fair market value(s) as ultimately determined by FASHION MODEL DAILY are final and binding and cannot be challenged or appealed. In the event the stated approximate retail value(s) of a prize is more than the actual fair market value of that prize, the difference will not be awarded in cash or otherwise. No substitution or compensation will be given for any portion of the prize that is not used.

APPLICABLE LAWS AND JURISDICTION. This Promotion is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Issues concerning the construction, validity, interpretation and enforceability of these Official Rules shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to any principles of conflict of laws. All disputes arising out of or connected with this Promotion will be resolved individually, and without resort to class action, exclusively by a state or federal court located in Marin County, California. Should there be a conflict between the laws of the State of California and any other laws, the conflict will be resolved in favor of the laws of the State of California. To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.

SPONSORSHIP. This Promotion is sponsored by Fashion Model Daily. d/b/a AJR Model Media, (the “Sponsor”).

 

Bravo! Condé Nast: The Media Company Implements A Code Of Conduct For Photoshoots

It has been a tumultuous time of late. With the rise of the #MeToo movement, and it’s effect on not only Hollywood but many other industries, including Fashion.  Both men and women have spoken up about their experiences which are truly difficult to stomach.  But at last, it seems like society is finally addressing this serious situation. Even if we think it’s, ‘a little too late,’ there are changes being made to protect all genders in the workplace going forward.

In this month’s issue of Vogue, Anna Wintour announces in her Letter from the Editor  that the global media company, Condé Nast, which owns the glossy magazine, had recently created guidelines to specifically protect models from, “manipulation, coercion, and abuse while on set.”  While this code of conduct was already enforced by January 2018, it was rather impressive to see it written in print, penned by the queen of fashion herself. The new Condé Nast guidelines include:

All models appearing in fashion shoots must be eighteen years of age or older. The only exceptions will be those appearing as themselves as part of a profile or news story, and they will be required to have a chaperone on set at all times.

Alcohol will no longer be allowed on Condé Nast sets. Recreational drugs will not be allowed.

Photographers will no longer be permitted to use a Condé Nast set for any work that is not commissioned or approved by the company.

Any shoot involving nudity, sheer clothing, lingerie, swimwear, simulated drug or alcohol use, or sexually suggestive poses must be approved in advance by the subject.

Although, there are already child model laws set in place that should cover some of these points. Condé Nast also made specifications for location shoots and travel.

We recommend that a model should not be alone with a photographer, makeup artist or other contributor participating in a Condé Nast shoot.

Throughout the shoot, including any related travel, photographers and videographers may not shoot anyone engaged by or through Condé Nast other than as requested by Condé Nast.

Read the full Condé Nast code of conduct here

I fully commend Condé Nast for their shift in doing business, and hopefully other companies will follow suit. Bravo!

 

 

Workout Wednesdays: Leg Day with David Kait.

Workout Wednesday - with David Kait

  We are thrilled to be working out with David Kait again. It's leg day, just to keep you strong while walking those miles during show season!

Below is the equipment you need, and if you don't have a kettlebell, there are some household objects that are great alternatives. 

Deuserband

Kettlebell - Check out portable kettlebells for traveling

Bench/chair

 

Watch David explain the movement and form of each exercise - Then GO FOR IT!

1) Squat with Kettlebell  3 x 15 reps

2) Jumping Lunges 3 x 16 reps

3) Lateral Lunges with Kettlebell 3 x 16 reps

4) Calf Raises 3 x 10 reps each leg

5) Leg Extension with Deuserband 3 x 8 reps each leg

6) Abductors - Adductors with Deuserband 3 x 8 reps each leg

7) Pistol Squat 2 x as many reps as you can

 

Mother Agent: Stars Management
 

Workout Wednesdays: Chest And Back Exercises With David Kait

Workout Wednesday - with David Kait

David Kait has a chest and back exercise routine that will leave you feeling toned and strong. No need to go to the gym, you can do this workout anywhere! All you need is:

Deuserband

Kettlebell - Check out portable kettlebells for traveling

Dumbbells

 

Watch David explain the movement and form of each exercise - Then GO FOR IT!

1) Ground Rowing with Deuserband  3x12 reps
2) Deadlift with Deuserband  3x12 reps
3) Single arm Kettlebell Row  3x10 reps each arm
4) Horizontal Fly on the bench  3 x as many reps as you can
5) Explosive Push-up  3 x 25 reps
6) Dumbbell Press on the bench  3 x 12 reps
7) Single chest fly with Deuserband  3 x8 reps each arm
8) Chest squeeze push-up  3 x 12 reps

Mother Agent: Stars Management
 

STREET STYLE: Outerwear On Point During Men’s Paris Fashion Week

Another season of men's shows has come and gone.  The Fall 2018 collections were great but, we really fell in love with what was happening on the streets. In particular, the outerwear - which did not merely serve to protect against the elements, but also raised these industry professionals' outfits to the next level.

  • Photo: Imaxtree (Esquire)

Those Jeans Tho! The Best Jeans For Men Right Now.

Having the right pair of jeans for castings is an absolute must. Too baggy, too tight, too casual, too outdated; they distract from focusing on your features and personality.  They can also haunt your digitals that are posted on the agency's website and passed around to clients.

How to get killer digitals.

We have found fantastic denim to suit most body types, personalities - and budgets!

You Only Got Five Minutes: To Workout

You Only Got Five Minutes - with David Kait

No time to workout? Don't you worry! David Kait, a former police officer in Greece and now a male model and actor here in the US (with Stars Management), shows us how to do a full body workout in just 5 minutes....and since he was a drill sergeant in the police academy, we know it's going to do the job!

Loading...