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South Sudan models dominate global catwalks but visas a problem

Heels click on cracked paving stones as fantastically long-limbed men and women practice moves they hope will whisk them away from South Sudan, one of the fashion world's favourite scouting locations. Many hope to follow in the footsteps of their compatriot Awar Odhiang, who went from a refugee camp in Ethiopia to closing Chanel's Paris Fashion...

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Models allowed to Denmark for Copenhagen Fashion Week without a work permit

A new rule of exemption has been introduced to allow overseas models to enter Denmark for Copenhagen Fashion Week without a work permit, meaning that casting agents and brands can book international models for their upcoming spring/summer 2025 showcases. For many years, models from non-Schengen countries, have not been allowed to enter Denmark...

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AI.Fashion raises 3.6 million US dollars in funding

Los Angeles-based AI.Fashion, the Y Combinator-backed leader in AI technology for the fashion industry, has raised 3.6 million US dollars in seed funding in a round led by Neo. Launched in 2023 by experts from Google, Microsoft, and MIT, AI.Fashion aims to “empower the next generation of models,” by ensuring real humans and creatives remain...

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Tracing a trend: Inclusivity in modelling

As the fashion world mourns the death of Virgil Abloh , one is reminded of the work of another visionary designer, Alexander McQueen. Back in 1999, McQueen had the foresight to invite double amputee Aimee Mullins to open his Spring Collection. She walked the runway wearing intricately carved wooden legs. Carved from ash, the legs were designed...

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Red carpet highlights from the Fashion Awards 2021

The Fashion Awards, crowned as Britain’s biggest night in style, also features celebrities and models including Dua Lipa, Priyanka Chopra, Winnie Harlow, Kate Beckinsale, Hailee Steinfeld, Demi Moore, Alexa Chung, Kehlani, Jourdan Dunn, Elsa Hosk, Charlie XCX, Gabrielle Union, Gillian Anderson, Tom Daley, Munroe Bergdorf and host Billy Porter....

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New AI modelling agency champions unfiltered beauty

A new digital modeling agency aims to redefine the landscape of online fashion and beauty. Called Hum.ai.n, the agency seeks to break barriers presenting a new form of beauty, characterized by diversity, individuality and inclusivity, but most importantly breaking the boundaries of gender and what constitutes “physical beauty.” Digitisation has...

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Age no barrier for China's senior catwalk models

Wearing a bright floral ensemble with her short hair dyed blonde, Chinese model Ma Yinhong struts a Shanghai catwalk with a style and swagger that belie her 56 years. She made her modelling debut just two years ago and is already in demand, working for leading fashion brands such as Dolce & Gabbana. Ma is one of a growing number of older models...

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Video: Kaia Gerber 2018 Runway compilation

Take a look at some of Kaia Gerber's runway moments from this past year. Source:A FASHION, YouTube.

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Video: Bella Hadid's 2018 Runway compilation

Take a look at some of Bella Hadid's runway moments from this past year. Source:A FASHION, YouTube.

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Video: Yasmin Wijnaldum 2018 runway compilation

Take a look at some of Yasmin Wijnaldum's runway moments from this past year. Source:A FASHION, YouTube.

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Video: In Discussion With: CFDA's Steven Kolb

As the industry wrestles with big questions, the Council of Fashion Designers of America has often been looked to as something of a professed think tank for American fashion. Source: FORD Models, YouTube.

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Asos embraces body diversity by using a broad range of models

London - British fashion retailer Asos has been applauded for using a wider range of models with different body types to showcase its latest collection. The online retailer, popular among millennials, has expanded its current product shots to include models of various sizes wearing the same garment, rather than just one in a bid to help...