Jed Texas || GQ Style Germany

Jed Texas (left)

If you're just as much of a Jed Texas fan as we are, then we're confident you will appreciate his latest appearance in GQ Style Germany shot by Ben Lamberty. From floral swimming trunks to a casual shorts and blazer combo, Jed sure nails the new spring/summer trend!

Timothy Renouf || Toast SS12

Cosy up to Elite's Timothy Renouf who's starring in Toast's quaint short new video shot by Nick Seaton feautiring their SS12 collection.

London Fashion Week AW12 II Benefit Cosmetics

Kindly supporting Elite with a great array of natural & healthy looking cosmetic products, Benefit have aided in making our models dazzle during the busy London Fashion Week. With soft and organic shades of coral, natural tan and a hint of orange, Benefit Cosmetics have revived the most tired of complexions, turning them into radiant, fresh-skinned beauties!

Our models absolutely love + swear by Benefit cosmetics range which most certainly help them glow during the busiest of times!

For more information on Benefit Cosmetics range please visit

www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk

Ming Xi || Vogue China

March's issue of Vogue China presents us with Elite's beauty Ming Xi starring in this captivating yet dramatic editorial recreated from the infamous horror scenes brought to us by the legendary Alfred Hitchcock. 

Posing in front of Terry Gates' lens, striking Ming channels classic movie star elegance whilst conveying such true portrayal of Hitchcock's heroines.

Matthew Miller || Backstage @ LFW Menswear

Felix Branch

What’s your Fashion Week experience so far?

Running around, being constantly tired and sweaty! I haven’t really been getting enough of nutritious food at shows; it seems to me like the standard diet backstage mainly consists of Haribo’s and crisps!

What keeps you going during such hectic season?

Glucose from all the sweets!

What is the best part of Fashion Week?

People and their eccentric way of dress that you only get to see during Fashion Week; you get to see a lot of that on the streets in-between shows. All the “fashionista’s” making such an effort to be seen and noticed - I think that’s really cool, people doing what they want.

Describe what it feels like to be on a catwalk?

It is almost like entering a void – nothing else matters. You don’t think about anything, you’re like a ‘husk’ of your former self!!! And then it’s all done in like 30 seconds, and you’re left wondering “oh well, that’s over!”

If you could walk to any song, what would it be?

If it was my own show, obviously I’d want something pumping to get everyone going; create some sort of an atmosphere. Or something ‘bluesy’, like long electric guitars - maybe something by The Black Keys…???

What is the most rewarding thing about your job?

All the models – they’re such good fun! In fact, everyone in the business is great fun… And of course, all the perks that come with the job – free drinks, parties…

Do you have a special ‘lucky charm’ that you always bring with you?

My portfolio! And my lucky boxers – I once had an accident with, ahem, ‘that department’ at a shoot, so now I am exceptionally careful when it comes to selecting the right underwear for the job!!!

What are you looking forward to the most once the Fashion Week is over?

A looong rest! And going to few parties, you know how it all goes!

Elite boys at Matthew Miller:

To see more backstage images from Matthew Miller, follow the link to Boys by Girls website.

Sigrid Agren || Numéro #131

In a world of fashion editorials where anything is possible, be seduced by Numéro's latest story featuring strikingly beautiful Sigrid Agren shot by Greg Kadel.

In this combination of weird and beautiful, Sigrid is accompanied by a masked companion in this chilling narrative shot on the streets of Hollywood.

Caterina Ravaglia & Kate Howat || Bon Magazine

Italian beauty Caterina Ravaglia and our British-born Kate Howat have both graced the latest covers of Bon magazine's spring issue which was perfectly lensed by Ben Weller.

James Long || Backstage @ LFW Menswear

Tom Barker

How are you finding this Fashion Week?

So far it is good, it’s only my second day here… I went to a great party last night [Elite x Katie Eary x Rollacoaster LFW event] and that was great fun! The highlight would have to be walking for Katie Eary yesterday, which was awesome! We had these crazy elf ears and Kanye [West] was there… It was pretty amazing to say the least!

What’s your favourite part of Fashion Week?

Definitely, 100% - parties!!!!!

What keeps you going during a hectic show season?

I suppose apart from the money - it would be all the socialising that happens backstage and all the cool people you meet… Umm.. did I mention the parties???

What is the most rewarding thing about your job?

The most rewarding thing would be travelling – as well as the whole experience I guess!

Describe what it is like to be on a catwalk?

This is my second season and I have to say the first time is undeniably the best time - the adrenaline rush you get from being on the catwalk is just out of this world! After a while that same feeling sinks in a bit, but it’s still good. Just before you go out and the music’s pumping and you walk to that sick beat… You feel pretty cool… For example, I walked for Joseph Abboud show at NY Fashion Week and for the finale me and three other guys had to walk all together in line to an awesome tune wearing these sharp suits and tuxedos… I felt SO cool, like, YEAH I’m the man!!!

If you could walk to any song, what would it be?

It would probably change on a weekly basis, but right now I would have that song “Nightcall” from the film Drive.
Or the “Real Hero”. One of those two anyway!

In what ways do you prepare for the shows?

Sometimes I shave!

And finally, give me a random Fashion Week fact.

I would say that on an average casting day, not so much here in London but in Paris and Milan – especially Milan – I probably do about 6 miles of walking per day. Honestly, how crazy is that??!


To see more backstage images from James Long, follow the link to Boys by Girls website.

Lou Dalton || Backstage @ LFW Menswear

Freddie Stoker

How was your fashion experience so far?

Pretty tiring, but exciting at the same time. The most hectic part [castings] is over, now is all about the shows and looking forward to the finish… and going home!

What is the best part of the Fashion Week?

The best part?… Getting to see all my lovely model friends!

If you could walk to any song, what song you choose?

Uh….. That's a tough one! Probably "Reptilia" by The Strokes.

How do you keep yourself energised - what keeps you going during a hectic season?

I don't really - Red Bulls keep me going! And coffee in the mornings….

What are you looking forward to the most when this is over?

Sleeping! And then going back to school (sixth form) I suppose!

Cool, what subjects are you studying?

History, politics and sociology.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

I suppose it would have to be to see the clothes in the stores and on the high-street a year after I was wearing them on the catwalk… Yeah, that is potentially the most fascinating thing about my job!

Give us a random Fashion Week fact?

You have to get to the show three hours before it starts!

Describe what it is like to be on a catwalk?

It is very exciting as everyone is looking at you… The nerves kick in just before but then when you're actually doing it, it all goes away. This is only my second season so I still get a little nervous.

Hey - at least we get it easy compared to the girls… Couldn't even begin to imagine what it's like for them having to walk in all those crazy heels! 

Lessandro Reyniers

How are you finding this Fashion Week?

Less stressful than previous seasons, I'm doing all my fittings just before the show… Which is fine by me - it saves me some time!

What keeps you going during a hectic show season?

I made that choice to be here, so if I don't give it my all it would be a complete waste of time. Plus I would feel like I failed at something; I'm putting a lot of my time and effort into doing this, therefore it is only natural to try and give it my best!

Describe what it's like to be on a catwalk?

It is fine, it is just like walking up and down. Ok with the exception that all eyes are on you, of course. 

I suppose the only annoying thing about being on the catwalk is having to walk past the wall of cameras and being blinded for a split second… Although it can be very useful at times when we have to walk in complete darkness and then you know you have to walk towards the only source of light!

So no fears about walking/falling off the catwalk?…

Oh god, no! It is literally just walking - something everyone does and I've been doing it for the past 20 years! And if I fail at that, then… [laughing] Yeah I won't go into that!

And if you could walk to any song, what would it be?

"Money" by Pink Floyd. It is the coolest song ever!

Do you have a special 'good-luck charm' that you always take with you to all the shows?

Yes I do, my metro ticket from Japan - I was there for two weeks when the earthquake happened so I consider myself very lucky that I got out unharmed. And it has never left my wallet since…

To see more backstage images from Lou Dalton, follow the link to Boys by Girls website.

Texas Olsson || Matinique

If you’re struggling to beat winter blues in this direful British weather, we suggest you jet off to a sunny location just outside Las Vegas accompanied by one of our gorgeous models Texas Olsson.

Sounds tempting? Well you can do just that by putting your feet up and relaxing to Texas’s hot new video for Matinique shot by Mads Feldballe.

Sit back & enjoy!

Matinique from Mads Feldballe on Vimeo.

PROPERCORN || LFW Snack

We would like to thank PROPERCORN for supplying us with such wonderfully light yet satisfying treat during one of busiest times of the year, otherwise known as the Fashion Week!

Everyone at Elite is tucking into this delicious and healthy snack, and as we have discovered - PROPERCORN is a tasty pick-me-up snack high in fibre and less than 100 calories per pack – which is perfect for our models who are always on the go and snacking between castings for a steady burst of energy.

 

Topman Design || Backstage @ LFW Menswear

Benjamin Eidem

How was your fashion week experience so far?

It's been tiring, but on the day itself it does get really exciting.

If you could walk to any song, what would it be?

Queen – “Don’t Stop Me Now”

Describe what it is like to be on a catwalk?

I get a bit of a rush… My first catwalk show was last season in Milan, and yes, I still get a little nervous before I go on! For me the best part about doing the shows is the moment you step off the catwalk because you get that feeling of satisfaction - all of a sudden you become really awake and you’re buzzing.

What are you looking forward to the most once the Fashion Week is over?

A vacation! I am going to Thailand for the entire month in March.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

I love seeing the progress from when I first started modelling and how I developed myself over time. For instance, I learned a lot from previous jobs and now I am so much more confident when I go to castings, photoshoots and shows. I'd like to think that I am constantly improving myself.

Misha Patel

How was your fashion week experience?

Quite relaxing actually, I came in just two days ago so I haven’t been hanging around for too long. Past couple of days were all about late finishes and early starts but that is expected from Fashion Week so in a way I was prepared for that.

I have been to quite few castings, but they were all packed into just two days so it wasn’t that bad at all.

What keeps you going through the hectic show season?

It would be my iPod and a book that I am currently reading, “Molloy” by Samuel Beckett. It is quite a tough book, but it’s for my degree and I have to write an essay about it.

How do you prepare for the shows?

I turn up on time. That’s pretty much it.

If you could walk to any song, what would it be?

Not sure what song in particular, but I do like walking to a beat, so perhaps some old school hip-hop.

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

Umm... Free food at the shows?

Describe what it is like to be on a catwalk?

I still get a rush before I go on it and a great buzz afterwards. I’ve been doing it for about a year and a half so I don’t get nervous anymore – nothing can go that wrong unless you trip up. It is literally just walking up and down!

What is the best part of Fashion Week?

Probably the day itself – it is far more interesting than having to dash around London to get to different castings all day.

And finally, what are you looking forward to the most once the Fashion Week is over?

I look forward to seeing some old mates from London as I’m down here for the week. I go to university in Bristol so it’s nice to get opportunities like this that I can come back to London for.

To see more backstage images from Topman Design, follow the link to Boys by Girls website.

Shaun Samson || Backstage @ LFW Menswear

Keith Hernandez

How are finding this Fashion Week?

Yeah this Fashion Week is good… A lot of running around, getting lost! That’s what you get when you’re going to 4, 5 castings each day!

If you could walk to any song, what would it be?

Wow that’s an interesting question… Oh yeah, it would definitely be “Big Pimpin” by Jay Z! [laughing] Spending G’s!!!

What’s your favourite part of the Fashion Week?

The parties! Seeing a whole bunch of friends, it is a cool environment to be in. London parties are a great fun… I usually don’t go to any parties in New York where I’m from…

Are you originally from New York?

Yeah, from the Bronx.

So what keeps you going during the hectic show season?

Good jobs definitely keep me going!

How do you prepare for the shows?

You know, you have to go to bed nice n’ early the night before…

So do you go to bed early every time? 

[laughing] Yeah, you know… ALL THE TIME!!!

What is it like to be on the catwalk?

It feels normal, I’ve been doing it for about three years now so I don’t really think about it that much anymore.

To see more backstage images from Shaun Samson, follow the link to Boys by Girls website.

Agi & Sam || Backstage @ LFW Menswear

Rokus Zilionis

Hi Rokus! Can you describe what you’re wearing, talk us through your swag?

The swag… I am wearing an orange blazer, t-shirt and trousers with white shoes! Basically, everything orange!

What’s going on with the sweat on your forehead?

So there is a theme and it is the end of the world, hence why I am covered in sweat, red flushes and bruises all over my face.

Nice! What’s your fashion week experience so far?

First - I was very nervous about it all, and now as I got into it, it is good! Really enjoying the whole experience.

Is there any backstage gossip going around…?

I haven’t really talked to anyone, because I always listen to my music to get me into the ‘zone’!

Describe what it is like to be on a catwalk?

It is my first time, but I don’t feel anxious at all as prior to this we had rehearsals and it is easy…

What do you have to do?

[laughing] Erm… Just walk down the runway and back!!!

If you could walk to any song, what would it be?

Probably Wiley, the track is called “Boom Blast”.

What is your favourite part of Fashion Week? 

It would have to be meeting all kinds of people, very diverse. It is completely different from where I come from, so it is good to experience it all.

How do you prepare for a show? 

Firstly I need to have a good night sleep, and then I try to eat healthy. That’s pretty much all I can do!

And finally, what is the most rewarding part of your job?

Apart from stating the obvious - money, it would have to be doing something different every time and meeting great people along the way. 

Dan Felton

What is your fashion week experience so far?

This is my first show, and I haven’t really done any castings so it has been pretty good, dare I say relaxing! - Compared to previous seasons!

What keeps you going during a hectic show season?

I would say being with all my mates, it wouldn’t be as nearly as enjoyable if I was to do it by myself.

What are you looking forward to the most once the show season is finished?

I would say relax, but I haven’t really been running around that much like I said… But in general, it would be nice not having to be sent to 5-10 different castings every day!

What is your favourite part of the Fashion Week? 

Catching up with friends I only really get to see during the Fashion Week and finding out what they’ve been up to.

And finally, if you could walk to any song - what would it be?

It would have to be “Dirt” by Wu Lyf!

To see more backstage images from Agi & Sam, follow the link to Boys by Girls website.

Astrid Andersen || Backstage @ LFW Menswear

Jack Manhood

What’s your Fashion Week experience been so far?

I’ve actually been ill for the past two weeks and this is my first show… So far so good!

How are you finding it?

It is great fun – as you can see the shows are always a bit mad! [Pointing to his painted chin and gold-foil nails]

What keeps you going during the hectic show season?

I think it is everyone being here, the whole atmosphere! The energy of the entire place, it is really hectic now but in the end everything always comes together.

How do you prepare for the shows?

I am kind of used to them now – it is all about making sure you listen to the choreographer!

What is it like to be on a catwalk? 

It is good. I like it anyway; it is a very surreal feeling. Just before you walk the show you get really nervous, but then once you’re up there it all goes away.

Do you have special good-luck charm that you always take with you?

I have a gold ring that is in the back of my jeans now, I wear it to all my shoots and some photographers let me leave it on whilst others ask me to take it off. That ring means a lot to me because it used to be my granddads and then my dads… And then it got passed down to me!

If you could walk to any song, what would it be?

I would most probably have something that no one would know of, like, “Look What the Cat Dragged In” by the Giggs!

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

Apart from the money, definitely travelling. Getting sent to all these amazing locations, staying in nice hotels… Seeing the world basically!

To see more backstage images from Astrid Andersen, follow the link to Boys by Girls website.

J.W. Anderson || Backstage @ LFW Menswear

Max Rendell

What is your Fashion Week experience so far?

What’s my fashion week experience? Well this is my first season so I haven’t had much of it. But I have a busy day ahead of me - I am doing about 5 shows today!

How do you prepare for the shows?

I don’t really come prepared – the make up covers it all! Actually, ahem, “gyming” at 5 o’clock this morning, as you do……

If you could walk to any song of your choice, what would it be?

Do you know what? I know it sounds really cheesy, but would love to walk to “I’m sexy and I know it” – I’d love to do it just for a laugh!!!

What is your favourite part of the Fashion Week?

It would have to be meeting all these lovely people, including yourself!

Lowell Tautchin

Tell me a little about your Fashion Week experience so far?

Rushed – because I would really like to see more of London, it’s a good place.

What keeps you going during the hectic show season?

Food at castings and fittings, fully charged iPod and a good book!

What is the most rewarding part of your job?

Most rewarding part of my job? Travelling and hanging out with Alex Beck! [Alex is standing right next to him]

Describe what it is like to be on a catwalk?

It’s just like walking; something that is so normal and natural. I used to get a rush, but not any more. It is alright…!

What are you looking forward to the most once the season is finished?

Not the flight itself but after the flight home - dropping all my stuff off and unpacking!

Oliver Greenall

What is your Fashion Week experience so far?

Hectic – it’s actually been alright so far today; it is far more relaxed than Paris where you would have castings and fittings all day and here it is usually no more than six in a day and they are usually close together.

What keeps you going during this hectic show season?

The thought of having nice big dinner when I get home!

In your opinion, what is the best part of the Fashion Week?

Finally getting to walk the shows I reckon; you know, after having done so many castings and fittings, it feels like I am finally achieving something!

To see more backstage images from J.W. Anderson, follow the link to Boys by Girls website.

Peter Pilotto || Backstage @ London Fashion Week

 Alana Zimmer (left)

Maria Pilliroog

Ming Xi

 

It was really uplifting to see so many of our girls gracing the catwalk at Peter Pilotto last week; Alana Zimmer, Andie Arthur, Karo Mrozkova, Karolina Waz, Lina Zhang AND Ming Xi (deep breaths everyone!) – all participated in the spectrum of colours featured on creations envisioned by Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos.

The girls boosted ultra-feminine silhouettes that were brought into the techno-age with illuminant graphic prints and futuristic shapes, usually associated with Peter Pilotto’s signature designs.

Whilst being completely enchanted by the striking array of kaleidoscope lights, we couldn't help but pride ourselves in our gorgeous girls for embracing and totally rocking such an exciting collection!

Images : Dazed Digital