Promising a night of new talent, the finalists of Top Model UK and Top Model Worldwide were placed under the spotlight with a spectacular finals weekend of stunning runway shows and awards at The Hilton London Metropole.
The Top Model (www.topmodeluk.com) professional model search campaign is now in its 8th hugely successful year and in 2011, expanded into the international market with Top Model Worldwide (www.topmodelworldwide.com).
The 2015 campaigns reached their climax on March 13th and 14th 2015 whereupon 130 UK and 44 international finalists took part in three sold-out shows over two days, featuring 10 top designers, the finalists having been selected from over 4,000 entry applications through a series of auditions and interviews.
The competition drew the attention of the international press, together with a generous gathering of modelling cognoscenti who had given support and advice to the contestants.
With over 600 guests in place, lights down and music up, models sashayed in turn along the catwalk, communicating enthusiasm and nerves but above all the determination to become an award-winner in Top Model UK and Top Model Worldwide.
Over 50 awards were presented an the full list of award recipients can be found online at www.topmodeluk.com/the2015results
Proudly holding aloft trophies at the end of the evening were the main title award winners:
Georgia Butler (Editorial) Norwich
Jack Parr (Men) Leeds
Ellie Sammer (Commercial) Lancashire
Mica Brown (Over 25’s) Buckinghamshire
Tanisha Downing (Natural Beauty) Doncaster
Maryna Omolchenko (Worldwide) Ukraine
In addition to the stunning glass trophies and award titles, the prize pool included:
International travel
Beauty products
Goodie bags
Professional photographic shoots
Free styling and haircuts
Pamper breaks
Agency signings
London Fashion Week opportunities… and more!
Grand finalist recruitment for Top Model takes place over a four-five month period between July and December each year, with the Top Model team searching the length and breadth of the UK, and internationally, for the best new up-and-coming model talent.
Top Model is not a beauty pageant but prides itself on a pure model search ethos. All of the top prizes and opportunities for the finalists and award winners are focused on the fashion, beauty and model industries. The grand finalist selections and the awards are all decided by industry experts, not by public voting, with top couture designers and brands from around the world dressing the eventual finalists in professionally produced, fully choreographed runway show finals.
In addition to Top Model being a major UK and International model search, each year, Top Model adopts a chosen charity to support. For 2015, Top Model once again supported leading childhood cancer charity CHILDREN with CANCER UK (www.childrenwithcancer.org.uk), raising over £22,000 from the 2015 search and having amassed an impressive £75,000+ over six years.
Not only was it a night that paid tribute to UK and worldwide’s emerging, already blooming fashion industry, re-affirming its positive image, but discovered new talent in a fiercely competitive and febrile world of modelling, proving that with careful nurturing and professional motivation and guidance, the dream of becoming a Top Model can become a reality…
About Top Model UK and Top Model Worldwide…
Top Model is THE original No.1 leading professional model search competition in the UK and has been discovering new model talent and creating dreams for almost a decade. In addition to the fabulous opportunities that competition selection can bring for applicants, the chance to win a host of top awards and fabulous prizes also awaits those fortunate enough to make it through to the national Grand Finals.
The Top Model experienced team of industry professionals have an unrivalled and proven track record, providing top-level coaching, genuine guidance and professional support for all the finalists.
Applications for Top Model 2016 will be accepted online from July 2015.
Email: info@topmodeluk.com and info@topmodelworldwide.com
@TopModelUK
About Hilton London Metropole…
Hilton London Metropole is centrally located near many attractions including Madame Tussauds, the Sherlock Holmes Museum and Oxford Street shopping. Take a two minute walk to Edgware Road stations which service the District, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Bakerloo underground lines. Take the Heathrow Express to Paddington Station or to Heathrow Airport, only 15 minutes away.
As one of Europe’s largest conference hotels, this central London hotel provides 42 fully-equipped meeting rooms and 4,300 sq. m of event space.
Take in panoramic views of London from a Deluxe Room or choose one of London’s largest double bed rooms, the Superior Room, which is spacious enough for families or a group of friends. Upgrade to an Executive Room or Suite for access to the Executive Lounge. Book direct with Hilton.com and receive complimentary WiFi, enabling you to download, stream or browse and check emails.
Start the morning with an extensive breakfast buffet featuring an egg station, hot and cold items, baked goods, fruit and more. Dine on international cuisine at Fiamma Restaurant, or try Asian fusion dishes with views of London in Minako at the Met. Relax at the Sports Bar, sample a variety of whiskies at the Whisky Lounge, or visit the contemporary EDG Bar & Lounge before venturing out into London’s nightlife.
This London hotel’s LivingWell Health Club boasts Hilton Fitness weight machines and cardio equipment.
225 Edgware Road, London, W2 1JU, United Kingdom TEL: +44-207-402-4141 FAX: +44-207-616-7313
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