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The way talent agencies, fashion designers, and stylists find models are changing. In a recent report by Vogue, modeling professionals shared how scouting in the modeling industry has changed in past few years. Jeni Rose of IMG Models has worked in the industry since 1994. Rose has overseen the souring and development and international expansion. But, she says there is an increase in diversity. “It’s also a bravery issue. It’s hard to be the first and people don’t feel like they have the power within the industry to initiate change.” Previously modeling agents would stand outside boy-band concerts to find new models. “Everyone used to go to boy-band concerts and stand outside,” Rose told Vogue. “Scouts were tripping over each other near One Direction gigs! Now we have to be creative.”  Now, modeling agents are attending “gaming conventions, sneaker launches, and surfing festivals.” Rose explains, “Scouting to a trend doesn’t make a lot of sense either, because those are the models working currently. The development of a model takes so long – up to six or seven years – so I usually have my eye on teenagers.” Maturity also plays a part when it comes to scouting models. “Most male models stumble into the industry – not a lot of them set out for it,” Rose explained to Vogue. “Young females recognize that it’s a business and understand that it’s really important to get it right from the start. They look back on the era of the supermodel and see that it’s a job, not a hobby.” When it comes to long-term success, it’s a team effort. “Most of the relevant models don’t go anywhere; it’s the facets of their career that are different,” she notes. “The model that Carolyn Murphy is today, for example, is not the model that she was when she was 16. And that is the genius of the girl and the genius of the management. It really has to be a partnership for models to succeed.” Related: Calvin Klein’s First “Plus-Size Model” Sparks Controversy ‘Street Scouting’: The Secret Way Talent Agencies Scam Aspiring Actors Los Angeles Entertainment Job Growth Outpaces The Rest of the Country What do you think? Discuss this story with fellow Project Casting fans on Facebook. On Twitter, follow us at @projectcasting.

Vogue Paris launches modeling competition. For the first time in Vogue history, Vogue Paris is launching a modeling competition with Dior's beauty division and IMG Models as partners. According to reports, a call for models between the ages of 16 and 25, taller than five-feet-six inches and resides in France. The winner will be published in the May and June-July editions of Vogue Paris. From Vogue: From Kate Moss’ first Vogue Paris cover in March 1994 and Daria Werbowy’s first steps, to Natasha Poly and more recently Karlie Kloss, Anna Ewers and Mica Arganaraz, some of the biggest girls in the business got a helping hand from Vogue Paris. And with 95 years of success on glossy pages, today we’re launching our own modelling competition for the first time, in partnership with Dior Beauté and IMG Models. If you’re between 16 and 25, at least 1m70 tall and live in France, sign-up details are in the May issue, out April 21, 2016. And if you’re lucky enough to be shortlisted, the next stage will be in front of a jury headed by Editor-in-ChiefEmmanuelle Alt, as candidates compete to be chosen as Vogue Model 2017, winning a fashion editorial in Vogue Paris, an exclusive project with Dior Beauté and a contract with IMG Models. If you think you have what it takes to be the next Kate Moss, this is the chance you’ve been waiting for. A casting call is set for September 10th for candidates selected by a jury led by Emmanuelle Alt, editor in chief of Vogue Paris. The model is to appear in a series of images published by Vogue Paris, feature in a project exclusive to Dior Beauté and be offered a contract with IMG Models. Via: Vogue Paris What do you think? Are you going to apply? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!

IMG Models opens plus-size men's modeling division called "Brawn" One of the biggest talent agencies in the modeling agencies is now accepting plus-size men, which is a huge move for size diversity in the world of male modeling. Who ever said dad-bod's are not in style? One of fashion's biggst modeling agencies, IMG Models, has opened a "plus-size" division entitled "Brawn". Currently, the "Brawn" division has only one model - it's Zacho Miko. Miko became one of the industry's biggest models after modeling for Target's "Big and Tall" range. Although he was one of many male models cast, Miko was the only man that actually fit the range's actual description. Standing at over six-foot tall with a 40-inch waist, he represents a group of men that have long been excluded from the high-fashion industry. Despite reports estimating that the national average waist size for men is 35 inches, many major fashion labels don't feature larger sizes. IMG Models' president Ivan Bart explained his intentions to starting a new division. “size diversity is something that’s relevant and continues to be on everybody’s mind. We have to extend the conversation for men.” Bart later pointed out that he wanted the average guy to be able to look at Miko and believe that they, too, could make it as a model. However, branding is a major part of IMG's vision trying to stay clear of the plus-size label. “Brawn has a body positive message. Brawn is physical strength.” Regardless of its title, the new division is showing a new level of body-acceptance in the modeling industry. NOW REPRESENTING: @zachmiko! ? Introducing a new era of BRAWN at #IMGmodels. Click the link in bio to find out more. #? @leonardocorredor A photo posted by IMGmodels (@imgmodels) on Mar 15, 2016 at 2:33pm PDT Do you have what it takes? You can apply to join IMGModels by clicking here.

Instagram model, Essena O'Neill, who quit her Instagram and Instafamous lifestyle because it was "dishonest and contrived" is now asking for people to pay her bills, according to reports. Essena O'Neill, 19, has recently quit promoting a false reality on social media. She is now producing content that she believes will inspire young teens. The teen has thousands of followers on social media. Including YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram. But, now she is asking for people to pay her bills. In a newly published 17 minute long video posted on her new website, Essena O'Neill, who would spend more than 50 hours a week promoting her fake lifestyle, explains why she abandoned her "celebrity" social media status and says that without her online income she is no longer able to support herself. 'I can't afford rent right now,' she said. 'It's like I am embarrassed to admit that I need help... if this [website] is of value to you then please support me because I can't afford my own real life.' However, friends of O'Neill revealed to sources close to the Daily Mail that it is all a hoax and publicity stunt. "She's got more Instagram followers than ever because of this publicity stunt... and on YouTube as well," said former friends and YouTube bloggers, Nina and Randa in a clip titled "ESSENA O'NEILL Quitting Social Media Is A HOAX." YouTubers Nina and Randa, who Essena recently lived with in Los Angeles, have said the video is a publicity stunt. And it all started after her boyfriend broke up with her. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Essena O'Neill[/caption] "When things ended with [Essena and her LA-based boyfriend]... she hated LA and I guess everyone along with it - terrible people and depressed and sad," the beauty bloggers said. "It was literally a complete 360 when he broke up with her... I mean 180. "The reason she is so upset and so down is because of the break up with this guy... what she is saying is fake." Her friends also said she was not at the "pinnacle of success" as she was sleeping on people's couches. "That's what's so inspiring to people - this person who had money, cars, fame - she's given up everything, but she didn't have any of that," they said, noting that O'Neill stayed on their couch while in LA. "She's still promoting herself on social media," they added. But Essena O'Neill has fired back saying that this is real. On her website she left the following message: "Okay, am I the only one over these headlines? Like this is kind of my point, let's talk about positive change and actual topics. Social pressure, reality behind paid posts, animal cruelty, environmental damage, gender equality, racism, culture appropriation, being present, living out of a 2D world – these are the headlines that should matter. Not 'poor girl blames social media for problems'," the statement reads. She also commented on her "friends" in a message posted online. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="704"] Essena O'Neill[/caption] "Nina And Randa, this is nothing about my personal life," Essena commented on YouTube. "This is about me feeling the need to constantly perfect and edit my life online. I am so grateful for everyone in LA but the feeling of misery was internal and I do blame myself for that, no one else. Please my personal life doesn't deserve to be online. "I've had these feelings about social media for ages and struggled with coming to grips with them. If this is me calling out paid posts and beach shoots? "Guys I just want people to know my life was edited and not 'real'. I want to use this spot light to talk about veganism, environmental awareness, body positivity.... why do you feel okay talking about my personal life to the world? This is about so much more than me. Please this isn't right, you've twisted my words." Essena O'Neill is currently represented by IMG Models. One of the biggest modeling agencies in the world representing models such as Miranda Kerr and Gigi Hadid as clients. Recent Instagram news: Model Reveals the Dark Truth to Being Instagram Famous Atlanta Extra FIRED from Set of ‘Neighbors 2’ After Posting Fake Weed on Instagram Teen Arrested After Posting Eminem Lyrics on Instagram What do you think of Essena O'Neill? Share with us your thoughts in the comments below!