The sun was beaming on our shoulders and there wasn’t a cloud in the sky, but last week, the real heat was inside Toronto’s Metropolitan Hotel, where 20 girls—including CNTM winner Meaghan Waller–anxiously awaited the start of this year’s installment of Elmer Olsen Models’ Bootcamp 2 Bigtime. Every year, the agency’s top new faces are invited to bootcamp to learn how to walk the runway and meet with international agents. One girl stood out–and not just because of her fiery red hair or stunning Alexander McQueen ankle boots (but both sure helped). We later learned she was Elise Hélène Gatschene, a participant in last year’s bootcamp who took a turn on the fall runways of YSL, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton and Dries Van Noten. She was back to speak to this year’s crowd on her experiences modelling in Paris over the past year. We talked to Elise Hélène and the recruits about their favourite models, their upcoming plans, and the secret to walking in heels.
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Model Minute: Adrianne Ho
Photography by Maja Hajduk. Originally appeared in the August 2008 issue of FASHION.
Name: Adrianne Ho
Agency: Ford Models
Where you’ve seen her: Adrianne stars in our On the market: Denim video, but that’s not the first time she’s worked with us–the photo above appeared in our beauty section last August. She’s also appeared in ads for Nikon and the campaign for the 20th anniversary of Fashion Cares. Read the rest of this entry »
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Hey, look what we found! Meaghan at the CNTM auditions
We were rewatching our video at the CNTM Toronto auditions today and found footage of one Ms. Meaghan Waller at the casting. Click here to watch
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Meaghan Waller wins Canada’s Next Top Model
Photography by Gabor Jurina
After starting Canada’s Next Top Model as the not-Heather blonde with braces, Winnipeg’s Meaghan Waller came into her own during a round of New York go-sees and made it quickly to the top. The very top. We chat with the Cycle 3 winner about her favourite moments and future plans.
What have you been up to since filming ended?
“I’ve actually gone back to my life, gone back to my friends, gone back to work. I’m trying to play it low key because going out is pretty hard.”
You must get recognized a lot. What’s the reaction been?
“Almost all of it has been very, very positive. Everyone in Winnipeg has been so supportive.”
Have you been able to tell anyone yet?
“Nope. My parents are having a big party tonight at their house.”
Have you been watching the show?
“I think it’s really awkward to see myself on TV. I don’t watch it unless my parents force me to come over. They always have my friends over every Tuesday. I’d go over and give them some behind the scenes.” Read the rest of this entry »
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Video: FASHION cover try on Canada’s Next Top Model
Did you catch the CNTM finale last night? Meaghan Waller was crowned top model and we made a guest appearance as she, Nikita and Linsay found out what it took to get on a FASHION cover. We’ll have interviews with all three contestants, but for now, check out this behind the scenes look at the FASHION cover try. Watch the video after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
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CNTM Episode 7: Eau de toilette
Photography by Mike Ruiz
In this episode Miss J arrives and the girls get familiar with toilet paper. It’s the final four and it’s getting fun.
There’s always an up side: Nikita thinks it really sucks that Heather’s gone, but Meaghan’s quite happy that no one’s going to get them confused anymore. Note that I accidentally typed Heather several times during this recap. Sorry Meaghan.
Casual Jay!: His Silverness arrives with two cups of coffee. “You know I don’t drink no damn coffee.” Enter: Miss J Alexander, which means, says Linsay, “It’s time for runway.” So of course the girls have to walk the runway in their bra and panties.
Best impression of Richie Rich doing an impression of Chuck Bass: Meaghan and her lip pursing. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Final Exit: Maryam
Photography by John van der Schilden
Why’d you have to go and make things so complicated, Maryam? After delayed passports, missed shoots, a gecko and a torn dress, the judges finally cut our sentimental favourite loose.
Which part of this experience was the most fun? Which was the most stressful?
“The fun part was doing photo shoots and the most stressful is the elimination and standing there and getting judged.” Read the rest of this entry »
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CNTM Episode 6: Go-see the Big Apple
Photography by Amber Gray
It’s Canada’s Next Top Model meets The Amazing Race as the girls travel to New York City to make the go-see rounds.
Big Silver Haired Brother is watching: The creepy Jay Mail says, “I can see you, but can you see me?” Do you think it’s one of the apartment’s many Jay-inspired art pieces. Chills.
Actually: Jay’s at the CN Tower–with a brunette Rebecca Hardy. Nikita doesn’t “do heights well” or elevators. It’s always something. Says Jay, “Kinda looks like the view from my apartment in New York.Would you guys like to see what my apartment view looks like? Well, I mean I could show you a picture or you could just GO TO NEW YORK CITY?” I doubt they’ll actually go to his apartment. Read the rest of this entry »
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The Final Exit: Heather
Photography by John van der Schilden
In a slightly shocking turn of events, one-time front runner Heather Delaney was sent home after failing to make an impression at her New York go-sees.
Which part of this experience was the most fun? Which was the most stressful?
The most fun was transforming into a new look each time, from yourself into this crazy, whatever it was. The last shoot in New York was this sort of diva with black hair. That was fun. I might dye my hair black.
The most stressful was judging. You just didn’t know what they were going to say. The first judging ever I actually fell down, I tripped, so that was really horribly embarrassing. Read the rest of this entry »
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Suddenly Iris Strubegger
From Valentino's Fall 2009 campaign
When I saw this Fall 2009 Valentino ad recently, my first thought was, Wow Kristen McMenamy has some great legs. While I’m sure she does, the legs in question actually belong to Austrian model Iris Strubegger, who is suddenly popping up everywhere. Read the rest of this entry »
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