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What Are The Fees And Commissions That Modeling Agencies Charge Their Models And Do Models Really Need A Modeling Agency?

Many potential models often wonder what modeling agencies actually do for their models and supermodels and if it is really necessary for models to be represented by a modeling agency. Many young women also wonder what modeling agencies charge for their services and if they will actually be able to afford the fees and commissions that their modeling agency will charge them for their services. Thus, ZARZAR MODELING AGENCY known throughout the world as simply ZARZAR MODELS brings to you the answers to one of the most common modeling questions asked by potential new models: do I really need a modeling agency and how much will it cost me to have a modeling agency represent me throughout my modeling career?

The way agencies make money, and this goes for all legitimate agencies around the world, is that they charge the model a fee, normally around 20%, and the client, normally around 20%.

An example would be a client books a model for $1,000 per day. The model goes and works for the 8 hours. The agency then adds 20% to the $1,000 and bills the client for $1,200. The client pays and then the agency pays the model $1,000 minus 20% or $800. So here’s a question: if the agency charges the model 20% and the client 20% what percent does the agency earn on a booking? Is it 40%? – wrong. The entire invoice was $1,200 remember? And the agency earns $400 ($200 from the model and client each). So if you divide $400 by $1,200 you get approximately 33% which is how much an agency earns on a normal booking.

There are also no guarantees since in many cases an agency will work days, or even weeks, with a client on a booking only to have the client cancel it at the last minute, meaning the agency worked all those days or weeks for 33% of $0. That means zero or nothing for the arithmetically challenged.

Now to answer the more difficult question: do models really need a modeling agency? This question is actually a lot easier to answer than the previous modeling question regarding modeling fees charged by modeling agencies. The answer is simple: simply look around at the images above and below (those beautiful magazine covers filled with extremely successful supermodels for the rare few who missed them while reading this article). Finally, for those that still don’t get it (arithmetically challenged again) we have a modeling formula for them: totally unknown female model (and usually clueless about the inner workings of the fashion modeling industry) + world class modeling agency = sexy supermodels on world class magazine covers for the lucky few that make the cut. Add the modeling advise, guidance, training, and thousands of other advantages to having a modeling agency represent you and you may actually wonder why they charge so little for their services.

One final thought…If an agency (or multiple agencies) take you from $0 to $25,000,000.00 (that is $25 million United States Dollars for the arithmetically challenged) in annual earnings as Forbes reported for Supermodel Gisele Bundchen, do you really believe that such level of outstanding modeling performance would have been achieved without a modeling agency or agencies? Think about it for a moment: a client wants to lower his or her expenses as much as possible. You and your agency want to earn as much as possible, so the question is this: if your agency makes more money when you make more money, and if they are highly skilled in the negotiating table, would you prefer to handle the contracts or would you prefer to leave it to the professionals from your mother agency?

ZARZAR MODELS is one of the top female modeling agencies in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills representing women in print editorials, high fashion runway, film, television commercials, and promotions. The agency has as partners fashion modeling agencies in major fashion cities such as San Francisco, Miami, New York, London, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo Brazil and recruits and represents models throughout the world through its global fashion and modeling network.

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Ralph Lauren Spring Summer 2011 Fashion Runway Show

ZARZAR MODELS brings to you the Ralph Lauren Spring Summer 2011 Fashion Runway Show featuring models from the world’s most prestigious female modeling agencies.

Polo Ralph Lauren (traded in the New York Stock Exchange as RL) is American fashion designer Ralph Lauren’s luxury lifestyle company. Polo Ralph Lauren specializes in high end casual and semi-formal wear for men and women, as well as accessories, fragrances and perfumes, home (bedding and towels) and housewares. It has its headquarters in Manhattan, New York City. The company was founded in 1967 by Ralph Lauren and is now a multi-billion dollar firm with annual revenues in excess of $5 billion United States Dollars and contracting many of the world’s most beautiful models represented by many of the world’s top modeling agencies.



The brand Ralph Lauren was launched in 1967 when Ralph Lauren, born Ralph Lifschitz, got a $50,000 loan. In 1968 he started a line of men’s ties. By 1969 he had a boutique store within the Manhattan department store Bloomingdale’s. In 1971, Polo Ralph Lauren launched its first women’s collection and the first stand alone store in Beverly Hills, California. Ten years later, in 1981, the brand went global with its first international store on London’s New Bond Street.

The Polo Sport line was introduced in 1993 and the company went public on the New York Stock Exchange in 1997. The brand now produces clothing, accessories, fragrances, furniture, and operates the restaurant RL in Chicago. As of 2010, Ralph Lauren or their licensing partners operated approximately 163 full price and 163 outlet and/or factory stores around the world (including Club Monaco and Rugby stores). The company’s flagship store is located on Madison Avenue in New York City. Other flagship stores are located in Chicago, London, Miami, Milan, Palm Beach, and Tokyo Japan.

ZARZAR MODELS is one of the top female modeling agencies in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills representing women in print editorials, high fashion runway, film, television commercials, and promotions. The agency has as partners fashion modeling agencies in major fashion cities such as San Francisco, Miami, New York, London, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo Brazil and recruits and represents models throughout the world through its global fashion and modeling network.

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Ralph Lauren Fall 2010 Fashion Runway Show And Its Beautiful Female Models From The World’s Most Prestigious Female Modeling Agencies

Since Ralph Lauren’s first brand, Polo, was launched in 1967, the company has expanded to include a variety of luxury brands. They include:

Collection: The highest-end clothing line for women (which also carries a purple label), Ralph Lauren Collection is what walks the runway each fashion season. Collection is the ultimate expression of Ralph’s Lifestyle vision for the season. The collection includes classic eveningwear, tailored blazers, outerwear, sportswear, handbags, jewelry, and other small leather goods and accessories. Collection is sold exclusively through Ralph Lauren Boutiques and high-end department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale’s.

Black Label: An extension of the Collection line, with modern, high-end casual and semi-formal women’s wear. Black Label clothing can be found at Ralph Lauren Boutiques and high-end department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Bloomingdale’s.

Blue Label: Introduced as Blue Label in 2002. Similar in price point and styling to the Polo men’s line; has classic American styling. Knit polo-style shirts with the Polo pony are part of the Blue Label line. Blue Label is available exclusively through its website and through Polo Ralph Lauren stores, including factory outlet stores.

Lauren by Ralph Lauren: Less pricey versions of Blue Label styles. Clothing fits differently than the Blue Label line and offer more sophisticated styles. Available at its website and higher-end department stores. Available in Plus sizes.

RALPH by Ralph Lauren: A now discontinued line for younger women, created in 1999. Described as: “RALPH is the daughter of the Lauren woman – reasonably priced Ralph Lauren clothes for young women who want to be part of the lifestyle”.

Ralph Lauren Golf: Golf attire collection for women. Launched in 1998.

Lauren Jeans Co.: The casual version of Lauren by Ralph Lauren. Denim and casual basics are available at its website and in department stores.

ZARZAR MODELS is one of the top female modeling agencies in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills representing women in print editorials, high fashion runway, film, television commercials, and promotions. The agency has as partners fashion modeling agencies in major fashion cities such as San Francisco, Miami, New York, London, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo Brazil and recruits and represents models throughout the world through its global fashion and modeling network.

http://www.zarzarmodels.com

Lisalla Montenegro – Maybelline New York’s New Modeling Superstar

Go backstage with top model Lisalla Montenegro as she shoots her first campaign for Maybelline New York. The 21 year old Brazilian beauty signed with the cosmetics brand in April, joining fellow glamazon spokesmodels Christy Turlington, Erin Wasson, and Julia Stegner. Now here is your chance to meet her and see her in action!

Maybelline is a makeup brand sold worldwide and owned by L’Oréal based in Paris, France. Their motto is “Maybe she’s born with it. Maybe it’s Maybelline”.

The Maybelline Company was created by New York chemist T.L. Williams in 1915. Williams, then in his early 20s, noticed his younger sister applying a mixture of Vaseline and coal dust to her eyelashes to give them a darker, fuller look. He adapted it in his small laboratory and produced a product sold locally called Lash-Brow-Ine. The product was a local hit, but the awkward name held it back. His sister, who inspired the product, was named Maybel. So T.L. Williams renamed it Maybelline, a combination of Maybel and Vaseline. It is under this name that Maybelline has achieved its now legendary status in the field of cosmetics. In 1917 the company produced Maybelline Cake Mascara, “the first modern eye cosmetic for everyday use” and Ultra Lash in the 1960’s.

Maybelline received a boost when the company hired Wonder Woman star Lynda Carter as the company’s beauty fashion coordinator. Lynda Carter also appeared in several of its television and print advertisements. Christy Turlington, Josie Maran, Adriana Lima, Miranda Kerr, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Melina Kanakaredes, Zhang Ziyi, Siti Nurhaliza, Fasha Sandha, Sheetal Mallar, Julia Stegner, Jessica White, Erin Wasson, Kemp Muhl, Emily DiDonato, Kristin Davis, and now Brazilian beauty Lisalla Montenegro have all endorsed Maybelline products.

In 1991, the company adopted its current advertising slogan: “Maybe She’s Born With It. Maybe It’s Maybelline”. The company was acquired by L’Oréal in 1996. Acquiring Maybelline gave Paris based L’Oreal access to mass markets in cosmetics throughout the world.

ZARZAR MODELS is one of the top female modeling agencies in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills representing women in print editorials, high fashion runway, film, television commercials, and promotions. The agency has as partners fashion modeling agencies in major fashion cities such as San Francisco, Miami, New York, London, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo Brazil and recruits and represents models throughout the world through its global fashion and modeling network.

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Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2010 Milan Italy Fashion Week Runway Show & Backstage Supermodels Getting Ready For Runway Glamour

Here is the exclusive look at Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall 2010 Collection featuring top model Abbey Lee. Witness how the beauty look that makeup artist Pat McGrath created was strong, sexy and classic. Domenico Dolce & Stefano Gabbana have gone back to their Southern Italian roots for this collection: Sartorialita, Sicilianita and Sensualita are the words they used to describe the inspiration for this show. We want everything in this collection!

ZARZAR MODELS is one of the top female modeling agencies in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills representing women in print editorials, high fashion runway, film, television commercials, and promotions. The agency has as partners fashion modeling agencies in major fashion cities such as San Francisco, Miami, New York, London, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo Brazil and recruits and represents models throughout the world through its global fashion and modeling network.

http://www.zarzarmodels.com/

Casting Lingerie Models For The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2010

It is not just the sexiest night on television for thousands of hopefuls, it is the modeling dream of a lifetime. But with only 33 spots and a minute to make an impression, competition and nerves run high. Get a casting director’s eye view of the 2010 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.

Victoria’s Secret was started in San Francisco, California, in 1977 by Stanford Graduate School of Business alumnus Roy Raymond, who felt embarrassed trying to purchase lingerie for his wife in a department store environment. He opened the first store at Stanford Shopping Center in Palo Alto, and quickly followed it with a mail order catalog and three other stores.

The stores were meant to create a comfortable environment for men, with wood paneled walls, Victorian details and helpful sales staff. Instead of racks of bras and panties in every size, there were single styles, paired together and mounted on the wall in frames. Men could browse for styles for women and sales staff would help estimate the appropriate size, pulling from inventory in the back rooms. In 1982, after five years of operations, Roy Raymond sold the company to The Limited. Raymond’s next business venture ended in bankruptcy. Raymond committed suicide by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco in 1993.

The Limited kept the personalized image of Victoria’s Secret intact. Victoria’s Secret was rapidly expanded into the U.S. malls throughout the 1980s. The company was able to offer a widened range of products, such as shoes, evening wear, and perfumes, with its mail catalog issued eight times annually.

By the early 1990s, Victoria’s Secret had become the largest American lingerie retailer, topping one billion United States Dollars.

Beginning in 1995, Victoria’s Secret began holding the annual Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, which is broadcasted primetime on American television. The show is a lavish event with elaborate costumed lingerie, varying music, and set design according to the different themes running within the show. The show attracts hundreds of celebrities and entertainers, with special performers and/or acts every year.

ZARZAR MODELS is one of the top female modeling agencies in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Beverly Hills representing women in print editorials, high fashion runway, film, television commercials, and promotions. The agency has as partners fashion modeling agencies in major fashion cities such as San Francisco, Miami, New York, London, Paris, Milan, and Sao Paulo Brazil and recruits and represents models throughout the world through its global fashion and modeling network.

http://www.zarzarmodels.com/