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Tips on the Runway:

Why runways are trickier than print.

When modeling for something printed, its easy to fix your pose. You can take a hundred shot and pose in a million different ways to get that one shot. However, it Runway modeling, it is harder because once the moment is gone, it is lost forever.

So, my tip in getting it right:

1. Practice your angles in the mirror. I know I look awful in 3/4th view. What about you? Practice hiding your flaws and showing off your assets. Ex: My arms look awful handing out. So, I extend them sideways or tuck them beside me.

2. Confidence level not there? Walk in the mall. Walk in the mall wearing something outrageous and while walking, pretend it is the runway. Cross those legs in front of each other. Pose while looking at the store fronts. Note: you'll never know these people anyways. However, your pictures will be immortalized. Look good in front of the camera and to hell with everyone else. If you are confident, people will praise you. If you are not, people will criticize you. Look at Tessa.

3. Show the designer's creation as best as you can. Twirl that cape, wave those skirts. Take a bow, take a spin. Make the dress move and make sure to move along side it. That is the point of the show.

4. If you trip, get up and smile. Take a small bow. Make it look as if you meant it. This need a bit of acting skills.

5. Working with dogs/children/props. When working with live props, they can tend to be unpredictable. Hold the reigns well and make the best out of the situation. This need a bit of acting too. What happens when your dog misbehaves: smile and act as if it was part of the show. Oh yeah, don't let go of the leash. For the big dogs, the trainer/owner will be present. Our runways will be tricky because there is no definite runway this show. You will be among dogs and owners. Hold your leash tight and make the dog feel you are superior/Alpha. You are in control of the situation. It wouldn't hurt to bribe them with a bit of food.

So, the rest will be up to your judgement.

Good luck and Break a Leg! But not literally.

Searching for Models

We are looking for models who can commit to these two dates. Dogs and humans(Can be dogs only or human only, we will pair them up). There are 10 slots available for each dog and humans. This is a dog fashion show with ALPO and ATC as sponsors. 

Models must be in Practice to join the Fashion Show. No age limit. No dog breed limit.

Pirates in Wonderland

This is a story of 6 lady pirates and 1 little girl, lost in Wonderland.

Modelling and all

Some Videos to help with Modeling and posing.

La Belle Epoch at Good Dog

Congratulations Kat Doria, Janina Cueto and Eeyore for making it in Good Dog magazine April Issue. 

See the back page with La Belle Epoch Caption. Good Dog Magazine is free when you purchase April Issue of Good Housekeeping, Summit Media.Congratulations Kat Doria, Janina Cueto and Eeyore for making it in Good Dog magazine April Issue. 

See the back page with La Belle Epoch Caption. Good Dog Magazine is free when you purchase April Issue of Good Housekeeping, Summit Media.

Sketches for Pirates in Wonderland

Tentative sketches

The Pirates

Some of the characters from Wonderland

Inspirations for the next show

Cast:
Pirates
1. Captain Hawk - Strong Captain of an all-female crew. She's head strong and tough. She has a weakness for jewelry especially diamonds and pearls
2. 1st Mate - Always keeps the captain in check. Always dependable shipmate.
3. Deck Girl - A deckhand always in search of adventure. She's fun and sporty.
4. Arms Master Frill - She keeps the weapons and loves daggers. May be a bit androgynous.
5. Frida the Cook - Motherly, always makes sure everybody is fed. Where can you find a Pirate cook?

Goddess Thetis - Teaches the pirates a lesson by sending them to Wonderland. She's easily irritated.

Wonderland Characters:
1. Alice - amazed to find pirates upon her return to Wonderland. Befriends them because she wishes to find the White Rabbit as well.
2. Cheshire Cat - Guides them around Wonderland. She's actually employed by Thetis to bring the Pirates around Wonderland.
3. Mad Hatter - Invites them to a tea party. She's obsessed with hats and having tea.
4. Caterpillar - Gives the pirates crazy directions. She just wants to laze around and become a butterfly soon.
5.White Rabbit - The Pirates follow her to go back home. She keeps the gates to the other worlds which can be accessed through the Rabbit Hole.

These are from How to Spend It.

My inspiration for May Show

Frill

White Rabbit

1st Mate

Caterpllar

Deck Girl

Goddess

Mad Hatter

Runway Recap of Cannis Valle

Dear Models, it's time to relax and unwind. The show is over and it was a success.

Hopefully, we will get invited again for October. Thank you models and the runway recap is posted below. Please read and consider. I'll send more pictures soon.

Runway Recap: Noressa, Kat and Pearl

Cannis Valle Fashion Show March 27, 2011 at Alabang Town Center.

This Runways Recap is for Models to better themselves for future shows. These are critiques and not criticisms. 

Noressa and Chow Chow as Bird Lady

This girl knows how to work her poses! Even with a difficult dog, you work it, girl!

Height is not a requirement when you have good poses and a winning personality. 

What you do need to invest in are powerful facial expressions and a pair of flesh or black boy shorts. Those checkered shorts are showing and is ruining some of the shots.

Kat and Eeyore as Gypsies

Hi Kat, good job on listening. Yes, this is exactly what people want to see in a dog show: interaction. You actually interacted with your dog and the pet parents seemed pleased.

I should ban this pose because all of you girls have it in one picture or the other.

Compared to your previous shows, you shine best in sunlight or day light. You can work this to your advantage. 

Pearl and Negra as the Haunted House

Negra was a bit rowdy that day. But you pulled off flawless poses.

This is actually a good shot.

Since you can pull off good shots, you can try experimenting on arm movements and poses utilizing the whole space around you.

Runway Recap: Cheryl and Selena

Cannis Valle Fashion Show March 27, 2011 at Alabang Town Center.

This Runways Recap is for Models to better themselves for future shows. These are critiques and not criticisms. 

Cheryl and Chiquita as Mermaids

For a 1st (2nd) time model, you actually did a good job. You worked the dress and did mermaid-like poses.

What we need to work on is facial expressions. Try experimenting with pouts and angry faces. You can also consult magazines on various model-like facial expressions.

Selena and Moshi as Snake Lady

Pose was ok but you were too fast! Slow down and take 3 seconds to let the photographer adjust to you. You did snake-like poses which is good but you lack the snake-like walk. Again, don't be afraid to over act just like in a cosplay.

This is actually a good picture but since this is a dog show, you forgot all about your dog.

Runway Recap: Angel and Olive

Cannis Valle Fashion Show March 27, 2011 at Alabang Town Center.

This Runways Recap is for Models to better themselves for future shows. These are critiques and not criticisms. 

Angel and Achie as Sharp Shooters

Good Job on the posing. You were actually able to control your dog well.

You were in character and did a good job doing it.

You can try bolder directions with your poses. Try experimenting twisting your body in awkward poses. See what works for you.

Olive and Tigger as White Lady

Olive, Marvelous posing and graceful falling. :-)

I liked how you played with the dress. You are actually a very good model. 

Try new poses and invent your true signature posing. It will help in future shows.

Runway Recap: Hannah, SunnyRose and Tweety

Cannis Valle Fashion Show March 27, 2011 at Alabang Town Center.

This Runways Recap is for Models to better themselves for future shows. These are critiques and not criticisms. 

Hannah and Marshmallow as Lion Tamer

Marshmallow was hard to control and given your situation you made the best of it.

Try to be in character a hundred percent all the time. Pretend Marshmallow is the Lion at all times.

You lacked posing. 

Lion tamers are cruel and forceful. 

Try being overacting instead of underacting.

Sunny Rose and Tweety with Pablo as Fortuen Tellers

Needs posing. 

Hi Sunny Rose, Tweety did more poses than you. If you are serious about being Loli, it needs a lot of acting and posing. Tweety can use posing classes and she can actually work as a good model.

Runway Recap: Raine and Angelique

Cannis Valle Fashion Show March 27, 2011 at Alabang Town Center.

This Runways Recap is for Models to better themselves for future shows. These are critiques and not criticisms. 

Rain and Jungle as Hypnotists.

Raine, not very hypnotic in gestures. Your awkward stance makes it posy as a models. That may be good in some cases but it tend to be repetitive. Try standing straight when you walk. 

I liked a lot of your shots but your face is mostly covered by your hair. Perhaps investment of hairspray is a must.

Angelique and Buddy

Jhelai, your poses are an improvement but it needs more. Don't be afraid to be overacting.

Again we come back to your face. It's very alanganin again.

Go look in the mirror and experiment on facial expressions. Try taray or angry.

Runways Re-cap of La Belle Epoch

Hello Models,

This is a runway re-cap of the Feb 27 La Belle Epoch Fashion Show.
As a designer, we are tasked to create new fashion. We want to shape what we want as a future fashion. It is important for us to make a mark, to leave our name behind in our clients' minds. To do that, we have to have an impact. To have an impact, the show must be smooth, dramatic and flowing. It is part of our job to direct the show if necessary. Choreographing a show is as important as sewing the garments. As a young designer, I have a duty to train models to make sure the creations come to life.
Thus, runways re-caps are important to show the models what needs to be improved.

This Runways re-cap is based on pictures we've taken plus video from Hobbes and Landes.

Pearl: Good control of the dog. Walk is excellent but the posing falls to redundancy. You need to work on newer poses and more varied ones.

Kat: Some posing were ok. Turning was awkward. Maybe fault of big dog but needs more grace. It also needs posing. You were lost in controlling the dog versus being a model.

Janina: There are times you forget to pose and smile in a strange way. How strange: splash island strange. Again, turning was awkward. You need more modeling poses.

Darlene: There are times the dog controls you and it shows on your face. You photograph well on stolen moments but not during actual posing. If the dog misbehaves and drags you around, act like a pro and don't let it show on your movements/face.

Angel: You also had a hard time controlling your dog and you lacked photos because of that. Remember, the dog is an accessory. You have to shine no matter what.

Niah: I loved what you did when the dog sat down. Fixing his hat was a nice touch. You were actually very good especially with an active dog. Don't forget to give that trademark you because it was lost when the dog dragged you around.

Raine: You are actually photogenic while posing and while being candid. All your shots were great but int he video (and actual runway) you walked very awkwardly. You need to practice working with heels. Being tall is an asset but you need to show that while striding on that carpet.

Cheryl: Your dog was easiest to control since he's small and yours. You need to work on your posing. There's wasn't much posing done. Also since you are working with your dog, it is important to have an interactive shot with her.

So far, the show was a success and the crowd loves it. Models, please practice and improve. Next red carpet in on ATC March 27.