Michael Cross

<div>Effortless, timeless, sophisticated, classic and cool are words easily used to describe the incomparable Shiela Ho, in both beauty and demeanour. Now pair this powerhouse up with the creative visionary SJ van Zyl and we have a match made in heaven.</div><div>Sophisticated chic, sports luxe, fashion and beauty all captured in one creative afternoon together.</div><div>Great work, dream team!</div><div><br /></div><div>Model - Shiela Ho ( @shielaho )</div><div><br /></div><div>Photographer - SJ van Zyl - ( @sjvanzyl )</div><div><br /></div><div>MUA - Andrea van den Houten ( @andreavdh.makeupartist )</div><div><br /></div><div>#fashion #photography #model #editorial #beauty #style</div><div><br /></div>

Effortless, timeless, sophisticated, classic and c...

Model Shiela Ho and SJ van Zyl photographer fashion editorial

Shiela Ho - By SJ Van Zyl

SHIELA HO | By SJ Van Zyl

<p>Michael Oliver Love is a master at the craft of blending art and photography, which is perfectly curated&nbsp;in this editorial featuring the stunning Sisipho Ntsabo.</p>  <p>Michael’s ability to play with saturated colors and contrasts leaves an imprint on his audience. A coy stare through ruffles of orange tulle and confident poise makes Sisipho the perfect subject for this masterpiece.</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Model - Sisipho Ntsabo ( @sispho_ntsabo )</p>  <p>Photographer - Michael Oliver Love ( @michaeloliverlove )</p>  <p>#fashion #woman #editorial #photography #art </p>

Michael Oliver Love is a master at the craft of bl...

Model Sisipho Ntsabo Photography Editorial Gold Orange Fashion Trendy

SISIPHO NTSABO |  MICHAEL OLIVER LOVE

SISIPHO NTSABO |  By Michael Oliver Love

<div>How does one capture love?</div><div><br /></div><div>Cape Town based photographer Robin Jones captures the warmth and intimacy between Elli and Edwin’s love in this beautiful collection of photos.</div><div><br /></div><div>Elli and Edwin met in Barcelona by chance whilst both on vacation. It was love at first sight for these two, as they became a couple the day they met.</div><div><br /></div><div>“I never understood the saying… ‘when you know, you know’, until that day.” Elli says as she fondly recalls the memory.</div><div><br /></div><div>“For this shoot, I can remember the day pretty well because we were freshly in love, and we couldn’t take our hands off one another. Having a long-distance relationship is not always fun, but when we saw each other after that long break, we were just so happy to be in each other’s arms again.”</div><div><br /></div><div>As these two kindred spirits relish in one another’s presence, another question is posed to them: What do you love about each other?</div><div><br /></div><div>“What I love about Edwin - he is honest, grown, loyal, loving, caring, protective, sensitive, and patient with me. He has such a beautiful soul and such a positive energy around him and the moment he smiles at me I´m gone. He makes me feel safe and I found home within him. Life feels so easy with him, and everything finally makes sense.</div><div><br /></div><div>Edwin smiles, “Elli is a remarkable human being. Her smile is contagious and takes me to places I can’t explain. She is so selfless, kind and her love for family is unbelievable. She is my number one supporter and always motivates me to strive for greatness. I feel loved at any given moment and that is a priceless feeling.”</div><div><br /></div><div>Models : Elli Herfellner ( @elliherfellner ) and Edwin Olympio ( @olympioo_ )</div>

How does one capture love?

Cape Town based photog...

Elli Herfellner Edwin Olympio Robin Jones Models Photo Shoot Cape Town Barcelona Love Relationship Couple  

Elli and Edwin a love story captured by Robin Jones

ELLI & EDWIN | By Robin Jones

<div>Androgynous femininity and bohemian bridal intertwine in this wistful editorial by photographer Ramzi Mansour.</div><div><br /></div><div>What makes Ramzi’s work spectacular is his ability to capture a feeling.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Max Penny stands out with her snow-white hair and ethereal beauty, amidst a vast green field. Chanté entrances with a vexed stare while simultaneously reeling us in with her allure.&nbsp;</div><div>Whether it be the beckoning gaze of these two ladies or the still breeze that sweeps through their hair, an intangible presence envelops the images, rendering us captivated.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Models : Max Penny ( @mmaxinepenny) &amp; Chante Bruwer ( @chante_b_ )</div><div>Publication: Glamour Bulgaria</div><div><br /></div><div>#glamour #fashion #editorial #models #mood</div>

Androgynous femininity and bohemian bridal intertw...

Models Max Penny Chanté Bruwer Editorial Glamour Magazine Bulgaria Fashion Shoot Ramzi Mansour 

MAX PENNY & CHANTÉ BRUWER | By Ramzi Mansour

MAX PENNY & CHANTÉ BRUWER | For Glamour Bulgaria by Ramzi Mansour

<div>Iconic fashion designer and Creative Director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing sat down with Vogue to recount a life changing journey to South Africa, to film a fashion film and documentary debuting the visionary collection with Disney for The Lion King.</div><div><br /></div><div>Olivier speaks candidly about the journey of self-discovery, tracing his roots back to Africa and what it meant to him to connect with the continent of his birth heritage.</div><div><br /></div><div>In an emotional interview, he shares a moment with our very own Carmen Hickman that resonated deeply with him and which he will carry with him forever.</div><div><br /></div><div>Carmen is not only a model, she is a mother and inherently maternal figure; and so it was a natural improvisation in a tender moment with Olivier that led her to share words that shaped his experience whilst filming.</div><div><br /></div><div>Herewith a few exerts from the interview with Vogue.</div><div><br /></div><div>&quot;The Disney x Balmain: The Lion King collection has been immortalised in a short film by Nigerian director Femi Oladigbolu. Shot across the Western Cape region of South Africa, Rousteing takes on the leading role. The film stars a selection of models wearing his designs that were cast from all over Africa; countries including Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda and Tanzania. As Rousteing puts it, this furthers the cultural impact of the collaboration, “giving local people the chance to shine”. The film itself focuses on the concept of destiny - and in a similar vein to the narrative of The Lion King - Rousteing experienced a personal full-circle moment while filming.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Actor Carmen Hickman, when playing the wise older Black woman who’s supposed to reveal his future, decided to improvise on set. “She said to me: ‘Don’t forget this is your continent, this is where you come from, and you are loved here. You will always be loved,’” Rousteing explains, hand on heart. “It was magical.”</div><div><br /></div><div>We are incredibly proud of Carmen, not only for a career defining campaign, but for sharing a part of herself with Olivier, adding depth and purpose to his experience in Cape Town.</div><div><br /></div><div>Carmen&#39;s daughter and Future Face Jordan Hickman also features in the short film and campaign images, as well as accomplished fashion model Sisipho Ntsabo.</div><div>A client of this calibre shooting in our Mother City was not only uplifting to the careers of the models at ICE, but also to the film and fashion industry in Cape Town as a whole.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>For the full article please visit https://www.vogue.co.uk/bc/disney-and-balmains-the-lion-king-collection</div><div>As well as the Balmain website https://us.balmain.com/en/experience/disney-x-balmain-the-lion-king</div><p>This project was proudly cast by Cape Town based casting director Iain Milne of Casting Co and facilitated by Groundglass production company.<br /></p><div><br /></div>

Iconic fashion designer and Creative Director of B...

Olivier Rousteing Balmain Lion King Collection in Cape Town with models Carmen Hickman Jordan Hickman Sisipho Ntsabo featured in Vogue

Olivier Rousteing Balmain Lion King Collection mentions C...

BALMAIN / LION KING COLLECTION | Carmen & Jordan Hickman; Sisipho Ntsabo

Marciel Hopkins

LUNA CHRISTENSEN

Johanna Rohr

Reece Culver

Kwakho Qongqo

Kim Rossouw

Lili Nkewana

Demaree Scobey

Carolina Thelin

Eben Botha

Darren Thomas

Tevin Wiener

<p>Online shopping has certainly changed the landscape of the fashion and retail industries&nbsp;and although convenience is probably the leading motive behind fingertip-driven shopping sprees;&nbsp;for many the tangible retail experience is something that even our favourite shopping apps cannot replace.&nbsp; Beautifully and carefully curated spaces that tantalize all the senses, serotonin inducing music, restaurants boasting cuisines&nbsp;from around the world&nbsp;and enticing fragrances&nbsp;that waft from high end stores are some of the factors that keep so many shoppers enthralled by the mall experience.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is&nbsp;synonymous with the fresh and exhilarating&nbsp;atmosphere that the Hyprop Group has created when designing their malls.&nbsp; The&nbsp;highly anticipated&nbsp;SS23 campaign&nbsp;produced for a collection of the most iconic shopping centres across South Africa is testimony to the bright, bold and happy experience they intend on giving their customers. It&#39;s a total ICE Genetics takeover&nbsp;featuring Asanda, Naledi, Talisha, Tevin, Tia, Van-Lee and Future Face Jordan H.&nbsp; Keep an eye out for these beautiful, diverse smiling faces in a Hyprop mall near you!</p><p>Happy shopping babes;)</p><p><br /></p><p>Models:</p><p>Asanda Maku</p><p>Naledi Mokoena</p><p>Talisha Pienaar</p><p>Tevin Weiner</p><p>Tia Alexander</p><p>Van-Lee Johnson</p><p>Jordan Hickman (Fuure Face feature)</p><p><br /></p><p>Shopping Centres:</p><p>Canal Walk Shopping Centre</p><p>Capegate Shopping Centre</p><p>Somerset Mall</p><p>Clearwater Mall</p><p>Woodlands Boulevard</p><p>Rosebank Mall</p><p>The Glen Shopping Centre</p><p><br /></p><p>#thisisus #icegenetics #fashion&nbsp;</p>

Online shopping has certainly changed the landscape of the fashion and retail industries and although convenience is probably the leading motive behind fingertip-driven shopping sprees; for many the tangible retail experience is something that even our favourite shopping apps cannot replace.  Beautifully and carefully curated spaces that tantalize all the senses, serotonin inducing music, restaurants boasting cuisines from around the world and enticing fragrances that waft from high end stores are some of the factors that keep so many shoppers enthralled by the mall experience.



This is synonymous with the fresh and exhilarating atmosphere that the Hyprop Group has created when designing their malls.  The highly anticipated SS23 campaign produced for a collection of the most iconic shopping centres across South Africa is testimony to the bright, bold and happy experience they intend on giving their customers. It's a total ICE Genetics takeover featuring Asanda, Naledi, Talisha, Tevin, Tia, Van-Lee and Future Face Jordan H.  Keep an eye out for these beautiful, diverse smiling faces in a Hyprop mall near you!

Happy shopping babes;)



Models:

Asanda Maku
Naledi Mokoena

Talisha Pienaar

Tevin Weiner

Tia Alexander

Van-Lee Johnson

Jordan Hickman (Fuure Face feature)



Shopping Centres:

Canal Walk Shopping Centre

Capegate Shopping Centre

Somerset Mall

Clearwater Mall

Woodlands Boulevard

Rosebank Mall

The Glen Shopping Centre



#thisisus #icegenetics #fashion 

Asanda Maku Naledi Mokoena Talisha Pienaar Tevin Weiner Tia Alexander Van-Lee Johnson Hyprop commerical fashion This Is Us

Asanda Maku Naledi Mokoena Talisha Pienaar Tevin Weiner T...

ASANDA, NALEDI, TALISHA, TEVIN, TIA & VAN-LEE | This Is Us

Manyano Mahlakata

Anmari Botha

Sarah Wattimena

Jack Mcleod

<p>Introducing Future Face, Jack Mcleod.</p><p><br /></p><p>Behind those brooding eyes and floppy curls, is a talented young man with a keen interest in graphic design, music and the pursuit of something more meaningful than a big Tik Tok following.</p><p>Get to know a bit more about him in our Q&amp;A.</p><p><br /></p><p>Q: How did you get scouted by ICE Models?</p><p><br /></p><p>A: I submitted photos&nbsp;via&nbsp;the website along with my sister in 2020. We then received emails from ICE showing&nbsp;interest. I visited ICE Models Cape Town in 2021&nbsp;for the first time to discuss possibly working with them one day, but while I completed my schooling in the Eastern&nbsp;Cape I had to be patient.&nbsp;I moved to Cape Town in early 2023 and&nbsp;signed with ICE. So far I have had some really great shoots and am learning so much about the industry and myself.</p><p><br /></p><p>Q: Other than modelling, what other interests do you have?</p><p><br /></p><p>A: My other interests include practicing mindfulness, I&nbsp;enjoy meditation, as&nbsp;well as gym and graphic design.&nbsp; I study at the Red and Yellow Creative School of business.</p><p><br /></p><p>Q: Favourite musician / band?</p><p><br /></p><p>A: If I had to pick one favourite musician, it would probably be Fred Again, but I love so many different types of artists and music.</p><p><br /></p><p>Q: Tell us something quirky about yourself?</p><p><br /></p><p>A: I have quite an odd sense of humour and I find random things funny. There is definitely more to&nbsp;me than meets the eye.</p><p><br /></p><p>Q: What is a dream campaign you would love to book one day?</p><p><br /></p><p>A: My dream campaign would probably be to work with Nike, because I love&nbsp;their clothing, shoes and gear.</p><p><br /></p><p>Model - Jack Mcleod (@jack_mcleod04)</p><p>Photographer - Caleb Abrahams (@capturewithcaleb)</p><p><br /></p><p>#fashion</p><p><br /></p>

Introducing Future Face, Jack Mcleod.


Behind those brooding eyes and floppy curls, is a talented young man with a keen interest in graphic design, music and the pursuit of something more meaningful than a big Tik Tok following.

Get to know a bit more about him in our Q&A.



Q: How did you get scouted by ICE Models?



A: I submitted photos via the website along with my sister in 2020. We then received emails from ICE showing interest. I visited ICE Models Cape Town in 2021 for the first time to discuss possibly working with them one day, but while I completed my schooling in the Eastern Cape I had to be patient. I moved to Cape Town in early 2023 and signed with ICE. So far I have had some really great shoots and am learning so much about the industry and myself.



Q: Other than modelling, what other interests do you have?



A: My other interests include practicing mindfulness, I enjoy meditation, as well as gym and graphic design.  I study at the Red and Yellow Creative School of business.



Q: Favourite musician / band?



A: If I had to pick one favourite musician, it would probably be Fred Again, but I love so many different types of artists and music.



Q: Tell us something quirky about yourself?



A: I have quite an odd sense of humour and I find random things funny. There is definitely more to me than meets the eye.



Q: What is a dream campaign you would love to book one day?



A: My dream campaign would probably be to work with Nike, because I love their clothing, shoes and gear.



Model - Jack Mcleod (@jack_mcleod04)
Photographer - Caleb Abrahams (@capturewithcaleb)



#fashion



Jack Mcleod Caleb Abrahams trains photographer

Jack Mcleod Calen Abrahams photographer

JACK MCLEOD | By Caleb Abrahams

Tayo Are

Francois Farcy

Leila Hamze

Donald Sze

Eva-Maria Nemetz

Mignon Bakker

Lois Kruiswegt

Talisha Pienaar

Seth Falk

Shamone Jardim

Levi Lomey

Rafaela Lima

<p>ICE pride ourselves on representing models that have so much more to their allure than meets the eye.</p><p><br /></p><p>Sit down with us as we get to know Rafaela.</p><p><br /></p><p>Q - How did you get into Modeling and what were you doing before?</p>  <p>A - I have been modelling for&nbsp;three years, and before that I was a&nbsp;pharmacist. I finished my pharmacy college in the middle of this year. I’ve always loved fashion and everything about modelling, but I never felt like I was enough to the industry so I never tried before, and then one day I realized that I was throwing away my dream without even trying.&nbsp;That is when the things started to happen!&nbsp;I went to an agency in Brazil and started to work weekly with huge brands that I could never imagine that I would be their face one day. So, believing in my dreams and working hard brought me here to Cape Town!</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Q - What do you like to do in your free time? </p>  <p>A - I love running and workouts in general, I’m always doing some kind of sport like boxing or Muay Thai, but the part of me that likes to mix training and art loves pole dancing.</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Q - What is your most memorable trip and why? </p>  <p>A - When I was in London with my best friend 6 years ago, I was just an adolescent without my parents in another country trying to learn English. It was so exciting! It made me feel that I could go anywhere I wanted to!</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Q - Do you have any bucket list adventures you would like to do one day? </p>  <p>A - Yes! and some of them are here in cape town like paragliding, going up&nbsp;Table mountain&nbsp;and do some boat trips around the city.</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Q - Who is your favourite musician?</p>  <p>A - I don’t have any specific one but I really love some songs of Lana del Rey as she talks about getting over all the challenges of life.</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Q - What is your favourite movie and why? </p>  <p>A - I have two, Pretty woman and Burlesque. Pretty woman make dream about impossible love and Burlesque shows the story of one girl who worked hard and risked everything for her dream, just like I did.</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Q - What is your favourite food? </p>  <p>A - Italian food in general, but I really love salad bowls too.</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Q - If you could master a skill, what would it be? </p>  <p>A - I guess I really would like to have the skill of flying, to feel the freedom of it.</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Q - What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received and who was it from?</p>  <p>A - From my mom. She told me that I can never in my life live in fear of my dreams.</p><p><br /></p>  <p>Q - What is a dream campaign you would like to book one day? </p>  <p>A - Fenty Beauty or Charlotte Tilbury</p><p><br /></p><p>Model - Rafaela Lima ( @_rafadlima )</p><p>#Fashion #modelstyle #model #beauty #fashionphotography</p>

ICE pride ourselves on representing models that have so much more to their allure than meets the eye.



Sit down with us as we get to know Rafaela.



Q - How did you get into Modeling and what were you doing before?

A - I have been modelling for three years, and before that I was a pharmacist. I finished my pharmacy college in the middle of this year. I’ve always loved fashion and everything about modelling, but I never felt like I was enough to the industry so I never tried before, and then one day I realized that I was throwing away my dream without even trying. That is when the things started to happen! I went to an agency in Brazil and started to work weekly with huge brands that I could never imagine that I would be their face one day. So, believing in my dreams and working hard brought me here to Cape Town!



Q - What do you like to do in your free time?

A - I love running and workouts in general, I’m always doing some kind of sport like boxing or Muay Thai, but the part of me that likes to mix training and art loves pole dancing.



Q - What is your most memorable trip and why?

A - When I was in London with my best friend 6 years ago, I was just an adolescent without my parents in another country trying to learn English. It was so exciting! It made me feel that I could go anywhere I wanted to!



Q - Do you have any bucket list adventures you would like to do one day?

A - Yes! and some of them are here in cape town like paragliding, going up Table mountain and do some boat trips around the city.



Q - Who is your favourite musician?

A - I don’t have any specific one but I really love some songs of Lana del Rey as she talks about getting over all the challenges of life.



Q - What is your favourite movie and why?

A - I have two, Pretty woman and Burlesque. Pretty woman make dream about impossible love and Burlesque shows the story of one girl who worked hard and risked everything for her dream, just like I did.



Q - What is your favourite food?

A - Italian food in general, but I really love salad bowls too.



Q - If you could master a skill, what would it be?

A - I guess I really would like to have the skill of flying, to feel the freedom of it.



Q - What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received and who was it from?

A - From my mom. She told me that I can never in my life live in fear of my dreams.



Q - What is a dream campaign you would like to book one day?

A - Fenty Beauty or Charlotte Tilbury


Model - Rafaela Lima ( @_rafadlima )

#Fashion #modelstyle #model #beauty #fashionphotography

Rafaela Lima Brazil Q&A Questions Answers Dreams Travel Model Fashion Brands Agency Work Cape Town Running Sport Pole dancing Memories London Freedom Adventure Table 

Rafaela Lima Brazil Q&A 

RAFAELA LIMA |  Up Close & Personal

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Chris Ladewig

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Ryan Knoll

Keagan Roe

Lottie de Jong

Daniel Broomhall

Meeir Goswami

Emily Viviane

Romy Klerks

Rudi Nieuwenhuys

Andrew Bright

Alexandria Brouhard

<div>The Real Crystal Birch, Milliner Extraordinaire, is synonymous with hats for the ethically and creative minded.&nbsp;</div><div>Showcased in this editorial through an elegant lens and complimented by Laya Swim&#39;s vibrant swimwear.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Ethically minded and model Alexandria Brouhard go hand in hand. It was therefore only fitting that she so effortlessly showcased the beautifully crafted hats that The Real Crystal Birch brilliantly produces, along with timeless and sustainable swimwear items from Laya Swim, designed in Los Angeles and ethically made in Mauritius.</div><div><br /></div><div>Austrian photographer, Julia Traxler, brought to life the essence of summer in an old money, but ultra feminine dream.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Photography: Julia Traxler (@traxler_julia)</div><div>Hair and make up: Saskia Buxton (@saskiabuxton)</div><div>Styling: Tanlyn Leigh (@tanlynleigh) and @laya.swim</div><div><br /></div><div>#crystalbirch #icemodels #slowfashion</div>

The Real Crystal Birch, Milliner Extraordinaire, is synonymous with hats for the ethically and creative minded. 
Showcased in this editorial through an elegant lens and complimented by Laya Swim's vibrant swimwear. 

Ethically minded and model Alexandria Brouhard go hand in hand. It was therefore only fitting that she so effortlessly showcased the beautifully crafted hats that The Real Crystal Birch brilliantly produces, along with timeless and sustainable swimwear items from Laya Swim, designed in Los Angeles and ethically made in Mauritius.

Austrian photographer, Julia Traxler, brought to life the essence of summer in an old money, but ultra feminine dream. 

Photography: Julia Traxler (@traxler_julia)
Hair and make up: Saskia Buxton (@saskiabuxton)
Styling: Tanlyn Leigh (@tanlynleigh) and @laya.swim

#crystalbirch #icemodels #slowfashion

Alexandria Brouhard photographer Julia Traxler Hats The Real Crystal Birch Cape Town editorial

Alexandria Brouhard Julia Traxler The Real Crystal Birch ...

ALEXANDRIA BROUHARD | By Julia Traxler

<div>Our clients at Baker and Co Productions produced a world class beauty shoot, alongside photographer Andy Reeves.</div><div><br /></div><div>Model Alexandria Brouhard is an exceptional beauty, with skin that beauty dreams are made of; so it&#39;s no wonder she was the coveted choice of canvas for this creative collaboration.</div><div><br /></div><div>Photographer/director: Andy Reeves @andyandyreeves</div><div>H&amp;MU: Alice Coloriti @alicecoloriti @supernovacm</div><div>DOP, edit, colourst: Pieter Steyn @pietergsteyn</div><div>Assistance: Delaney Dempers @bydelaneydempers</div><div>Production: Baker&amp;Co @bakerandcoprod</div><div>Studio: Glow Hire @glowphotofilm</div><div><br /></div>

Our clients at Baker and Co Productions produced a world class beauty shoot, alongside photographer Andy Reeves.

Model Alexandria Brouhard is an exceptional beauty, with skin that beauty dreams are made of; so it's no wonder she was the coveted choice of canvas for this creative collaboration.

Photographer/director: Andy Reeves @andyandyreeves
H&MU: Alice Coloriti @alicecoloriti @supernovacm
DOP, edit, colourst: Pieter Steyn @pietergsteyn
Assistance: Delaney Dempers @bydelaneydempers
Production: Baker&Co @bakerandcoprod
Studio: Glow Hire @glowphotofilm


ICE Model Alexandria Brouhard is perfection in this beauty feature photographed by Andy Reeves and produced by Baker and Co Productions

Alexandria Brouhard beauty collaboration with Andy Reeves

Alexandria Brouhard | by Andy Reeves

Bamba Khadim

Lee Anderson

<div>Lee has been under the curated development of our Future Faces board whilst completing his schooling, so we have watched him grow up in front of our eyes.&nbsp; It has been incredible to see him grow from boyhood to a young man with the world at his feet, etching out his journey.</div><div><br /></div><div>With parents who both hail from industry and own established businesses (Flash Photo and Location Gallery), Lee has ingrained in him an impressive business ethic and deep love for the fashion and commercial industries.&nbsp; Lee knows that nothing worth having doesn&#39;t come without hard work, sacrifices and dedication.</div><div><br /></div><div>As very proud agents, it has been exhilarating to facilitate Lee&#39;s coming-of-age first trip to Milan as a travelling, full-time model.</div><div>Travelling to one of the world&#39;s fashion capitals may sound glamorous, but there are always highs and lows that come with the adventure; so we asked Lee to share his experience with young and aspiring models by imparting 6 of his best tips for finding ones feet in Milan and travelling abroad in general.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>1. Find a group of close friends asap!</div><div><br /></div><div>They&#39;ll motivate you to explore different parts of the city, you&#39;ll find places you&#39;ve never seen before through them and they know the best, most affordable spots regarding going out or eating out.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>2. Be careful about what you spend your money on.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, do your shopping. But, once that&#39;s out of the way make sure you budget and don&#39;t spend all your money on unnecessary things like fancy dinners, expensive and exclusive events, etc. Our South African Rands disappear quicker than you may think. Looking at your bank account weekly will certainly frighten you!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>3. Have a routine.</div><div><br /></div><div>Have a purpose to get up on the quieter days and make sure you are productive and active every day.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>4. Don&#39;t wait for shoots to come.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Find photographers or friends who know about certain castings or shoots that you can also join in on. Don&#39;t be scared to reach out to local or international photographers by starting with good conversation and ending it with a test shoot. If you are truly passionate about your work, then you will find good photographers who will love your test shoot ideas and will want to shoot them with you too.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>5. Do all the touristy things!</div><div><br /></div><div>The city&#39;s have so much to offer and some of the scenery, locations and events are just spectacular. You never know when you&#39;ll be back in the same city so make sure you get to see al the beauty of it before you leave.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>6. Lastly, make sure you know how to do all the necessary house work and chores.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div>Familiarise yourself with cleaning, doing the dishes, ironing, vacuuming, etc. It&#39;s so easy to let go of yourself and turn your apartment in to a mess if you don&#39;t actively put in the work and clean daily.&nbsp;</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Keep shining Lee, the world is your oyster!</div><div><br /></div><div>Model - Lee Anderson (@ lee.anderrson)</div><div><br /></div><div>Photographer - Federico Laudicina (@laudicinaphoto)</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>#Fashion #Milan #Europe</div>

Lee has been under the curated development of our Future Faces board whilst completing his schooling, so we have watched him grow up in front of our eyes.  It has been incredible to see him grow from boyhood to a young man with the world at his feet, etching out his journey.

With parents who both hail from industry and own established businesses (Flash Photo and Location Gallery), Lee has ingrained in him an impressive business ethic and deep love for the fashion and commercial industries.  Lee knows that nothing worth having doesn't come without hard work, sacrifices and dedication.

As very proud agents, it has been exhilarating to facilitate Lee's coming-of-age first trip to Milan as a travelling, full-time model.
Travelling to one of the world's fashion capitals may sound glamorous, but there are always highs and lows that come with the adventure; so we asked Lee to share his experience with young and aspiring models by imparting 6 of his best tips for finding ones feet in Milan and travelling abroad in general.


1. Find a group of close friends asap!

They'll motivate you to explore different parts of the city, you'll find places you've never seen before through them and they know the best, most affordable spots regarding going out or eating out.



2. Be careful about what you spend your money on.

Yes, do your shopping. But, once that's out of the way make sure you budget and don't spend all your money on unnecessary things like fancy dinners, expensive and exclusive events, etc. Our South African Rands disappear quicker than you may think. Looking at your bank account weekly will certainly frighten you!



3. Have a routine.

Have a purpose to get up on the quieter days and make sure you are productive and active every day.



4. Don't wait for shoots to come. 

Find photographers or friends who know about certain castings or shoots that you can also join in on. Don't be scared to reach out to local or international photographers by starting with good conversation and ending it with a test shoot. If you are truly passionate about your work, then you will find good photographers who will love your test shoot ideas and will want to shoot them with you too.



5. Do all the touristy things!

The city's have so much to offer and some of the scenery, locations and events are just spectacular. You never know when you'll be back in the same city so make sure you get to see al the beauty of it before you leave. 



6. Lastly, make sure you know how to do all the necessary house work and chores. 

Familiarise yourself with cleaning, doing the dishes, ironing, vacuuming, etc. It's so easy to let go of yourself and turn your apartment in to a mess if you don't actively put in the work and clean daily. 


Keep shining Lee, the world is your oyster!

Model - Lee Anderson (@ lee.anderrson)

Photographer - Federico Laudicina (@laudicinaphoto)


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Model Lee Anderson Photographer Federico Laudicina fashion shoot Milan 

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