Madison Leyes

[helmut.newton]

She has a beautiful and interesting face. She reminds me of Vogue Paris for some reason. She has that Paris look more so than Milan, no?

Im not too keen on that hair though. Hopefully she will grow her hair out at least into a bob.

 

[HeatherAnne]

It's a great story, but honestly one that I'm sure lots of models could tell. Heck, many girls in the industry are supporting their entire families on their salaries.

It will be interesting to see if Miuccia is true to her word, and really includes her as "part of the family" in the future.

 

[Style Savvy]

She does more for me in print then she did on the runway, time will tell though I suppose.

That's what I was thinking. And her story is quite touching.

 

[Kallu]

Will we see her today (paris time)?
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[Kallu]

She was at Miu Miu!!!
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[CATO]

Miu Miu S/S 2012 Paris

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[Magic Spells]

Miu Miu S/S 2012 Paris HQ




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[Magic Spells]

Prada backstage







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[Flashbang]

Pink Tartan SS12 Toronto

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[Flashbang]

Joe Fresh SS12 Toronto

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[Kallu]

Name

Madison Leyes.

Born in

Toronto, Canada.

I start Modelling when
"An Agency in Toronto find me and than I come to Milan."

My Style is

"French man."

Fashion Tip

"You can never be too masculine."

Favourite TopModel
"Agyness Deyn."

Favourite Dress
"By Alexander McQueen."

Fashion is
"Knowing who you are and showing it."
Interests

"Film, Behavioral science."

Music/Movie/Books/Sport

"I love P.T. Anderson, Perfume: the story of a murderer, Novels, Hockey and run."

My Best Experience was

"Having a perfectly mundane day and relizing I could not be any happier. Happiness comes from you, not from anything else."

Future and Projects
"To be a producer for film."

My Biggest Dream
"To know and love any city I love as much as Toronto."

One Day I want to

"Have my father walk me down the aisle."

Travels

"Slow steps, travelling is not visiting, it is living and breathing the city you are in. In my mind, I have not quite yet travelled to Milan. Soon."

I Love"My little sister Holland. She is going to be an amazing adult one day."

A special thanks to
"Linda and Kemp."


Marilena Borgna
Published:
10/27/2011

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[CATO]

Madison did Prada S/S 2012 Tokyo too regarding the vid

 

[AriLove]

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[AriLove]

Madison Leyes after Miu Miu

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[glossypages]

Meet the New Girl: Madison Leyes Had a Moment With Miuccia Prada

Hailing from Toronto, newcomer Madison Leyes is the latest Canadian to make waves in the modeling industry. The 19-year-old landed an exclusive catwalk deal for the spring 2012 show season, modeling on the Prada and Miu Miu runways in Milan and Paris respectively. But getting to that coveted exclusive wasn't easy. After several failed attempts at finding representation, Leyes took it upon herself to walk into Elmer Olsen Model Management (famous for launching the career of Daria Werbowy); she walked out with a contract that same day. Currently represented by Wilhelmina in New York, we met with Leyes to chat about working closely with Miuccia, her obsession with Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and more.


Tell me a bit about your childhood.
I was born and raised in the West End of Toronto. Where I grew up was just on the edge of a really nice area; I lived in the worst house on the best block. [As a child], I was completely out of control. I didn't have any sort of sense of embarrassment, so I would just do whatever I wanted to do. Once, in second or third grade, I was bored taking a test so I crawled around on the floor talking to other people.

You were discovered a few weeks before Fashion Week.
Right, in Toronto. I had actually been scouted before a few times, but whenever I would go into the agencies, I never got a positive reaction. Finally, I was fed up and went into Elmer Olsen, and he immediately said, “I believe we can do this.”

So you actively sought out modeling, then?
Well, I always have this really vivid memory of being younger, and I think I’d just come back from a career fair. I just remember Googling "jobs that will allow me to travel,” and modeling came up. [Laughs.]

You were placed on exclusive with Prada and Miu Miu this past show season.
It was pretty intense. I worked with Miuccia [Prada] and her team every day — including weekends — for about a month, until the collection was designed. I didn’t even know that I was even being considered to walk. I thought I was just doing the looks, and I was happy doing that.

What do you remember most about the show?
Well, it’s funny because I don’t really remember the show. As soon as I got off the runway I was like, “Whoa, did I just do that?!” I was so focused, and on top of that, when we were ready to walk out, I was [somehow] under the impression that it was rehearsal. So I got out on the catwalk and I was like, “Oh! Not rehearsal!” You can actually see the change in my face.

How was it working with Miuccia?
Actually, right before I got out on the runway, she was holding my hand — as I thought it was a rehearsal. She’s very reserved, but not cold. She’s just very focused on what she’s doing. When you see her smile, though, you know she’s genuinely happy. She’s not someone who does the fake, cold smile.

How did you kill time backstage?
I’m really good at Angry Birds now.

Did you do the looks for Miu Miu, too?
Yeah, I did, with the show’s other exclusive, Ophelie [Rupp] for about a week or two. It was nice; we got to hang out all day every day.

Do you work hard to maintain that runway physique?
Well, I just do a lot of stretching. I have a little bit of a bad back, so I have to kind of stretch and make the effort to keep my back really straight. This also helps with my core, too.

What about your diet?
I don’t eat meat. I did dip into fish when I was in Milan because there were no nuts around. For Canadian Thanksgiving, I was in Milan staying at a models' apartment, and I found some butternut squash, which I cut in half and filled with with vegetarian stuffing. We had garlic green beans and mashed potatoes, of course.

What scares you?
Being buried alive, definitely.

What about a guilty pleasure?
Buffy the Vampire Slayer. My grandma introduced it to me and it’s my favorite show ever. I used to fall asleep listening to the musical episode every single night. I still debate over who I would date, Angel or Spike ...

Angel, obviously. What do your parents think of your newfound success?
I talk to my dad everyday. He’s very excited about all the places I’m traveling to. He knows how strong I am in terms of my personality, so he’s not worried. Although, the first thing he made me learn when I was going to Milan was how to kick a guy in the balls. [Laughs.]

from nymag fashion blog 'The Cut'

 

[Kallu]

No showcards & shows for Madison so far?
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[Kallu]

Prada Fantasy Lookbook Spring/Summer 2012



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[nzkiwiboy]

good for her booking the look book!

 

[ax80]

^Well, the lookbook is just pictures backstage from the show, graphically enhanced afterwards.

 

[nzkiwiboy]

^Well, the lookbook is just pictures backstage from the show, graphically enhanced afterwards.

Ahh, thanks, I was wondering why she looked exactly how she did in the Prada show.