Model Casting S/S 16

[VogueDisciple93]

The same way some designers design/style looks to cater to what photographs best, the same ethos is applied to models at show. Only a small population actually watch shows, an even smaller amount attend the shows, most look at it shows through static images so most don't see a model's walk. The casting directors are casting with social media in mind - which girls are popular and will get posted after the show, by association getting the brand shared more.

I missed out on the days of the magnificent girls that turned runways into stages, when a model's walk mattered. The shows themselves were more elaborate and electric. I RARELY watch livestreams of shows now, and when I attend I am usually aching for the whole thing to be over (sounds unappreciative I know), because most models from recebt years are absolute bores, the shows' production no better.

 

[orthelian]

Watching Philipp Plein I thought they nailed casting in one way: all models at the show fit the mood of the show really well, and a good mix of veterans and new faces. I wish they would have more diversity though...

 

[_incognito]

Does anyone know why Armani never casts established models? Their shows are almost always exclusively unknown models. I assume Armani has the money to hire bigger girls, so I'm assuming this is a conscious choice?

 

[anlabe32]

Cause he wants the people watching the show to focus on the clothes instead of the models.

 

[Valentine27]

Bring it on, Paris

 

[gossiping]

Cause he wants the people watching the show to focus on the clothes instead of the models.

also maybe not that well paid? or the fact that they have to do two shows, so the other girls don't have time to do that?

 

[Elite13]

Armani hired Pyper America but I think it was more for her look than being an "Insta Girl"

 

[jnobis]

maybe i'm the only one i'm so sick of the whole lexi, maartje, ine, grace, moody, etc lineup at every single show

 

[Valentine27]

What is that Koché brand? It had a weird casting with Lineisy opening, a bunch of unknown girls, Molly Bair, Ola Rudnicka, Harleth K, Charlotte Free and then Sasha Luss closing?

 

[_incognito]

What is that Koché brand? It had a weird casting with Lineisy opening, a bunch of unknown girls, Molly Bair, Ola Rudnicka, Harleth K, Charlotte Free and then Sasha Luss closing?

I was also struck by this curious casting

 

[anlabe32]

^

Her casting ranged from Soo Joo Park and Charlotte Free to a girl handpicked off the street to her neighbor in the 20th arrondissement.

voguerunway

 

[arlekindearrabal]

maybe i'm the only one i'm so sick of the whole lexi, maartje, ine, grace, moody, etc lineup at every single show

No, you're not the only one. The only one of them I can stomach a bit is Lexi, although her slumped walk annoys me.

 

[CATO]

maybe i'm the only one i'm so sick of the whole lexi, maartje, ine, grace, moody, etc lineup at every single show

^same here

 

[gossiping]

maybe i'm the only one i'm so sick of the whole lexi, maartje, ine, grace, moody, etc lineup at every single show

i don't mind (apart from grace who doesn't fit..she is definitely a saint laurent only kind of girl!)

don't worry everyone, i'm sure all of these girls will be thrown out next season for it all to start again

 

[Marc10]

Another brand dropping Russell Marsh... Dries Van Noten casted by Piergiorgio Del Moro this season.

 

[jnobis]

Another brand dropping Russell Marsh... Dries Van Noten casted by Piergiorgio Del Moro this season.

explains why the dries cast was so bland...

 

[myran]

I couldn't tell the difference. Lots of Dries regulars and muses were there, same aesthetics as usual. Even Sara Blomqvist made a surprise appearance, she walked the show for at least ten seasons straight when Russell was casting.
I think he's one of the few designers with an actual, strong opinion on casting.

 

[lilgruner]

always a pleasure to see Daiane Conterato walking for DVN season every season. the cast was by Piergiorgio Del Moro, hope he cast her for more shows.

 

[anlabe32]

Redemption Choppers had their first runway show in Paris today. The casting was by Piergiorgio Del Moro (who seems to cast everything now). It had Angela Lindvall, Isabeli Fontana, Daria Strokous, Lily Donaldson, Romee Strijd, Katya Grigorieva, Mina Cvetkovic etc.

 

[orthelian]

I'm so incredibly bummed about Hedvigs season... Booking nothing but a list shows for five years which is quite incredible nowadays and now she is barely anywhere to be seen.