To coincide with Black History month UFN reflects on the experience of African-Americans within the fashion industry. See video interviews of fashion industry professionals who are African-American; and who speak on the fundamental relationship between the press and Fashion Designers from black communities.
Modeling agencies are the gate-keepers to the better modeling jobs. The first step to becoming a model is finding a legitimate agency. Choose carefully! Check with the Better Business Bureau to make sure the agencies are reputable. Look up modeling agencies in your area and then visit each one personally. Get references from other models or attend modeling trade shows.
The European Fashion Council declares a European creative industry that unites 13 countries. This Fashion Council has made its first public declaration to participate in the building for the future of the European fashion community. The 13 countries are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Hungary, Netherlands, Romania, Norway, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Iceland, Ukraine have joined to form a United and Powerful Europe through its most attractive cultural segment – The Mode!