This summer Jamie and his buddies in our ‘hood proved they have big hearts and made CT news. The kids decided to set up a lemonade stand. Ordinary enough. Then they decided that rather than take the profits to Toys-R-Us for a shopping spree, they would give the money—all of the...
Danny Cardozo Zooms in on Role Modeling, Modeling, and Photo...
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I met Danny when I was 26 (so was he) and living in South Beach. We booked him to shoot the cover of Tear Sheet, but one gig turned into a lifetime friendship. He was ambitious and talented, full of energy and full of heart. Mine was being stomped on at the time and Danny made sure I...
Supermodel Susan Miner on Modeling, Inner Beauty, and Page P...
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Susan Miner has one of those dream-come-true modeling stories; Polly Mellen singled her out at a cattle call and put her on the cover of Vogue. Numerous stunning covers followed, but Susan discovered that beauty, money, and success do not necessarily equal happiness. Read on to find out where...
Page Parkes Role Model Camp
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Agent Page Parkes has spent decades molding thousands of girls into successful models. Her guidance extends beyond the modeling realm; Page influences who her models become as women, not just which tear sheets they obtain. It only makes sense for her to expand the scope of her camp offerings....
Most Models Don’t Have a Voice, But Audi Martel Does. ...
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Audi and I met in Miami 15 years ago and soon became roommates. She was striking—and still is. As Carolina Herrera’s house model now, Audi is one of the few models who has found the key to longevity in the business. She also has found the key to happiness as a clothes hanger: Have...





