INTRODUCING INDEPENDENT 'THE ALPHA AGENCY' The Observer,

A MODELLING CAREER Modelling is a fascinating job that demands commitment, hard work and discipline. If you are still studying we want you to continue and complete your education, which we believe is of paramount importance. We will work around your commitments whether you are at school, college or university and help you to use modelling as a lucrative holiday job.

HAVE YOU GOT THE LOOK? Do you believe you could be the next face of Gucci, Prada, Versace or Burberry or a cover model for Vogue, GQ or Pop? Have you dreamt of walking the runways in London, New York, Paris or Milan? If you have aspirations to work with the world’s most talented and creative photographers, directors, designers and stylists then a career in modelling could be for you. We are searching for many different looks at Independent . There is no single type of model; a wide spectrum of looks and faces are desired by the fashion industry. Discovering the hottest new faces is our greatest passion here at Independent as our New Faces are OUR FUTURE!

TRAINING & WORKSHOPS Independent was founded on years of experience within the industry; thus we fully comprehend the pressures of modelling. The agency prides itself on providing a caring, nurturing environment promoting a secure platform on which to build and develop an accomplished career. We provide workshops for our models which give advice on health and nutrition, confidence building, communication skills, casting techniques, runway lessons, and screen presence. We invite leading industry experts to come and share their knowledge of the business, offering our budding talent the best possible chance to grow and succeed with in the fashion world.

"Where her newest, youngest charges are concerned, Ellis is keen to stress the lengths to which the agency goes in order to ensure their physical and emotional well-being." – Daily Telegraph

THE DIFFERENCE With our wealth of knowledge and expertise, we don’t simply 'represent'
we manage careers. Within Independent there is the potential for crossover between the worlds of fashion and film. This means we can provide our clients with a myriad of opportunities, not only to achieve a highly successful modelling career, but also to fulfil other goals and objectives in related media. In this respect we are in a unique position to offer our clients greater career longevity and reward.

SO WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

Girls, up to the age of 22, who are a minimum of 5'7" and ideally 5'9" and above. However we do make exceptions.

Boys should be a maximum age of 25 and between 6' and 6'2".

It is imperative that all boys and girls below the age of 16 have parental consent for them to pursue a modelling career.

Do You Think You Could Make It?
HOW TO GET IN TOUCH: If you feel you meet the requirement's there are several ways you can apply to join Independent.

1. We have open calls from Monday to Friday between 10am – 12pm. However, if we have scouted you then it is best to call and make an appointment. If possible please bring a selection of snapshots with you, not professional photos.

2. If you have access to the internet you can send your pictures as a jpeg attachment to info@indtalent.com. Please ensure that your email does not exceed 1MB in size.

3. Alternatively, if travel is an issue, you may send your photographs to the agency. Please send in recent snapshots with a SAE including details of your age, height, general measurements and a contact telephone number. You can send these to the address below:

Independent 2nd Floor, 2 Henrietta St, Covent Garden, London WC2E 8PS