MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY: Liz Kennedy for Vogue Japan

Happy Monday everyone! We have already posted the photos of Liz Kennedy's editorial in Vogue Japan, but now we have the entire magazine page layout to share with you. Anytime one of our models is in Vogue it is cause to celebrate, and seeing the magazine pages makes this editorial for Liz seem even more exciting. 

Supermodels and Social Media

Liz Kennedy and Olivia Hamilton in Japan

"The impact of the Internet on the modeling industry cannot be overstated." -- VOGUE

Last week Vogue ran an incredibly insightful article about models, the impact of social media on their careers, and how live-streaming will affect their online following.  It is no secret that a model's number of followers on sites like Instagram and Twitter, can be the deciding factor if he/she books a job.  In fact now when we meet our models for their Dolls Model Management test shoots, we discuss social media with them. It is too important not to have a candid discussion with them about it,  especially when it comes to social media safety!

If you're interested in the article, (and if you're one of our models you NEED to read it), click here to read it in its entirety.

Liz Kennedy for Vogue Japan

Well if this isn't Major Moment Monday material, I don't know what is, but these pictures are too good to wait to share with you all until next Monday.  Liz Kennedy is making her mark in this editorial for Vogue Japan.  The editorial titled, "Rule the Darkness" was photographed by Masahiro Sanbe, and it was shot while Liz was in Japan last month.  These photos are beautiful just like Liz, and we are so proud of her.  It doesn't get much bigger than a Vogue editorial!

Why Developing a Model is Important

Photo from the article, taken by Kevin Tachman

Yesterday Vogue published an incredibly informative article from the point of view of a casting director.  Anita Bitton, a casting director who's clients include Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga, and Alexander Wang, was interviewed and shed some light behind what casting directors look for.  She also expressed the importance of developing a model before sending her to meet with major clients.  Of course this is not news to us, as developing our models is a significant part of managing their careers.  In fact we think one of the most important things model management can do is develop their model and make sure he or she is prepared to work in whatever market we are placing him or her in.  It is why even though we knew our models like Olivia and Liz are amazing we didn't send them to New York to work right away, we sent them to other markets to build their books and experience, so when they went to work in New York, they were ready for the castings there.  We tell this to our new and potential models, but it doesn't hurt having a Vogue article to reiterate the message.

Hannah Matthiesen in Vogue

For today's Major Moment Monday we are going back to December 2011 when Pulse Model Hannah Matthiessen appeared in British Vogue. Alexander McQueen's lead designer Sarah Burton was being featured in a piece and Hannah was cast as the model to appear in the photo alongside the designer.  If you remember, Burton catapulted to stardom after she designed Kate Middleton's wedding dress, while newly at the helm of McQueen.  This Vogue article was a huge moment for both Burton and our model Hannah.

We discovered Hannah in her hometown in Oregon, and her career took off quickly.  One highlight was when she was one of two models selected for a private showing of a designer's line for Anna Wintour (Editor in Chief of Vogue).  I can't even imagine how exciting and nerve-wracking that must have been!

We look back on this Vogue feature and are still so proud to see one of our models in a feature of such a talented and respected designer.

MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY: Carson Bruner for Vogue Paris

Happy Major Moment Monday everyone!  For the second week in a row, we have a video of one of our models from Vogue.  This week we are sharing with you a video of Pulse Management discovery Carson Bruner from Vogue Paris.  For some reason I can't get the video to post on our blog, but click on the link below to see the video in its entirety. In the meantime enjoy these stills from the shoot.

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2k2k4j_en-backstage-d-un-shooting-avec-david-mallett_lifestyle

MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY: Gia Whited for Vogue Italia

It's not everyday that one of our models makes a debut for Vogue.  Then compound that excitement by about 100, and you will understand how we felt when we found out Gia booked this video for Vogue Italia alongside Anthony Kiedis, Ozzy and Sharon Osborne, Moby, Steve-O and more!  This video is to promote Animals Asia's campaign for the mistreatment of bears.  You can see more about the project here.  The promo video was also written up about here in Rolling Stone and here in the NY Daily News.  Yeah, its pretty major.  According to Gia, she was just joking around onset and did't even realize they were rolling, and then it ended up as one of the promos for the project. Way to go, Gia!

To see Gia's promo click this link: http://www.vogue.it/people-are-talking-about/vogue-arts/2015/04/animals-asia-orso-della-luna#ad-image

Mario Testino on My Mind

Were you all swooning over last nights Met Gala pics?  If not check out some amazing red carpet coverage here.  While I was looking through Vogue's instagram coverage of the event, I loved that they had famed fashion photographer Mario Testino take over their insta for the night.  It was so interesting getting an insider's point of view into one of fashion's biggest nights of the year.

After I poured over Met Gala photos for longer than I'd like to admit, I started wondering what models of ours have been captured by Testino's expert eye.  I came across these pictures of Hye Rim Park from an editorial in Vogue Paris.  It amazes me that Hye, who we discovered in Utah, is in this editorial for Vogue Paris, with major models like Jessica Stam, Liya Kebede, Hilary Rhoda, and Behati Prinsloo. The fact that Hye was in this Vogue editorial, alongside these major models, and photographed by Mario Testino, is proof that it doesn't matter where you are discovered, if you are developed and managed properly, the sky is the limit.

MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY: Alisha Judge for VOGUE

I have been looking forward to today all weekend long, because I get to share a really MAJOR, Major Moment Monday with you all.  Our model Alisha Judge was just featured in a Vogue story.   Yes, that Vogue.  It doesn't get much bigger for a model, and we are so proud that she has now joined the ranks of our models who have posed for the magazine.  

This photo of Alisha was featured in Vogue's The 10 Best Dresses from the Spring 2016 Bridal Collections.  She is wearing a stunning design from Angel Sanchez, and we can't think of a better model for such a beautiful dress.

Congrats Alisha, this is big.  Vogue big.

MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY: Dree, Hannah, and Brittany for Russian Vogue

Today's Major Moment Monday may be one of our most major moments yet.  Back in October 2010 Russian Vogue published an editorial with two Pulse Management models, and one of our dear friends.  So three out of the four female models had connections to Pulse Management.

To put this into perspective, any time any one of our models is featured in an issue of Vogue it is cause for celebration.  When Hannah Holman and Brittany McPhee were photographed together for this editorial it was huge for us.  Then we found out that our friend Dree Hemingway was going to be in the editorial along with them, and it basically made for one of our favorite editorials with our favorite people!

Happy Birthday Natalie!

We want to wish a happy happy birthday to Natalie Keyser today!  We may say this a lot, but Natalie really is one of our very favorite people, let alone one of our favorite models.  In this industry loyalty means everything, and the simple fact that Natalie has been one of our models for a decade now shows just how incredible she is.  It has been our pleasure watching Natalie grow from a little 12 year old, into the amazingly gorgeous woman she is today.  In her 22 years she has traveled the world, walked the most prestigious runways, and graced the pages of Vogue, which is pretty incredible for someone at any age! Truly we are better people for knowing her, and we have been so lucky to be a part of her life.  Happy birthday Nat, we think this is going to be a great year for you!

Natalie Keyser for VOGUE Mexico

Happy Friday everyone! Today we have a special treat for you, in the form of these incredible pictures of Natalie Keyser.  These pictures are from a Fall Fashion feature on the Vogue Mexico website.  The photos were shot by Abel Lopez, and they are pretty much perfection.  Anytime one of our models is in Vogue it is cause for celebration, but this shoot is exceptional because there are 29 images in the gallery and all of them are stunning!  Click here to see the whole shoot.  We keep saying that Natalie is at the top of her game, and these images just further reiterate that!

Throwback Thursday: Guess Who?

Happy Thursday everyone!  For this week's Throwback Thursday we are featuring the one and only, Olivia Hamilton.  Clearly Olivia has always loved posing for the camera, the wardrobe has just changed a little!  Olivia went from an adorable kid, to one of the most composed and competent 16 year old models we have worked with.  We can't wait to see what else her career has ahead.

Did you all see that Vogue posted a Throwback feature online last week showing models' childhood pictures? Check it out here.  It looks like we aren't the only ones who love a good model TBT!

Pulse Mgmt Throwback Thursday: Guess Who?

Hey everyone, it's Thursday again, meaning it is time for another Pulse Management TBT! In the future if you want to see just the throwback picture first, check it out on our instagram, and then come here to the blog to see the answer.  Our TBT for this week is one of our most successful models, Hannah Holman.  We discovered Hannah at a mall only a few years after this picture was taken and the rest is modeling history.  To see more of what Hannah has accomplished since we launched her modeling career, click here.

If any of our models would like to be a TBT, please email your childhood picture to lisa@pulsemgmt.com.

MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY: Hannah Holman for Australian Vogue

For today's MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY, we are revisiting a May 2011 editorial that Hannah Holman did for Australian Vogue.  Pulse Management scouted and developed Hannah, and we love looking back on pictures that this amazing model has been in throughout her career because she is just amazing.  We always knew that she had the potential to be a major model, and she worked hard and is one of our most successful models to date.  This circus themed editorial was photographed by Max Doyle and was styled by fashion editor, Meg Gray.  This shoot was a huge deal when it came out, and looking back at these pictures we still feel like it is a major shoot for Hannah.  Anytime one of our models is in Vogue is huge, but when one is in Vogue, looking like this, it is simply sublime.  To see the rest of the photos from this editorial, click here.

MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY: Hannah's Editorial for British Vogue

For today's MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY, we are going back to May of 2011, when Pulse Management discovery Hannah Holman, starred in this editorial for British Vogue.  We love it when our models book any job, but when they book one for any of the Vogue magazines, it is the cream of the crop and cause to celebrate! In this editorial, the uber-talented photographer Tim Gutt, reimagined the traditional anniversary gifts.  When we see Hannah in a major editorial like this, sometimes we can't believe this is a girl we found in a small town in Utah, and here she is in an international fashion magazine.  We love being able to change the lives of our models and introduce them to people and cultures they probably would not have had to change to meet if it weren't for this industry.

MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY: Hye Park and Josh Hartnett for Vogue Korea

For today's MAJOR MOMENT MONDAY we are going back to November of 2009 when Hye Rim Park graced the cover and an editorial inside of Vogue Korea.  Hye wasn't alone in this shoot though, she was joined by major Hollywood actor, Josh Hartnett.  Any Vogue cover is a major accomplishment, but when you have a leading man like Josh Hartnett as you partner for an editorial, it is a major coup.  We love these pictures, we love Vogue, and this is just one more reason why we love Hye Rim Park!  We know Hye and her family are grateful to us for taking her from the University of Utah and launching her modeling career.  She may not have a PHD, but how many doctors do you see on the cover of Vogue?