Kim Dawson Agency Models
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2012 MODEL SEARCH WINNER |
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Click here to view finalists photographs.
In 1997 the Kim Dawson Agency launched the Kim Dawson Model Search. The winner that first year was 15-year old Irving native Erin Wasson. Today Erin is one of the most recognizable faces in the fashion industry. With a beauty contract for Maybelline, major print campaigns for Armani, Michael Kors, Roberto Cavalli, Donna Karan Collection, Chanel, Tiffany & Co. and covers for Italian Vogue, German Vogue Australian Vogue, British Bazaar and Elle, her face is omnipresent.
The Kim Dawson Model Search is in its sixtennth year. Each year one winner will be picked from a pool of hopefuls that numbers around 1500. The model search winner will receive a one-year contract with the Kim Dawson Agency and prize package from NorthPark Center.
The search begins each July and is open to girls ages 13-22, 5'7" to 6' in height and to guys ages 15-24, 5'11" to 6'3" in height. Applications are available beginning July 1 WFAA.com, www.wfaa.com . Unlike many model searches the KIm Dawson Model Search is absolutely free to enter. In addition to online entries there will be a model search event at NorthPark Center where aspiring models can be seen in person by the staffs of the Kim Dawson Agency and Fashion!Dallas.
While Erin Wasson is certainly the most well known model to come out of the F!D/KD Model Search many others have gone on to have successful careers locally, nationally and internationally. Mimi Roche, who was a finalist in 2000 has walked the runway for Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Yves St. Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney to name a few. She has been photographed for Banana Republic, Allure, D&G and British Elle. Chaise Mooty, the 2004 winner, began working almost immediately and has shot campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch, Guess and Benetton as well as editorials for L'UOMO Vogue, GQ, Details and Arena Homme Plus. Our 2005 winner, Ali Michael, was named one of Style.com's Top 10 New Faces of 2007after an amazing season in which she walked in shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris including Anna Sui, Burberry Prorsum, Christian Dior, Chanel, Christian LaCroix and Lanvin. In addition, Ali has shot numerous editorials for magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, W, Teen Vogue and Italian Vogue. Many other model search winners and finalists have been signed by the Kim Dawson Agency and are working locally in the Dallas market while building their careers.
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| Erin Wasson 1997 |
Chad Rohde 1999 |
Mimi Roche 2000 |
Rob Howarth 2001 |
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| Michael Gulley 2002 |
Meredith Fowler 2002 |
Marisol Alfaro 2004 |
Chaise |
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Ali |
Josh |
Justine |
R'EL |
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Ricky |
Jessica |
Clara |
Ashley |
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Kyle |
Diaby |
Michael |
Rachel |
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Amber |
Alex |
Allison |
Emily |
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Claire |
Heather |
Hannah |
Makayla |
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Lindsay |
Ariana |
Thaddeus |
Brandon |
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Andrew |
Becca |
Kaylin |
Lauren |
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Lillian |
Rex |
Rachel |
Bryunna |
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Devon |
Emily |
Gabrielle |
Haley |
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Devin |
Eric |
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