'In many ways, being a fashion model can be compared to the life of a professional footballer. You might get signed, but the work doesn't stop there. In fact, it's only just begun.'Interested in working in the fashion industry?Do you want to be a model, designer, photographer or stylist?Want a rare look at the industry from the inside?Supermodel Eunice Olumide MBE was signed when she was just 16. She has since graced catwalks all over the world, working with top design powerhouses including Christopher Kane, Harris Tweed, Alexander McQueen, and Mulberry.How to Get into Fashion is for you, whether you are looking to become a model or wish to pursue one of the many other careers in fashion - or just want to know what goes on behind the scenes. With stunning photographs and the knowledge of someone who's been there and done it, this is your essential guide to the industry.
Born in Edinburgh, supermodel Eunice Olumide has worked all over the world.She hasappearedinbothnational and international campaigns, fashion weeks and editorials such as ID Magazine, Dazed & Confused, Tatler, News Week, New York Magazine Italians, Vogue,and many more.Walking for designers includingMulberry, Alexander McQueen, Christopher Kane, and Harris Tweed.
Much of her career has been spent fundraising for charities including Children's Hospice Scotland, Fuel Poverty Action, The Well Foundation, LMHR, as well as on campaigns such as and NHS Junior Doctors 'Wear Your NHS'alongside Peter Capaldi as part of Vivienne Westwood's Climate Revolution, and working with big brands including Loreal.She is currently the Ambassador for Zero Waste Scotland, Best Beginnings and Breakthrough Breast Cancer TLC, joining the ranks of Kate Moss, Edith Bowman, Twiggy.
This book is a breath of fresh air; essential, engaging and full of good advice. Elinor Perry-Smith, Associate Editor, SEEN London A helpful overview for all those interested in modelling, from someone who has navigated the complex territory of surviving in a demanding industry. Caryn Franklin MBE MSc (Psych) MBPsS, Fashion Commentator