A modeling agency is a business that is hired by a model, actor, or celebrity to offer talent management services. Management, by definition, is the coordination and administration of tasks to achieve a specific goal. By approaching a modeling agency, a model understands, there should be specific goals and tasks to be completed. A model is a business. One can choose to run their business by themselves or hire a modeling agency to run the business for them. When you hire an expert, you have to pay them for the service they offer to your business. An agency takes up the managerial weight of the ..read more

Beauty Pageants have evolved tremendously since the Miss World Organization introduced the Beauty with a Purpose Title. Pageantry in the early years was purely focused on ranking the physical attributes of the contestants. This bias created a standard of what ideal beauty should be, with extreme requirements in physical and social status. The change came with the introduction of Beauty with a Purpose, many pageants now focus on how contestants use their title and/or opportunity to better their communities. Some beauty pageants have found meaning in Beauty with a purpose and come up with specif ..read more

Velour Models in 2020 was hit hard by the Covid 19 pandemic, the entire fashion industry in Kenya was brought to its knees. Many key players in the industry, including designers, production houses, and stockists had to close shop or venture into other businesses. Travel bans saw the cancellation of beauty pageants, modeling agencies refrained from signing international models or booking them for shows. We started the year strong, with new clients and an enthusiasm like never before, here is some of the work we did in 2020. EVE WOMAN MAGAZINE We have had the privilege of providing models for th ..read more

Many models dream of getting scouted. It solidifies their confidence in their talent and holds the promise of a career in modeling. 15 to 20 years ago, an aspiring or upcoming model would be lucky to bump into a model scout on the streets or at an event. This, however, was not the only way to get scouted in Kenya. Beginning 2003 to 2011 a modeling agency in Kenya, SURAZURI, held the license for FORD MODEL SUPERMODEL OF THE WORLD COMPETITION. SuraZuri Modeling Agency, founded in 1987, remains one of the best modeling agencies Kenya has ever had. The Ford Model Supermodel of The World Competitio ..read more

Modeling auditions are an essential part of your modeling career. Until you build a solid foundation in the industry, you will have to attend numerous modeling auditions. Everyone starts somewhere, and your first audition could be a career launch or a vital lesson. Many aspiring models struggle to launch a career because they are either lazy or ignorant. In an era where information is right at your fingertips, ignorance is too expensive an excuse. Agents and clients will hardly book you from the comfort of your home. Even if you are booked through social media, you might have to walk in, atten ..read more

A modeling portfolio is to a model, what a curriculum vitae is to other professionals in corporate fields. Many aspiring and established models struggle to put together a portfolio due to a lack of information. Every model knows they need a modeling portfolio, yet very few know what it contains and how it should look. The modeling portfolio, just like your CV is an account of previous work experiences and your level of expertise. Instead of words, the portfolio is made up of images of the model. The structure of a modeling portfolio varies from region to region and is highly dependent on a mod ..read more

The beauty pageantry industry is one of the most expensive sub-industries in the fashion world. Beauty pageants were competitions to give a royalty title to the fairest of them all. These competitions, in the beginning, were only for the elite female members of society and were purely based on physical attributes. Beginning in the late 80’s up until the launch of Beauty With a Purpose by Miss World in 2001, the beauty pageantry industry evolved. The competition required the contestants to represent a value, an ideal, to simply stand for something. Over the years, beauty pageants have become a ..read more

The modeling industry is a very open market, and this makes it a little challenging to navigate if you are completely new. Many aspiring models are faced with the decision to either stay freelance or get signed to a modeling agency. If you are thinking of starting a career in modeling (part-time or full time), here are a few things to consider: TIME How much time are you willing to invest in your craft? Whether you are a freelance model or represented by an agency, you have to make time to learn. Aspiring models assume modeling involves walking and taking nice photos. Modeling is a lot of wor ..read more

Velour Model auditions take place once every year in the month of January. Since launching in 2017 our team has grown tremendously, and we now boast of a pool of more than 20 models. Our policy has always been quality over quantity, therefore we choose the most striking, most promising talent to join us. Outward appearance gets the job, but character builds the career, we value individuals who are committed and open to learning. The past 2 years have been tough for the modeling industry and by extension the fashion industry. The pandemic and the continuous containment measures crippled the eve ..read more

Modeling agencies are businesses or companies whose sole purpose is to act as model/talent managers. Different modeling agencies offer different services and opportunities to models. A training agency is like an academy, they focus on preparing aspiring models for the market. A mother agency signs models with the main aim of developing their talent and placing them in different markets. The mother agency scouts, trains, and prepares models for the booking agencies. Booking agencies are established agencies with very good clientele in developed markets, think, Elite Model Management, or Wilhelm ..read more