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  • Comment: Very confusing – is this the same as the Elite Model Look contest or not? bonadea contributions talk 14:47, 6 February 2025 (UTC)


The Look Of The Year

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The Look of the Year is a prestigious international fashion event that serves as a platform for identifying emerging models and showcasing the relationship between fashion creators, promoters, and professionals who wear it. Established in 1983, it has evolved into a key global competition that defines style and beauty standards each year. The event is held annually, involving more than 50 countries and attracting thousands of participants worldwide.[1]

History and Background

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The Look of the Year was initially founded by Elite Model Look in 1983. However, after being acquired by the Cicirò brothers in 1995, it became an independent annual fashion modeling event, separate from Elite Model Look.[2] Over the years, it has played a crucial role in launching the careers of numerous successful models, including Cindy Crawford, Vanessa Incontrada, Nina Moric, Ines Sastre, Natasha Stefanenko, Gisele Bündchen, and Linda Evangelista. These models gained recognition and career opportunities through the event, making it a significant milestone in the fashion industry.[1][3]

From its inception, the competition has acted as a valuable resource for scouting future talents in the modeling industry. It has become a renowned platform for models to be discovered, while also drawing the attention of the fashion world, which includes renowned photographers, designers, and models. Some of the most celebrated professionals in the fashion industry have been involved with The Look of the Year, including Azzedine Alaïa, John Galliano, Patrick Demarchelier, Peter Lindbergh, Helmut Newton, Linda Evangelista, Naomi Campbell, and Glen Amber.[4]

Format and Selection Process

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The selection process for The Look of the Year begins with the nomination of approximately 350,000 participants, ranging from ages 14 and above. The process narrows down to 50 finalists who compete in the world final. These finalists often receive career opportunities, with about 80% of them becoming professional models within two years after the competition.[5]

In each edition, affiliated model management agencies help to propose employment contracts to the finalists, connecting them with the fashion industry's top professionals. The competition aims to showcase the most promising new talents in the world of modeling.[6]

International Finals

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Since its founding, The Look of the Year has held international finals in various prestigious locations around the globe, including:

Impact on the Fashion Industry

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The Look of the Year serves as a major event that bridges the fashion industry, modeling agencies, and other professionals within the sector, including makeup artists, beauty product companies, and clothing brands.[11] It attracts significant attention from the media, with coverage from TV, radio, and fashion journalists. The event also honors the best creative professionals in the fashion industry by awarding the Look of the Year fashion award to outstanding designers, magazines, and professionals each year.[12]

Through its focus on innovation and talent, The Look of the Year has solidified its status as one of the most influential and celebrated events in the global fashion calendar.[13]

See Also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d ""The Look of The Year" torna a Sanremo". La Stampa (in Italian). 2022-07-12. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  2. ^ "The Look Of The Year in the WIPO Global Brand Database". WIPO Global Brand Database. 2005-11-09.
  3. ^ "Dietro una top model c'è sempre una top mother: da Claudia a Naomi storie di successi". Marie Claire (in Italian). 2019-11-23. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  4. ^ Castelli, Alessia (2024-01-09). "THE LOOK OF THE YEAR". Monaco Woman (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  5. ^ "THE LOOK OF THE YEAR Fashion Award – Sanremo Riviera dei Fiori 2021". Sanremo enjoy Riviera & Côte d’Azur (in Italian). 2021-09-23. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  6. ^ "DNG è Media Partner di The Look of the Year 2024 - MEDIA KEY" (in Italian). 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  7. ^ Stroscio, Enzo (2013-09-04). "KIM KOSANOVIC THE LOOK OF THE YEAR 2013 A TAORMINA". GLOBUS Magazine (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  8. ^ "The Look of the Year 2014, vince la serba Maja Danicic, premiato con il Look of the Year Fashion Award il marchio monegasco Beach & Cashmere Monaco - Montecarlo News: Notizie su Montecarlo, Monaco, Mentone, Nizza, Antibes, Costa Azzurra". www.montecarlonews.it (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2015-05-09. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  9. ^ Puca, Isabella (2017-10-13). ""A spasso per il borgo", cibo e moda per far più bella Ischia Ponte". Il Golfo 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  10. ^ "The Look Of The Year a Marina degli Aregai". La Stampa (in Italian). 2023-10-28. Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  11. ^ Redazione (2023-11-21). "Gli hairstyling della finale di "The Look of the Year"". Vogue Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  12. ^ Redazione (2023-10-16). "The Look of the Year 2023, la vincitrice italiana". The Way Magazine (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-04.
  13. ^ Ferrandino, Gaetano (2017-10-02). "Ischia fashion week, l'isola capitale mondiale della moda". Il Golfo 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-02-04.
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