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Deluxe Catering

Jetting Off“Can you pass the amuse-bouche menu, please?” Perhaps this isn’t a request often heard on modelling assignments, but it wouldn’t been out of place on Jay and Sarah’s recent high-flying job. Judging from their feedback, it must surely rank as one of our most pleasurable modelling jobs. And why, you ask? The client was […]

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Everyday bookings

What’s life without a little bit of variety? If you take a look at the range of our clients, you’ll realise that no two modelling assignments are identical. And that’s just the way we like it – as do our models. The strength of our bookings team – coupled with our clients – results in […]

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Reasons to consider becoming a model right now

Any time is a great time to consider becoming a model, but this time of year can be especially good – and there are a number of reasons why… Firstly, we are coming to the end of the summer season, people are returning from holidays and time off with their families ready to start work […]

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Like ducks to water – our models show just how talented they are

A first modelling assignment is often nerve-wracking but those who work with us at Models Direct know just how much support they receive from us and from the client for every booking. We want all our models to feel comfortable and happy in their work – and that means making sure they are well looked […]

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A golden age – why modelling in later life can be so successful

We all know age is just a number and that there is no reason why we can’t keep doing the things we love when we are well into our mature years. And when it comes to modelling, this could not be closer to the truth. There is huge demand these days for men and women […]

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Night Owl: Another Assignment, Another Success

We continue to deliver models so that brands can enjoy the art of storytelling through marketing.  Forget the demands of the morning when you have Night Owl’s range of coverless blankets waiting for you to snuggle into. The luscious, I-don’t-need-to-worry-about-changing-the-covers duvet (hence the meaning behind “coverless“) is a brand that understands duvet changers’ pain points. […]

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Timothy: A Start-Up Discovering Models Direct

It’s quite something to think that the jeans you’ve got hung up in your closet, in the laundry or on you have an interesting history dating back about 140 years ago! Thanks to the collaboration of brilliant creatives, Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss, we’ve got this staple icon fixed into our dress code. And for […]

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Getty Images

Getty Images is the world’s leading visual media company. They are a renowned team of photojournalists, video creators, researchers, data scientists and customer service professionals who supply stock photography to just about any brand. When it comes to digital imagery, they’re at the top of their game. No wonder they approached us recently for a […]

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eFOLDI

“Simply brilliant!” That’s how Sir Richard Branson described eFOLDI – a revolutionary folding mobility scooter, which just happens to be the world’s lightest as well! Coming in at just over 15kg in weight, the eFOLDI has a carrying capacity of 120kg, meaning just about anyone can get around with ease regardless of their disability or […]

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Abbeyfield – Retirement Village

Four of our mature models got together recently for a fantastic modelling assignment in the heart of Surrey. Though the assignment was at Nonsuch Abbeyfield Retirement Village, work was very much the priority for Valerie, Les, Olufemi and Audrey. Set both inside and in the grounds of Abbeyfield at Ewell West (in-between Epsom and Wimbledon), […]

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​​A day at the office – our models feature in a smart working campaign

Commercial modelling can take all sorts of forms and in today’s digital world that often includes the creation of online content. Lively, engaging and colourful online content is the holy grail for many businesses and as such they are tripping over themselves to get it right. Drawing in potential customers via social media platforms, such […]

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BMW

Three first-time models, one famous brand trusted by millions. If ever there was an assignment that worked at both ends of the expertise spectrum, this was it. BMW put a call out asking for three models to cover two days’ worth of shooting for a press release highlighting the virtues of their new Active Tourer […]

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