Hannah Noble || Trend of the Week

Loren Kemp || New In Town

Xander Evitts || Elite Model Q&A

Elite: Favourite photographer you have worked with?

Xander: Simon Harris

E: What was your first modelling job?

X: Men's Health

E: Where is the worst place you have ever worked?

X: I was a bin man last summer, it's not as bad as it sounds, I worked outside getting a tan and it was great exercise (and I got paid). 

E: What is your favourite film?

X: Austin Powers

E: Guilty pleasure?

X: Chocolate chip cookies

E: What is the last dream you remember having?

X: You don't want to know

E: Favourite person in the agency?

X: Charlie, but I like everyone.

E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?

X: London - The clubs - I love the music!

E: What did you want to be when you were younger?

X: Very, very rich.

E: Marmite: Love/Hate

S: HATE

E: Who is your celebrity crush? 

X: I don't really have one, but Nicole Sherzingerrrr…

E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?

X: Water

E: What song is most played on your ipod?

X: Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson - Scream

E: What did you have for breakfast today?

X: Porridge

E: How would you describe your style?

X: Simple

E: Which established model do you most admire?

X: Probably David Gandy, he is doing very well and he's British.

E: How much is a pint of milk?

X: I don't drink milk but I can tell you that soya milk is 60p for a litre.

E: Tell us a joke.

X: What did the biscuit say when it fell off the table?… Oh crumbs!

E: Describe yourself in 3 words…

X: 1: DOWN 2: TO 3: PARTY

Bobby Sabel || Shortlist Mode Magazine

Bobby Sabel looking suave for the new issue of Shortlist Mode. 

Caroline Brasch Neilsen || Love Magazine

Starring in this editorial from the Androgyny issue of LOVE magazine, Caroline Brasch Nielsen looks every inch the superstar in a mix of mysterious masks and gothic make-up. What more could you want on a day like today, let Caroline take you to the darkside...looking fierce the whole way there.

Finn Donnelly || Jack Wills Easter Collection

Jack Wills Easter Collection 2011 from Jack Wills on Vimeo.

Check out the lovely Finn Donnelly in the latest offering from Jack Wills and their Easter Collection video campaign. The lucky things flew to South Africa for the shoot and look at what fun they had. He couldn't even resist a cheeky flash for all you girls and guys, but you'll have to watch until the end for that.

Ming Xi || Vogue China

Look at our lovely Ming Xi in this 70's inspired shoot from the March issue of Vogue China. She could have jumped straight from the glamourous Studio 54 onto the pages of Vogue. Ming never gets it wrong and this is no exception, although we could probably dress her in a paper bag and she'd still work it!

Sadie Phelps || Elite Model Q&A

Elite: Favourite photographer you have worked with?

Sadie: David Dunan, I got to lie one the floor for most of the time AND he said I moved my hands well.

E: Where is the worst place you have ever worked?

S: At school.

E: What is your favourite film?

S: Gummo… I haven't see it yet but it's gonna be 'the one'

E: What is your nickname?

S: Sades

E: Guilty pleasure?

S: Story of Issac (E: A song by Leonard Cohen, don't be guilty Sades!)

E: What is the last dream you remember having?

S: I threw a small, ridiculous suitcase at someone.

E: Dream job?

S: To sell candyfloss on a massive hill, with lots of white fabric blowing from the trees.

E: Favourite person in the agency?

S: Elliott [the agency mascot], he barks sometimes and looks funny when he runs.

E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?

S: Milan - Ice cream, Paris - Their way or nothing, London - It's called "Great Britain" for a reason.

E: What did you want to be when you were younger?

S: Archaeologist 

E: Marmite: Love/Hate

S: L O V E

E: Who is your celebrity crush? 

S: I've never had any.

E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?

S: Cafe Nero all the way, Starbucks hate poor people.

E: What song is most played on your ipod?

S: Crystal Castles - Baptism AND Salem - When You Sleep

E: What did you have for breakfast today?

S: Quavers with water

E: What is your life philosophy?

S: The worst parts of your life make brilliant stories.

E: How would you describe your style?

S: Tight, black and simple.

E: Which established model do you most admire?

S: Lara Stone's got da booty and Alice Dellal's in yo face.

E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?

S: I'm in a band, I'm singing…Portugal gig soon

E: How much is a pint of milk?

S: Why is it STILL measured in pints?

E: What is your fashion week survival strategy?

S: Tube 'Travelcard'

E: Describe yourself in 3 words…

S: Creative, bright, YOUNG!

Trend of the Week || Oscar Spendrup

Benjamin Eidem || New In Town

Misha Patel || Grit Magazine

Misha Patel is the main feature in this editorial for the new issue of Grit Magazine. Our fresh-faced superstar wears a masculine mix of knitwear from James Long, J. W. Anderson and other upcoming brit-pack designers. We can't wait to see more from this Elite rising star.

Sigrid Agren || Numéro Magazine

 Sigrid Agren looking smoking hot in this editorial for Numéro Magazine's March issue. Sigrid looks absolutely striking and this is only complemented by the high contrast black & white photography. The shoot entitled "Eden Roc" takes viewers to a sandy shore, to see Sigrid languidly stretched out under the sun. Here at Elite HQ summer couldn't come any sooner, if it looks anything like this.

Happy Birthday || Hannah Noble

Happy Birthday to the wonderful Hannah Noble! Today is her 17th birthday and we are very pleased to be celebrating it with her. Hannah Noble was discovered at last years EML competition, where she went on to become a finalist. Since then she has gone on to have huge success within the industry walking for Christopher Kane, Prada, PPQ and Roksanda Illincic to name but a few and shooting some stunning editorials for Dazed & Confused, i-D, Wonderland and most recently Vogue Turkey. We are very proud of our homegrown girl and hope she has an amazing birthday!

Catarina Ravaglia by Paulo Roversi || Cerutti 18CRR81 Lookbook SS11

Catarina Ravaglia stars in the 18CRR81 Cerutti SS11 lookbook, shot by none other than Paulo Roversi. Doesn't she look a dream?

Vogue Italia | Julia Saner

We immediately fell in love with this stunning editorial and promotional film from the March issue of Vogue Italia. Shot by the ever amazing Steven Meisel, it stars Elite Model Look superstar, the beautiful Julia Saner. Entitled 'Wasted Luxury' and with a touch of the Secret Garden, it seems to be modern interpretation of a Victorian painting and we think Julia's doll-like charm, complete with ethereal make-up completely makes the whole shoot.

Elite Model Q&A / James Ross

Elite: What was your first job?

James: Dazed Japan/Untitled

E: Where is the worst place you have ever worked?

J: Nepali orphanage - just because it was so upsetting at times.

E: What is your favourite film?

J: To Kill A Mockingbird - Gregory Peck is a legend!

E: What is your nickname?

J: Jam, Jimmy, Short Stuff

E: Guilty pleasure?

J: Speculoos - Belgian spread of the Gods

E: What is the last dream you remember having?

J: I was slicing a huge orange and sharing it with a complete stranger.

E: Dream job?

J: Vet

E: Favourite person in the agency?

J: Ellen [Gibbons]…..apparently.

E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?

J: None of them are Scunthorpe. My hometown solidarity is waning.

E: What did you want to be when you were younger?

J: Vet - dog whisperer

E: Marmite: Love/Hate

J: Despise

E: Who is your celebrity crush? 

J: Jodie Kidd

E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?

J: I'd rather go to Tinder Box (E: Our lovely local cafe in Angel for those that don't know!)

E: What song is most played on your ipod?

J: Running the World - Jarvis Cocker

E: What did you have for breakfast today?

J: Scotch pancakes, bacon and maple syrup.

E: What is your life philosophy?

J: "You better know yourself little girl before you talk about me" Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace, Big Brother 7

E: How would you describe your style?

J: Lacking

E: Which established model do you most admire?

J: Ming Xi is a stunner.

E: What's the best freebie you've ever got?

J: Ghengis Khan's Y choromosome

E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?

J: Polydactyl cat

E: How much is a pint of milk?

J: 45p. FACT!

E: What is your fashion week survival strategy?

J: Go to the Model Sanctuary.

E: Tell us a joke

J: My guns

E: Describe yourself in 3 words…

J: I'm called Daniel (FACT!)

Trend of the Week / Helen McCusker

Helen McCusker popped into the agency last week and we were loving her take on androgyny. She paired her leather skinnies with a big boxy suit jacket and finished it off with some emerald green velvet chelsea boots. Helen can't do much wrong in our eyes and we think she is absolutely rocking the look!

Elite Model Q&A / Ellen Gibbons

Elite: What was your first job?

Ellen Gibbons: I used to stand outside Lincoln Cathedral to busk with my violin when I when I was 14.

E: Where is the worst place you have ever worked?

EG: A cinema, I thought it would be really fun but my job mainly consisted of tearing tickets and scraping salsa and popcorn off the floor.

E: What is your favourite film?

EG: Some Like It Hot…1920's cheesy jazz, cross-dressing and hilarious characters, what's not to like?

E: What is your nickname?

EG: Smellen or Melon, not very flattering!

E: Guilty pleasure?

EG: Sleeping later than I should on weekdays and any cheese & chutney sandwiches.

E: Dream job?

EG: Treading the boards in London's West End!

E: Favourite person in the agency?

EG: James Ross - we're both from Lincolnshire. Enough said.

E: Best thing about London/Paris/Milan?

EG: All I remember from Paris is EuroDisney, and I love walking through parks in London.

E: What did you want to be when you were younger?

EG: A ballet dancer…or a dentist.

E: Marmite: Love/Hate?

EG: Love love love!

E: If we took you to Starbucks right now what would you order?

EG: Caramel Macchiato (recently became a coffee addict)

E: What song is most played on your ipod?

EG: I don't own one!

E: What did you have for breakfast today?

EG: Porridge, yoghurt and grapes.

E: How would you describe your style?

EG: Huge baggy jumpers and leg warmers, especially at this time of year.

E: Which established model do you most admire?

EG: Freja Beha Erichson…she's such a chameleon!

E: What's the best freebie you've ever got?

EG: Free cheesecake at the Model Sanctuary! And a huge Hugo Boss umbrella that saw me through the February rain.

E: What's your Facebook status at the moment?

EG: Spring is definitely coming to London…I'm only wearing two jumpers and a coat!

E: How much is a pint of milk?

EG: 45p…apparently

E: What is your fashion week survival strategy?

EG: Coffee and sleep…and flat shoes to run to all the castings in.

New in Town / Russell Giardina

Vogue Germany / Constance Jablonski

Feast your eyes on this stunning editorial of Elite girl Constance Jablonski in this months Vogue Germany. The East meets West inspired shoot was shot by Alexi Lubomirski, with the props and styling helping her portray a glamourous tourist in early 20th century China. The saturated colours add to effect that everything oriental seems alluring to Western eyes. And Constance looks just as alluring to us!

Agency Playlist of the Week

We thought we'd give you a look into what daily life at the agency is like, so we thought a weekly playlist of what we're listening to would be perfect. Check out our Spotify account here to listen to our picks of the week and see who chose them below.

Knights - Crystal Castles (Sadie Phelps, model)
Hey Mama - Kanye West (Alice Cornish, model)
Price Tag - Jessie J (Bridget Jakes, model)
All the Eastern Girls - Chapel Club (Andrew Jones, model)
The Air Near My Fingers - The White Stripes (Felix Branch, model)
California Gurls - Katy Perry (James, booker)
Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club (Charlie, booker)
Rolling in the Deep - Adele (Amelia, booker)
Some Love - Chaka Khan (Marco, art department)
What's My Name? - Rihanna (Frederic, office manager)
Venus In Furs - The Velvet Underground (Ailish, pr intern)
Summertime - Jamie Jones (Dominique, trainee booker)
Crystalised - The xx (Lucie, intern)
Pure Morning - Placebo (Luke, production)
Unfaithful - Rihanna (France, booker)
L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N - Noah & the Whale (Benn, art department)
Freddie Freeloader - Miles Davis (Angela, intern)

Homme Essential / Marshall Brockley

Marshall Brockley is sweeping the board editorial wise at the moment. Here he is in the latest issue of Homme Essential magazine, showing how diverse he can be Marshall showcases a tough, rocker look complete with leather accessories. And what can we say, here at the agency we love it!

Maria Sharapova celebrates in Australian Open

Maria Sharapova celebrates in Australian Open 2007
Nick name	Masha (diminutive)
Country	Russia
Residence	Bradenton, Florida, USA
Date of birth	April 19, 1987 (1987-04-19) (age 23)
Place of birth	Nyagan, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[1]
Turned pro	April 19, 2001
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Career prize money	US$13,840,094
Singles
Career record	356 – 85 (81.0%)
Career titles	22 WTA
Highest ranking	No. 1 (August 22, 2005)
Current ranking	No. 18 (February 28, 2011)[2]
Grand Slam results
Australian Open	W (2008)
French Open	SF (2007)
Wimbledon	W (2004)
US Open	W (2006)
Other tournaments
Championships	W (2004)
Doubles
Career record	23–17
Career titles	3
Highest ranking	41 (June 14, 2004)
Grand Slam Doubles results
Australian Open	2R (2003, 2004)
US Open	2R (2003)

Maria Sharapova’s new attire a classic little ensemble

Tennis – and fashion – fans in New Zealand will be the first to see what glamour player Maria Sharapova will be wearing on court next year when she unveils a new outfit at January’s ASB Classic.


Pictures have emerged of Sharapova’s planned outfit for the Australian Open and it’s customary for players to wear the same clothes at the Classic as they’ll wear in the first Grand Slam of the year.
Sharapova, the world No 18 and top seed in Auckland, will wear the “Oz Open Ace Dress”, which is made of lightweight dri-FIT material by her Nike sponsors.
This is supposed to let her move freely around the court while absorbing sweat and moisture from her skin.


The dress is peach and grey, although there is a two-piece variant, which is peach on top with pink trim and a grey skirt.
Sharapova was involved in the design process, including being responsible for the “boomerang back”, which will see her back revealed more than in most other outfits.
“What we like to think about for the Australian Open is keeping our female athletes as unrestricted as possible,” said Janice Lucena, creative director of Nike Tennis.

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All About Maria Yuryevna Sharapova
Maria Yuryevna Sharapova (russ. Мария Юрьевна Шарапова, IPA: [mɐˈrʲijə ʂɐˈrapəvə] ( listen); born April 19, 1987) is a former World No. 1 Russian professional tennis player. In a career marred by serious injury, Sharapova has won 22 WTA singles titles, 3 WTA doubles titles and 3 Grand Slam singles titles, consisting of the 2004 Wimbledon, 2006 US Open and 2008 Australian Open. She was also runner-up at the 2007 Australian Open. She has also won the year-ending Sony Ericsson Championships in 2004. Since her shoulder injury in 2008, she has not recovered her championship form.

The Women's Tennis Association has ranked her World No. 1 in singles on 4 separate occasions. She regained this ranking for the fourth time on May 19, 2008. She became the World No.1 for the first time on Aug 22, 2005. She is currently ranked World No. 18.

Sharapova made her professional breakthrough in 2004 when, at age 17, she upset two-time defending champion and top seed Serena Williams in the 2004 Wimbledon final for her first Grand Slam singles title. She entered the top ten of the WTA Rankings with this win. Despite not winning a major in 2005, Sharapova briefly held the number one ranking, and reached three Grand Slam semifinals, losing to the eventual champion each time. She ultimately won her second major at the 2006 US Open defeating then-World No. 1 Amélie Mauresmo in the semifinals and World No. 2 Justine Henin in the final. Sharapova's 2007 season was plagued with a chronic shoulder injury, and saw her ranking fall out of the top 5 for the first time in two years. She ultimately won her third Grand Slam at the 2008 Australian Open, defeating Henin in the quarterfinals and Ana Ivanović in the final. After reclaiming the number one ranking in May 2008, Sharapova's shoulder problems re-surfaced, ultimately requiring surgery in October and forcing her out of the game for nearly ten months. Sharapova returned in May 2009 and was ranked No. 126 in the world due to her extensive lay-off. Since her comeback, Sharapova has won 3 singles titles (bringing her career total to 22) and improved her ranking.

Sharapova's public profile extends beyond tennis, as she has been featured in a number of modeling assignments, including a feature in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Also she has been featured in many advertisements including Nike, Prince, Canon and many more, also being the face of many fashion houses, primarily Cole Haan. Sharapova was the most searched-for athlete on Yahoo! in both 2005 and 2008.[1][3][4] Since February 2007, she has been a United Nations Development Project Goodwill Ambassador, concerned specifically with the Chernobyl Recovery and Development Programme.

Sharapova became engaged to her boyfriend, NBA basketball player Sasha Vujačić, after they had been dating for nearly a year