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Looking for a few good models

Evolution Look Agency is looking for fabulous new models to be represented by the agency. Send pics and stats to holly@evolutionlook.com if you're interested in being considered. Ciao

Model Photo Testing

In preparation for the next season of castings and go-sees, we’re coordinating a few photo testings with talented photographers. The testing will include make-up and hair styling.

Description: The purpose of this photo testing is to provide clean, attractive and professional working shots for models that are in need of marketable pictures.


Your photoshoot includes:
Hair & Make-Up
Wardrobe Styling
8x10 printable images on disc

(Each look is a change in make-up, hair, and wardrobe)

For more information and to reserve your place, email photoshoot@evolutionlook.com

Style Insider with Paul Wharton

A DC Style Icon
Courtesy of Verse Magazine Holiday 2007
Photographed by Aidah Fontenot & Written and interviewed by Margaret S. White

It is 3:00 on a Thursday and I am dialing Paul Wharton. I can’t help but smile when I realize how ironic it is that I will be meeting Paul- a successful model, with a resume longer than my arm, who has found fame in front of the camera, on the pages of magazines, and strutting down runways- over the telephone. I spend the next hour and a half chatting with one of Washington, D.C.’s most interesting and eccentric entrepreneurs, and I have to admit it was more like talking to an old friend than a complete stranger. I can see why models, photographers, and average Joe’s seeking style and fashion help pay top dollar for his services—even over the phone he sounds like he’s worth every penny.

Tracking down Paul Wharton was hard work. I had the pleasure of dealing with his uber professional personal assistant who consistently gave me the "yes/no ma’am." I am southern and I compulsively do that too so I loved it—even though I am twentythree not forty. When I finally did catch up with Paul his warm "hey girl, how are you doing?" caught me a bit off guard. In truth, I was anticipating "Hi, this is Paul Wharton and you have 5 questions or thirty minutes whichever comes first… ready set go!" I opened the interview with an easy question:

"Hi Paul, what have you been up to these days?" His response took about forty solid minutes so allow me to prepare you—Paul Wharton is up to a hell of a lot. He sounds the most passionate about his company Evolution Look, but his enthusiasm over his project "Top Model Makeover" (which premiered on the CW in mid November) finishes a close second. Without missing a beat his energy level is up and he is on to describing (in detail) the first full season of "Makeover Manor" his new show on TV One, which aired in mid October. He pauses to take a breath and I realize I’m about to break out in a sweat just from listening to the guy. How does he do all of these things?

He keeps homes in Washington, D.C. and New York, commuting back and forth frequently for business. He has the aforementioned PA who probably keeps him on track with regard to scheduling, etc. but with that many irons in the fire one would think that his wonderful disposition and all around pleasantness would have fallen by the wayside long ago. Out of all of his accomplishments, of which there are many, the thing that impresses me the most about Paul is that he has managed to successfully navigate the fashion and modeling worlds with a level head, the ability to connect with people, and a strong sense of self all intact. In businesses like fashion and modeling, which are notoriously fickle and fiercely competitive, such wonderful qualities are usually compromised in order to succeed.

Luckily for aspiring models everywhere, Paul’s commitment to making professional modeling accessible and affordable ensures that you too can find the necessary tools to be successful. The Evolution Look website (www.evolutionlook.com) is an enormous achievement. As opposed to the majority of modeling schools which promise the world to up and comers (read: completely undiscovered talent) and charge a small fortune with little to no regard for the client; Paul offers. and more importantly, delivers his clients the exact opposite: high visibility, professional training, and veteran know how—for $20 a month. Yeah, you read that correctly… twenty dollars a month.

Essentially, everyone from seasoned models to novices who are flirting with the idea of modeling can all benefit from this site. An online look-book or web portfolio is created for each model with their stats: height, weight, age, hair and eye color-everything a potential client could want to know. This also streamlines Evolution Look’s process of submitting potential models to clients because with the click of a button Paul can categorize, combine, group, and divide which model(s) would fit best for that client’s particular shoot. For example, when a client comes to www.evolutionlook.com and lists their criteria the site can immediately provide pictures, stats, editorials, job experience, everything from each member’s profile.

The beauty of the system is that for twenty dollars models, photographers, makeup artists, etc. get to design a website which in the case of the experienced professional can provide necessary exposure, or in the case of the first timer provides them with, as Paul puts it the ability to determine if modeling is "really right for them" with no financial risk. Wow. I know, it’s impressive. As a thorough journalist it is my duty to note that this website came with HUGE financial risks for Paul Wharton. Suffice it to say that Paul is a testament to the truth that huge successes generally emanate from huge risks.

It is at this point that he pauses again for breath. I am taking notes so fast that it feels like my arm is going to fall off. I proceed to ask Paul the second question of the interview— "You have worked with both VH1 and MTV doing reality television shows. Which network did you like working with more and why?" His response was far too diplomatic for my liking… something along the lines of "they were both wonderful opportunities and I was flattered to be asked…" so I decided to press further—"Mhhmh, but remember when you were on "The Agency" and Becky was talking sh*t about the way you were instructing the girls to walk down the runway? Did that really happen or was it creative editing by the VH1 producers?" Paul explained that there is always a huge disparity between what really happens and what the producers clip together. (Side note: he still has a wonderful relationship with Willamina- good thing neither America nor the people she works with like listening to Becky.) The conversation—I mean interview— continues on smoothly.

I ask him to tell me his thoughts on Washington, DC:

M: What do you think is the most fun thing to do when you are in DC?

P: Events… Most happen on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday I love being a part of an eclectic scene with seasoned politicians, sophisticated ladies who lunch, hip party people, and of course the ultra chic fashion crowd. I always hear people complaining about how you see the same folks out at the events and in the social magazines every week. I, on the other hand, think it’s fabulous. I feel like we’re living in a very adult version of high school... and I’m running for most popular!

M: Where are your favorite spots around town to see and be seen?

P: Tuesday night it is Fly. Wednesday, hmmh probably Napoleon with my friends for champagne and good music. Thursday, I love to head over to the Chevy Chase Center to see my friend Joe, the manager of Famoso, and also for the eclectic crowd, great music (Gipsy Kings, anyone?) and of course the young fashionable elite. Friday I might go to the Four Seasons; because even though I am slightly under-whelmed by the renovations, overall it is still quite chic, comfortable, and the staff is wonderful.

M: What do you drink when you go out?

P: A bottle of Veuve Cliquot (for the whole table of course) and a lemon drop martini for me.

M: Where, in your opinion, is the bestdressed crowd in DC located?

P: Wherever my friends are. Mary Barth, my best friend, has inspired me to get dressed up just to stay home. It really brings fashion and clothes to a whole new level when you are looking good for yourself and picking outfitsknowing that the only requirement is that you feel fabulous in them because no one is going to see you… but your best friend.

M: What was the best fashion advice you ever received and who gave it to you?

P: The two best pieces of fashion advice I ever received came from my parents. My Father, Paul Sr. says "A man should always have a dark suit, white shirt or (white-onwhite), blue wool blazer, charcoal or tan wool or gabardine slacks and classic design shoes in his wardrobe." My free spirited Mother always said "Never buy anything that doesn’t represent your style." She always wants me to wear my Tom Ford glasses, my hair out and big, and lots of slim fit and over the top designer duds. It makes her happy because she likes when I’m true to who I am. I think it is safe to say that if anyone ever gave Paul Wharton bad fashion advice he knew damn well not to take it.

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