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Interested models may pay upfront or may pay a third down to reserve their spot, then pay the balance in cash the day of the workshop. In order to be able to offer the individualized consultations and photos, we have a limited number of spaces of models are encouraged to save their spot by paying in full or at least making a deposit. As this is open to all models, we're expecting it to fill up fast.

This class will be specifically addressing opportunities in different markets for models with different looks and body types.

The RUNWAY CRASH COURSE Team

RON COOKE
Ron Cooke is a nationally recognized fashion coordinator and stylist to the celebrities having produced fashion shows during New York’s Fashion Week as well as in DC, Atlanta, Miami, and other regions. His company Rogue Productions has worked with world renown designers, politicians, athletes, musicians, and actors. Ron is also an established stylist having dressed an assortment of today’s hottest celebrities including Alicia Keys, Danny Glover, Lela Rashon and many others for various magazines, commercials, and events. Ron has worked with Ann on VA Fashion Week from the first show on. Ron has served as casting director for fashion events world wide and regularly works with designers for selecting models for runway shows, photo shoots, and brand representatives. He's well known for his success as a runway coach and for bringing out the runway star.

 

 

 

ANN LEISTER
Ann Leister is the owner and director of Splash Model Management and creator/founder of VA Fashion Week. She has produced or co-produced muliple fashion shows; including a show for Operation Smile featuring designers including Versace, Missoni, Moschino and others as well as numerous shows featuring emerging designers. In addition, she has cast actors and models in regional and national commercials, TV shows, magazines and ad campaigns as well as placed models with agencies in major markets. She has a BA from The College of William & Mary and experience in real estate, advertising, human resources, video production, and the arts. Ann regularly attends fashion events in New York including Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, as well as shows in Washington DC, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Miami, Ann created the concept that has become VA Fashion Week as a way to bring NY style fashion shows to the Hampton Roads area and to spotlight the design talent, models, and creative talent that call this region home. Ann will be discussing opportunities for models in various markets as well as going over tips for coordinating your look and presentation to help you land the job.

 

JA LEISTER
JA Leister, consultant, has been assisting with fashion shows for the past ten years and been an independant producer, stage manager, and stylist for the past 3 years. A graduate of The College of William & Mary, she is available to assist any designer with their set-up, fittings, dressers, and any needs or concerns they may have. She also is a contributing writer for several blogs and media publications and will work with all participants in promoting their brand. In addition, she has scouted for Splash Models and worked with Ann in placing models with national and international agencies.  

 

 

EMAIL: splashvafw@gmail.com