Kim Dawson Agency Models

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In 1997, the Kim Dawson Agency began its model search. The winner that first year was 15-year old Irving native Erin Wasson.  Today Erin is one of the most recognizable faces in the fashion industry.  With a beauty contract for Maybelline, major print campaigns for Armani, Michael Kors, Roberto Cavalli, Donna Karan Collection, Chanel, Tiffany & Co. and covers for Italian Vogue, German Vogue Australian Vogue, British Bazaar and Elle, her face is omnipresent.

The Kim Dawson Model Search is now in its 14th year and this year we have a new media partner - The 33 CW TV. Log onto www.the33tv.com for news about this year's search and to download an application. You can also get tips on how to get noticed by our model search judges, view photo galleries of past winners and finalists, enter to win make-overs and sign up for text alerts. The winner of the 2010 search will receive a one-year contract with the Kim Dawson Agency, $1000 in NorthPark Gold and the opportunity to star in a 30-second promotional spot on The 33 CW.

The search is held each summer and is open to girls ages 13 - 22, 5'7 - 6' in height and guys ages 17 - 22, 6' - 6'3" in height. Unlike many model searches, the Kim Dawson Model Search is absolutely free to enter. In addition to mail-in entries there will be a model search event at NorthPark Center on Saturday, Ausust 21 from noon - 3:00 where you can enter and be seen in person by our judges. The 2010 Kim Dawson Model Search is a part of NorthPark Center's On the Runway three-day fall fasion event including fashion shows, make-overs, giveaways and more. For more information about On the Runway and to view a show schedule log onto www.northparkcenter.com.

While Erin Wasson is certainly the most well known model to come out of the Kim Dawson Model Search many others have gone on to have successful careers locally, nationally and internationally. Mimi Roche, who was a finalist in 2000 has walked the runway for Gucci, Roberto Cavalli, Yves St. Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney to name a few. She has been photographed for Banana Republic, Allure, D&G and British Elle.  Chaise Mooty, the 2004 winner, began working almost immediately and has shot campaigns for Abercrombie & Fitch, Guess and Benetton as well as editorials for L'UOMO Vogue, GQ, Details and Arena Homme Plus. Our 2005 winner, Ali Michael, was named one of Style.com's Top 10 New Faces of 2007after an amazing season in which she walked in shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris including Anna Sui, Burberry Prorsum, Christian Dior, Chanel, Christian LaCroix and Lanvin. In addition, Ali has shot numerous editorials for magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, W, Teen Vogue and Italian Vogue. Many other model search winners and finalists have been signed by the Kim Dawson Agency and are working locally in the Dallas market while building their careers.

Erin Wasson 1997	Chad Rohde 1999	Mimi   Roche 2000	Rob  Howarth 2001
Michael Gulley 2002	Meredith  Fowler 2002	Blake  Towsley 2003	Bekka Zuefeldt 2004
Marisol  Alfaro 2004	Chaise Mooty 2004	Ali Michael 2005	Josh Tignor 2006
Justine Tripp 2006	R'EL Dade 2006	Ricky Bennick 2006	Tyler Curry 2006
Trey Anderson 2006	Jessica Cline 2006	Clara Settje 2007	Ashley Kim 2007
Hadassah McGrew 2007	Connor Braaten 2007	Kyle Ellison 2008	Diaby Mo 2008
Michael Fjordback 2008	Rachel Thomas 2008	Amber Alvarez 2008	Alex Long 2008
Allison Smyser 2009	Sara Vincent 2009	Eddie Edwards 2009	Heather Hausman 2009
Kelly Gillespie 2009	Evan Morales 2009	Claire VanBeber 2009	Emily Campbell 2009