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FUNK THE RUNWAY (FTR) IS A 'FASHION PRODUCTION COMPANY'. WE SPECIALIZE IN THE PLANNING, DIRECTION & COORDINATION OF FASHION SHOWS AND OTHER FASHION RELATED EVENTS.WE PROVIDE FASHION SHOW HOSTING FOR: 'FASHION DESIGNERS, STORES, BOTIQUES, AND PRIVATE CONTRACTORS.OUR MAIN FOCUS IS TO PROMOTE A POSITIVE OUTLOOK AS WELL AS CREATE A DIVERSE AUDIENCE IN THE FASHION COMMUNITY/INDUSTRY FOR OUR CLIENTS.SOME OF OUR CLIENTS INCLUDE THE LIKES OF: AKIRA CHICAGO, T. GANTER DESIGNES, WILFREDO DE' MANILA AND VIZEAU NY, NY.-RUNWAY TRAINING-WE ALSO PROVIDE 'RUNWAY TRAINING' FOR ASPIRING MODELS AND PROFESSIONAL MODELS WHO ARE SERIOUS ABOUT ADVANCING IN THEIR CAREERS. IN THIS ASPECT ALONE WE ARE CONDUCT AN 8-10 WEEK TRAINING WORKSHOP SERIES DEDICATED TO THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPEMENT OF MODELS. IN ESSENCE, WE CREATE/ MANUFACTURE 'HIGH FASHION MODELS'.THE COST FOR OUR RUNWAY WORKSHOP IS: $425.00 USD. OR 53.13 PER WEEK. WHICH MUST BE PAID IN FULL BEFORE THE 8TH WEEK. MODELS WHO PARTICIPATE IN OUR WORKSHOP ARE SUBJECT TO HIGH EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIRED TO PRESENT THEMSELVES IN A PROFESSIONAL DEMEANOR.OUR CLIENTS FOR OUR RUNWAY WORKSHOPS INCLUDE: FC MODELS, BMG MODELS, FORD MODELS, ELITE AND CHOOSEN MODEL MANAGEMENT.WE ENCOURAGE ALL MODELS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, FASHION DESIGNERS, PROMOTERS, MUA'S, MODELING AGENCIES, STYLIST, AND WRITERS TO PATRONIZE US FOR BUSINESS & NETWORKING PURPOSES.IF YOU ARE INTRESTED IN OUR RUNWAY WORKSHOPS, FASHION EVENT HOSTING OR JUST HAVE OTHER GENERAL QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT US:FUNK THE RUNWAY P.O.BOX 1409 CHICAGO, IL 60690 E. [email protected] P. 312.373.1120 F. 312.602.9854......
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MODELA'S WHO "UNDERSTAND" THAT LIKE ANY OTHER PROFESSION, THE PROFESSION OF FASHION MODELING REQUIRES CERTAIN "TOOLS OF THE TRADE".IF YOU'RE LEARNING HOW TO "DANCE" (FOR EXAMPLE) YOU WOULD HAVE TO INVEST TIME & MONEY IN A "DANCE CLASS" DESPITE YOUR NATURAL LOOKS & ABILITIES. IN BODY-BUILDING...ITS TAKES TIME, SWEAT, MONEY & UNRELENTLESS DETERMINATION TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS. WETHER YOU WORK WITH A TRAINER OR NOT.IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY, "YOUR WALK" IS A REFLECTION OF YOUR ABILITY TO SELL CLOTHES (ON THE RUNWAY) & CONNECT WITH THE MASSES. "YOUR SIGNATURE WALK" IS YOUR SELLING TOOL AND THE BETTER YOU ARE, THE MORE "INDEMAND" YOU'LL BECOME. YOUR "CATWALK" IS ONLY 40% OF A FASHION SHOW, BUT IT PLAYS A MAJOR ROLE OF THE OVERALL DISPLAY OF GARMENTS OF THE DESIGNERS. YOU MUST LEARN HOW TO MASTER THE RUNWAY. A BAD FASHION SHOW IS USUALLY THE RESULT OF POOR "FASHION COORDINATING" WHICH INCLUDES A MODELA'S MYSTIC ON THE CATWALK...PERIOD.YOUR CATWALK AND OVER ALL RUNWAY PRESENCE MUST BE COMPELLING AND UNFORGETTABLE...OTHERWISE, YOUR RATE OF PAY (IF ANY) AND YOUR LEVEL OF "MODE'" WILL NOT EXCEED VERY FAR. YOU WILL NOT "MAKE THE MARK", AND BEFORE YOU CAN SAY "MINI-SKIRT" SOMEONE WITH A "FEIRCE CATWALK" WILL TAKE YOUR SLOT!! PERIOD.THIS IS THE REALITY OF THE FASHION INDUSTRY.WHERE "YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION IS THE ONLY IMPRESSION.THAT MATTERS... UNDERNEATH THE GLAMOUR AND GLITTER, LIES A HOST OF BUSINESS MONGULS WHO NEED TO SEE THAT YOU MEAN BUSINESS!! THEY WILL NOT PAY FOR A "POOT- BUTT- MODELA"!! NO MATTER WHAT MODELING AGENCY YOUR WITH.BECOMING A MODEL IS MORE ATTITUDE THAN LOOKING HOTT & BEING A "DIVA". THOSE ARE INDUSTRY "NO-NO'S. BECAUSE THEY DO NOT SELL PRODUCT ONLY EGO'S. YOU MUST HAVE FLARE, BE FEIRCE & YOU MUST "FUNK THE RUNWAY"....PERIOD. Detour Fashion Show

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THE WOES OF WORKING WITH PHOTOGRAPHERS PART 1

HEY EVERYONE...ITS BEEN BROUGHT TO MY ATTENTION THAT 'EVERYONE'S' BEING SCREWED BY PHOTOGRAPHERS!!!!OK, FIRST THING. PHOTOGRAPHERS MY HAVE CONTACTS, BUT THEY'RE NOT 'AGENTS'. IF YOU MEET PHOTOGRAPHERS...
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WE ARE ’FUNK THE RUNWAY’....

FUNK THE RUNWAY (FTR) IS A 'FASHION PRODUCTION COMPANY'. WE SPECIALIZE IN THE PLANNING, DIRECTION & COORDINATION OF FASHION SHOWS AND OTHER FASHION RELATED EVENTS.WE PROVIDE FASHION SHOW HOSTING F...
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FUNK THE RUNWAY NEWS & UPDATES

HEY EVERYONE, WE WILL BE KEEPING EVERYBODY POSTED ON FASHION EVENTS & FASHION NEWS IN THE MIDWEST AREA(S). DON'T HESITATE TO BOTHER ME...LOL....
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"I AM’ - ADONNIS STONE

I AM--I AM STRENGTH,UNBREAKABLE BY ANY MEANS.-I AM AGGRESSION,RELENTLESS & FIERCE.-I AM POWER,THE FORCE THAT MOVES ALL.-I AM BALANCE,STERN, FAIR & JUST.-I AM FAITH,BELIEVE ME...I AM.-I AM LOVE...
Posted by FUNK THE RUNWAY on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:52:00 PST

THE CONCEPT OF PROFESSIONAL MODELING

HEY GUYS WHATS UP?!! I'VE BEEN GETTING SO MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT MODELING AND/OR HOW TO MODEL, SO I THOUGHT I'D JUST POST A GENERAL MESSAGE. THE FIRST THING I'D LIKE TO TOUCH IS "SCAM AGENCIES". YES THE...
Posted by FUNK THE RUNWAY on Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:39:00 PST

The ABC’s of Taxes for Professional Models

The ABC's of Taxes for Professional ModelsLet me preempt this article by stating upfront that, for as complicated as filing tax returns can be for professional models and actors, you should hire a pro...
Posted by FUNK THE RUNWAY on Tue, 21 Aug 2007 02:34:00 PST

CATWALK TRAINING RATES.....

FUNK THE RUNWAY TRAINING SERIES: 8 WEEKS OF INTENSE CATWALK TRAINING- 10AM - 1PM 3PM - 5PM 6PM-  9PM THREE HOURS TOTAL OR STAY THE WHOLE DAY!!! IN THIS CATWALK TRAINING SERIES I WILL INSTRU...
Posted by FUNK THE RUNWAY on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 06:54:00 PST

INFO ON FUNK THE RUNWAY CATWALK TRAINING SESSIONS

I WILL BE OFFICIALLY RE-STARTING MY "RUNWAY TRAINING WORKSHOP SERIES" IN AUGUST 2007. I DO PROVIDE RUNWAY TRAINING FOR "BOTH" MALE & FEMALE MODELS. I TEACH EUROPEAN, ASIAN & AMERICAN CATWALKS....
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