Los Angeles Firm Inc. Magazine Jan/Feb 2014 | Page 46

THE TRAVELER

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hen most people think about upscale fashion, runway, editorial, and couture,
usually Kansas City does not come to mind. But, as the industry expands and crosses barriers,
classic fashion is beginning to intertwine like roads on an extensive map. Models who carry a
look befitting to the commercial side of the industry are popping up in surprising places. One
example is the mainstreaming of shorter models who are pretty but have never been able to
break into the business because of their stature. Now, they do product modeling for commercial hair and makeup brands from across the globe.

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