It's that time of year again!! Spring 2012 Spokane's Top Model will be back in action and bringing Spokane it's largest fashion event 2 years in a row!!

Last year was such a success, our sold out crowd (1400+) was a solid statement that the Inland Northwest's Fashion Scene is a savvy, growing part of our community. For 2012, our goal is to expand and elaborate our event, and become a driving catalyst to give Spokane what it needs... CHANGE.

April 14th, 2012 - We will be showcasing Spokane's Top Salons, Boutiques and aspiring models. Each of them, dedicated to their craft and working to give you the fashion show you deserve!

THE END IS ONLY THE BEGINNING.

Photographer Winner's Announcement

Couer d'Alene and Spokane photographers that were registered for the Spokane's Top Model photography passes totaled 15. The contest consisted of photo submissions in the categories of wild card (creative), runway and balcony. The photographers that submitted photos include: Michael Kinney, Alan Birdsell, Eric Barro, Curry Kenyon, Eric Strate, Jessie Lee Cederblom, Ray Ward, Faith Hovde, Mark Anthony and Leland Hoffman.

Winning Wildcard Photo & Best Overall by
Jessie Lee Cederblom of Studio Shiotara

Winning Runway Photo by
Eric Barro of Lake City Photography

Winning Balcony Photo by
Curry Kinyon of Curry Kinyon Photography

Thank you to all the amazing photographers that submitted photos and all the photographers that attended the event. Links, logos, and information on additional photographers involved will be posted in a follow up post.

Spokane's Top Model 2011 Winners

The first annual Spokane's Top Model was held before a sold out crowd at the Knitting Factory. Thank you to everyone that came out to support your local salons, boutiques, models, and developing fashion scene! The text votes totaled over 1,100 (that accounted for 20% of the judging). The other 4 industry professional judges scored the salons, boutiques, and models on their creative style, marketability, walk, and print photos. Below are the results and prizes for each category.

Spokane's Top Model 2011 Winners

Salon - Department Z

Boutique - Swank Boutique

1st Place Model - Alexandra Wilson

2nd Place Model - Ariel St Claire

3rd Place Model - Nanayaa Opare

Department Z and Swank Boutique each receive a Red Eye Promotions Premiere Marketing Package

- Product photoshoot by Savage Unlimited Photography (models & clothing provided)
- Red Eye Promotions online marketing setup
- Red Eye Promotions 3 month social media marketing service
- Spokane media distribution package (includes Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine feature)
- In-store standup product display
- Adspot through SpokanesTopModel.com

STM 1st placing model receives a Seattle and Spokane Fashion Showcase.

- All inclusive trip to Seattle (hotel, airfare and car rental)

- Walk in Seattle Fashion Week

- Photoshoot with top Seattle PR firm, Glam Rock PR and Seattle Fashion Week designer Isaiah Whitmore

- The View Talent Agency modeling contract

- Red Eye Promotions modeling portfolio

- Social media marketing premier setup

- Spokane fashion photo shoot with Savage Unlimited Photography and the winning salon/boutique

- Spokane media distribution package (includes Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine feature)

STM 3rd and 2nd placing models receive a Spokane Fashion Showcase.

- Spokane fashion photoshoot with the winning salon and boutique by Savage Unlimited Photography
- Spokane media distribution package (includes Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine feature)
- Assorted sponsor giftcards

Photographers Passes on Sale Now

Spokane's Top Model photographer passes are now available for purchase.
Pass details are listed below.

Photography Pass
- Listed on SpokanesTopModel.com as a competing event photographer
- Red carpet paparazzi access
- Pre-show access to the venue
- Event admission
- Photographer area (3) access that includes end of the runway and balcony view
- Entrance of 3 event images for the best photo contest

Best Photo Contest

3 photos will be submitted after the event from each photographer, each in a different category. The categories are runway, balcony, and wildcard (which can be anything). The overall best event photo will receive the 1st prize and each category winner will receive a prize as well.

1st Prize
- Huppins $100 Gift Card
- Featured image used in Spokane Top Model Media packages with photography credit
(Media packages includes press coverages by local media sources such as Inlander, Spokane CDA Magazine, Spokane Savvy)
- Article feature on SpokanesTopModel.com
- High five

There are a limited number of $25 photographer passes available.
Buy Photography Passes HERE

* Online or print source

Spokane's Top Model Tickets on Sale Now!

TICKETS ON SALE HERE!

Spokane's Top Model tickets are now available through the Knitting Factory. General admission includes the all ages seating area and the 21+ seating area on the lower level. Pre-sale tickets are being sold at $10. Tickets will be sold (if available) at the door for $15 the day of the event.

VIP seating will be setup around the runway and is a 21+ seating area. Each VIP attendee will receive a swag bag with from the local Spokane shopping expert Nosey Parker, that includes gifts from sponsors, competing salons, and boutiques.

Please visit the online ticket outlet here for general admission pre-sale or VIP tickets.

Competing Salons and Boutiques

Spokane's Top Model is not just about the Models... Sure, there will be 40 aspiring ladies taking the runway on April 16th, but there is much more at stake. Spokane's Top Model is showcasing the Inland Northwest's top salons and boutiques as well.

STM searched all of Spokane and found 8 local salons, and 8 local boutiques who were eager to compete for the title of 'Top Salon' or 'Top Boutique of 2011'.

"There is no real medium for salons and boutiques to show the community what they are capable of. We are here to change that," said Kris Kilduff, Marketing Director of Spokane's Top Model.

On April 16th, 2011 at the Knitting Factory, each of the 8 salons will be designing hair and makeup for a group of 5 models. The 8 boutiques will be showcasing the clothing and accesories, giving each model a stunning Spring 2011 look.

Check out the website: www.spokanestopmodel.com to view the participating salons and boutiques.

You can also view the full list of prizes on the previous post detailing the prizes and judges announcement.

Spokane's Top Model: Top 40 Models!

Thanks to everyone who came out to Spokane's Top Model Auditions last Saturday, on Feb. 5th, 2011! We had over 250 audition sign ups, and have now narrowed it down to 40 that will be competing on April 16th at the Knitting Factory!

Top 40:

1. Kylee Denevan

2. Marina Gabriel

3. Nikki Jeffrey

4. Michelle Williams

5. Hannah Bouscher

6. Kristina Trudnich

7. Laura Feasline

8. Jessi Bailey

9. Sarah Shore

10. Amanda Berg

11. Deaysana Williams

12. Kaila Graber

13. Olivia Caldwell

14. Brianna Engle

15. Alicia Knowles

16. Nanayaa Opare

17. Victoria Gibson

18. Haley Jacobson

19. Ryan Reese

20. Katelyn Eyford

21. Tatyana Skripnik

22. Kristi Flicker

23. Remi Omodara

24. Cara Collins

25. Erika Handwerk

26. Alexandra Collins

27. Alexandra Wilson

28. Marissa Mazzolini

29. Tahnee Kruger

30. Lauren Cosgrove

31. Alexis Carr

32. Ariel St. Clair

33. Sammantha Johnson

34. Haley King

35. Nicole Hiett

36. Jennifer Watts

37. Alexandra Kent

38. Kalima Al-Ghani

39. Kaitlin Hildebrand

40. Kaitlen Kelly

All 40 of these models will now be paired with a local salon and a local boutique for a full photo shoot by the Spokane's Top Model photography team, and then prepare for the competition on April 16th at the Knitting Factory! Thanks to Devin Greenman for the behind the scenes images from auditions.