Cassie Cole is an extraordinary woman with an
amazing vision. With her tell–it–like–it–is approach towards life, love &
Entrepreneurial-ism, you can’t help but love her zest for success. She has a
victorious attitude and pours her entire self into her projects. Currently she
is the Owner/CEO of two (2) flourishing business.
Kurvz Boutique is a trendy plus size fashion
boutique for the Curvaceous and Bodacious woman. Cassie said in an interview
with Flawless Plus Magazine, "I aspire to inspire women of all ages and
every nationality to obtain high fashion clothes and shoes at an affordable
cost!" When she walks in the room her voluptuous appeal will demand your
attention. Most noticeably, Cassie is not your average size 8 sister. Oh no!
But a sensual size 18 & struts those stilettos like she is walking on
clouds.
Her newest brain child is ICONIQ Teen Model
Agency. ICONIQ is a fresh & new modeling agency for TEENS and young adults
ages 12-21. Our unique and selective signature offers our clientele the highest
quality choice of talent with a mix of edgy, chic & classic models. We
offer training and the skills needed for young aspiring models to be
successful. ICONIQ understands that there is a place for everyone in this
world. The definition of ICONIQ is that of distinctive excellence, fierce,
flawless, distinguished and debonair.
Watch out
world, Cassie Cole is on full throttle. To read more about her and Iconiq Teen Model Agency check out the interview below!
1. Tell us
about Iconiq Teen Model Agency.
ICONIQ is a fresh & new modeling agency for
TEENS and young adults ages 12-21.Our unique and selective signature offers our
clientele the highest quality choice of talent with a mix of edgy, chic &
classic models. We offer training and the skills needed for young aspiring
models to be successful.
ICONIQ understands that there is a place for
everyone in this world. The definition of
ICONIQ is that of distinctive excellence, fierce, flawless,
distinguished and debonair.
2. What is
the one thing you would like for readers to know about Iconiq Teen Model
Agency?
ICONIQ is the first ever of its kind with the
focal being on the teens and young adults. We do not wait for opportunities, we
create them. We are changing the game in the fashion industry! We are a diverse
group of aspiring models who will unequivocally be Ambassadors for Future Faces
of Fashion. We are not just great...we are ICONIQ!!
3. Do you
plan on incorporating Toddlers and younger children into your Agency in the
future? If yes, please explain.
Although we love the babies, currently toddlers
and younger children are not a part of our platform simply because our
demographics, training and coaching tailored strictly for teens and young
adults. There are so many kids and adult outlets already in motion across the
nation but not many for teens and young adults. As we grow, I am sure we will
expand and eventually bring on kid talents 11 and under.
4. What is
the process to join your Agency?
We welcome tall, petite, Jr Plus, male &
female models. Anyone interested may submit his/her info via out our website
under the “Contact Us” tab and fill out the questionnaire. One of our
recruiters will contact the model and or parent if under the age of 18 to set
up an interview. We also have quarterly Model Calls with the next being in Sept
2015. These are open model calls. We generally promote the date, location and
time via social media.
5. Please
explain how you educate your teens to be successful in modeling?
We want to make sure that we provide our clients
with the ultimate ICONIQ experience so our training process is fierce. It is
extremely important to know each models aspiration coupled with identifying
his/her strengths/weaknesses in order for the training to be successful. For
example, if a model has no experience in runway but aspire to become a runway
model we will make sure proper training & coaching is provided before
booking a gig for that model. The model will go through Runway 101 Classes and learn
the basics of runway. We conduct a series of training classes and it takes a
huge commitment from the model as well as the parent.
Our Boot Camps are held bi-weekly with classes in
Runway, Etiquette, Print Model Posing and Commercial. We teach our models the
proper way to pack a model bag for fashion shows, model calls or photo shoots,
the standard model call attire, how to speak clear and eloquently during
interview evaluations, how to prepare for photo shoots, how to brand
themselves, how to build their portfolios, etc. We take pride in our
teens/young adults leaving a great lasting impression on all of clients to
build long relationships.
6. What are
a few tips that you can give parents that want to introduce their children into
modeling?
1st Make sure it’s something the child wants to do
otherwise you will waste your money.
There is so much talent out there and usually the kids know exactly what
they want. As a parent we have to know
there is a fine line between supporting & pushing the child towards their
dream and the parent living their dream through the child which is not healthy
for either. That is why we have a screening process in place & stress the
commitment from both the child & the parent prior to signing. We place all
efforts towards coaching and development before we send our talent out for
bookings.
2nd Research! Before you spend any money, do the
work. Please research the agencies if that is what you want for your child.
Visit their location, talk with other models, and ask to sit in on one of the
training sets. It’s worth the trouble and if the agency has good intentions
with your child, they won’t mind.
I have fallen victim to many agencies that have
taken my money & sold me a dream but did not do anything with my daughter.
That is because I did not do the research. I thought reading their website was
enough; it is not.
Because I am a boutique owner and often showcased
in fashion shows (17 shows in 12 months in 2014) my daughter was able to hit
the runways because I put her out there, not the agencies. I was lucky, I had
an alternate opportunity for my daughter but that is not the case for most
parents.
After both my daughter and I participated in New
York Fashion Week in the fall of 2014, she as a model and I as a boutique we
both gained a lot of national attention. She received more offers for runway; I
received my clients and sales! Because of that experience I began to get calls,
emails and inboxes on FB from parents wanting to know which agency my daughter
was with. At the time it was funny because my answer was the same “Not with an
agency, just with her Mommy” I hadn’t realized there were so many parent like
myself who’d spent thousands of dollars with agencies but no results.
The reason ICONIQ exists today is because I was
tired of being taken advantage of. My daughter is the sole reason I created
ICONIQ because I wish to help other parents who has experienced the same. The
difference is that ICONIQ equals results. I’m sure people are seeing the
incredible tings we are doing with the youth.
7. What are
some of your past events?
Denim to Dolls (Dallas June 2013 & June 2014)
The Beautiful You Tour (Dallas August 2014 &
New York Sept 2014)
Runway The Real Way (New York Sept 2014)
Fashion Parade (Atlanta Dec 2014)
Dwight Eubanks Legends of Fashion (Dallas Dec
2014)
ICONIQ Photo Shoot w/Stylist, MUA &
Photographer Kendra Pipkins (Dallas Jan 2015)
INDI Kids Magazine – (Spring 2015 Issue)
ICONIQ Photo Shoot w/Celebrity MUA/Photographer
Steven D. Hill (Dallas Feb 2015)
ICONIQ Industry Meet & Greet Mixer (Dallas Feb
2015)
Terry Cost Prom Fashion Show & Contest (Dallas
Feb 2015)
Fashion Riot (Dallas May 2015)
Know More Clothing – Print Models (Dallas May
2015)
Babies to Teens Fashion Show (Dallas May 2015)
Dallas International Fashion Week (Dallas May
2015)
The Red Chair Project- project 52- Sickle Cell
Awareness (Dallas May 2015)
8. What are
some of your upcoming events?
Know More Clothing- Print Models for Website (Dallas June 2015)
Respect the Queen – Print Models for Website (Dallas June 2015)
Belk Promo Fit Models (Dallas June 2015)
Interview with Regina Fraga @JAR Radio
Greg Ellis presents D.F.W. Teen Fashion Week ‘The Preview Gala’ (Dallas July 2015)
Annual MGA Summer Jam presents Bunn Funn Collection (New Jersey July 2015)
Andrea S. Entertainment Hair & Fashion Show (Dallas Aug 2015)
Dallas Christian Fashion Designers Showcase (Dallas Sept 2015)D.F.W. Teen Fashion Week (Dallas Oct 2015)
Fashion for the Cure (Dallas Oct 2015)
9. What is
your contact/ social media information?
FB: ICONIQ Teen Model Agency
Twitter: @iconiqteenmodel
IG: @iconiqteenmodels
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