Winner of the Samsung Diva Elite Model Look crowned at last night's presentation

Emma Mactaggart from Blairadam, Scotland has won Samsung Diva Elite Model Look; a project to discover young model talent as part of Elite London’s second annual search for the UK’s supermodels of the future. The announcement came at the Grand Final at One Mayfair last night where the finalists took to the catwalk in front of over 500 media, Elite models, friends and family wearing bespoke dresses made by Warehouse - the official Style Partner, with hair styled by TONI&GUY, lashes from Eylure and leading make-up artist Daniel Sandler creating the looks for the show. The judging panel (which included Sacha Mascolo Tarbuck, Global Creative Director of TONI&GUY, makeup artist Daniel Sandler and Warehouse PR & Marketing Director Lorraine Pringle) chose Emma from the 12 finalists to receive a modelling contract with Elite London and the trip of a lifetime to the Elite Model Look World Final in Shanghai. This year’s 12 finalists were selected following a 12 date national casting tour across the UK.

12 Finalists announced for the Elite Model Look UK Final next Thursday

Following the national tour, Samsung Diva Elite Model Look UK has announced its 12 finalists. Amelia Hempleman-Adams from Wiltshire, Daisy Newberry from Somerset, Eilidh Maxwell from Glasgow, Emma Mactaggart from Blairadam, Hannah Noble from Warwickshire, Grace McGovern from Surrey, Jenni Lumb from Leeds, Kate Howat from Buckinghamshire, Louise Stalker from Essex, Olivia Dunn from Nottinghamshire, Olivia Ford from Devon and Sasha Jarvis from Hampshire are all through to the Grand Final of Elite London’s second annual search for the UK’s supermodels of the future. Next Thursday, following a week of mentoring, all 12 girls will showcase at the Grand Final Catwalk Event and Party at One Mayfair, London. The judging panel (which includes Sacha Mascolo Tarbuck, Global Creative Director of Toni & Guy, makeup artist Daniel Sandler and Warehouse PR & Marketing Director Lorraine Pringle) will choose one lucky winner from the finalists who will receive a modelling contract with Elite London a trip to the Elite Model Look World Final in Shanghai.

Samsung Diva Elite Model Look comes to London

On Saturday 12 June, Samsung Diva Elite Model Look, a project to discover model talent in the UK, is coming to London. As part of a ten date national tour for its second annual search for the UK’s supermodels of the future, the team will be at the Covent Garden Piazza, (see DIARYdates for times). As well as a chance to impress judges on the live catwalk, there will be a variety of fashion and beauty treats including; the Warehouse Style Studio where visitors can star in their own photo shoot with styling expertise from Warehouse; Eylure will be on hand to apply lashes for free to all visitors and TONI & GUY will be styling the hair of contestants prior to their appearance on the catwalk. Elite London’s top UK models will also be present to take part in the judging, give a catwalk demonstration of the latest Warehouse looks on the hour every our from 12pm to 5pm and provide inspiration and advice to all potential applicants. Visitors wearing Warehouse clothes to the event will also get the chance to show us their style and appear in the fashion shows alongside Elite London’s models.The semi-finalists chosen from the 10 date national tour are invited to London for the National Casting event on 17 July where ten finalists will be selected to take part in the Samsung Diva Elite Model Look Model Masterclass for a week of mentoring designed to prepare young models with the skills required for the way to a successful career. This will include workshops on how to lead a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition and exercise, self-presentation and interview technique. The Masterclass will culminate in a Gala Final in London in July, where one entrant will win a modelling contract with Elite London and a trip to the Elite Model Look World Final. All interested applicants should visit www.elitemodellook.co.uk for rules and regulations.