LOOK WHAT WE FOUND! A new video: "The Valentino of Pakistan"

Known as "The Valentino of Pakistan," Umar Sayeed

has launched a strong and impressive presence of haute couture and elegance here in the United States. In addition to a few of the designers' international muses, UR SuperModels was the exclusive management [locally] to provide models for the event footage- what an honor! He was a delight backstage with the models, production, and even our artistic director Asha Spacek, that assisted in direction and event choreography with the help of Yana German. Enjoy the video below- don't forget to browse collections, upcoming events, and inquiries at: http://umarsayeed.net/

In the news segment seen below, most of the models featured were of UR SuperModels during Umar Sayeed's collection shown here in Illinois along with designer Shamaeel Ansari at the Fall 2010 Annual Hamdard Gala, produced by Design Studio.

About Umar Sayeed:

The fashion heavy-weight, Umar Sayeed has been on the global fashion radar for the last 20 years, a name with instant worldwide recognition is synonymous with ultra-chic and understated glamour; hence he is one of the biggest designers to hail from the Sub-Continent. A rolodex full of high-profile clientele, from the first lady Mrs. Sehba Musharraf to Mrs. Fouzia Gillani, the wife of current Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gillani, Umar has raised the bar of fashion in Pakistan, India, Middle-East and Europe. Umar Sayeed now hits the stands in North America. Umar has not only been an unvarying nominee since the birth of the Lux Style Awards, which is the most prestigious fashion and entertainment award, but has also won the award three times for best designer in 2002, 2004 and 2005.

Watch Video Here:

http://www.bing.com/videos/watch/video/coleccion-de-umar-sayeed/xogpec51?fg=ESUS_Telemundo_Network_ARV%20VID%20HUB%20SEP%202010

Credits:
event known; interview unknown: hamdard gala 2010
designer website: Umar Sayeed http://umarsayeed.net/
production company: Design Studio
booking management: UR SuperModels ursupermodels.com
video credit: Latino MSN-NBC (Telemundo Network)
source: bing videos taken from sayeed site
about sayeed section: portion taken from designer site

Below take a peek back at some of our fav photos from the event! Photos courtesy of event photographer Conrad Castelo- UR Artists at ursupermodels.com

umar sayeed w/ur supermodels yelena fedorchenko

w/design studio producer

PR Maven Names Asha Spacek, "Influential Women In Business" - part of Diva Series

June 2011- Hosted by TCW Magazine (a woman based lifestyle publication), Maven Chicago names Asha Spacek along with 24 other industry professional women "Influential Women in Business" titled, "Bizy Bees" courtesy of the monthly event, 'Diva Series.'


“These women are creative innovators and visionaries, ”says Maven Founder and President Sarah Vargo. “They really know how to get business done and will inspire many women who are
watching their strategic moves.”

Maven Chicago, a publicity and promotions, "connection" agency, hosts an event called, "Diva Series," in which they promote and honor women (yes there is also a "divo" aka, "male superstar" version) in business, the arts, and philanthropy. Most chosen individuals exude all three in their personality, marketing, and how they are perceived in their successes.  Their achievements are celebrated and announced by hosting an event in their honor, with visual imagery, company bio, and an opportunity for guests to meet and greet the "diva" herself, up close and personal- something not easily obtained. 

The Diva Series honors influential and successful women in Media, PR, Fashion, Fitness, Culinary Arts, Beauty, Performing Arts and much more. The popular Thursday night cocktail series started at Jbar, continued at French bistro Madame Tartine and seductive Crimson Lounge in the Hotel Sax. The Diva Series is now the first Thursday of each month at Jbar in trendy James Hotel.

“I love the Diva Series because I get to meet the crème de la crème in each industry and inspire
the emerging Divas by making these women accessible,” remarks Vargo. “I also love putting
women on a platform to shine and create an outlet for them to showcase their talent and
accomplishments.

The Divo Series honors influential and successful men in Media, Marketing, Sports, Fashion, Music TV and much more. The monthly series launched at Bull and Bear and has been at District for the past several months. Sponsors include Thrillist, HALO [for men], Chivas 18, TheToiletPaper.com and Nicholas Joseph.    

photo 1: sarah vargo (left), asha spacek (right)

photo 2: sarah vargo, asha spacek, diva series guest

rsvp to sarah for upcoming events 

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Coming Soon...May/June updates to include editorials featuring new face junior models Alex Whiting and Mandi Hodur for the prominent Michigan Avenue boutique Cop copine, and features of our Artistic Director & Founder Asha Spacek. See what trouble the company is causing here in Chicago as they continue to create trend setting news, events, and ventures! -ur supermodels admin

CityScape Lounge at the Mart invites UR SuperModels & ASHA to Review "Royal Wedding"-coverage by WGN News

May 2, 2011- UR SuperModels Founder Asha Spacek, wears many hats throughout the company- ranging from CEO to Artistic Director, even makeup artist, stylist, and so on...well, as fashionshow producer of the company's 2010 showcase, "Wild Orchid WorldWide," one of her special guests Kathy O'Leary -author/realtor/corporate sales manager- invited Asha and UR SuperModels to review the fashion and special moments of the "Royal Wedding" this past historic Friday, April 29th. The viewing party was hosted by CityScape Lounge on the 15th floor of the re-designed, first Chicago LEED certified hotel, Holiday Inn Mart Plaza- covered by WGN News, "Around Town," with Ana Beleval.

UR SuperModels, The Dress Doctor seamstresses, and Asha Spacek arrived at 4:30am to begin the royal venture. Asha styled the models in a London 'Royal Wedding' theme, per happy request of Kathy and her friendly staff. See the final looks and festive mood of everyone after seeing the Prince William and lovely bride Kate Middleton say, "I DO!"

video featuring UR SuperModels, Asha, & Kathy O'Leary here:
 

additional event video footage here:
 

Follow up from Kathy O' Leary
portion quote from testimonial letter:

"Dear Asha: On behalf of our entire team at the Mart Plaza, we want to thank you for everything you did to make last Friday's Royal Wedding event so successful. You and your girls rose so very early and you brought all of the amazing couture. You even brought your hair and makeup team. Thank you again Asha-you are fantastic! I look forward to seeing you soon."
-Kathy O' Leary, CMP
Corporate Sales Manager


Video Segment Credits- read more about them below
Mali Jewelry & Accessories
gowns (blue/2 ivory on guests): Giselle Couture- The Dress Doctor
gowns (2 yellow/1 blue/green, 1 black on model): Fraley Le -couture designer
UR SuperModels: Chloe Lynne, Brianna, Kei Leigh, Ania, Melissa
dressers Jillian & Miranda c/o: The Dress Doctor
location: The CityScape Lounge- Holiday Inn at the MART
invited host/corporate sales mgr: Kathy O'Leary
stylist: Asha Spacek

About Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza http://www.martplaza.com/
Located in the center of downtown Chicago’s exciting River North area and minutes from the Loop – the New Chicago – the contemporary Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Chicago Hotel offers exceptional views of the Chicago River and the Chicago skyline. Our atrium lobby is uniquely situated 15 floors above the street level excitement, adjacent to the Merchandise Mart and the Shops at the Mart, and minutes from Michigan Avenue, the Magnificent Mile shopping district, and the Loop, downtown Chicago's energetic business center. Our recent $20 million redesign is apparent in every aspect of the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Chicago Hotel, from our stunning atrium lobby to our 521 comfortable and contemporary guest rooms and suites, each with individual climate control, complimentary WiFi, and breathtaking skyline views.

With its ideal location at the heart of Chicago downtown and close to the Loop, the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Chicago Hotel is the perfect choice for business meetings, social events, weddings or a weekend getaway. Our 25,000 square feet of meeting, conference, and function space, including two ballrooms, encompasses two entire floors and 20 separate spaces that can accommodate groups from 10 to 1000 guests.

Holiday Inn Mart Plaza Chicago Hotel is proud to have become the first LEED-certified hotel in Chicago and the largest in North America, an honor bestowed by the US Green Building Council for our extensive ecological measures. "Settle in at our Cityscape Bar for unbelievable sunset views of the Chicago skyline while you enjoy a cocktail, specialty beer, or glass of fine wine."

About The Dress Doctor http://www.dressdoctor.com/
Welcome to one of Chicago’s premier couturiers. For 25 years Soheila Ghofrani, and her team of expert seamstresses have satisfied customers throughout Chicagoland, out-of-state, and even internationally. The Dress Doctor is centrally located in the Gold Coast’s Water Tower Place Executive Suites.

Segment featured in-house designer Giselle Couture, whom UR SuperModels has worked with several times for lavish events throughout Chicago as 16 at Trump International Chicago, the Metropolitan Club, and many others. Designer Giselle Ghofrani has recently taken position as an alterations stylist for VERA WANG NEW YORK, however her designs can still be seen and purchased by the Dress Doctor and Belle Vie Couture Chicago** on Oak Street.

The Dress Doctor’s bag contains the solution to virtually any sewing dilemma. We do anything from re-sewing a button to restyling your mothers wedding gown from 1969. After having your garments go under the knife with us you will be incredibly pleased with your post surgery results, "We have 100% customer satisfaction and don’t stop until you are happy." DD provided seamstresses Jillian and Miranda for the WGN taping. http://giselle-couture.com/

*Belle Vie Bridal Couture houses not only Giselle Couture, but infamous designers as Christian LaCroix, Amsale, St.Pucchi, Reem Acra, and Vera Wang just to name a few. http://belleviebridalcouture.com/

About Fraley Le Emerging yet prominent couture designer, Fraley Le has won the hearts of not only UR SuperModels with many collaborative events, design competitions, editorials, and ad campaigns, but Fraley has been acknowledged in Chicago by major department store windows, fashion advisors/moguls, as 2010 Richard Dreihaus Award Winner, and numerous city hosted fashion events. leechigo@earthlink.net 773.409.4600

About Mali https://malijewelry.com/
Mali is a unique jewelry and accessories boutique featuring handcrafted items from around the world. They specialize in semi-precious stones, fresh water pearls and Swarovski crystals. All of our items are uniquely designed using the finest materials paying close attention to detail and quality. "Mali’s aim is to bring you upscale and fashionable jewelry at affordable prices." UR SuperModels produced the current store window ad, window video ad campaign, fashion shows, and frequently provide models for in-store events.

About Kathy O' Leary www.diva-tize.com
Most know Kathy as Corporate Sales manager at the Mart Holiday Inn, or even as writer for many noted realty blogs around the city, but more are learning that "sassy" author is also part of her title- which is NO secret to WGN News- featured here on their website: http://www.wgntv.com/news/middaynews/wgntv-author-kathy-oleary-divatize,0,6355271.story

additional credits
WGN News "Around Town" Segment
http://www.wgntv.com/news/morningnews/aroundtown/
model bookings: booking@ursupermodels.com
asha- style consultant: artists@ursupermodels.com
http://ursupermodels.com/

Tuesday, May 3rd, Red Carpet Concierge posted their version including fun candid moments and snap images of models, Concierge staff, and other event guests. Giselle Couture provided dresses for Kathy O' Leary and guest Sarah Vargo. See their coverage here: http://redcarpetconciergeofchicago.com/Royal_Wedding_HIMP.html

event photos coming soon-

Asha Spacek above photo (as Oscars Viewing Party guest c/o Melissa Brown)

UR SuperModels Part of Parisian Cop Copine Editorial

May 1, 2011-COP COPINE PARIS opened its newest American location behind their first store in San Francisco's Union Square. This Chicago flagship opened this Spring 2011 inhabiting the vacant J. Mendel space across the street from Bloomingdale's on North Michigan Avenue.

Cop.Copine is a Parisian women's clothing company who is known for their relevant styles at accessible price points. The company has stores in over nineteen countries around the world and offers bold prints original cuts, and occasional asymmetry. The clothing is casual while still paying attention to a feminine shape.

Then they pull out the show stopper - shoulder jewelry. Since its debut on the Paris runways, apparently Cop.Copine has been selling so much of it that the artisan who makes the shoulder jewelry in Paris is having a difficult time keeping up with demand.

UR SuperModels Mandi Beauty feature in FCM Magazine (print) version

Mandi & Alex W in FCM (online) editorial spread

Alex (print version exclusive)

From UR SuperModels Artistic Director Asha Spacek, "We were so honored when FCM invited us to submit models for this editorial. It had been awhile since the mag has taken interest in local talent OR fashion, so it was great to reconnect!" Asha accompanied the models to their fitting as new face junior models Mandi and Alex prepared for one of their biggest shoots to date. This is a unique gesture Asha sometimes offers to new models, which is not very common of managers/agents, but she wants both models and parents to be comfortable and confident in what can be a scary and adventurous industry; especially for projects outside the normal "commercial" related opportunities usually provided in the Chicago market. Ms. Spacek also introduced one of the UR Artists Divisions new 'test' stylists Brianna to the boutique and magazine being used for the shoot.

Asha continues, "I don't mind sharing opportunities with our new talent in training. I can't style, direct, brand, oversee booking managers, and seek new business opportunities if I try and maintain control over everything- I've tried this way, and it is exhausting, haha. So long as the artists don't officially heist our contacts [as some in past time], growth equals more success for the company, AND I can see my bed more. It's a win/win- everyone did a SUPERB job and we appreciate the opportunity with such a big brand. The boutique managers were fun and engaging to myself and the models." -interview with Asha for post by junior admin

Credits:
boutique site: http://www.cop-copine.com/
majority article info source: chicago.racked.com
magazine news blog: http://www.fcmstyle.blogspot.com/
magazine link: http://fashionchicagomagazine.com/
videos: youtube personal uploads




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UR SuperModels Exclusively Featured at 11th Annual Chicago Bride Magazine NAVY PIER BRIDAL EXPO

April 2011- Celebrating 11 years hosting Navy Pier Bridal Expos, Sunday April 17, 2011 UR SuperModels will be exclusively featured for Chicago Bride Magazine's Spring Expo Fashion Show. The fashion segment will take place aboard the Anita Dee II Yacht.

No reason to not come and enjoy the nibbles, raffle, and show, as it is complimentary to attend by reservation at Chicago Bride Magazine com. We were honored to have the established bridal mag and event producers ask for our participation. UR SuperModels will feature many of their 2011 "new face" models.





featured photo above: new face model ania photographed wearing vera wang for belle vie couture-chicago; will appear at event
references: chicagobridemagazine.com; anitadee.com

LOOK WHAT WE FOUND?! AVA BLACK Water Tower Features Print Model Brianna Lynn

April 2011- Shot for the release of the new AVA BLACK store at the infamous Water Tower Place last fall, above is retrieved video using one of our most jovial models, Brianna Lynn. No stranger to the current or former boutique SkinStinct, Brianna and most of the models featured on the company's current and previous website, promotional collateral, and even charitable events, were UR SuperModels.

Brianna Lynn is dedicated to this industry, and really appreciates studying and getting into character for each project! Not only is she a near seasoned print/commercial model, but she is also a clothing designer, milliner, and stylist in training under Lead UR Artist Director, Asha Spacek. Be on the watch for this ball of talent fire!








http://www.shopavablack.com/
video c/o of utube-
photos: c/o skinstinct from aveda waterways fundraiser at drake hotel
promo collateral: used c/o of skinstinct with models brianna lynn & former rafael
second video c/o utube: aveda fashion show at drake hotel ur supermodels wearing skinstinct

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UR SuperModels Sponsors Chicago Social Brides & Simply Perfect by Melissa, 2nd Annual "Brides and Blooms"

SAVE THE DATE- March 23rd! Neighboring notable event sponsors as Vera Wang, Heffernan Morgan Event Design, BelleVie Bridal Couture, and many others, UR SuperModels is quite honored AND excited!

Hmmm, which models will we provide? New Faces? Client Favs?


As seen on invite: Some of Chicago’s finest wedding professionals will showcase the latest trends and designs of 2011. From event styling to up-to-the-minute runway fashion for brides and bridal parties, this event is sure to give even the most discerning bride a bit of inspiration. Guests will be served complimentary Champagne and hors d‘oeuvres to ensure their evening (and wedding day) is a picture of perfection.

how: rsvp at simplyperfectbymelissa.com
where: InterContinental Chicago 505 North Michigan Avenue
when: Wednesday, March 23rd 6:00 to 9:00pm


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TCW Magazine, Fabbri Furs, & UR SuperModels celebrate New Years in Furry Style!

January 2011- There's no way you could flip pass the new UR SuperModels' Fabbri Furs ad of Today's Chicago Woman Magazine! Promoted to page 5- which is really like page 2 when you open the mag- and right next to the "Table of Contents," shows appreciation on, and for, all parties involved. In case you missed the January issue of TCW Magazine, our UR Artists Division, featuring lead creative director Asha Spacek, and fashion division model Yelena Fedorchenko, were once again hired by oak street furrier, Fabbri Furs to create a posh new ad campaign for the affluent local magazine. It's no secret that you can't open a magazine or see a runway show these days that don't incorporate fur [somehow] into the fashion forwards' wardrobe- even if just muffs, a vest, or a hat.

UR SuperModels artists division commenced the relationship by creating a December ad for the young and suave up-and-coming private boutique. No stranger to the lavish streets of Oak and Walton Street in Chicago, Fabbri navigates by meshing their international indulgence, with traditional local boutique hospitality, adding creative edge and style, not only through their personally designed furs, but now evoked through their promotional image. Owners, Sergio & Brian were excited to work with Asha- trusting her vision to create a versed age and lifestyle outline for their December ad to coincide with the commercial holiday season, while going slight risque' for the January ad to blend New Year's colors mixed with freedom and warm sex appeal. The new campaign has received rave reviews, as this is a new direction than what is normally seen on such a traditional block of past favorite retailers and private shops. Owners on both sides, are excited about their future endeavors and continuously using UR SuperModels, UR Artists, and Asha Spacek for more brand consulting affairs. To be continued...

http://www.tcwmag.com/
http://fabbrifurs.com/

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Jana from our Plus Division, noted "Incredible to Work With...!" ABC News Segment

January 11, 2011- See our amazing Plus Division model, Jana in the ABC 7 News Segment below (1:30-2:23 & segment screen saver), as style expert Erica Strama from the Shops at North Bridge shows how to "hide and sleek" away those areas of concern. Erica noted our model Jana was, "...incredible to work with, and will definitely work with her in the future!"

GREAT JOB ladies- we learned a lot about Spanx!


video c/o abc website: http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=resources&id=7891622
http://theshopsatnorthbridge.com/
http://www.spanx.com/home/index.jsp


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