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Thursday, 26 September 2013

Naomi Campbell wows in a sleek white peplum suit as she launches new model reality show The Face

She's got the power! Naomi Campbell wows in a sleek white peplum suit as she launches new model reality show The Face

PUBLISHED: 15:29, 26 September 2013 | UPDATED: 18:58, 26 September 2013

She is on the lookout for the world’s next supermodel in a new reality TV series.

But Naomi Campbell looked like she was in danger of stealing the show on Thursday as she wore a sleek white peplum suit at the series launch held at the Royal Opera House.

The 43-year-old beauty looked radiant in the understated but bold suit, which clung to her model figure.

Powerful: Naomi Campbell attends the launch of her new reality show, The Face, wearing a bold white suit

Superstar: Naomi is one of three judges who will search for the next top model

Team Naomi! The model shows off her world famous catwalk strut at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

The sexy suit featured a low-cut peplum jacket paired with a tight pencil skirt.

Naomi paired the suit with towering black ankle boots and wore her long hair loose with a classic and flattering fringe.

She looked in high spirits as she posed with her fellow model judges Erin O'Connor and Caroline Winberg on the launch of the new reality show which will find and mentor new models.

Themed: Naomi poses with her fellow judges Erin O'Connor and Caroline Winberg, who both wear blue outfits

Let the games begin: Naomi and her co-mentors held court at the launch for the UK version of the show

The show will see the mentors pick a team of four model hopefuls to train over an eight-week period.

Over the course of the show, the teams will compete against each other in real-life industry challenges, including photo shoots, catwalk shows and brand campaigns.

Naomi, who is also an executive producer for the show, told Vogue that she is looking for a model who ticks all the boxes.

Super sandwich: Model judges Caroline Winberg, Erin O'Connor and Naomi Campbell pose with Radio One host Nick Grimshaw

She told the magazine: ‘I am looking for the ultimate model. It doesn't matter where you are from or who you are, The Face is about one thing,

I'm looking for contestants who have the whole package - a beautiful face, great body, unique look, confidence, drive and passion, the ability to change and transform, a willingness to follow direction and above all, a strong work ethic.

The show launched on the Oxygen network in the US in February, and is set to air on Sky Living later this year.

The Face starts on Monday at 9pm on sky Living HD

Striding out: Naomi's outfit of a peplum jacket and pencil skirt clung to the star's figure

The blues: Erin O'Connor and Caroline Winberg shone in brightly coloured outfits at the event

Jet set life: Naomi flew into Paris for the Palace Azzedine Alaia Galliera-Fashion Museum party

Naomi Campbell attends fashion designer, Azzedine Alaia's exhibit gala to celebrate the re-opening of Palais Galliera in Paris

Get the party started: Naomi visited designer Azzedine Alaia's exhibit gala to celebrate the re-opening of Palais Galliera in Paris on Tuesday

Tuesday, 4 June 2013

Naomi Campbell gets Aspiring model Luo Zilin sacked for 'unprofessional conduct' amid antics with Vladimir Doronin

EXCLUSIVE: You don't mess with Naomi Campbell! Aspiring model Luo Zilin SACKED for 'unprofessional conduct' amid antics with Vladimir Doronin

By SARA NATHAN

PUBLISHED: 22:03, 3 June 2013 | UPDATED: 00:16, 4 June 2013

The aspiring model seen frolicking with Naomi Campbell's ex-boyfriend has been fired by her management firm for 'unprofessional conduct' and an 'unacceptable work ethic'.

British supermodel Naomi, 42, mentored Luo Zilin, a former Miss Universe China, on her reality show The Face.

But MailOnline today revealed how Luo, 25 - also known as Zi Lin - is reportedly dating Naomi's former love, Russian billionaire Vladimir Doronin - with the couple seen passionately embracing on the Spanish party island of Ibiza.

And Neal Hamil, President, MIX Model Management NYC, confirmed that he ended the model's contract last week.

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What WILL Naomi say! Russian businessman Vladimir Doronin smooches his rumoured new love, Chinese model Luo Zilin in the Ibiza sunshine.

Happy couple: Vladimir Doronin cuddles up to Luo Zilin outside a stunning villa on Saturday.

Luo Zilin talks about dating with Li Jing

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Mr Hamil said: 'Zi Lin's contract with MIX Model Management NYC was terminated last week due to ongoing unprofessional conduct and unacceptable work ethic.

Luo Zilin was seen sprawled on top of Vladimir as they enjoyed a sunshine break in Spain at the weekend.

And the couple were pictured sharing an intimate embrace.

A source said: 'It's fair to say that Luo and Vlad met through Naomi, it's really unprofessional of Luo and it's not great behavior on Vlad's behalf.'

Meanwhile, model Jocelyn Chew, who joined Luo Zilin on 'Team Naomi' on The Face, today tweeted her rage, saying: 'I'm completely shocked/disgusted W my 'teammate' Zilin. Never judge a book by it's cover. #truecolors love you @naomicampbell '

Naomi and Vladimir's relationship faltered as businessman Vladimir, 50, became a firm fixture on the New York social scene.

Just weeks ago, Vladimir - who is still married to his Russian wife Ekaterina with whom he has a teenage daughter called Katia - was pictured lounging alongside Naomi-lookalike, Miami model Jazzma Kendrick,

Steamy: Luo Zilin straddles Vladimir Doronin as they soak up the sunshine on the Spanish party island of Ibiza.

Close: Vladimir Doronin and Luo Zilin, a former Miss China, get cosy by the Mediterranean.

Lean in: Luo Zilin reaches in a for a kiss from Vladimir Doronin.

Straddling: Luo Zilin straddles Vladimir Doronin as they lie by the sea in Ibiza.

He has now joined good friend Leonardo DiCaprio on a European tour.

The good pals are now together in Venice, where Vladimir joined Oscar nominee Leo, 38, and his rumoured new girlfriend,Victoria's Secret model, Toni Garrn.

Last month, a New York source told MailOnline about Naomi and Vladimir: 'It’s incredible, they were talking about babies and marriage before Christmas and they were so in love, so it’s quite shocking that things have gone downhill so fast.

‘Vlad has always been quite serious and a hard-working businessman,' said the friend who went on to claim that the billionaire is still just as hard-working - but is 'enjoying the celebrity lifestyle' and being a part of the 'It Crowd'.

Luo, who stands at a statuesque six-feet-tall, was born in Shanghai, China, and was crowned Miss Universe China in 2011.

Luxury: Vladimir Doronin and Luo Zilin are on holiday together in Ibiza. The couple are seen here on a speed boat.

Giggle: Luo Zilin shares a laugh with rumoured new love Vladimir Doronin.

She went on to appear on Oxygen modelling reality show, The Face, created by Naomi, in which Naomi competes against fellow supermodels to find a winning model to launch on the fashion world.

She was the last girl standing on Team Naomi and was a runner-up on the show.

Last month, Vladimir was joined by another mode,l Jazzma Kendrick, 23, off the shores of Miami, and the couple looked cosy.

Jazzma, who had donned a purple bandeau bikini and baseball cap, lay near him as they soaked up the sun.

Mentors: Naomi Campbell poses with Luo Zilin, whom she picked for her reality show The Face. Luo has now been seen kissing Naomi's ex, Vladimir Doronin.

Crowning glory: Luo Zilin won Miss Universe China in 2011. She went on to appear on reality show The Face.

Striking: Luo Zilin appeared on Naomi Campbell's TV show, The Face, earlier this year. She was the last standing member of Team Naomi and finished as runner-up.

Hugs: Naomi Campbell hugs her girls on Team Naomi on The Face - including Luo Zilin.

Reality: Luo Zilin cuddles up to her fellow wannabe models on The Face.

However, the leggy model – who even posted a picture of herself walking down a runway doing the ‘Noami (sic) Campbell Walk’ – was forced to post a series of tweets angrily denying any romance with the businessman.

She wrote: ‘No, I’m not dating Vlad, No, I’m not his ‘side chick’, no, didn’t f**k, No, I’m not an escort, nor have I ever been.’

And yesterday, the statuesque model, who is often seen out on the town in trendy South Beach, added: ‘I will never understand why ppl be mad for no reason??? Can someone explain?'

Meanwhile, Naomi looked more than happy as she got to work alongside Erin O'Connor and Caroline Winberg in London last month, and after five years with Vladimir, the ‘split’ looked the furthest thing from her mind.

Page Six had reported: 'Naomi and Vlad have broken up, and he's been out partying in New York.'

One big family: Vladimir Doronin, his estranged wife, Ekaterina Doronin, his daughter Katia, turned up to support Naomi Campbell at her Fashion For Relief Haiti show in London in February 2010. Vladimir and Ekaterina have made no plans to divorce.

We see you! Vladimir Doronin and Luo Zilin seen on holiday together on the island of Ibiza.

Naomi and Vlad have a complex relationship, and sometimes break up and make up. In many ways their relationship is like a business arrangement.'

'Naomi brings glamour to his hotels and properties, and he treats her extremely well. But they spend a lot of time apart due to work commitments.'

The last time Naomi and hotel and property mogul Vladimir were pictured together was on Miami Beach in March.

A spokesman for Miss Campbell declined to comment.

Raging: Model and contestant on The Face Jocelyn Chew said she was disgusted by her teammates's actions.

Curvy: Miami model Jazzma Kendrick is friends with Vladimir Doronin and was seen soaking up the sun on his yacht.

Before the split: Brit supermodel Naomi Campbell and Vladimir Doronin at a Unesco charity gala in Duesseldorf, Germany, in November 2011.

Busy: Naomi meanwhile was seen filming in London on Tuesday for her TV show The Face

Busy: Naomi meanwhile was seen filming in London last month month for her TV show The Face

Saturday, 23 February 2013

Karolina Kurkova strips down to underwear as she shows budding supermodels how to work the catwalk on The Face

This is how it's done! Karolina Kurkova strips down to underwear as she shows budding supermodels how to work the catwalk on The Face

By LEAH SIMPSON

PUBLISHED: 22:30, 23 February 2013 | UPDATED: 22:30, 23 February 2013

The TV show is called The Face, but all eyes were on one supermodel’s body in a forthcoming episode.

In a section airing on Tuesday in the US, Karolina Kurkova strips down to her underwear to demonstrate a point to contestants.

The 28-year-old begins by explaining how tough it is to work a catwalk presentation as she acts as an example before they are given their own challenge.

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The body: Karolina Kurkova strips down to her underwear on a new episode of The Face

She explained: ‘I used to have three to five outfits for one show. I used to sweat but when I hit the runway, you’d never know what happens backstage.’

The budding models were then given more inspiration to make like Karolina as mentor Nigel proposed: ‘The model with the quickest time will win a $5000 shopping spree at Marshalls.’

Madeleine, 22, explained how the prize would make her day if she won. She said: ‘I would love to win a $5000 shopping spree at Marshalls. I love Marshalls.’

Serious matter: The beauty explained that it is extremely difficult to work a catwalk show

Eye on the prize: The model and Nigel Barker proposed the contestants with a $5000 shopping spree at Marshalls for whoever could change quickest

Style lovers: The ladies were excited about their potential fashion purchases

Then showing them how to remove their clothing and switch into another outfit while also picking up an accessory to wear, Karolina dashed on and off their DIY runway in less than 41 seconds.

Of course those hoping to be just like her squealed in amazement as she made the quick transformation.

She emerged from behind the screens looking cool, calm and collected in a cream frock, showing off her slender pins to onlookers.

Quick change: The blonde dashed into the wings already taking her clothes off

Zip is up: Karolina check the clock as she fastened up her frock

Job done: She made it to the end of the runway in 41 seconds

The 5’ 11” Victoria’s Secret Angel’s figure looked incredible considering she is mother to little boy Archie Drury.

She gave birth to the son of her husband Tobin Jack Drury in July 2009.

After the stunt, one excited competitor said: ‘If this is the model Olympics, then Karolina is a gold medallist.’

The Oxygen reality TV series shows Karolina and fellow supermodels Naomi Campbell and Coco Rocha, mentor girls hoping to become the next big face.

Strike a pose: The 28-year-old star can be seen applying her expertise in Tuesday's show on Oxygen

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