Height: 5’8″.
Waist: 24″.
Hair: Blonde.
Eyes: Green.
Her name is Allie Fosheim, sophomore, and she could very well be the next supermodel.
Fosheim was discovered by Jeff and Mary Clarke, co-founders and co-owners of Mother Model Management, a high-fashion focused agency that scouts potential models from the Midwest.
“We found Allie at an open call at Plaza Frontenac,” Mary Clarke said. “With her exotic eyes, full lips and long, lean body, she has a very unique look.”
Fosheim signed with the agencies Next Los Angeles and Factor Chicago.
“People really love how healthy-looking she is,” Clarke said. “Allie exudes this natural beauty that is All-American with a twist.”
In the future, however, Mother Model Management may introduce Allie to the European and Asian markets. Clarke said Allie would “excel in Japan.”
Mother Model Management launched the careers of several successful models and media personalities. Mary Clarke discovered Ashton Kutcher in a restaurant-bar in Iowa in 1997. Mother Model Management also jumpstarted the careers of models Karlie Kloss and Katie Fogarty, who collectively have been featured in ad campaigns by Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce and Gabbana, Oscar de la Renta and Marc Jacobs.
“Allie works so hard,” Clarke said. “She has a great attitude, and all the clients always give positive feedback about her. In front of the camera, she’s able to express a wide range of emotions.”
Fosheim has participated in more than seven photo shoots.
“Photo shoots can be challenging because I have to be creative in posing,” Fosheim said. “And the shoes are hard to balance in.”
To prepare, Fosheim flips through high fashion catalogues and magazines to see what’s in style, which photographers are popular, who is new on the designer scene and what fashion editors are looking for in models.
Fosheim traveled to Los Angeles and Chicago this past summer.
“I missed my friends a lot,” Fosheim said. “But I got to meet new people and experience things most 16 year olds usually aren’t able to.”
Fosheim has booked two clients so far—a photo ad and a fashion show with—earning $700 total from the jobs.
Ann Fosheim, Allie’s mother, said this is a great opportunity for Allie to learn how to talk to adults in the real business world.
“We support all of our kids’ efforts no matter what they choose to pursue,” Ann Fosheim said.
Fosheim’s family has planned their schedule to ensure Fosheim is supervised at photo shoots and runway walks, and she wasn’t surprised her daughter had the potential to model.
“Allie’s done small things over the years like a TV commercial for a doll in fifth grade,” Ann Fosheim said. “So we were already a little familiar with this idea.”
Carly Sherman, sophomore and Fosheim’s friend, said there was one downside to Allie’s modeling: spending less time with her in the summer.
However, Sherman said the recent turn of events did not affect their friendship greatly.
“Allie didn’t announce it all over the world and make a big deal about it,” Sherman said. “We’re all really proud and happy for her.”
Mary Clarke has advice for aspiring models.
“For the high end of editorial-type modeling, guys should be between 6’-6’2’’ and toned, but lean, and girls should be between 5’9″-5’11″ and have hips less than 35 inches,” Clarke said. “If you’re seriously considering modeling, make sure it’s something you really want.”
Clarke said www.models.com and www.mothermodelmanagement.com provide resources for teenagers wanting more information on the model industry. Clarke warned of scams consisting of expensive model classes, conventions, and schools.
On Monday, Nov. 1, Mother Model Management revealed a new website where Clarke said interested students can submit non-professional photos and profiles for consideration.