time because this is the most common mistake. A person inevitably wants to repeat the winner just because she won and while doing so, she forgets that the criteria is having a “unique” outfit. When I finished my outfit, I sent it to a friend that I trust and she said “what a nice dress, where did you buy it?” Then I knew it was in the right way. I like to design outfits combined by different designers and make it seem like it was one peace and not re-created. The compatibility of every piece of clothing, every accessory she wears, every pose she uses is already a competition! According to me, a good model should always win the dress she wears. In other words, she should take every dress as a competition and should present it in the best she can to the audience. Therefore, this is my appearance, this is my perspective and only my perspective could bring me the win. JC: I hope all aspiring models out there are reading this interview, that is sound advice. What would you say to a model trying to find “their” unique look? RF: Work hard, use color, know RL fashion trends, follow the styles of perfect SL models and find your own style. Whatever you wear, it is important that you put your signature and personality on it. You must have a trademark. Moreover we are very lucky. We have amazing models we can follow example of. Like Melanie Sautereau, she combines the pieces which you would say “impossible, this never can go with that” and you admire her. Miaa Rebane, if she wears from the trash, she carries it with a queen
elegance, you cannot stop looking her. Miaa and Melanie’s styles are like fashion lessons and as for the unique appearance of the avatar, they should memorize every millimeter square of their shape and marry a pose stand. At the end do they recognize you out of 100 model photos? Then you managed to be unique. JC: You can’t tell but I’m smiling from ear to ear. My final question for you Ranini, where do you see yourself in a year? RF: I want to see myself in fashion world working with delight. As a model, one of my aims in SL is to see more Turkish girls on the runway. Therefore, I want to prepare a solid road map for them and become a good role model. Also, Turkish designers are very talented, hardworking and creative but shy in making a way out for them. I want to lighten their path. And of course I want to be the Face of Couture Avenue. :D -Are YOU the next face of Couture AVENUE? To learn how you can be a finalist for Couture Look 2011 and be featured in AVENUE Magazine, stop by the AVENUE office and pickup an application. Join the AVENUE Magazine Readers Group for regular updates, important dates and finalist announcements. Couture AVENUE Look 2011 Application LM AVENUE at GOL [173.96.22] AVENUE Website http://avenuesl.com
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