Solo 2 Fashion Show

Solo 2 seems to be not exactly a SL Model Agency but more of a project.

In this particular show I watched, most of the SL Models were italian. Most of them, not all. And I mean italian - RL.

There is no excuse nowadays to have a Fashion Show where all the staff communicates using a very common SL communicator - dv c. Because everybody has one, even I do. I listened to all the staff communication and I bet almost all the audience did too, cause the dv c communicator is everywhere in SL Fashion. That's how I knew most of the staff was Italian, which is absolutely alright. Just calling the attention to the way the staff communicates.

It would be good to use an encrypted communicator, for the staff to talk safely.
In general, this show was okay, but there were many moments when the runway was completely empty. It could have been lag, obviously, but it can also be some disorganization backstage, because I listened to their communications.

Taking a look at the Models, some did better than others, which is natural. Let's take a look. The photos here are not in any particular order.

This is Arialee Miles

Next is a great pose, for the hat she was wearing, but the pose did something to her skirt.

Here, she kind of lost herself. I know, it's lag, but there are ways to help posing with lag.

For some reason, Arialee doesn't shine, as a Model. I'm not sure if it's her skin, combined with hair.

Maybe she needs to reshape, check her face.

This is Alii Vella, the owner of Project Solo Due.

Nothing special, as you may see. I mean, nothing outstanding. On the contrary, with the next outfit, Alii seemed very 'heavy', not well styled. I'm guessing Alii is not an experienced model.

This is Ranini Farella

I saw Ranini well, not ruthed, so I assume that this is her regular Model shape. There's something wrong with it. The poses were good, it's not easy to pose with this kind of outfit.








When I saw Ranini do the next pose, I froze!! This is not a runway pose. Models should have both feet on the ground. This is a pose for photography, not for runway. A runway Model must know this.

This is Dhalia Joubert

Dhalia did good, posing. I'd only adjust the hat a little, not to cover her face so much.

This is Ellendir Khandr

Models should pay attention to poses like the next one; somehow, the pose distorts her legs and feet.

Next pose is better, similar but a little better.

This is Genevieve Kamala

In my opinion, the previous pose is not a good one. However, the next pose is very good for a long dress.

Again, the hat needs editting not to cover her face so much.

This is Livia Mastroianni

Livia is a good runway Model. Her poses were discrete and very good for each outfit's style.

This is Leandra Breen

Very good Model. Leandra chose the poses according to the outfits she was showcasing.

Very elegant Model, as well.

I took many photos of Leandra, because she really did a great work on the runway, with several outfits.







Next is the only pose I don't like. I call these poses 'lazy'ones, because with both arms open, these poses eventually go well with any gown. I'm positive that if the Model looks for more gown poses , she will find more and avoid these open arms ones.

This is the only male Model in this show, Salvo Waydelich.

As usual, Salvo is an outstanding male Model in SL.

He can do any style, wear any outfit and look very good in them.

I know it can be easier or more difficult easier for male models, depending on the perspective; there are substantially less poses for men than for women in SL. The same with clothes. Men have a hard time finding quality clothes. I applaude the male models that go beyond that and really create a style of their own.

Solo2 Show was not good nor bad. It was okay. One thing to correct would be not to leave the runway empty so often and change the communicator. At the moemnt, SL Model Agencies know better - use an encrypted communicator.

See you all next post.

Maniera Institute of Style - Graduation Show

Taking a look at another Model Academy in SL - Maniera. I watched a graduation show.

There were four trainees. In spite of some poor choice of poses, this was in general quite a good fashion show to watch. The four graduates did quite well, actually.

This is Chloe Panthar

I saw Chloe's avatar ruthed, so I won't comment on shape or attachments; however, this outfit next could have had more 'out of the box' poses. The style allowed a bit more eccentricity, but in all, the pose is quite alright.

This next pose is not so good. Doesn't seem natural at all.

With more formal attire Chloe did good chosing poses.

This is Sazzy Oh

I'd like to call your attention to the pose above. It doesn't look good with the outfit's style. A little after, Sazzy chose to use the same pose, as you'll see.
Next outfit also allows a more eccentric pose, but she kept it simple. That's good. One thing I didn't like here was the shoes. It depends, however, if the designer made a specific request. If not, these shoes weren't a good choice to style this outfit, in my opinion.

See here the repetition of the first pose.

In this set, Sazzy chose also simple poses to showcase this elaborate outfit. She did well.

Again, it's a good pose, hands out of the skirt, etc, but it could be better.

This is Lovis Timeless

This next outfit is extremely difficult to pose with. We have to agree on that.

But here, next pose was not so good. I do admit it's very hard to find good poses for this amazing outfit.

This is Shae Sixpence

Shae did good. Simple poses, for a simple and casual outfit.

And she did good again. This kind of outfit - extremely creative - is always a challenge to style and pose. I'd like to call your attention to the choice of 'shoes' here. If this was Shae's choice, awesome choice! Very well styled.

Again, take a look at her 'shoes'. Great pose, also.

This option was rather obvious. By chosing this next pose at the end of the runway, Shae chose a 'comfort zone' pose. I see this pose a lot, with gowns, in several fashion shows. She could have done better here, being more creative in this pose.

Finally, the formal outfit.

Simple, clean posing. Perfect!

I cannot rely much on my graphic card, but to be absolutely perfect - as far as I can see - Shae needs to make some adjustments to her shape. I didn't see her ruthed at all, so I assume I was seeing correctly and confirmed with my raw photos. Shae needs to reshape. If she does, she may become an excellent avatar.



Overall, being a graduation show, with only four Models, it was actually very nice to watch. Good to know that some Model Academies in SL do value quality in the training. Maniera trainees did good.