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by SupermodelCentral | March 21, 2013

Why Being Beautiful Isn’t Enough In Modeling

Trudi Tapscott, former model bookings editor for Vogue and DNA model agent, one of the most respected scouts in fashion, sounds off on the highly competitive world of modeling. This you have what it takes to make it to the dizzying heaights of the fashion industry? Hint: it takes more than just a dream and following someone on Twitter. In the second part of her conversation with Matters of Today, Trudi speaks candidly in this must hear interview.

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Tapscott Scouting and Management

Birthday Wishes For One Of Fashion’s Best Talents

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It is always a big deal when Trudi calls your agent to bring you in for polaroids. Things are probably going very well for you in terms of a modeling career when that phone call comes. This is the woman who advised Anna Wintour as the new faces editor at Vogue, which means Trudi knows better than your mom if you’ll make it in the business or not. And, if you do have a chance, she’s the person that understands exactly what it will take to shape you into the next Giselle or Karolina Kurkova, who she managed during her time at DNA model management.

Trudi was one of the people in fashion that believed in my talent. She first introduced me to Anna and later represented me at DNA. What a relief if was to walk into my new agency and see Trudi sitting there. I knew I’d be in good hands with her on my side. I’m forever grateful for the guidance and support Trudi has given me over the years.

If you’re wondering if you’ve got what it takes or you want to hear more from Trudi herself, you’ve got a few options to connect with her.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ONE OF FASHION’S BEST!

Trudi Tapscott Tells It Like It Is At Vogue, DNA And How To Make A Supermodel!!!

url-1 Yesterday I interviewed fashion legend Trudi Tapscott. And here’s why she’s a legend… this woman discovered and developed many of the faces you’ve come to recognize in the pages of Vogue and blue chip advertising. Yep. She develops Supermodels before the world or even fashion knows they exist. You’ve heard of Giselle and Karolina Kurkova. She knows the business inside and out. Here’s the thing, if the midas touch was actually a thing, this woman has it. Every talent she touches turns to gold.

Have a listen as Trudi and I cover her career trajectory, her days at Vogue, how she develops models and what it takes for a girl to make it in the industry. There was so much to cover we’ll be having her on again to discuss in depth scouting, development and how Trudi views some of the challenges models currently face.

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Tessa’s Transformation

In 2009, Trudi Tapscott and her scouting partner Erin Olson discovered Tessa Peay and began working with her. I took an interest in Tessa after I saw her photos. Although she has barely any experience working as a model, you can clearly see how over the past 3 years, she has been developed and is ready to step foot onto the national stage.It’s important for aspiring models to find a legit mentor or scout to help guide them through the deep waters of the modeling world. It can take years to launch a career, or as it was in my case, months. The longevity of a model’s career is so incredibly short, it’s crucial finding that special person to place, direct and guide. Trudi is one of the few that do it well… really, really well. She was the unofficial model gate keeper for Anna Wintour when she was the bookings editor at Vogue. Simply put, she knows what it takes to get a model into the pages of Vogue.I asked Tessa to write a few sentences about each shot. I wanted to hear in her own words, what the experience has been like for her.

June, 2009

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by SupermodelCentral | November 10, 2011

Trudi Tapscott: Fashion’s Powerful Model Advocate

We all have that person in our lives that steps up to the plate and advocates when no one else does. If we’re lucky, we have more than one. Trudi Tapscott has taken advocating to a whole new level.

I first met Trudi walking into Vogue’s offices. I was meant to meet directly with Anna but when I showed up the office told me to go to Trudi’s office first.