NEW LOOKS FOR A NEW YEAR
IMTA: Models Meet and Compete for Fun and Prizes

by Rudy Tomlinsky

LOS ANGELES -- January 13, 2003 -- The annual International Modeling & Talent Association (IMTA) convention was held this week at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown LA. The week-long affair climaxed with a talent contest on January 11 where models from around the nation competed in events ranging from singing and gymnastics to exotic dancing.

Thousands of self-conscious teenage girls with low self-esteem flocked to this year's exhibition in LA, many being dragged along by parents anxiously hoping that with the proper amount of cosmetics, diet pills, and go-get-em attitude, their daughter too can make it into the highly rewarding world of fashion.

The IMTA advertises its conventions as, "unifying experiences for the industry as the scouts, training centers, agencies, and next talent come together to change the face of the fashion and the entertainment world." Katie Holmes and Ashton Kutcher (the guy from That '70s Show) are just a few of the IMTA alumni who've made it big.

Another IMTA competition is to be held in New York City from January 19-27.

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Trend-setting new looks for 2003
were revealed this year at the
IMTA Conference, such as:

CAMOFLAUGED WHORE
A brigade of girls participated in the competition with camoflauged attire ranging from short short-skirts, baby-doll tees rolled up to showcase their bellies, and clever make-up that mimicked the facial coverings used by American soldiers fighting in jungle situations. Though she's tough to spot in the mountains of Afghanistan, this all-American girl is sticky sweet on close encounters. Fashion designers believe in the coming year, the 'camo-look' will no longer be just boys' fun.

CHARMING CATHOLIC SCHOOLGIRL/ BOY Honestly, who didn't rub one out the first time they saw Britney Spears in her little Catholic schoolgirl outfit?

"The look is simple, pure, and tragically hip!" said fashion critic hanger-on, Joan River's daughter (whose name escapes me now). And for the boys who have their eye on that favorite priest from Sunday School, they won't be left out of the loop with the latest velvet knickers, kneehighs, and polished booties.

"PISSED OFF AT THE WORLD": ANGSTY TEEN
For the teenager that just can't smile, or stop complaining about how dreary everything is, and is basically always ill-mannered, this ensemble of various shades of black shows the world how you really feel inside - where it matters most.

SLUTTY 14-YEAR-OLD
A trend that's sure to make a splash in junior highs across the country. Many talents who are still not old enough to drive the family minivan sported sexy fishnet stockings, push-up bras, and layers of make-up that literally added years to their appearance. Though it's hard to pinpoint the exact features that define this hot new look, talent scouts can see a daring style in the making.

"It's the form they'll need to cultivate eventually to make it in this industry," said modeling scout Raphael Morricci. "Many model instructors like myself figure, why not let these girls get some experience with it early on? Trust me, it's going to help them in the long run."

From Wilshire Gazette (February 2003)

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