2013 – TOP TEN YEAR IN REVIEW LOOKING BACK
2013 – TOP TEN LIST YEAR IN REVIEW
10. Michael William-Paul sparked a fashion firestorm this year, with New York City-based Vittorio J publicly launching a campaign with a video that imagines Marilyn Monroe and John F. Kennedy in a provocative bedroom scene. Part of a distinctly original campaign, with the designer’s ultra-premium neckties. The eclectic designer has enjoyed brand popularity and commercial success among its celebrity clientele that includes A-List athletes, actors, and musicians, renowned entrepreneurs, VIP journalists, U.S. Presidents, and even the future King of England.
9. Michael William-Paul, has released a fresh Photo Collection of Coco in her fashion debut celebrating Ice and Coco with a revised layout and Special Limited Edition Photo Collection from the acclaimed first episode Premiere of the Ice Loves Coco Show on the E Network. Michael starred in the premiere episode transforming Coco into a high fashion model with an estimated 1.5 million viewers tuning in to watch the magic unfold.
8. America’s Next Top Model Nina Burns Fashion Film “Untamed” in New York City at Michael William-Paul studios. an Edgy risqué editorial draws a lot of attention and showing yet another side to America’s Next Top Model finalist Nina Burns as evident in the UNTAMED Fashion Film. Michael William-Paul has released new photos, prompting a special interview with makeup artist Danielle Delgandio. The fashion film has shed controversial awareness towards violence against women.
7. Michael William-Paul representing the organization he founded UMP, on the panel opening the first annual World Fashion Forum at UN Headquarters, held on March 8th, 2013, International Women’s Day. The Forum brought together hundreds of industry leaders spanning the globe whose mission aims to identify how the Fashion Industry’s economic, social and cultural powers can be best positioned, focused and managed to alleviate the world’s most critical needs. Michael William-Paul was highly engaged and thusly brought on as director of development for the WFF.
6. Universal Models for Peace on the Peace Boat to promote Peace and Security, Universal Models for Peace was honored to be invited on a voyage with the Peace Boat. UMP is an organization focused on promoting the Millennium Development Goals of the United Nations, the Peace Boat effort was to lend a hand in their efforts in Japan through hands-on disaster relief, peace education to the youth, and an organizational effort of the fashion and media industries to provide aid.
5. Re-mastered prints from the Cuban Special Gallery Collections. The portraits Cubans have been re-mastered and touched for beautiful large prints that are released in 2013. Planning your own trip to Cuba? see the tips on what NOT to do while attempting to photograph Fidel Castro in this provocative top ten list.
4. In addition to the amazing introduction of the Model Ambassador Program to the United Nations this year, NYC Clean Energy and Universal Models for Peace and Model Ambassador Program joined forces to get the word out about clean and renewable energy in NYC. Michael William-Paul has allotted space and resources within MWP studios for The Model Ambassador Program. This program has been creating projects in the arts, media, fashion and culture to influence support for the UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). This is a major broadcast education content initiative and we hope with our confidence, enthusiasm, and resources we can assure that there’s more to come in 2014!
3. Michael William-Paul launches MWP studios. This Flagship location is situated at the popular New York City 320 building in the heart of NYC’s fashion district in midtown west. This legendary production studio was formerly the art loft of actress Kate Moss, and rapper 50cents first recording studio it is positioned on the historic 12th floor of 320 building.
2. Michael William-Paul’s fashion Photo-shoot shot in Antigua & Barbuda featuring the gorgeous new face model Anne-Marie, hair styling and design by Michael Schwarzer owner of Midoma Salon/Gallery as well as hair color work by Larisa Jersova for Midoma, all Fashion Photography done by MWP and his team.Antigua & Barbuda is a friendly reminder of warm paradise islands, and beautiful tropical photographs.
1. Can’t deny the power of Fashion Films, with the alluring power of motion and mesmerizing beauty. Vika Costa is breathtaking in this hypnotizing performance film, which can be found here. Great buildup, but the magic really kicks in at the 1 minute mark.
2013 was a truly amazing year, the MWP team is humbled and thankful for all the opportunitie. Grit and fortitude towards our goals will continue into 2014, we are looking forward to the New Year with excitement motivation and curiosity!
