The series: Insight into the life of a fashion icon

The series will not only shed light on Lagerfeld’s professional career, but also his private life and personality. From the early beginnings of his career in Hamburg to his rise as one of the most influential fashion designers, the series will undoubtedly focus on Lagerfeld’s influence on the fashion industry and his unmistakable style.

The story behind the name KARL

“Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” promises to be more than just a biography. It aims to reveal the genius behind the brand by telling stories that showcase Lagerfeld’s creativity, his tireless dedication to fashion and his sharp mind. Following Lagerfeld’s death, the series aims to explore the facets of a personality who was known for constantly redefining the boundaries of what was possible in fashion.

Stay tuned for this fascinating series that will show us all why Karl Lagerfeld is still considered one of the biggest names in the world of fashion.

Watch teaser: “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld”

This is the teaser for “Becoming Karl Lagerfeld” on Hulu.

Who was Karl Lagerfeld? Paris, Design, Icon

Perhaps Karl Lagerfeld’s most impressive career move was taking over the creative direction of Chanel in 1983, a time when the fashion house had lost its luster. Lagerfeld breathed new life into Chanel and helped the brand regain its former glory. He refreshed the traditional Chanel jacket and brought new energy to the collections by introducing innovative designs and prominently displaying the famous Chanel logos. His shows were the eye-catchers of Paris Fashion Week.

Find out more about here:

• Karl Lagerfeld

Karl x Chanel in summer

Karl x Chanel in summer

Diversity in the modeling business

One of Stephan’s first important messages is that there is room for different looks and types in the modeling business. Whether you think you don’t fit the classic fashion ideal, there are agencies looking for different profiles. From TV commercials to high fashion – there is something for everyone.

From Los Angeles: Stephan on becoming a model

You can find more videos on YouTube x CM Models.

Application to several agencies

Stephan recommends not just applying to one agency. The application process is often straightforward and only requires a few photos and basic information. You could submit your application to CM Models first and then, after some time, to other agencies to maximize your chances.

Important: Never pay money

A particularly important point is never to pay money to a modeling agency. Reputable agencies earn their money by arranging jobs, not by charging prospective models.

The casting and application phase

If an agency finds your profile interesting, you will be invited to a casting or video casting. It is important to be authentic and show your natural beauty. No make-up or styling is required. Simple videos and photos are sufficient.

Patience and the way to the top

Stephan emphasizes that the path to success as a model requires patience. It’s unlikely that you’ll end up on the cover of Vogue straight away. It takes time to gain experience and establish yourself as a model. Quality in photo shoots is more important than quantity.

The international route

Once you have gained your first experience in your home city, you can take the next step and work abroad. Stephan explains how this works and provides insights into the requirements for international assignments.

Finally, Stephan encourages aspiring models to be brave and apply. A modeling career can be difficult, but with patience and hard work, it is achievable. His valuable insights provide great guidance for anyone pursuing the dream of becoming a model.

How modeling agencies work together

You might also be interested in this! Stephan Czaja talks about his experiences in the international modeling business and gives us a look behind the scenes of cooperation between model agencies. A deep look into the exciting world of modeling to understand how aspiring models can make their way.

• How modeling agencies work together

Find a good modeling agency? 3 tips

What to do if you have the dream of becoming a model? Model Agency One (MAO) offers the solution. Here you will find the best model agencies worldwide, whether in New York, Los Angeles, Paris or Tokyo.

• Find a good modeling agency? 3 tips

Stephan’s “The Model Book”: Now in German, English, Spanish & Co.

In “The Model Book” you will not only find a guide, but also a source of inspiration for your modeling dreams. Stephan Czaja’s dedication and passion for the modeling industry shines through in every chapter of the book and in this video. Whether you’re just beginning your modeling journey or looking to take your career to the next level, “The Model Book” is the key to your success in the exciting world of modeling. Let Stephan Czaja guide you along the way and get started!

• The Model Book – English
• The Model Book – Spanish
• The Model Book – German
• The Model Book – Italian

Tip! Listen to the book for free in the Model Podcast on Spotify, Deezer & Co.

• Model Podcast

The creation of “The Model Book”

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of modeling, accompanied by Stephan Czaja, the author of “The Model Book.” Learn first-hand about his path into the international modeling scene and his experiences with renowned clients such as Prada, Dior and Balenciaga.

In this video, Stephan Czaja reveals how he wrote “The Model Book” – with a pinch of humor and warmth. Find out how he sat in a cozy café and polished off several cappuccinos while writing his book. His personal anecdotes give the book a unique touch and show his dedication and passion for the subject.

• The Model Book – English
• The Model Book – Spanish
• The Model Book – German
• The Model Book – Italian

You can find more videos on YouTube x CM Models.

What can you expect in “The Model Book”?

“The Model Book” is a comprehensive guide that offers valuable information on over 200 pages. Stephan Czaja explains how you can start your modeling career. The book covers everything from the first castings and applications to creating an impressive model portfolio, Polaroids, running and audition videos and life in a modeling agency. You’ll also learn how social media like Instagram is influencing the fashion world and how you can use it to your advantage.

With eight years of experience in the industry, Stephan Czaja brings a wealth of knowledge with him. He has not only taken part in fashion shows, but has also visited fashion capitals and worked with partner agencies. His real-life experiences and stories have been incorporated into “The Model Book” and offer valuable insights.

What can you expect in the video?

Let Stephan Czaja guide you through “The Model Book” as he introduces the key sections and topics. From the importance of a strong start to the possibilities of a free podcast to valuable advice for aspiring models, this video is a treasure trove of information.

The road to international success

One of the ultimate goals of many aspiring models is to work in renowned fashion cities such as Paris, London, Milan and others. In “The Model Book”, Stephan Czaja shares valuable tips on how you can make this dream come true. He explains what happens after you apply to an agency, how to build confidence and ultimately get the chance to work in exciting fashion capitals.

How modeling agencies work together

You might also be interested in this! Stephan Czaja talks about his experiences in the international modeling business and gives us a look behind the scenes of cooperation between model agencies. A deep look into the exciting world of modeling to understand how aspiring models can make their way.

• How modeling agencies work together

Find a good modeling agency? 3 tips

What to do if you have the dream of becoming a model? Model Agency One (MAO) offers the solution. Here you will find the best model agencies worldwide, whether in New York, Los Angeles, Paris or Tokyo.

• Find a good modeling agency? 3 tips

“The Model Book”: Now in German, English, Spanish & Co.

In “The Model Book” you will not only find a guide, but also a source of inspiration for your modeling dreams. Stephan Czaja’s dedication and passion for the modeling industry shines through in every chapter of the book and in this video. Whether you’re just beginning your modeling journey or looking to take your career to the next level, “The Model Book” is the key to your success in the exciting world of modeling. Let Stephan Czaja guide you along the way and get started!

• The Model Book – English
• The Model Book – Spanish
• The Model Book – German
• The Model Book – Italian

Tip! Listen to the book for free in the Model Podcast on Spotify, Deezer & Co.

• Model Podcast

Casting: Prepare!

Casting is one of the most important parts of a model’s job and the app includes a section on how to prepare for the first casting. It also features a Q&A section where young models can learn more about castings and get answers to their most common questions.

All tools of the app are in English:

• Casting questions
• Casting Checklist

Free of charge in the App Store

Small talk: getting to know others

The app also includes a section on small talk topics essential for building relationships with key people on set, including designers, models, and photographers. The app also offers tips and advice on how to prepare for media questions like those asked at red carpet events.

• Smalltalk Basics
• Meet designers
• Meet models
• Meet photographers

Casting game: While you wait…

If you want to become a model and work as a model, you need to know that you will be waiting a lot! At castings, but also at jobs when other models are photographed.

One of the unique features of The Model App is its casting game, which offers young models a fun and interactive way to test their knowledge and skills while waiting for their casting. The app also includes a brand quiz and a quote of the day to engage and motivate users.

• Casting Game

Brand quiz: Are you still waiting?

Train your brain! How much do you know about the big fashion brands? Balenciaga, Chanel, Givenchy & Co. test your skills!

• Brand quiz

All functions: App version #1

Overall,“The Model App” is an excellent resource for young models just starting their careers or looking to improve their skills. It offers a comprehensive guide to the industry, including tips and advice on casting, small talk topics, and media interviews. With its interactive features and a directory of amazing modeling agencies, The Model App is sure to become an indispensable tool for aspiring models worldwide.

Free of charge in the App Store

German Rap – How it all began

When the culture of hip-hop began in New York, people in Germany were listening to ABBA, Status Quo, Smokey and Schlager. At that time, hardly anyone in Germany noticed the culture of hip-hop, which was mostly lived on the street, with rap, DJing, B-boying (breakdancing) and graffiti. There is still disagreement about the beginnings in Germany. The single released in April 1980, titled “Rapper’s Deutsch”, is considered the first German-language rap song, but without really becoming famous. G.L.S.-United were the performers, which include Thomas Gottschalk. It was a parody of the American rap song Rapper’s Delight by the Sugarhill Gang.

Nina Hagen and Die Toten Hosen also recorded a single with rap in the early 1980s. The first nationally known hip-hop bands in West Germany were Rock Da Most, Advanced Chemisty, We Wear The Crown Posse, TCA the Microphone Mafia and Too Strong. As in West Germany, musicians in East Germany were also influenced by the film Wild Style, with the English-language crew Electric Beat Crew emerging in East Germany shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall. In the mid-1980s, this first wave subsided again. It was probably the Fresh Familee, which published in 1989, the first German rap song originating from the culture, under the title “Ahmet Gündüz”.

The beginnings briefly summarized:

• Beginnings in America, New York
• Hip-hop culture first lived out only on street
• Not agree on real emergence
• Rap appears again and again with different artists

New and old school – popularity increased

The first renowned German hip-hop artists initially rapped almost exclusively in English, until Torch from Advanced Chemistry freestyled in German for the first time at a jam and received approval from the audience, which was probably due to better understanding. But it wasn’t until 1992 that Advanced Chemistry released “Fremd im eigenen Land,” the first record in German.

Rap then established itself more and more in pop culture and more artists emerged. The so-called fun rap became popular and with it the performers such as Die Fantastischen Vier or Fettes Brot as well as the Rödelheim Hartreim project by Moses Pelham in which, among others, the then completely unknown artists Sabrina Setlur and Xavier Naidoo participated. Through this new type of rap, the scene split into Neue Schule and Alte Schule, while the Neue Schule preferred the fun lyrics, the Alte Schule saw themselves more as the critical performers, with lyrics against racism or police violence like the Absolute Beginner with their song K.E.I.N.E., which was considered police criticism.

Increase in popularity in a short time:

• First German rappers rap in English
• Torch from Advanced Chemistry raps German freestyle first time
• Fun rap becomes popular: Fantastischen Vier/ Fettes Brot

Integration into the mainstream

From the mid-1990s, hip-hop became an integral part of German pop culture. Independent hip-hop centers emerged in the Ruhr region, Düsseldorf, Cologne, Berlin, Heidelberg, Stuttgart, Munich and, above all, Hamburg. Massive Töne, Blumentopf and Freundeskreis established themselves during this period.

Later, so-called gangsta rap emerged, represented by artists such as Kool Savas, Sido, Bushido or Sammy Deluxe. In the meantime, hip-hop has become indispensable.

Deutschrap Videos: Beginnings & Interviews

Experience Deutschrap up close! Are you interested in the topic? Here you can find some videos that describe the beginnings of hip-hop in Germany. In addition to real documentaries, you will find interviews and insights into the lives of rappers and artists.

The Beginnings: How Hip Hop Came to Germany

The beginnings of hip hop in a video. How did rap come from the Bronx in America to European Germany? All these questions are answered here in this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DR3nuWI5r9Y

Shadow Worlds Berlin

Many people associate German rap with a high crime rate, especially in Berlin. Find out why in this video. Berlin has two sides – the glamorous and rich on one side, and violence and rap on the other. See for yourself what this side has to do with German hip-hop.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bF8WGp7HqIk

German rap documentary with rapper Massiv

The German rapper Massiv in the interview – experience the scene of German hip-hop with Massiv here! From the hairdresser to the gym, here you experience the whole everyday life of a rapper up close!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auzp1ORbvg4