Our courses are designed to ensure all participants are equipped with accurate knowledge, skills and resources to accelerate their modelling career to the highest level.
The Modellè Story
Having managed campaigns for luxury brands all around the world, the team at Modellè found that although Australian models were very attractive to international brands, the skill-set was not up to standard.
It was with a vision to up-skill the industry to a higher standard that Modelle’ Academy was born
When I started Royalle Modelling in 2008 the industry was very different. The only way you could be a serious model in Australia was if you had the right dimensions, knew the right people and had the right representation.
Diversity wasn’t ‘trending’ back then so it was near impossible to break into the mainstream if you weren’t caucasian. There was no social media back then so the only feedback you would get about your ability to model, was based on the work that you did from people that were in the industry.
Lets just say that the standards where FIERCE and the models who made it, knew that they had to give it their all.
Flash forward to now and the “you’re only as good as your last job” mentality has shifted to “anyone can model” as social media means that followers and the number of likes you get is now a big factor in addition to industry credibility.
Models who have completed under 10 paid commercial shoots/modelling jobs are still very naive as to what is required to be a top Australian model, and break into the international market.
Sadly the market is filled with a lot of snakes, empty promises and a whole lot of models being exploited. To add to this, there isn’t enough being done to develop talent in Australia so I see a lot of models with amazing potential, struggling to achieve the jobs they could be getting due to a lack of training, mentoring and guidance.
I started this academy to cut the BS and teach people the essential fundamentals needed to get to them to their next level. In my line of work, I NEED my models to be world-class. When I get emails from BIG brands all around the world asking if we have any suitable talent to send over, they are asking for models that the best in Australia, who are ready to compete against the best in the world!
Nothing makes me happier than seeing people live their true potential. I really hope that through this academy we’re able to build more international models and people who are living their best lives as their best self.
- George Bastoli
Our vision is
to set a new industry standard for the Australian modelling industry & elevate more models to a global level.
For over 19 years George has scouted, recruited, trained and placed thousands of models around the world to be in top campaigns with Iconic brands such as Jimmy Choo, YSL, Bras n Things, Ponds, Nivea, Reebok, Rebel Sport, Canon, Sony, Panasonic + many many more.
He has helped launch thousands of careers from new to market models to the point where they have been placed in magazines, country wide billboards, TV and international modelling campaigns.
George is a very charismatic and passionate leader who believes in equality, integrity and living a life with passion. These fundamentals stay consistent in his work, regardless of the situation.
"Experience is life’s best teacher. Many of the best things I’ve learnt have come from trying something new and failing. Over time, failure teaches you about what is required to succeed but sometimes we want to learn things quicker and without the pain. Thats why teachers and mentors are so useful. They can accelerate your results 100 x faster than you can alone. Great mentors can empower you to not only achieve your best life, but help others to achieve theres as well.
Im looking to build the next generation of teachers and I look forward to the day when one of my students steps up and leads a class where Im the student”
Originally from Ukraine, Vlada moved to China at the age of 16 to study Mandarin and enter the fashion industry, via modelling.
In teenage age Vlada graduated modelling school in Ukraine, and since 16 years old doing professional modelling overseas. She was working 8 years in Shanghai, one of the largest model markets in the World. Already in one year after living in Shanghai became one of the most successful models in the country.
Vlada’s eye for fashion started from an early age, where she designed and made her own clothing after being unable to find desired styles for various occasions. She soon found positive feedback from strangers, friends and family alike – further sparking her passion.
In 2016-17, Vlada completed several design, sketch and sewing courses at the renowned Conde Nast school of design in Shanghai.
In March 2018, Vlada launched her brand AVA DOSS – targeting affordable, ready-to-wear, elegant ladies’ fashion.
In May 2018, Vlada competed and won 1st place with her inaugural collection at the Black Fashion Week Designer’s Competition.
Vlada is actively growing the AVA DOSS brand, both in China and internationally. She has extended the brand presence in Chinese e-commerce and developing several retail partnerships; soon launching an Australian e-commerce storefront.
Each season, Vlada personally develops and creates every piece in the collection; ensuring the highest quality is delivered at international standards.
In June 2019, Vlada lead the AVA DOSS team to open the first AVA DOSS branded showroom in Shanghai. And 2 more is about to open in 2020.
I was just 13 when I decided I’d have my first crack at the industry. I caught the bus down to my local shopping mall where I entered in the 2008 Girlfriend Model Search. I was selected in the top 6 for QLD and decided from then on that I had to be a part of the industry! Moving forward I entered into a couple of other competitions and was signed by a local agency at 15. I worked with this agency for over four years where I walked in major fashion shows, shot bridal campaigns, was the face of an Australian hair salon and was also shortlisted for Chanel. I then casted with a Milan agency who were extremely interested in me modelling overseas in Italy once I finished school but said It wouldn’t happen unless I lost 3.5 inches off my hips...Imagine getting that news as a 15 year old young girl who was already struggling with self image and the desire to be successful in the industry.
It took a lot of self reflecting and learning to love myself from the inside out to realise that this was NOT okay!! Just because one person told me I was not good enough did not mean that I couldn’t fulfil my dreams.
I decided at 18 that I needed to travel and learn more about myself, my goals, and my purpose! I backpacked around 11 countries for nearly 5 months and decided on my return that I would model again and I would prove anyone that ever doubted my ability wrong! In 2016 I entered into my first ever pageant which was Miss World Australia.
Very quickly I fell in love with the pageant industry as it gave me a platform to use my voice to inspire others. After the competition I was presented with an amazing opportunity to travel overseas to China in an international pageant! My lifelong dream of modelling overseas was happening and I couldn’t have been more proud of myself! We spent 4 weeks competing, training, interviewing and doing charity work before the finale show where over 3000 people attended. I ended up placing 3rd amongst 55 other countries and couldn’t have been more overjoyed and grateful for the opportunity. The fact that I had achieved this through determination and hard work after all the turn backs and adversity I had faced made me realise I had a message to share and that I wanted to help young women who may be facing similar issues. The following year I was invited back to China as an international guest for the 2018 final crowning which again was such an incredible experience.
Recently I represented my parents country of New Zealand in international competition “Pageant of the World” where I was lucky enough to take out the title for Woman of the World 2019. I am so excited to see the opportunities that will follow in my reigning year and can’t wait to see what the future holds!
Over 15 years of experience in shooting eCommerce, Lifestyle, Glamour & even wildlife photography. Tony is a fanatical photographer that likes to help others and has helped many models directly through Studio 49.
Tony has worked with brands like Rebel Sport, X blades, Bondi Bather, Angel Maternity, Queenbee, Rigfit Activewear, Dollhouse and many more. Tony’s work has been published in Cosmopolitan, Bridal Magazine and a number of the old glamour magazines
