Before the Show
8 years ago by
When I met Sarah two seasons ago during PFW, well, my first thought was “What a stunning woman!” (which of course wasn’t said out-loud!), and my next thought was, we have to feature her somehow! Especially after I found out she is a casting director and also has a farm (apparently we have a thing with farmers here at the studio) – where she is currently awaiting arrival of a dwarf donkey, her latest obsession after her sometimes scraggly but unfailingly cute dogs.
So, yeah, she’s pretty cool.
You see, she is a former model (Erik secretly called her Gisele during our shoot) who does casting for runway shows, campaigns, and editorials. It’s an interesting career, to be trusted in making the right decision of who “the” girl is for a brand. You really need to have an understanding of the client, and know that you can find just the right fit.
So this season, in Paris, we decided to go behind the scenes to see what casting for a show looks like! We were lucky enough to invade the space gracefully interact at the showroom of Maison Rabih Kayrouz and follow along during Sarah’s initial casting, fittings, and day of show proceedings… Where every model showed up on time, of course!
The atmosphere was brilliant, serene and calm, everyone drinking homemade lemonade and champagne just before the show, which, by the way, was beautiful.
Text: Brie Welch | Photos: Erik Melvin
Hello could we have the clothes credit please -particularelly for that beautiful black blouse-
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Yes, I agree she has a serene quality to her…..unflappable! as we say in Britain!! ;)
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Beautiful photos!
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Lovely post on a lovely person. I love that she has a farm! Best of both worlds! http://www.everydaymelissa.com
she’s very feminine and very strong at the same time
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Love the pictures …an interesting portrait..
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Je comprend pourquoi Erik l’appel secrètement Gisele, il y a plus qu’une ressemblance physique, il y a une même attitude qui transpire de ces 2 filles. (grande, saine, sportive cool …)
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Bon, j’aime beaucoup son pantalon bleu.
Mais sinon, j’en ai un peu marre des femmes “sublimes” ! ça devient limite boring au bout d’un moment.
Inspiring ! J’adorerais faire ce métier aussi :) Le casting de Rabih Kayrouz était vraiment bien (j’ai toujours eu un faible pour Ros Georgiou ).
Merci de nous faire partager ce moment !
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Oui, ça doit être génial d’avoir une ferme… d’être propriétaire terrien. D’être fermière et d’être là tous les jours aux aurores pour s’occuper des animaux, un peu moins. J’aime beaucoup le style et ce que tu nous as présenté de Sarah, mais je ne comprends pas ce fantasme et ça commence un peu à m’embêter.
OMG, she’s really sophisticated and cool. Phoebe-Philo-sophisticated and cool!
fashion and farming… I guess it’s the way a lot of people in the industry have found to keep themselves grounded and not get lost in the superficiality that can be one of the downfall of the industry, as wonderful as it can be and have the potential to be. Plus, these two things are not so different if you think about it, it’s all about making and nurturing something to live.
Sarah est directrice de casting et est proprietaire d’une ferme “avec plein d’animaux” ? Comment fait-elle pour se demultiplier ?
J’aime ce type de femme très très inspirante, elle dégage une force de caractère intérieure un peu à la Gisèle effectivement
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Super intéressant comme métier! Sarah est vraiment sublime, un charme et un style bien à elle, J’AIME!
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Lovely feature!
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These before the show photos are beyond gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
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Love her simplistic style. Everything works with trainers (sneakers)! :)
Oh là là mais c’est vrai, elle ressemble totalement à Gisèle !! J’adore son allure en tout cas, et quelle vie !
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