{"id":30638,"date":"2025-12-22T05:31:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-22T04:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/?page_id=30638"},"modified":"2026-08-21T10:05:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T08:05:14","slug":"press-and-testimonials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/en\/press-and-testimonials\/","title":{"rendered":"Press &amp; Testimonials"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1016\" data-end=\"1229\">This page brings together a selection of press articles, testimonials and interviews published by independent media, as well as speeches by industry professionals and participants in the Top Model Europe competition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1439\">It aims to document, in a transparent way, how the Top Model Europe competition works, the career paths of the candidates and the impact of the competition on the international fashion scene.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1446\" data-end=\"1567\">Each piece of content is accompanied by its source to guarantee verifiable, contextualized and independent information.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1766378171468\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1787276476430\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/top-model-europe-press-lou-2025-675x1200.jpg\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/top-model-europe-press-lou-2025.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Press article about Lou, Top Model Europe finalist\" title=\"Top Model Europe - Press article on Lou\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"> <div class=\"sc85_heading wpb_content_element impact left\"> <h3 class=\"title\">Press<cite class=\"separator\"><\/cite><\/h3> <div class=\"subtitle\">Lou (17) - Finalist: \u00abThis experience has boosted my self-confidence\u00bb.\u00bb<\/div> <\/div> \n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"589\"><strong>SUMMARY<\/strong> Lou, 17, from Normandy, has been selected as one of the finalists in the Top Model Europe international competition, following a selection process involving tens of thousands of candidates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"1074\">At the Brussels finals, she took part in rehearsals, training and official fashion shows in a professional setting, working alongside fashion designers and under the observation of a specialized jury. In particular, she was chosen by fashion house Caroline Bouvier to wear a creation during the runway shows, thus discovering the concrete demands of modeling in real-life conditions (backstage, preparation, successive passages on the catwalk).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1507\">Although she didn't win the title, Lou explains that the experience boosted her self-confidence and confirmed her interest in the fashion world, in which she hopes to continue to evolve. The article highlights the role of the competition as a springboard, enabling young participants to test themselves against professional standards and gain access to initial opportunities (shoots, development contracts, events).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 60px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tme-sources\" style=\"font-size:10px; line-height:1.35; opacity:0.8; margin-top:14px;\">\n  <div><strong>Source :<\/strong> Actu.fr (France) - Nathan Blouin - 11\/12\/2025<\/div>\n  <div><strong>Link :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/actu.fr\/normandie\/landes-sur-ajon_14353\/a-17-ans-lou-a-defile-devant-les-plus-grands-createurs-en-finale-de-top-model-europe-ca-ma-convaincue_63561900.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Original article<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1766378171468\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1766435397736\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/top-model-europe-press-mathis-2025-675x1200.jpg\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1920\" src=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/top-model-europe-press-mathis-2025.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Press article about Mathis, Top Model Europe finalist\" title=\"top-model-europe-press-mathis-2025\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"> <div class=\"sc85_heading wpb_content_element impact left\"> <h3 class=\"title\">Press<cite class=\"separator\"><\/cite><\/h3> <div class=\"subtitle\">Mathis (16) - Finalist: \u00abAn incredible experience, ... something surreal\u00bb.\u00bb<\/div> <\/div> \n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"589\"><strong>SUMMARY<\/strong> : 16-year-old Mathis, from Seine-et-Marne, took part for the first time in the finals of the world-famous Top Model Europe modeling contest, held in Brussels in November 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"692\">With no previous experience in the industry, he entered the competition on his mother's initiative. After several rounds of selection from over 25,000 applicants, he made it into the select group of finalists who were called upon to parade in front of fashion professionals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1073\">Before the final, Mathis attended several preparation courses, focusing on posture, gait, emotional management and stage expression. He explains that these steps are crucial when you're just starting out: <em data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1073\">\u00abAt first, when you have no experience, it's hard to get used to it. But it doesn't take long to learn to walk like the professionals and get into the swing of things.\u00bb<\/em><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1075\" data-end=\"1382\">At the final, he walked the catwalk in a professional setting and was chosen by a designer to present one of her creations. He describes the event as <em data-start=\"1235\" data-end=\"1266\">\u00aban incredible experience\u00bb<\/em> and <em data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1304\">\u00absomething surreal\u00bb<\/em>, The event was marked by exchanges with designers and mutual support between participants.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1384\" data-end=\"1726\">Although he didn't make it to the podium, Mathis says the experience helped him gain confidence and get a real feel for the world of modeling. He also points out that his participation in the final enabled him to land several photo-model contracts, and doesn't rule out repeating the experience.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 15px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tme-sources\" style=\"font-size:10px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(0,0,0,.65); margin-top:14px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\">\n    <strong>Source :<\/strong> Actu.fr (France) - Benjamin Forant - 12\/17\/2025\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n    <strong>Link :<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/actu.fr\/ile-de-france\/mitry-mory_77294\/en-seine-et-marne-un-ado-de-16-ans-participe-a-la-finale-dun-concours-de-mannequinat-mondialement-connu_63591442.html\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n       style=\"color:inherit; text-decoration:underline;\">\n      Original article\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1766378171468\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1766436407896\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/top-model-europe-press-tom-2025-701x1200.jpg\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"802\" height=\"1372\" src=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/top-model-europe-press-tom-2025.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Press article about Tom, winner of the Top Model Europe 2025 contest\" title=\"top-model-europe-press-tom-2025\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"> <div class=\"sc85_heading wpb_content_element impact left\"> <h3 class=\"title\">Press<cite class=\"separator\"><\/cite><\/h3> <div class=\"subtitle\">Tom (19) - Winner: \u00abJean-Paul Gaultier's fetish model, ... at the break, he came to see me to give me some advice.\u00bb<\/div> <\/div> \n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"513\"><strong>SUMMARY<\/strong> Tom, 19, from Montluel (Ain), has won the Top Model Europe 2025 final, elected from some 95 finalists following a selection process that initially attracted almost 25,000 candidates.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"835\">The article highlights the criteria evaluated during the final (ease, walk, presence on the podium), as well as the attention paid by a jury of professionals. In particular, Tom is said to have received backstage advice from Lazaro Cuervo Costa, Jean-Paul Gaultier's favorite model, who sat on the jury.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"1227\">Although the first professional solicitations have already begun, Tom insists on a structured and measured approach. He wants to keep a cool head, refusing certain proposals if necessary and prioritizing his studies in management and administration, while gradually opening up opportunities in the fashion world. He is currently in Paris for a photo shoot.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1430\">The entire article presents the competition as a springboard for career development, while stressing the importance of support, a framework and realistic timing in building a career path.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 60px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tme-sources\" style=\"font-size:10px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(0,0,0,.65); margin-top:14px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\">\n    <strong>Source :<\/strong> Le Progr\u00e8s (France) - Cl\u00e9mence Outteryck - 06\/12\/2025\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n    <strong>Link :<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leprogres.fr\/magazine-lifestyle\/2025\/12\/06\/tom-despierres-laureat-du-concours-top-model-europe\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n       style=\"color:inherit; text-decoration:underline;\">\n      Original article\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1766378171468\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1787276795881\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Top-Model-Europe-\u2013-Article-de-presse-sur-Yvane-2023-675x1200.jpeg?ver=1787277598\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"1390\" src=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Top-Model-Europe-\u2013-Article-de-presse-sur-Yvane-2023.jpeg?ver=1787277598\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Press article about Yvane, finalist of the Top Model Europe contest\" title=\"Top Model Europe \u2013 Press article about Yvane (2023)\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"> <div class=\"sc85_heading wpb_content_element impact left\"> <h3 class=\"title\">Press<cite class=\"separator\"><\/cite><\/h3> <div class=\"subtitle\">Yvane (C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire) \u2013 Top 4 Finalist: \u00abIt was great, I finished in the Top 4.\u00bb<\/div> <\/div> \n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"400\">SUMMARY: <\/strong>Originally from C\u00f4te d'Ivoire, Yvane was selected from among 25,000 candidates and was among the finalists of Top Model Europe 2023 before finishing in the Top 4 at the finale held in Brussels.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"954\">The article also highlights the professional impact of his participation: noticed at the end of the final, Yvane joined the group of favorites monitored by the organization and landed two contracts, one with a modeling agency and the other with a designer who works notably for Dior, Prada, and C\u00e9line.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 60px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tme-sources\" style=\"font-size:10px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(0,0,0,.65); margin-top:14px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\">\n    <strong>Source :<\/strong> Les Informations Dieppoises \/ Actu.fr (France) \u2014 V\u00e9ronique Weber \u2014 11\/10\/2023\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n    <strong>Link :<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/actu.fr\/normandie\/dieppe_76217\/concours-top-model-europe-yvane-le-jeune-mannequin-passe-par-dieppe-decroche-deux-contrats_60191240.html\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n       style=\"color:inherit; text-decoration:underline;\">\n      Original article\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1766378171468\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1787279135798\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/top-model-europe-press-maksym-2024-675x1200.jpeg\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"678\" height=\"1205\" src=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/top-model-europe-press-maksym-2024.jpeg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Press article about Maksym, finalist of the Top Model Europe contest\" title=\"Top Model Europe \u2013 Press Article on Maksym (2024)\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"> <div class=\"sc85_heading wpb_content_element impact left\"> <h3 class=\"title\">Press<cite class=\"separator\"><\/cite><\/h3> <div class=\"subtitle\">Maksym (27) - Former professional footballer, finalist: \u00abMaking it to the Top Model Europe final gave me self-confidence.\u00bb<\/div> <\/div> \n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"400\">R<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1232\">SUMMARY: <\/strong>Former football player who signed a professional contract with Excel Mouscron, Maksym, 27, gradually turned to modeling. After discovering Top Model Europe, he registered for the contest and passed the various selection stages until becoming one of the finalists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"2153\">The article notably looks back at his catwalk training in Paris, where he explains having discovered the technical aspects of the profession, specifically posture and walk. Maksym emphasizes that this experience allowed him to gain confidence, develop contacts, and reinforce his desire to pursue modeling. For the finale, he also created an outfit inspired by the world of Jean-Paul Gaultier.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 60px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tme-sources\" style=\"font-size:10px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(0,0,0,.65); margin-top:14px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\">\n    <strong>Source :<\/strong> Nord \u00c9clair \/ Sudinfo (Belgium) \u2014 Jean-Michel Manderick \u2014 10\/20\/2024\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n    <strong>Link :<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sudinfo.be\/id901942\/article\/2024-10-20\/ancien-joueur-de-lexcel-mouscron-aujourdhui-herinnes-p3-maksym-bah-veut-percer\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n       style=\"color:inherit; text-decoration:underline;\">\n      Original article\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1766378171468\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1787280880202\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/top-model-europe-press-emma-2025-675x1200.jpeg\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"831\" height=\"1477\" src=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/top-model-europe-press-emma-2025.jpeg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Press article about Emma, finalist in the Top Model Europe 2025 competition\" title=\"Top Model Europe \u2013 Press article about Emma (2025)\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"> <div class=\"sc85_heading wpb_content_element impact left\"> <h3 class=\"title\">Press<cite class=\"separator\"><\/cite><\/h3> <div class=\"subtitle\">Emma (24) \u2013 Finalist: \u00abI loved the journey, I gave it my all.\u00bb<\/div> <\/div> \n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"400\">R<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1232\">SUMMARY: <\/strong>Originally from Wimereux, Emma, 24, has qualified for the final of Top Model Europe 2025 following a journey that included a photo selection, an online casting, and two days of training in Paris with modeling and fashion professionals, notably to learn how to walk the runway.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"2032\">She is one of the 90 finalists selected from more than 25,000 candidates representing 40 nationalities. The article presents Top Model Europe as a contest that promotes diversity and inclusivity, and specifies that the finale takes place at the Steigenberger Hotel in Brussels, described as \u00aban iconic venue in the European capital,\u00bb in collaboration with Trendy Fashion Week and several European fashion designers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2034\" data-end=\"2432\">The media outlet also highlights the contest\u2019s professional goal: to help aspiring models land their first contract with an agency or brand, noting that past finalists and winners have gone on to work with fashion houses such as Chanel, Dolce &amp; Gabbana, Balmain, Giorgio Armani, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Louis Vuitton.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 60px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tme-sources\" style=\"font-size:10px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(0,0,0,.65); margin-top:14px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\">\n    <strong>Source :<\/strong> Trends &amp; Co (France) \u2014 Christine Delpierre \u2014 11\/23\/2025\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n    <strong>Link :<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tendancesandco.fr\/268645\/article\/2025-11-23\/emma-loywyck-finaliste-du-concours-top-model-europe\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n       style=\"color:inherit; text-decoration:underline;\">\n      Original article\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1766378171468\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1787281950757\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/top-model-europe-press-alison-2022-691x1200.jpg\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"782\" height=\"1358\" src=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/top-model-europe-press-alison-2022.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Press article about Alison, finalist in the 2022 Top Model Europe contest\" title=\"Top Model Europe \u2013 Press article about Alison (2022)\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"> <div class=\"sc85_heading wpb_content_element impact left\"> <h3 class=\"title\">Press<cite class=\"separator\"><\/cite><\/h3> <div class=\"subtitle\">Alison \u2013 Miss Morbihan 2019, finalist: \u00abI entered the pageant hoping to go as far as possible.\u00bb<\/div> <\/div> \n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"400\">R<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1232\">SUMMARY: <\/strong>Elected Miss Morbihan 2019, Alison pursued her modeling career through various shoots and fashion shows before reaching the final of the 2022 Top Model Europe international competition in Brussels. She is among the 25 finalists selected from 25,000 candidates from fifteen countries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1963\">Alongside her academic studies and her career plans in education, Alison sees the competition as an opportunity to increase her visibility in the fashion world. The article highlights that Top Model Europe can open doors to the world of haute couture in France\u2014and, for some contestants, internationally\u2014noting that previous winners have walked the runway for Jean-Paul Gaultier and Dolce &amp; Gabbana.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 60px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tme-sources\" style=\"font-size:10px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(0,0,0,.65); margin-top:14px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\">\n    <strong>Source :<\/strong> Actu.fr (France) \u2014 Am\u00e9lie Loho \u2014 05\/25\/2022\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n    <strong>Link :<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/actu.fr\/bretagne\/ploermel_56165\/miss-morbihan-2019-alison-brzoska-de-ploermel-en-finale-du-concours-international-top-model-europe_51237373.html\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n       style=\"color:inherit; text-decoration:underline;\">\n      Original article\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1766378171468\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1787294222468\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Top-Model-Europe-\u2013-Article-de-presse-sur-Jose-Luis-Portugal-2025.jpg?ver=1787295841\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"673\" height=\"1196\" src=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Top-Model-Europe-\u2013-Article-de-presse-sur-Jose-Luis-Portugal-2025.jpg?ver=1787295841\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Portuguese press article about Jos\u00e9 Lu\u00eds, finalist of the Top Model Europe 2025 contest\" title=\"Top Model Europe \u2013 Press article about Jos\u00e9 Lu\u00eds (Portugal, 2025)\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"> <div class=\"sc85_heading wpb_content_element impact left\"> <h3 class=\"title\">Press<cite class=\"separator\"><\/cite><\/h3> <div class=\"subtitle\">Jos\u00e9 Lu\u00eds (35) \u2013 Portugal: from police officer to the catwalks, Top Model Europe 2025 finalist<\/div> <\/div> \n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"400\">R<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1232\">SUMMARY: <\/strong>Originally from Bai\u00e3o and a Public Security Police (PSP) officer in Porto, Jos\u00e9 Lu\u00eds, 35, has been selected to represent Portugal at the Top Model Europe 2025 final in Brussels. The <em data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1524\">Jornal de Not\u00edcias<\/em> trace the unusual career path of this model who balances her career in the police force with her passion for fashion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1679\" data-end=\"2061\">After several modeling experiences, Jos\u00e9 Lu\u00eds participated in the various stages of Top Model Europe until reaching the international final. The article also looks back at his preparation, training, and ambition to use this experience to develop his career in fashion.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2349\">Finally, the media outlet highlights the international scope of this year&#x27;s competition, which drew more than 25,000 entries from some 40 different countries, and also mentions two other Portuguese finalists, Beatriz Ven\u00e2ncio and Carolina Pires.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 60px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tme-sources\" style=\"font-size:10px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(0,0,0,.65); margin-top:14px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\">\n    <strong>Source :<\/strong> Journal de Not\u00edcias (Portugal) \u2014 Sara Oliveira \u2014 11\/12\/2025\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n    <strong>Link :<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jn.pt\/pessoas\/artigo\/da-farda-a-passarela-agente-da-psp-de-baiao-e-finalista-em-concurso-europeu-de-moda\/18019163\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n       style=\"color:inherit; text-decoration:underline;\">\n      Original article\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1766378171468\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1787295512211\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Top-Model-Europe-\u2013-Article-de-presse-sur-Elena-Serbie-2025-675x1200.jpeg?ver=1787295930\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"743\" height=\"1321\" src=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Top-Model-Europe-\u2013-Article-de-presse-sur-Elena-Serbie-2025.jpeg?ver=1787295930\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Serbian press article about Elena, finalist of Top Model Europe 2025\" title=\"Top Model Europe \u2013 Press article about Elena (Serbia, 2025)\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"> <div class=\"sc85_heading wpb_content_element impact left\"> <h3 class=\"title\">Press<cite class=\"separator\"><\/cite><\/h3> <div class=\"subtitle\">Elena (21 years old) \u2013 Serbia: finalist among more than 25,000 candidates from 40 countries<\/div> <\/div> \n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"400\">R<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1232\">SUMMARY: <\/strong>Elena, a 21-year-old student from Zrenjanin who has been modeling for three years, has qualified for the international finals of Top Model Europe 2025 in Brussels, hosted at the Steigenberger in collaboration with Trendy Fashion Week and European designers. She is representing Serbia in the Fashion category, after a selection process involving more than 25,000 candidates from 40 countries.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"2200\">Already active in the fashion industry in Serbia, Elena has participated in various fashion shows and editorials and, notably, appeared on the cover of the New York magazine <em data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2009\">Vanguard<\/em>. She also discusses the demands of modeling and explains that she wants to show how this journey can help build self-confidence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2523\">Finally, the article highlights the career opportunities associated with the competition and specifically mentions Chanel, Dolce &amp; Gabbana, Balmain, Giorgio Armani, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Louis Vuitton among the major fashion houses with which models from Top Model Europe have collaborated.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 60px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tme-sources\" style=\"font-size:10px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(0,0,0,.65); margin-top:14px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\">\n    <strong>Source :<\/strong> Novosti (Serbia) \u2014 Bogoljub Gruji\u0107 \u2014 November 17, 2025\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n    <strong>Link :<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.novosti.rs\/srbija\/vesti\/1546537\/elena-finalu-takmicenja-top-model-evrope-veliki-uspeh-sarmatne-zrenjaninke\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n       style=\"color:inherit; text-decoration:underline;\">\n      Original article (in Serbian)\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1766378171468\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1787299419144\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/top-model-europe-press-caraibe-martinique-2025-675x1200.jpeg\" target=\"_self\" class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"867\" height=\"1541\" src=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/top-model-europe-press-caraibe-martinique-2025.jpeg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Martinique La 1\u00e8re article on Top Model Europe Caribbean in Martinique\" title=\"Top Model Europe Caribbean \u2013 Press article from Martinique La 1\u00e8re (2025)\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"> <div class=\"sc85_heading wpb_content_element impact left\"> <h3 class=\"title\">Press<cite class=\"separator\"><\/cite><\/h3> <div class=\"subtitle\">Top Model Europe Caribbean \u2013 Martinique: Diversity, Inclusivity, and Training for Careers in the Fashion Industry<\/div> <\/div> \n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"620\"><strong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"400\">R<\/strong><strong data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1232\">SUMMARY: <\/strong>In Martinique, Top Model Europe Cara\u00efbe brought its contestants together for two days of training and preparation for careers in the fashion industry. The program, organized in collaboration with the Cara\u00efbes Foundation, included workshops focused on preliminary auditions in the modeling, photography, and sports categories.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1887\">Martinique La 1\u00e8re places particular emphasis on the diversity and inclusivity of the competition, which is open to a wide range of participants in terms of size, age, ethnic background, and gender. The article also presents Top Model Europe as an international competition that allows selected contestants to advance to the next rounds and the European finals.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"2220\">The Caribbean competition brings together contestants representing France\u2019s overseas territories and the Caribbean islands. In addition to the competition rounds, the program includes photo shoots, fashion shows, and training sessions designed to support the participants in their professional development.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 60px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_raw_code wpb_raw_html wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tme-sources\" style=\"font-size:10px; line-height:1.5; color:rgba(0,0,0,.65); margin-top:14px;\">\n  <p style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;\">\n    <strong>Source :<\/strong> Martinique La 1\u00e8re \/ Franceinfo (Martinique) \u2014 03\/26\/2025\n  <\/p>\n  <p style=\"margin:0;\">\n    <strong>Link :<\/strong>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/la1ere.franceinfo.fr\/martinique\/fort-france\/la-martinique-etait-au-rendez-vous-de-la-diversite-et-de-l-inclusivite-avec-top-model-europe-caraibe-1573072.html\"\n       target=\"_blank\"\n       rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n       style=\"color:inherit; text-decoration:underline;\">\n      Original article\n    <\/a>\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_border_width_5 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/en\/success-stories\/\">CHANGE YOUR WORLD<\/a>\u00a0 \u272a\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/en\/castings-schedule\/\">CASTINGS 2026<\/a>\u00a0 \u272a\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/topmodeleurope.net\/en\/casting-info\/\">INTERNATIONAL MODEL CONTEST<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cette page rassemble une s\u00e9lection d\u2019articles de presse, t\u00e9moignages et interviews publi\u00e9s par des m\u00e9dias ind\u00e9pendants, ainsi que des prises de parole de professionnels du secteur et de participants au concours Top Model Europe. 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