Mario, Make Me a Model

Mario Tricoci is looking for Chicago’s hidden beauties with their “Mario, Make Me a Model” campaign. Mario Tricoci welcomed all women and men 18 years and older to open calls at select Mario Tricoci Hair Salon & Day Spas this past July 29^th and 30^th. A roster of nearly 400 entrants was narrowed down to 21 for the semi-finalist competition that took place last Tuesday, August 5^th at Chicago’s Cultural Center. It was here that five finalists were chosen by a panel of celebrity judges – including Mario Tricoci! The five lucky finalists: Ursula Dabrowski of Vernon Hills; Kelly Kohmen of Chicago; Noelle Lynch of Mundelein; Josalyn Molina of Downers Grove; and Stephanie Ryan of Lake Forest will now be competing on the runway this October at Fashion Focus Chicago. Before the final judging, Chicago Magazine will cover a fashion advertorial spread dedicated to “Mario, Make Me a Model”, and done by talented photographer Matt Ferguson. Finalists will also receive makeovers from Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas, runway instruction by Ford Models, and personal training with Equinox Fitness Clubs in preparation for their October runway debut. The winner of “Mario, Make Me a Model” will receive a five-night trip for two at Mexico’s Riveria Maya by Apple Vacations and more amazing prizes from Mario Tricoci and Equinox Fitness Clubs. Whoever the lucky winner may be, all finalists will equally be considered for modeling contracts with Ford Models and a Mario Tricoci trend photo shoot. Visit www.mariomakemeamodel.com to follow the promising models, prizes, and events.
-Jackie Medler

photos by Alyssa Blanchard