Making a Model With Yolanda Hadid
Season 1
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Network: Lifetime
Season aired: 2018-01-11
Overview
Former model and television personality Yolanda Hadid put coaches aspiring teen models through an intensive eight week training program, focused on the physical, mental and emotional wellness that it takes to build a sustainable brand.
Episodes · 8
Meet the Models & Moms
Joined by their mothers, Yolanda mentors teenagers on what it takes to become a successful model as they compete to win a management contract and the chance to be represented by IMG Models.
Instaglam
Yolanda brings in Victoria Secret model Devon Windsor and social media expert Olivia Perez to give the teenagers a lesson in the importance of social media; the models compete for the chance to be the new fresh face for H&M's social media.
Learning the Ropes
The models must conquer their fears as they navigate a difficult circus apparatus for a photo shoot; the teenagers must put everything they've learned into practice on a swim-wear shoot with celebrity photographer Jim Jordan.
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
Lilyan freaks out when she discovers Yolanda has big plans for her hair; Yolanda surprises the girls with their first big meeting with IMG Models; Yolanda has one last surprise for the girls with a new addition to the model house.
Walk the Walk
Yolanda takes the girls to see Broadway show Kinky Boots hoping that the message of the show: 'to be confident in who you are', rubs off on the girls ahead of this week's challenge, which is walking the runway for Dutch designer Georgine. The guys from Kinky Boots give the models a masterclass on how to walk, and Yolanda brings in Top Supermodel Alek Wek to give the models one last confidence boost before their big day. And the model moms begin to feel the pressure as they question whether Yolanda is playing favorites.
And Action!
The models must shoot a 15-second commercial for makeup icon Charlotte Tilbury's new lipstick line; Yolanda stresses the importance of being more than just a pretty face; Lilyan feels confident her acting background will push her to the top.
Model TKO
Gigi and Bella's favorite boxing gym brings the fighting spirit out of the girls ahead of a photo shoot for the new Tommy x Gigi collection; Tommy Hilfiger and Gigi help Yolanda decide who will win the campaign as the new Tommy Girl.
Lesson of All Lessons!
The girls hit the streets of New York City for go-sees with Seventeen magazine and Showroom Seven, attend a casting with celebrity designer Nicole Miller, and see how well they fare at a fashion networking event.
