As OnMilwaukee.com and Milwaukee Magazine get ready to host the first annual Milwaukee Top Model search, you can prepare to cheer on the competition by familiarizing yourself with the top 10 finalists. Watch for profiles of all 10 models over the next week and then watch them strut their stuff at Bradford Beach on Saturday, Aug. 8.
These lucky contestants are competing for the grand prize package which includes two round-trip tickets from AirTran, a professional photo shoot from Stenten Rowe Studios, an interview in an upcoming issue of Milwaukee Magazine and at OnMilwaukee.com, participation in Lela's fifth annual "Tents Under Broadway" fashion event this September, five practice ballroom dance lessons and two practice dance parties at Fred Astaire, a lifelong subscription to Milwaukee Magazine, media exposure and the opportunity to serve an advisory role for Milwaukee's Top Model 2010.
To give our readers the opportunity to get the inside scoop on these fabulous contestants, here's a quick Q & A with two of your top 10, Mitchell Olszewski, 22, of Oconomowoc and Danielle Jones, 21, of Milwaukee.
Mitchell Olszewski
Q: What is your dream modeling contract?
A: I've read GQ since the sixth grade, put me on the cover and I'll be the happiest model ever!
Q: Do you have any favorite designers / boutiques in Milwaukee?
A: Flaire in the Third Ward. They have great men's stuff which is hard to find.
Danielle Jones
Q: What is your favorite modeling/fashion show?
A: I have always loved "America's Next Top Model" and "Project Runway."
Q: Describe a good location for a Milwaukee fashion shoot.
A: Some good locations for a Milwaukee fashion shoot would be the Mitchell Domes, the lakefront, or the Milwaukee Art Museum.