We are so excited to finally share head shots and bios of all the beautiful models that will be walking for Madalyn Joy Designs at Milwaukee Fashion Week this year! We still are blown away and flattered by the outstanding turnout we had at our model call back at the beginning of April. Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their day to attend the model call! We appreciate it so much!
There are a couple familiar faces returning to the MFW catwalk this year and a couple new faces we are really excited to be working with! This is truly an outstanding group of beautiful, talented, driven women who are going to crush it on the runway this year!
Here are the 10 talented women who will be walking for Madalyn Joy Designs at Milwaukee Fashion Week 2018:
CATHERINE FINEDORE
How old are you?
23
What is your hometown and state?
Naperville, IL
How long have you been modeling for?
4 years
Who is your favorite model?
Coco Rocha
What is your number one goal as a model?
To be a role model to others and let them know that you can have an interest in STEM and still be creative. You can stay true to yourself, you don’t have to choose!
Have you walked in MFW before?
Yes
What are you looking forward to most about MFW?
I’m looking forward to having the opportunity to show my friends and family what it means to be a model. I’m also very excited to meet the other talented models and designers showing.
What are you looking forward to most about working with Madalyn Joy Designs?
I’m excited to work with and represent a brand whose vision was designed around helping women feel beautiful and confident!
Follow along on Catherine's modeling journey on Instagram HERE.
CHELSEA ROTTER
How old are you?
25
What is your hometown and state?
Milwaukee, WI
How long have you been modeling for?
1 year
Who is your favorite model?
Shay Mitchell
What is your number one goal as a model?
To challenge myself by working in as many modeling categories as possible-runway, editorial, etc. and collaborating with as many artists as possible in the process.
Have you walked in MFW before?
No
What are you looking forward to most about MFW?
Helping Milwaukee grow in the field of fashion and representing my hometown in a positive and fun light!
What are you looking forward to most about working with Madalyn Joy Designs?
I am ecstatic to support this amazing woman- and rock her gorgeous designs!! I am inspired by her dedication and I cannot wait to feel like an angel :)
Follow along on Chelsea's modeling journey on Instagram HERE.
KARA JEAN MUELLER
How old are you?
22
What is your hometown and state?
Milwaukee, WI
How long have you been modeling for?
3 years
Who is your favorite model?
Cara Delevingne
What is your number one goal as a model?
To be published
Have you walked in MFW before?
Yes
What are you looking forward to most about MFW?
Dressing up with friends and doing what I love the most!
What are you looking forward to most about working with Madalyn Joy Designs?
I am looking forward to working with Madalyn Joy Designs because Madalyn and I are besties. ❤️
Follow along on Kara's modeling journey on Instagram HERE.
KELSEY BAUMAN
How old are you?
27
What is your hometown and state?
Seattle, WA
How long have you been modeling for?
6 years
Who is your favorite model?
Kate Moss
What is your number one goal as a model?
My number one goal is to share what I create with others!
Have you walked in MFW before?
Yes
What are you looking forward to most about MFW?
Looking forward to seeing all my friends and walking for people I believe in.
What are you looking forward to most about working with Madalyn Joy Designs?
Looking forward to continuing our blossoming friendship and doing what I can to help Madalyn Joy Designs.
Follow along on Kelsey's modeling journey on Instagram HERE.
LAKISHA SUTTON
How old are you?
22
What is your hometown and state?
Stevens Point, WI
How long have you been modeling for?
2 years
Who is your favorite model?
Jasmine Tookes
What is your number one goal as a model?
To inspire others to go above and beyond no matter how many "no's" you recieve. Strive for what genuinely makes you happy!
Have you walked in MFW before?
Yes
What are you looking forward to most about MFW?
Being able to be a part of someone else's vision, creativity, and art.
What are you looking forward to most about working with Madalyn Joy Designs?
What's not to be excited about?! Amazing designer and human being. Always smiles when she's around.
Follow along on LaKisha's modeling journey on Instagram HERE.
LORI MAE GIBB
How old are you?
23
What is your hometown and state?
Cedarburg, WI
How long have you been modeling for?
A year in June
Who is your favorite model?
Joan Smalls - she is just stunning!
What is your number one goal as a model?
To use the platform to end any stereotypes or stigmas
Have you walked in MFW before?
Yes
What are you looking forward to most about MFW?
Meeting new ladies who will hopefully become friends as well as seeing old friends--and seeing all the amazing designs!
What are you looking forward to most about working with Madalyn Joy Designs?
I just love the confidence I feel when wearing Madalyn Joy Designs and I'm excited to be a part of her growing company.
Follow along on Lori's modeling journey on Instagram HERE.
MADISON ANN KRYGER
How old are you?
19
What is your hometown and state?
Crystal Lake, IL
How long have you been modeling for?
Almost two & a half years now
Who is your favorite model?
Alexis Ren- she’s literally my idol!
What is your number one goal as a model?
To inspire as many people as I can and change the world for the better
Have you walked in MFW before?
No
What are you looking forward to most about MFW?
Aside from walking for the amazing Madalyn Joy Designs, I’m excited to meet and connect with new people!
What are you looking forward to most about working with Madalyn Joy Designs?
I’m looking forward to being around empowering women and, of course, wearing her gorgeous designs!
Follow along on Madison's modeling journey on Instagram HERE.
MADISON MARTEN
How old are you?
25
What is your hometown and state?
Dekalb, IL
How long have you been modeling for?
I am new to it!
Who is your favorite model?
My favorite model would have to be Gigi Hadid.
What is your number one goal as a model?
My number one goal as a model is be able to work with amazing designers, such as Madalyn.
Have you walked in MFW before?
No
What are you looking forward to most about MFW?
I am most looking forward to meeting all of the other beautiful models and learning everything I can from them!
What are you looking forward to most about working with Madalyn Joy Designs?
I am most looking forward to wearing the new, beautiful designs from Madalyn Joy Designs.
Follow along on Madison's modeling journey on Instagram HERE.
SOPHIA ANDRIES
How old are you?
18
What is your hometown and state?
Waunakee, WI
How long have you been modeling for?
4 years
Who is your favorite model?
Naomi Campbell
What is your number one goal as a model?
To be on the cover of a well know magazine.
Have you walked in MFW before?
No
What are you looking forward to most about MFW?
Seeing the different types of designers that participate and what they showcase
What are you looking forward to most about working with Madalyn Joy Designs?
The opportunity to empower women and their body’s while wearing a Madalyn Joy Designs.
Follow along on Sophia's modeling journey on Instagram HERE.
TATYANNA DERZON
How old are you?
23
What is your hometown and state?
Grafton, WI
How long have you been modeling for?
Less than 7 months
Who is your favorite model?
Jordan Dunn
What is your number one goal as a model?
To be a positive role model for women and girls while spreading the message that we are our own kind of beautiful and we should own it!
Have you walked in MFW before?
No
What are you looking forward to most about MFW?
I am looking forward to meeting and connecting with other models, designers, and artists within the Milwaukee fashion community.
What are you looking forward to most about working with Madalyn Joy Designs?
I am looking forward to representing a truly incredible designer who spreads the message of embracing the female body in all of its many forms!
Follow along on Tatyanna's modeling journey on Instagram HERE.