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Maggie Krebs from Long Grove Wins Mario Make Me a Model 2016!
WHEN: Friday, August 26
6:00 PM VIP Reception
7:30 PM Runway Show
WHERE: The Geraghty
2520 S. Hoyne Avenue, Chicago
WHO: Beauty legend Mario Tricoci welcomed Five Finalists who walked the runway with real models from Factor Women|Chosen Model Management dressed in Fall 2016 designs by Chicago designers Anna Brown, Laura Delman, The Order, PRSVR, Suki + Solaine
Nearly 800 guests including Chicago VIPs, beauty industry insiders, media and bloggers sipped on cocktails and watched the full-blown fashion show that culminated with the announcement of the winner – Maggie Krebs from Long Grove, Illinois.
This year Mario, Make Me a Model honored the memory of Mario Tricoci’s 2015 winner, Kaylyn Pryor by recognizing her selfless support of others and joyous approach to life with a special award. The finalist with the most votes was Stephanie Turzinski from Winfield, Illinois.
Mario, Make Me A Model produces professional models with a greater than 75% success rate with women and men working in Europe, Asia and the US, in print and on television, and with campaigns for major brands including Mario Tricoci where every 6 weeks approximately 95,000 guests pass through 14 locations.
About Mario Make Me A Model
“Mario, Make Me A Model” is the Midwest’s preeminent fashion event launching careers, inspiring young people and supporting Chicago’s fashion industry by identifying emerging talent, creating experiences and opening doors to opportunity. The program has launched the careers of young talent who have worked with virtually every Chicago-based periodical as well as New Beauty magazine, Neiman Marcus, Home Shopping Network, Nordstrom, Glossed & Found and Def Jam Records among others. Several have gone on to agencies in New York, Paris and Milan and still others have appeared in national television commercials including Carson’s and Southwest Airlines. In 2016, Mario, Make Me A Model returns for an eight year, demonstrating the Company’s continuing emphasis on discovering young talent. Visit www.mariomakemeamodel.com for more information to follow the aspiring models and for details on all of the “Mario, Make Me A Model” events.
About Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas
Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas is the leader in luxury hair styling and spa services operating 14 locations in Chicagoland including 12 full-service Mario Tricoci Hair Salons & Day Spas and two Mario Tricoci Too Salons focusing on expert cut and color. For more than 35 years, Mario has offered an extensive menu of cutting-edge hair, skin and body care, as well as custom make-up and nail services all delivered by highly skilled professionals. Visit www.tricoci.com for more information, consultation tools, trend galleries and helpful How-To videos to achieve today’s top looks. Appointments can be made online, in salon, or by calling 847.202.1900.
Stay Stylish Chicago,
Katie