Extending the BOSS family for Oak Furniture Land

A trio of our BOSS Creatives worked on this festive themed shoot for Oak Furniture Land. We love this realistic portrayal of a Christmas lunch - everyone knows that feeling when you have to sit on 'The Emergency Chair'.

Styling from Lucy Hallard, hair and make up by Rebecca Cawthra and food styling from Nick Walsh.

Let's Get Diwali Started! Olivia Gartley for ASDA

BOSS food stylist Olivia Gartley worked on this spicy ad for ASDA to celebrate the festival of Diwali. We love the close ups of crushed Cardamom seeds and colourful, crunchy chillies.

See all of our Manchester-based food stylists' profiles on our website.

We're moving...

…and we wouldn’t want you to miss us! While we couldn't bring ourselves to leave our Northern Quarter home, we’re heading to a new office, closer to even more burger joints and badly lit bars. 

Pop round for a brew at our brand new building from Monday 21st November 2016 - 33 Turner Street, Manchester, M4 1DW – we’ll put the kettle on!

You can still catch us on our regular email addresses and phone number. 

Modelling scams - don’t get caught out!

After the recent reports on BBC Watchdog’s Rogue Traders feature about photographic company Kube Studios in Manchester charging people hundreds of pounds for portfolio shots, we would like to issue a word of warning.

On the programme, which aired last night, the BBC claim that Kube Studios use images they have taken of children to pressure parents into a sale with the promise of a modelling career. The company are also known as Luxe Models and The Model Factory, advertising recruitment of adult models. On the programme, the BBC show that Kube Studios charged one woman £2000 for a full set of model cards, a website and professional photos.

Our Senior Booker Lauren Mellor said, ‘There is absolutely no need to have professional portfolio photographs taken before joining a model agency. You do not need to go to a photo studio to be taken on by a modelling agency. Like any credible modelling agency, we meet models before we take them on and arrange to have pictures taken by a photographer that we recommend. We will only do this once we have agreed to sign a model to our books.’

Please be aware of modelling scams and companies such as Kube Studios. If you are ever unsure about whether a modelling agency is credible, you can check with the Association of Model Agents (AMA), their website is http://www.associationofmodelagents.org/

Boss Model Management have a junior and adults division with the opportunity to apply online at www.bossmodelmanagement.co.uk

A Fashion Stylist's Edit: 5 Stocking Fillers You Need for Christmas 2016

Getting ahead before the Christmas shopping rush or just writing your list and checking it twice, our fashion stylist Lucy Hallard has selected her favourite festive stocking fillers to give you a head start.

1. Stella McCartney Breast Cancer Awareness Bra and Briefs, £40 and £25.
'As Christmas is a time for giving, what better than treating your loved one to something super-sexy that raises important awareness too?'

2. Smythson Magenta 2017 Fashion Diary, £165.
'Bound in leather and lines with silk: The perfect companion for any fashion or creative friends. This diary is jam-packed with Smythson's picks for the four fashion capitals, with what to do and where to go in each!'

3. Bella Freud 1970 Candle, £38
'My favourite present to receive is a candle - I think I have a slight obsession. My new favourite is this 1970 black edition candle by Bella Freud - it smells amazing! It's the perfect gift for a friend who has everything because you can never really have enough candles. This also works well for girls and guys alike.'

4. Visa by Robert Piguet, £135
'Scent is a must at Christmas time and my long time favourite is Visa by Robert Piguet. It smells incredible and the bottle is a beautiful addition to any dressing table. This one is definitely on my stocking wish list!'

5. Doherty Evans Scott Navy Pocket Square, £55
'For the guy in your life a pocket square makes an easy stocking filler and it's a gift he can keep forever. My go-to menswear store is Doherty Evans Scott, their pocket squares have the most beautiful prints and are made from the finest silk.'

'Last Days of Disco' Styled by Sarah Hills-Smtih

We can finally start planning for party season! These looks from Glamorous were styled by our BOSS Creative Sarah Hills-Smith and we are seriously in love with them. Sequins, crop-tops and crushed velvet: What more could you ask for in a disco collection? See all the looks here.

Nick Walsh's Handy How-to Cooking Tutorials for Hotpoint

For quick cooking tips and impressively easy microwavable recipes for everything from roast beef to creme brulee, Nick Walsh has worked with Hotpoint to create these tutorial videos.

Using their multi-functional combination microwave oven, BOSS food stylist Nick and Hotpoint leave no reason to reach for the takeaway menu!

For Nick's booking details, visit our website.