Supermodel Kim Alexis was raised in Buffalo, NY, where she was a competitive high-school athlete. She was discovered by Elite at 17 and moved to New York City at 18, when she began her trajectory to fame in the world of fashion. She was a Revlon spokesmodel for several years and was featured on the cover of more than 500 magazines. Alexis also gained renown as a fashion correspondent for Good Morning America and is an active health and fitness spokesperson. She lives in North Florida with her husband, former New York Rangers star Ron Duguay, and five children, three sons and two step-daughters.

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President of Wilhelmina Models, Inc., Sean Patterson has helped launch and foster the careers of stars like Mark Vanderloo and Gabriel Aubry, and is currently working with a roster including Alexandra Richards, Isabella Rossellini, Justin Chambers, Fergie and Ciara.

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Supermodel Beverly Johnson is an accomplished actress, author, businesswoman, dedicated volunteer and mother. Born in Buffalo, NY, Johnson became the first black supermodel. She has graced over 500 magazine covers and was the first African-American woman to be on the cover of VOGUE. She was also named as one of the 20th Century's 100 Most Influential People in the Fashion Industry by the New York Times and was featured on the cover of GLAMOUR's 50th Anniversary issue. An avid golfer, Johnson has also penned several books and has appeared on numerous hit TV shows including Girlfriends, Arli$$, and Law & Order.

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New Jersey native Robert Verdi got a taste for the finer things in life by watching his Portuguese mother, a skilled dressmaker, and noshing on culinary delights prepared by his father, a French chef. As a teen he began designing jewelry, which he sold on the streets of Manhattan and later, to highbrow stores like Barney’s and Bergdorf. He then became a TV host, a lifestyle expert, and an in-demand stylist who works with A-list stars like Eva Longoria, Hugh Jackman and Mariska Hargitay. Verdi holds a degree from New York’s Fashion Institute of Technology, and in addition to writing fashion columns and hosting his own shows has even guest-starred as himself in The Devil Wears Prada.

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