Ep 9. Brand Ambassadors

Make Me A Supermodel is a reality series that follows the journey of aspiring models as they compete against each other to win a modeling contract. In season 1 episode 9, titled Brand Ambassadors, the models are tasked with becoming the face of a fashion brand.

The episode starts off with the models receiving a lesson on branding from guest mentor, marketing expert, and founder of Tribe Dynamics, Conor Begley. Conor explains that for a model to be a successful brand ambassador, they need to have a strong personal brand and be able to represent a brand in an authentic way. He challenges the models to craft their own personal brand mission statements and to think about how they can use social media to promote themselves.

Following the branding lesson, the models meet with fashion designer and judge, Ben Di Lisi, who reveals that they will be working with the brand Coast to create a campaign. The models are split into two teams, Team Red and Team Blue, and each team is given a rail of clothes to style and create a photo shoot for. The twist is that the models will also have to star in the campaign and show off the clothes while representing the brand.

The teams get to work, and tensions rise as they struggle to come up with a cohesive vision for their shoot. Team Red, led by Ronnie, decides to go for a romantic, fairy-tale inspired theme, while Team Blue, led by Holly, opts for a more edgy and urban look.

On the day of the shoot, the models arrive on set to find that they will also be working with a professional photographer, a hair and makeup team, and some surprise models that they will need to incorporate into their shoot. The models are thrown into the deep end, having to work under pressure to produce images that will impress the judges.

As the shoot progresses, it becomes clear that Team Blue is struggling to stay on track, with Holly's leadership style causing friction amongst the group. Meanwhile, Team Red seems to be nailing their shoot, with Ronnie and his team working seamlessly together.

After the shoot, the models meet with the judges, who include Ben Di Lisi, model Rachel Hunter, and mentor Colleen Kavanaugh. Each team presents their images, with Team Red's romantic, dream-like shoot receiving praise for its cohesive vision, while Team Blue's edgy urban shoot is criticized for its lack of direction.

The judges also review the individual models' performances, with some models shining bright, while others are called out for their lack of presence in the campaign.

In the end, the judges declare a winning team, and one model is eliminated from the competition, bringing the remaining models one step closer to becoming a supermodel.

Overall, episode 9 of Make Me A Supermodel is a high-pressure and intense episode that showcases the challenges of modeling and brand representation. From crafting personal brand mission statements to working on a photo shoot with a team, the models are put to the test as they strive to become the next supermodel.