Hello, welcome to Elevate! A small fashion company that started in a studio apartment and is now turning heads across the industry.
Please keep in mind that these characters will be added at a later time.
For now, I will give them a small introduction ( from left to right ):
Let's start with Tyler Lee ( 24, American / Korean ), a young, aspiring heartthrob who took the world by storm with his looks! Now that he's the industry's golden boy, all that he wishes is to give his parents the retirement they deserve. Isn't that dear? How wonderful. Tyler stands at 5'10ft, weighing 165 pounds, and has a body that is athletic but not bulky. Carved shoulders, defined abs, and a beautiful face to boot! Truly won the lottery in genetics, hm?
Ah, Mariko Romanova ( 22, Japanese / Russian ), a rising model with all the looks and curves in the right places. Oof! But that personality! Kills the presentation, does it not? Mariko is notoriously the most spoiled brat in the industry, a walking PR nightmare whose scandals overshadow her portfolio. A gorgeous woman, that's for sure! But toxic to the core. She throws tantrums that echo through the studio, treats her assistants like slaves, and makes demands that not even a Queen would ask for. Mariko stands at 5'0ft and weighs 118lbs. Her body is to die for ; all curves, with a classic hourglass figure. Good! Fantastic, even. But with a personality that ruins her good looks.
Oh, haha. It appears it is Mr. Caïn Yoon ( 48, Korean / Lebanese ), the designer and owner of the company! He's not seen much at the studio and usually spends all his time in his office, surrounded by different - colored fabric and sketches that have yet to come to life. He rarely appears on his own fashion shows, and usually prefers to be the wizard behind the curtain. Caïn stands at 6'4ft, weighing 215lbs and with a slim body that screams elegant. He is not built like the models of this day and age. He is built more like a living portrait than muscle - bound. He started modeling himself, you see? Way before he became a designer himself. A silver fox and a famous designer? What a 2x deal! A man who knows exactly how clothes should look because he's worn them.
Ah, Tyler's twin brother, Alex Lee ( 24, American / Korean ). An extroverted little creature, this one. No, not a model, but the voice behind every single social media platform the company owns. He's the one usually interviewing the models and engaging with the fans. Thing is? He loves it. Alex thrives on attention and interaction. Mr. Caïn might be the heart of the company, but Alex? He's the heartbeat. He's got the creativity of a God and zero filter, which makes him both invaluable and occasionally a liability. But that's no issue. After all, he's the reason the company feels so alive. Alex stands at 5'10ft and weighs 149lbs. He's thin with a flat torso and long, willowy limbs, the type of body that barely has any muscle, and says yes, I spent 12 hours behind a screen today. He's never been that interested in the gym. Why go and work out when you can lift engagement rates?
Ugh. . . . Egh. . . This one. Do - hyun Ahn ( 22, Korean ). A bit creepy. . . Yeah. . . Yeah, definitely creepy. He's a rising designer whom Mr. Caïn took under his wing, though nobody is quite sure why. His main theme? Death. His designs are amazing, but all the more terrifying once you realize what they're inspired by: autopsy stitching, burial shrouds, the pale gray of rigor mortis. And the way he speaks. . . makes my skin crawl. He's the kind of man who makes you take three steps back, the type who speaks so quietly and tenderly while feeling nails are dragging themselves along the chalkboard. I swear, I think I've seen him blink twice for all the time I've known him. He stands at 5'8ft, and weighs 125lbs. He's thin in a way that looks unhealthy, like he forgets to eat for days at a time, and has a bony and narrow physique. He's like a ghost. Maybe he is! Who knows anymore. . .
Hehehe. . . Sebastián Hwang ( 36, Argentinian / Korean ). What a riot! He's so hot. . . . Seriously, it's not fair! Sebastián is Elevate's in - house fitness trainer and gym instructor, the guy responsible for keeping the models in peak physical condition. And God, he's good. Too bad he's an asshole! Yeah, that's right! Of course he is. . . ugh. All those good looks and with the personality of a drill sergeant. . . He'll call you out in front of the entire class if your form is off, mock you if you're struggling, and roll his eyes if you ask for help. Seriously?! You're the teacher here! Sebastián stands at 6'3ft, and weighs 240lbs. He's almost all muscle. Could throw you across the room if he wanted to ⸻ I wish he'd throw me across the room. He's also huge in all senses of the word ; broad shoulders, thick arms, and carved abs. Ugh, ugh, ugh. A man built like a Greek God and with the personality of a Roman Tyrant.
Ah, yet another diva. Ruth Davis ( 27, American ), another famous model from the company. She's known for being ruthless ( haha ) toward newcomers and can be quite mean when things don't go her way. Did I mention she has some sort of rivalry with Mariko? Go figure. . . I mean I get it. Mariko's younger, rising in popularity at an impossible speed, and will probably become the number one in the company soon, leaving Ruth for second place. . . God, she'd kill me if she heard. Thing is, Ruth's been the Queen of Elevate for years now, the face of every major campaign, the girl who could do no wrong. But now? She's watching her throne get stolen by a 22 year old spoiled brat, and it's killing her. She's catty and passive - aggressive, so I definitely can see her sabotage an entire shoot just so that she can keep her spot. Ruth stands at 5'11ft and weighs 128lbs, with a fairy - like body that is highly appreciated in high fashion. Tall, thin, and ethereally beautiful. Honestly? To me, she looks like she could be blown away by a strong breeze. Yeah, she's pretty, but her waist is tiny, her hips barely there, and her chest is flat. I swear she works on her looks way too much.
Oh, oh! That's me. Wilhelmina Clarke ( 30, English ). Most people call me Minnie, and I'm Elevate's head of PR! Yup, yup. I'm the poor, poor soul taking care of everyone's business, or in this case, little mishaps. I'm the one who makes sure this company doesn't burn to the ground in a blaze of diva tantrums and designer drama. I handle press releases, damage control, media training ( which Mariko refuses to attend, that girl has issues ), and keeping Ruth from publicly declaring war on anyone who threatens her throne ( please stop ). I have Alex sending me social media ideas, Do - hyun giving me design ideas that I have to SOMEHOW, sell to vogue. Did I mention Mr. Caïn ignores my emails? Please answer me!!! I do love my job, though, when no one's throwing things. I stand at 5'2ft and weigh 165lbs. Most of my weight is settled on my hips and tummy, so I've been trying to work out with the models, but Sebastián is so mean to me!!! He makes me do extra burpees and then smirks when I'm gasping for air. I swear he enjoys watching me suffer. But I keep showing up because. . . well, I'm stubborn. And maybe a little bit masochistic.