Benelux Fashion Correspondent Search

Fashion One TV kicks off search to find a Benelux based Fashion Correspondent! Antwerp, Belgium, August 6, 2012 – International TV network Fashion One, announced today they are looking to cast a Benelux-based Fashion Correspondent for a reality TV competition. The casting for the series kicks off in Knokke on August 3rd, and will be shot throughout Benelux in September, to be aired on Q1 in 2013. Fashion One's CEO, Ashley Jordan: “Europe is a crucial strategic hub for Fashion One - both as a historic nerve centre for fashion as well as a gateway to involve local television talents. As we recently established our headquarters in Antwerp, Fashion One aims to work with local crews and designers to produce the content for the European market. Renowned as a luxury-conscious and trendsetting area, Benelux will provide a perfect starting point for our extensive investment in producing original programming of fashion, entertainment and lifestyle within the region.” Rebecca Piket, the Benelux Fashion One Correspondent Search producer, is excited to highlight local Benelux talent and their emerging fashion scene. “Fashion One is the fastest growing international fashion network, covering over 120 markets around the world, so we’re excited to find the perfect person in Benelux to add into that mix. Benelux has so much life and energy behind it, I'm excited to capture it all on camera and find the right person to show that to the world.” Talent Scouts for Fashion One Fashion Correspondent will launch at "Nacht Van Het Zoute" on Friday 3rd August and "Elle Beach Club and 'Kitsch Club" on Saturday 4th August in Knokke. Casting will take place - Antwerp on Friday 10th August at Aper'eau at Willemdok. Amsterdam on Saturday 11th August - Venue TBC Brussels on Sunday 12th August at Brussel's Summer Festival. Interested candidates should email freya@fashionone.com On Friday 24th August, Fashion One and all 10 shortlisted candidates will converge at Fashion One HQ in Antwerp to film the casting episode. There, a three-judge panel will choose five finalists. Once the five contestants are selected they will spend the next four weeks filming five episodes at locations throughout Benelux, demonstrating that they have the knowledge, drive and TV presence to represent the Benelux fashion scene to the world. The winner will be announced on the final show, and that person will receive a one-year contract with Fashion One TV. The show will air on Q1 2013.