{Fashion Affairs}-LGBTQA friendly/Modern day/Story focused [Info in first post!]

[MaverickKane]

"Haute Couture should be fun, foolish and almost unwearable."
- Christian Lacroix

Recruitment happens on a case-by-case basis - because we want to make sure that we can incorporate your character(s) into the story. Leaving people out isn't what we want to do.

We are always looking for serious and dedicated writers.

If you want to join and hit us with a really good concept and if we think that you (and your characer idea of course) would fit into the group, we will consider it. Just send us (MaverickKane & Nicholas) a PM or post in this thread and we can talk about it! ;D

We have a very good, mature and levelheaded group of writers and we seek to keep it just that way.

High Fashion is a highly competitive, merciless and relentless world. It offers so many different plot angles and possibilities. People with very different personalities and cultural backgrounds clash on a daily basis and it's not always nice and gentle, to move in this shark pool and not drown. Jealousy, resentments and the desire to stay on top make for a lot of conflict and interesting plots!

Basically, this is a group set in the Fashion World. We do not throw out full fledged plots on purpose. We rather want our writers to come up with their own stories and ideas! And, thus far - this worked out splendidly.

Existing characters/still available positions - Information

Character types already in play

• One male model
• One female model
• Three designers
• One model manager
• One bodyguard
• One paparazzo/journalist
• One socialite/artist
• One makeup artist/hair stylist
• Two personal assistants
• One fashion magazine intern
• One magazine editor
• One Personal Trainer (Gym Owner)
• One Model Agency Owner/operator
• One Freelance Photographer
• One Blogger/Stylist/Makeup Artist/Internet Celebrity
• One International Magazine Editor (GQ)
• One Fashion House Representative (for Antonelli)
• Two Star-Photographers

Open positions (just a small selection)

• Fashion House Representatives
• Makeup Artists
• Stylists - Clothes
• Bloggers
• Magazine / newspaper editor/director
• Everything else that fits into the industry

Current ratio

Gender/sex:
Cis-Male: 11
Cis-Female: 7
Transgender: FtM 1, MtF 1
Agender: 1

Orientation:
Homosexual: 5
Bisexual: 6
Pansexual: 3
Androsexual: 1
Unknown: 2
Heterosexual: 3
Asexual: 1

What we are looking for:

• Lords, Ladies and Lieges are welcome. The gender/sex of our writers is irrelevant. Just, please - have decent O/O's. No O/O's = no joining the group.
• Active, level-headed, friendly, drama-free and literate writers that like to plot and add own ideas to the ongoing story.
• Character development, drama, plot twists, intrigue, jealousy, sensuality, loathing, etc. The fashion world is such an intense, relentless field, after all, and the possibilities are endless, really.
• Ability and willingness to communicate. This will not work without communication and plotting. You must be able to come up with your own ideas. We are not spoon-feeding people. Sitting around and hoping for things to happen will not work here. Generally - there always will be one plot for everyone but we certainly encourage our writers to do their own thing as well.

What we are not looking for:

• We try to avoid pre-formed, romantic relationships, creating a character for someone elses character (boring much?). Of course, in that line of work, people often know one another - but we really try to avoid this 'romance coupling up' before writing. It's boring, it's lame and it leaves no room for development and storytelling. When it gets to the point of someone making a character just to fit another writers character like a glove? Where exactly is the fun in that? Please, don't.
  
  Clarification

  Making an intern to a fashion magazine editor? Cool!
  A personal assitant to a designer/photographer/model? Also cool!
  Making a 'top' to a 'sub'? Not cool! (needless to say - that kind of information isn't on the sheets, anyways.)
  
• Each character getting along with everyone else. That's unrealistic and not very interesting to begin with. Conflict is the salt in the soup! Rivalry, loathing, jealousy and resentments are such great plot tools!
• Plots that center around smut. We do not want to write a porn script here. [We are on over 800 posts by now and there was no smut yet, if that is any indication on how things run.] We want to write interesting stories, have the characters grow, develop relationships, etc. But we will not write one sex scene after the other. This is not an orgy and it won't ever be one. Sex will happen, very likely (it's human beings after all) but... you get the drift. There is a point where it turns into porn and very unrealistic.
• Short posts (so far, all of our writers are multi para posters and we want to keep it that way.) We just do not like one-liners and posts without any substance.
• Passive writing partners. Collaborative storytelling requires plotting and good communication.
• Out-of-character drama
• Writers that do not like cross-gender writing (It happens a lot in our group)

Locations:

New York City - Paris - Rome - Berlin - London - Milan - St. Tropez.

Plots can happen in many different places. Doesn't have to be just one city. The fashion world is fast moving and has a home in many cities all over the globe.

Setting: Modern contemporary (no magic, monsters, superpowers, aliens, etc.)

Characters: Human. 18+. All genders/sexualities/gender identities/ethnicities are welcome

Multiple characters are allowed (as long as you can keep up with them, of course.)

Why the NC Board? Because it leaves room for a lot of directions without restraining our writers. Nothing is a must, of course. We encourage story, not porn.

Below are some links, if you are curious now:

OOC & Plotting Thread
The Lineup - Character Roster
Communication and Social Media - Keeping up with Social Media
Gossip and News - Get all your juicy gossip here!
Information Thread - OOC information

If you are interested in joining, please post your interest and ideas in this thread :-)

[Nico]

The only concept we are not accepting right now are male models, because we already have two of those. Everything else that fits into that industry is fair game, though!

[Nico]

Here is some more info on the story:

The Prelude

You dare to step into the kissy-kissy society? Well, then..

Welcome to the Fashion Industry!

The world where beauty, vanity, glamour, fame and money meets vicious attitudes, hectic, stress, jetlag and the constant, merciless pressure and high demand.

Where stars are made, designers fight for the upper hand each season with the latest, most fashionable creations, models fight their grounds with only one goal in mind: to be the number 1, one day, and stay there as long as possible, no matter what. Where vanity, jealousy, viciousness and rivalry meet stylish fashion parties, quick sex, beauty, champagne and delicious food. Where photographers battle for the best jobs, reporters stick their noses everywhere, the camera always ready for the next scandal, the next thing people want to read all over Social Media.

For the past eight years Seathan Rothach was the star, the hottest asset on the runways, billboards and magazine covers all over the world. Discovered by Roberto Antonelli, success was inevitable.

New York City, Milan, Rome, Paris, London and Berlin. Everyone wanted him, his pretty face on their covers, and him walking the catwalk at various Fashion Shows. Everyone knew him, everyone worshiped him, everyone wanted him.

But, what do they say? When one star falls - another rises.

Maybe six months ago, a new face was introduced into the world of glamour and fashion: Alejándro. Young, handsome, a delicious mix of heritages. And, most of all... unspent, unlike certain other faces.

Rumour ran wild, the moment young Alejándro appeared on the red carpets, at various fashion parties and events, and, on the billboards all over the place. And always he had been in company of Robert Antonelli - the big one in the industry. An Italian designer, influential, powerful and with enough resources to outrun most others in that line of work. That man basically was the industry, all things considered, with a fashion empire of his own, own labels, shops, collections, fragrances. Everything. He was the one that made stars. In the past and in the future. Everyone in the industry looked up to people like Antonelli.

But there was another, valuable player on the field: Diego Miguel de la Fuente, one of the most prominent, well known Model Agents and Managers, working for probably the best Modelling Agency around - "Chosen Management NYC". Only the best came from there, a true elite training ground for supermodels. It is said that when one was lucky enough to have him as agent - success was guaranteed.

By now, the media call Alejándro "Antonelli's new muse." and probably some other, more delicate and sinful things. 'Boytoy', among others, while they gossip away about Seathan's love-life, Roberto's eccentric lifestyle, Diego's affairs, Madame Koháry's latest designs (and her connections to various escort services), the newcomer designer Adrian Wright, the Grand Dame Mary-Anne Pope, and whatever else they get their greedy hands on.

But - are all those rumours true? Is the young, ambitious model really doing everything to get to the top? Even sleep with a man that could be his grandfather? Is it true that his relationship with his Agent Diego is more than a professional one? Is he really someone who would stop at nothing for fame and success?

But Alejándro wasn't the only one with rumours floating around him. As of late, gossip grew, about Diego and his wife. There was talk about divorce, about the woman being jealous, accusing her husband of having more than professional relationships with his models, male and female alike. Did Diego really have an affair with some female model in Rome, just some months ago? Is she the reason for the divorce, even? Speculations are running wild. But this was not all, by far! Superstar Madison in back, better than ever, Madame Koháry is rumoured to have an affair with Diego - the rumourmill just never stops. At nothing. And nobody.

Is Alejándro about to run Seathan out of the business in no time? Fact is: Seathan's throne is shaking - hard.

And now?

The game is on!

[MzNurse]

We still have an opening for this! Come on in and join us!

[MaverickKane]

What we have:

• One male model
• A female model
• Three designers
• One model manager
• One body guard
• One paparazzo/journalist
• One socialite/artist
• One Makeup Artist/Hair stylist
• One personal assistant
• One fashion magazine intern
• One magazine editor

What we still need:

• Photographers
• Makeup Artists
• Stylists - Clothes
• Personal Assistants
• Personal Trainer - Fitness and model related
• Bloggers
• Magazine / news paper editor/director
• Model Agency Directors

[Desirous]

Hello everyone!  :-)

I`d like to take on the role of a Photographer if the spot is still available.

[Nico]

Hello everyone!  :-)

I`d like to take on the role of a Photographer if the spot is still available.

Hello! :-)

Photographer sounds excellent. We would need one because they are important in that business! ;D

If you wouldn't mind too terribly much - could you give us some ideas for the character? Maybe some basic concept of you have one already? We have such a wonderful, consistent and friendly group and we want to make sure the character fits in. If you don't have ideas, yet, that is perfectly alright. We are more than willing to help a new writer to get started and be incorporated into the group and the story!

[Desirous]

Hello! :-)

Photographer sounds excellent. We would need one because they are important in that business! ;D

If you wouldn't mind too terribly much - could you give us some ideas for the character? Maybe some basic concept of you have one already? We have such a wonderful, consistent and friendly group and we want to make sure the character fits in. If you don't have ideas, yet, that is perfectly alright. We are more than willing to help a new writer to get started and be incorporated into the group and the story!

Great and thanks a lot for replying  :-)

The basic concept I have in mind for him is that he was a college dropout who had this passion for photographing and ended up joining a famous fashion photographer somewhere around the age of nineteen. Now aged 35 he has made a good name for himself in the business being one of the prominent names in the industry. I am thinking of him as being bisexual and thinking about using the following picture as the face of the character.



Other than that I would love you guys to incorporate this character in the story so I could be a part of it  :-)

[MaverickKane]

Would you fill out a character sheet and send it to Nicholas and myself for review? After we have reviewed and made sure everything is okay then you can post it to the thread.

Find the template here

[Nico]

Great and thanks a lot for replying  :-)

The basic concept I have in mind for him is that he was a college dropout who had this passion for photographing and ended up joining a famous fashion photographer somewhere around the age of nineteen. Now aged 35 he has made a good name for himself in the business being one of the prominent names in the industry. I am thinking of him as being bisexual and thinking about using the following picture as the face of the character.



Other than that I would love you guys to incorporate this character in the story so I could be a part of it  :-)

Oh yes that sounds great! ;D

After you made the sheet, we can plot away in the OOC ;D I already have an idea how he can be connected to my model, and I am certain the other writers will come up with ideas of their own. A famous photographer is well known, after all. ~nodnod~

[MaverickKane]

Another spot has opened up. We are now accepting two new players.

[Wolfling72]

*peeks in while wishing I knew more about fashionable things*

[Nico]

*peeks in while wishing I knew more about fashionable things*

You think we all know? ~snickers~ That's not necessary, at all. All you need is ...imagination.

[MaverickKane]

-Grabs and snuggles zeeeee wolf!- HI!

[mia h]

Last time a spot opened up my head wasn't in character creating mode, maybe this time round lighting will strike.

[Nico]

And besides - we are all here to help each other out. ~nodnod~

~lassoes the Wolfie~ We need ze Wolfie in this craziness.

[Nico]

Last time a spot opened up my head wasn't in character creating mode, maybe this time round lighting will strike.

Feel free to present your ideas. We make no promises at this point. Right now - we see what kind of ideas we get, how we can add it all into the existing group.

[mia h]

Feel free to present your ideas. We make no promises at this point. Right now - we see what kind of ideas we get, how we can add it all into the existing group.

That's fine, I know that having an idea and that idea being good are two entirely separate things  ;D

[Nico]

That's fine, I know that having an idea and that idea being good are two entirely separate things  ;D

~nodnod~ We just wanted to let people know right away so that there will be no hard feelings. :-)

[Wolfling72]

You think we all know? ~snickers~ That's not necessary, at all. All you need is ...imagination.

I haz de imagination...

-Grabs and snuggles zeeeee wolf!- HI!

*ish da Kane snuggled*

And besides - we are all here to help each other out. ~nodnod~

~lassoes the Wolfie~ We need ze Wolfie in this craziness.

I am thinking...my brain is all...

ooooh I need to do the things... I am torn between an androgynous fe/male model (AzMarie is my god/dess) and a PA...

[Nico]

Female model would be awesome.

As awesome as a PA. ~nodnod~

We would need both.



And, to make it easier for everyone interested - here is a list of what we are looking for.

Mind you, this list is nowhere near complete. If you have another idea, give it a try and surprise us! ;D

[Wolfling72]

Character concept~

Youngish (25) female model who walks both male and female runways, depending upon designer and season. Newer discovery, not a well known face as yet with a later start in the game. However, she has been building a reputation as easy to work with. Has been told the her body lines work  well for either female or male couture. (willing to discuss who discovers her OR to have her work BE discovered via a showing.)

Ultimately I would like to move her from fashion icon into the business side of things so am willing to adapt her toward a PA if needed.

Face claim? Jenny Shimizu (before Ruby Rose or AzMarie~ she was there...)

Lee

So, what do y'all think. Should I flesh her out via template or keep working?

[Nico]

That looks good to me! ;D

Go ahead and work on a template if you like, while we wait for Kane to say something.

[Wolfling72]

That looks good to me! ;D

Go ahead and work on a template it you like while we wait for Kane to say something.

Does the biggest happy dance EVER. Will work on it after work today...

[Nico]

Does the biggest happy dance EVER. Will work on it after work today...

No rush. :-)

I like the male/female thing quite a bit. ~nodnod~ It adds the diversity I love so very much and it will go well with Adrian Wrights designs. Very gender-unspecific and whatnot!

[Wolfling72]

No rush. :-)

I like the male/female thing quite a bit. ~nodnod~ It adds the diversity I love so very much and it will go well with Adrian Wrights designs. Very gender-unspecific and whatnot!

I prefer androgynous characters when they work within a given story line. (I only have TWO, darn it...) and because of the caliber of writers and the level of story telling within FA? I did not want to have her fit a preconceived mold over much. Can't make connections as easily that way.

[Nico]

I prefer androgynous characters when they work within a given story line. (I only have TWO, darn it...) and because of the caliber of writers and the level of story telling within FA? I did not want to have her fit a preconceived mold over much. Can't make connections as easily that way.

I can't blame you and I agree with your point. That's another reason why we left a lot of things out on the character sheets (like the sexy part). It's no fun, imo, to decide it all right from the scratch. I am still figuring out my model. ~laughs~

And - thank you for the compliment! I am still utterly amazed by the quality we have!

[MaverickKane]

Hey Wolfling,

Love the character concept. Get your CS to us. I already have some ideas regarding this aspect where you want her to get in to the business side of things. One of my characters is Alejandro's manager. She could easily be a model/pa/intern if that goes with what you have planned. We can figure it all out.

[Wolfling72]

Hey Wolfling,

Love the character concept. Get your CS to us. I already have some ideas regarding this aspect where you want her to get in to the business side of things. One of my characters is Alejandro's manager. She could easily be a model/pa/intern if that goes with what you have planned. We can figure it all out.

Just sent her along...let me know if she works as is...

[Nico]

Just sent her along...let me know if she works as is...

All good.

~thumbs up~

[mia h]

I do have a couple of semi-formed ideas that *might* work. Any preference between a photographer, who was a model but knew her career had plateaued and took a sideways step before she went passed her sell by date. Or a model who did have a promising career as an athlete\dancer type ahead of them but had a career ending injury and had to find something else to do with her life.

[Nico]

I do have a couple of semi-formed ideas that *might* work. Any preference between a photographer, who was a model but knew her career had plateaued and took a sideways step before she went passed her sell by date. Or a model who did have a promising career as an athlete\dancer type ahead of them but had a career ending injury and had to find something else to do with her life.

A photographer sounds good. ~nods~ Someone else had an idea for one (if you look up the posts some) BUT - worst case scenario is that we end up with two, and this is certainly not a bad thing. :-)

Go ahead and make a character sheet. We want to get to know the character some, after all. You can find the template here.

[Nico]

Recruitment is closed at this time!

Though, if you have a particularly good idea and we like it - we might make an exception. ;) Get in touch and we'll see!

[MaverickKane]

We have decided to re-open recruitment. We are currently looking for one new writer.

Please make sure you read the first post of the thread before replying here. Thank you! :-)

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

[Nico]

We have closed recruitment for the time being.

But - as always - if you really want to join and hit us with a really good concept, and if we think that you would fit into the group, we might make an exception. Just send us (MaverickKane & Nicholas) a PM or post in this thread and we can talk about it! ;D



Character types already in play

• One male model
• One female model
• Three designers
• One model manager
• One bodyguard
• One paparazzo/journalist
• One socialite/artist
• One makeup artist/hair stylist
• One personal assistant
• One fashion magazine intern
• One magazine editor
• One photographer (Studio Owner)
• One Personal Trainer (Gym Owner)
• One Model Agency Owner - in the works.

Open positions (just a small selection)

• Photographers
• Makeup Artists
• Stylists - Clothes
• Personal Assistants
• Bloggers
• Magazine / news paper editor/director

[Etherealgirl]

This look very interesting, but slightly intimidating.  :o

But, maybe playing a photographer will be fun. Thinking maybe a young and inspiring photographer. Maybe extremely eclectic in her style and personality.

[MaverickKane]

This look very interesting, but slightly intimidating.  :o

But, maybe playing a photographer will be fun. Thinking maybe a young and inspiring photographer. Maybe extremely eclectic in her style and personality.

If you don't mind, can you tell us what you find intimidating? We seem to get this now and then and aren't sure exactly what it is? It might help us and then we can help you by taking away the intimidation?

[Etherealgirl]

It's not so much about the players, its how well everything is organized and streamlined. It can be daunting at first with all the thought that went into it, and how much detail. It can feel a little overwhelming at first, but I have been reading over the material supplied in the links. It does look like a lot of fun.

[MaverickKane]

Well, I am sorry that you feel that way, but keeping things well thought out from the start helps to keep things running smoothly in the end. We understand there is a lot of information and that is fine. Interested parties may take their time. There is no rush and of course we are always here to answer questions as well as PM.

[Nico]

Yep! It's essential to keep things organized and somewhat structured. In the end, it makes it easier and pleasant for everyone involved - especially in a sandbox styled group. :-) Giving our writers as much freedom as we do, requires at least a certain kind of organization or else it all ends up in a big mess and that's usually the point when writers lose interest, understandably so. I can see how this can seem intimidating to a point, and the fact that we have quite exquisite (and so very awesome) writers probably doesn't help! ;D

[Nico]

Note:

Having done some edits to the first post. Added some character information.

[Nico]

Current ratio

Gender/sex:
Cis-Male: 11
Cis-Female: 6
Transgender: FtM 1, MtF 1
Agender: 1

Orientation:
Homosexual: 5
Bisexual: 6
Pansexual: 2
Androsexual: 1
Unknown: 2
Heterosexual: 3
Asexual: 1

[MaverickKane]

We have decided to open recruitment up once more, in search of someone who might be interested in playing a professional photographer.

Not a student, not an  amateur, not a hobbyist. A professional fashion photographer who would work with models/designers their managers/agents alike.

Gender and sexual orientation is irrelevant. Can be any gender or orientation that you desire.

Please discuss ideas here and if you decide to pm make sure to add both Nicholas and myself because we make decisions together, thus it will be shared between us, anyway. Thank you.

[Nico]

~thumbs up~

Yep. A star photographer would be excellent!

I also edited the spoiler in the first post (the one for taken and available positions). I was thinking that we also have room for a representative of a Fashion House/brand.

[MzNurse]

Looking for a place to write that involves good plots and not all smut? You found us! Come give us a look!

[Wolfling72]

Looking for a place to write that involves good plots and not all smut? You found us! Come give us a look!

YES>>>


#FAMeansFABULOUS!!

[Nico]

#FAMeansFABULOUS!!

I will have to steal that hashtag! Just sayin'.  :-*

[Nico]

We want to wish all our amazing writers a...



Of course, the same goes to each interested person viewing this thread. Come join us - we have hilariously much fun in our little corner of fashionable craziness and always room for a new writer or two!

[boyblue23]

Is anyone in need of a personal assistant?

[Nico]

Is anyone in need of a personal assistant?

Hey you! ;D

Great to see you drop by!

I'll see what I can do, but if all else fails - there are so many other options. I'll toss you a PM and we talk. Happy New Year, by the way.

[MaverickKane]

I think it might depend on what your character would be interested in doing. Some PA are people who are pretty much interning and learning the business of sorts, aren't they?

[Nico]

Whatever it's going to be - I think we don't have any issues adding all kinds of characters into the setting. Like.. at all. :P Thanks to the most excellent writers.

[boyblue23]

Happy New Year!! I am up for anything just want to write with you guys haha

[Nico]

Happy New Year!! I am up for anything just want to write with you guys haha

You still have AIM, dude? If yes, I added you! ;)

Either way - drop us a PM and we talk.

[Josietta]

*waves to Nic and Maverick* hey there!!  I was peeking in to see what all the fuss is about with this seemingly wonderful group! 

Are you all still looking for a photographer?

[Nico]

*waves to Nic and Maverick* hey there!!  I was peeking in to see what all the fuss is about with this seemingly wonderful group! 

Are you all still looking for a photographer?

Josi! ~waves~

We probably will get one, but that certainly doesn't have to be the only one. Another thing we would like to add is the representative of a big fashion house, maybe. If you look at the list of characters already existing, we really try to have many different character types.

[Josietta]

Ohh a representative would be a great character idea too!

I'm gonna look around and do a bit of reading. I may be interested in playing.

[Nico]

Ohh a representative would be a great character idea too!

I'm gonna look around and do a bit of reading. I may be interested in playing.

Perfect!

That would be awesome because we lack one of those and they certainly have a big impact on the industry.

Awesome! :-) If you need anything, just hit us up or poke me on YIM!

[MaverickKane]

Hello Josietta,

As Nic said, just throw us a pm if you need help with plottage, ideas, what ever. Happy to help.

[Nico]

Hello Josietta,

As Nic said, just throw us a pm if you need help with plottage, ideas, what ever. Happy to help.

Yep. This. I forgot to add that we are, of course, here if you need hooks, connections, etc. for your character! Adding new characters into the story is essential and nobody should be left behind!

[Wolfling72]

*Nods* I told her that...*Nods again* cuz y'all are awesome incarnate

[Nico]

*Nods* I told her that...*Nods again* cuz y'all are awesome incarnate

Couldn't agree more.

[Caedy]

*mutters various obscenities at Nic and Kane...though mostly Nic*

Thank you for kicking my muse in the ass Nic and giving me the link to this group game....apparently this might be what my muse actually needs to get back in the swing of things.

*huffs and works on her Fashion House Rep character*

[Nico]

*mutters various obscenities at Nic and Kane...though mostly Nic*

Thank you for kicking my muse in the ass Nic and giving me the link to this group game....apparently this might be what my muse actually needs to get back in the swing of things.

*huffs and works on her Fashion House Rep character*

Oh yes, talk dirty to moi!

~whistles innocently~

What can I say? I pride myself in being muse crack at times. I can't help it! ;D

This group is like crack.

:-*  :-*

We might get another fashion house rep but this just will raise the bars and cause some more plots/drama/frenemies/whatever. :P

#SorryNotSorry

[Nowherewoman]

This looks like a very cool setup.  It also looks huge enough already I'd never keep up :D  But I'm glad to see some of my old friends from The Neighborhood getting some new play!

[Nico]

APPROVAL IS CLOSED for the time being!!

Everyone who expressed interest before this post still is in consideration, of course.

For everyone else - If you really, really want to join, you can hit us with a concept but it has to be really, really good.