November 25, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Congratulations 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week Line 101 ,
Model 101, and Hairstylist 101, and Makeup Artists 101 Winners!
By Günther Duvall
Please note: Each participant (Designer, Model, Hairstylist, MUA, and/or Photographer) is competing for awards including but not limited to The Travel Award. As much as 10% from all ticket proceedings go to the CMG award vouchers to support five (5) winners: Line 101; Model 101; Makeup Artist 101; Hairstylist 101; Photographer 101. Vouchers will only be redeemed at the show where the Winner was invited to participate and present his/her modeling or creative work. If the Winner chooses not to participate at the next fashion event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
2025 CMG Paris MODEL 101 Winners
Congratulations to Model Madalina Popescu Belgium)! Madalina has achieved an extraordinary milestone! She won 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week Model 101 Winner (1st Place) and the 2026 CMG Travel Award for the prestigious CMG New York City Fashion Week (September 10-13, 2026). Madalina is invited to participate in upcoming international events. During New York Fashion Week, Madalina will be crowned and awarded the CMG Worldwide Crown, marking a significant moment in her career. As the 2025 CMG New York City Fashion Week Model 101 Winner and 2026 CMG Travel Award, Madalina will proudly represent her hometown, state, and, by extension, Belgium on the global fashion stage including but not limited to 2026 CMG New York City Fashion Week (September 10-13, 2026).in Paris, France and 2027 CMG Dubai Fashion Week Tour (March 5-12, 2027) in Dubai, UAE. We celebrate this remarkable accomplishment and look forward to witnessing her continued journey on the worldwide fashion arena.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
Congratulations to Model Srah Mee (USA)! Sarah has achieved an impressive milestone. She won 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week Model 101 Winner (2nd Place). This remarkable achievement will see her representing her hometown, state, and, by extension, the United States on the global fashion stage. Lacey is invited to participate in upcoming international events, including but not limited to 2027 CMG Dubai Fashion Week Tour (March 5-12, 2027) in Dubai, UAE and/or 2026 CMG New York City Fashion Week (September 10-13, 2026) in New York, where she will have the opportunity to be crowned. We celebrate this outstanding accomplishment and look forward to following Lacey Passmore’s journey as she steps onto these prestigious international platforms.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
Congratulations to Model Eve Opara (Germany)! Eve has achieved an impressive milestone. She won 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week Model 101 Winner (2nd Place). This remarkable achievement will see her representing her hometown, state, and, by extension, Germany on the global fashion stage. Lacey is invited to participate in upcoming international events, including but not limited to 2027 CMG Dubai Fashion Week Tour (March 5-12, 2027) in Dubai, UAE and/or 2026 CMG New York City Fashion Week (September 10-13, 2026) in New York, where she will have the opportunity to be crowned. We celebrate this outstanding accomplishment and look forward to following Lacey Passmore’s journey as she steps onto these prestigious international platforms.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
The bargraph shown below illustrates overall ranking 2025 CMG Paris Model-Contestants for the prestigious 2025 Overall CMG New York City Fashion Week Model 101 Winner title and the 2026 CMG Travel Award.
About voting: Anzhelika Sushnova (PA, USA); Ty Aldrige (CA, USA): Lacey Passmore (AR, USA); Alex Veach (NY, USA); Arneshy'a Jackson (AR, USA); Joel Moreno (NY, USA); Milana Pakanaeva (NY, USA) have advanced to the final stage of the competition as 2025 CMG New York Model-Contestants for the prestigious 2025 Overall CMG New York City Fashion Week Model 101 Winner title, the 2026 CMG Worldwide Crown, and the 2026 CMG Travel Award, which grants the winner a chance to participate in either the CMG Dubai Fashion Week Tour (March 5-12, 2027) or CMG Paris Fashion Week (October 1-5, 2026). Additionally, the Hairstylists and Makeup Artists who prepared the CMG New York City Fashion Week Model 101 Winner Title Holder (September 13, 2025) will automatically win if their respective model triumphs. Each Model-Contestants was invited to engage their global network—friends, family, and followers—by voting for their video during the voting period from October 20 – November 10, 2025.
On October 20, videos of the 2025 Model-Contestants were posted on social media platforms CMG New York City Fashion Week on Facebook, CMG New York City Fashion Week on Instagram, and CMG Worldwide News Channel. Each Model was invited to engage his/her social media friends and followers (Facebook and Instagram) to vote as follow: 1) LIKE ORIGINAL VIDEOS posted on A) CMG Worldwide News Channel, B) CMG New York City Fashion Week on Instagram; and C) CMG New York City Fashion Week on Facebook; and 2) VOTE BY PURCHASE A SUPPORTER TICKETS => here during the VOTING PERIOD
(October 20 – November 10, 2025). "Vote" consists of number of "Like the Particular Fashion Week" Model's video + number of "Total Purchased Supporters' Tickets" during the VOTING PERIOD October 20 – November 10, 2025.
The Finalist - OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER and CMG Travel Award Winner is expected to earn the highest score given by the combined score points provided by the following constituents: 1) HONORABLE CMG JUDGES; 2) THE AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE (e.g., anyone who joined the show in person in New York);
3) VIRTUAL SUPPOTERS (anyone who wishes to support but can't actually make it to the show); 4) TOTAL VOTES received during the VOTING PERIOD (October 20 – November 10, 2025). CMG New York City Fashion Week OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER and CMG Travel Award Winner will be the Model with the highest score!
On October 20, videos of the 2025 Model-Contestants were posted on social media platforms CMG New York City Fashion Week on Facebook, CMG New York City Fashion Week on Instagram, and CMG Worldwide News Channel. Each Model was invited to engage his/her social media friends and followers (Facebook and Instagram) to vote as follow: 1) LIKE ORIGINAL VIDEOS posted on A) CMG Worldwide News Channel, B) CMG New York City Fashion Week on Instagram; and C) CMG New York City Fashion Week on Facebook; and 2) VOTE BY PURCHASE A SUPPORTER TICKETS => here during the VOTING PERIOD
(October 20 – November 10, 2025). "Vote" consists of number of "Like the Particular Fashion Week" Model's video + number of "Total Purchased Supporters' Tickets" during the VOTING PERIOD October 20 – November 10, 2025.
The Finalist - OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER and CMG Travel Award Winner is expected to earn the highest score given by the combined score points provided by the following constituents: 1) HONORABLE CMG JUDGES; 2) THE AUDIENCE IN ATTENDANCE (e.g., anyone who joined the show in person in New York);
3) VIRTUAL SUPPOTERS (anyone who wishes to support but can't actually make it to the show); 4) TOTAL VOTES received during the VOTING PERIOD (October 20 – November 10, 2025). CMG New York City Fashion Week OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER and CMG Travel Award Winner will be the Model with the highest score!
2025 CMG New York City MAKEUP ARTIST 101
2nd & 3rd Place Winner
Congratulations to Makeup Artist Jessica Del Bianco (AR, USA)! Jessica has achieved an incredible milestone of her makeup artistry career. She won 2025 CMG New York City Fashion Week Makeup Artist 101 Winner (2nd & 3rd Place) jointly with Model 101 Winners - Lacey Passmore and Arneshya' Jackson! This accomplishment signifies her representation of her hometown, state, and by extension, the United States on a global stage. Jessica will now have the exciting opportunity to participate and present her talents in upcoming international events, including but not limited to 2027 CMG Dubai Fashion Week Tour (March 5-12, 2027) in Dubai, UAE, and/or 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week (October 1–5, 2026) in Paris, France We celebrate this outstanding achievement and look forward to witnessing Jessica's journey on the world’s most prestigious fashion platforms.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
Congratulations to Makeup Elle Giovannielo (NY, USA)! Elle has achieved an incredible milestone of her makeup artistry career. She won 2025 CMG New York City Fashion Week Makeup Artist 101 Winner (4th Place). This accomplishment signifies her representation of her hometown, state, and by extension, the United States on a global stage. Elle will now have the exciting opportunity to present her talents in upcoming international events, including but not limited to 2027 CMG Dubai Fashion Week Tour (March 5-12, 2027) in Dubai, UAE, and/or 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week (October 1–5, 2026) in Paris, France
We celebrate this outstanding achievement and look forward to witnessing Elle's journey on the world’s most prestigious fashion platforms.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
We celebrate this outstanding achievement and look forward to witnessing Elle's journey on the world’s most prestigious fashion platforms.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
2025 CMG New York City Hairstylist 101
1st -3rd Place Winner
Congratulations to Hairstylist Serena Borgella (NY, USA)! Serena has achieved an incredible milestone of her hairstyling artistry career. She won 2025 CMG New York City Fashion Week Makeup Artist 101 Winner (1st-3rd Place) jointly with Model 101 Winners - Anzhelika Sushnova, Lacey Passmore and Arneshya' Jackson! This accomplishment signifies her representation of her hometown, state, and by extension, the United States on a global stage. Serena will now have the exciting opportunity to participate and present her talents in upcoming international events, including but not limited to 2027 CMG Dubai Fashion Week Tour (March 5-12, 2027) in Dubai, UAE, and/or 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week (October 1–5, 2026) in Paris, France. We celebrate this outstanding achievement and look forward to witnessing Serena's journey on the world’s most prestigious fashion platforms.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
Please note: If an OVERALL MODEL 101 WINNER chooses not to participate at the next fashion week / event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.
2025 CMG New York City LINE 101 Winners
Congratulations Designer VanShawn with VS Official (New Orleans, LA)! VS Official won 2025 CMG New York City Fashion Week LINE 101 (1st PLACE) and 2026 CMG Travel Award to Paris, France to present 2027 Fashion Season New Collection at CMG Paris Fashion Week (October 1-5, 2026)!
Please note: Claim your award prior to 01/19/2026! CMG Travel Award includes CMG service to the Winner and 100 % paid on behalf of a Winner for 2026 Designer Showcase Package (equivalent value of $1,400). If the LINE 101 (1st PLACE) chooses not to participate at the next fashion event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking namely LINE 101 (2nd PLACE) .
Please note: Claim your award prior to 01/19/2026! CMG Travel Award includes CMG service to the Winner and 100 % paid on behalf of a Winner for 2026 Designer Showcase Package (equivalent value of $1,400). If the LINE 101 (1st PLACE) chooses not to participate at the next fashion event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking namely LINE 101 (2nd PLACE) .
Congratulations Jessica Evelyn Millinery Designs (Hot Springs, AR)! Jessica Evelyn Millinery Designs won 2025 CMG New York City Fashion Week LINE 101 (2nd PLACE) and 2026 CMG Travel Award to Paris, France to present her 2027 Fashion Season New Collection at CMG Paris Fashion Week (October 1-5, 2026)!
Please note: Claim your award prior to 01/19/2026! CMG Travel Award includes CMG service to the Winner and 50 % ($700) paid on behalf of a Winner for 2026 Designer Showcase Package (equivalent value of $1,400). The Winner is responsible for a payment of remaining balance (or $700). If the LINE 101 (2nd PLACE) chooses not to participate at the next fashion event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking namely LINE 101 (3rd PLACE)
Please note: Claim your award prior to 01/19/2026! CMG Travel Award includes CMG service to the Winner and 50 % ($700) paid on behalf of a Winner for 2026 Designer Showcase Package (equivalent value of $1,400). The Winner is responsible for a payment of remaining balance (or $700). If the LINE 101 (2nd PLACE) chooses not to participate at the next fashion event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking namely LINE 101 (3rd PLACE)
Congratulations Designer Tania Shakhmatova with KOLO.Fashion (Toronto Canada) ! KOLO.Fashion won 2025 CMG New York City Fashion Week LINE 101 (3rd PLACE) and 2025 CMG Travel Award either to CMG Dubai Fashion Week Tour, UAE (March 5-12, 2027) or CMG Paris Fashion Week (October 1-5, 2026) to present her 2027 Season new collection !
Please note: Claim your award prior to 01/19/2026! CMG Travel Award includes CMG service to the Winner and 25 % paid on behalf ($350) of a Winner for 2026 Designer Showcase Package (equivalent value of $1,400 Regular). The Winner is responsible for a payment of remaining balance (or $1,050 for Dubai or $1,150 for Paris). If the LINE 101 (3rd PLACE) chooses not to participate at the next fashion event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking namely Top Designer.
Please note: Claim your award prior to 01/19/2026! CMG Travel Award includes CMG service to the Winner and 25 % paid on behalf ($350) of a Winner for 2026 Designer Showcase Package (equivalent value of $1,400 Regular). The Winner is responsible for a payment of remaining balance (or $1,050 for Dubai or $1,150 for Paris). If the LINE 101 (3rd PLACE) chooses not to participate at the next fashion event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking namely Top Designer.