#DNTM3: Fashion Court by Manyomash, ep. 01

Hello everyone! Season 3 of DNTM has officially started and, as the lovely 4th runner-up from last season, I simply could NOT sit this one out and watch from the sidelines. This season, instead of competing for the Top Model title, I’ll be here sharing my thoughts, breaking down the fashion, and reviewing EVERY photoshoot of. the. season. Welcome to #DNTM3: Fashion Court — the place where every pose, frame, and fashion risk gets put under the spotlight. From breathtaking editorials, strong concepts, and unforgettable poses to questionable creative decisions and styling choices that probably sounded better in theory, nothing will go unnoticed. This blog is here to review, rank, critique, and celebrate the photos from Dimitra’s Next Top Model. Expect honest and unbiased opinions, dramatic callout orders, sharp fashion analysis, and absolutely no mercy for boring execution — all through the eyes of someone who knows how brutal this competition can be. Are you the type of model who delivers magazine-worthy moments? Or are you someone who poses like they just heard the photographer say “okay… one last shot” seventeen times? Will you bring drama inside the house or just serve valuable learning experiences instead? Either way, we’ll definitely be talking about it here. Let's get it started! This episode, the models were asked to step into a high fashion setting on a luxurious carousel filled with glowing lights and a dreamy atmosphere. The goal was to pose with confidence and create strong, editorial images while embracing the glamorous energy of the set. For this shoot, flashy, glamorous statement outfits were essential — sequins, satin, feathers, and couture-inspired fashion were highly encouraged, while minimal looks had no place in the brief. Couture energy, elegance, and intensity were key elements the models needed to bring in order to truly stand out in this challenge. The carousel has stopped spinning — now it’s time for the critiques. RobbieRIOT Stunning. I love the outfit, and I love the idea of replacing the traditional carousel horses with savanna animals. However, while the individual pieces are stunning on their own, together they don’t fully work for me, mainly because of the color palette. I would’ve fully committed to the concept and shifted the colors into warmer tones that reflect the animals’ natural habitat, because I think that would’ve made the photo feel much more cohesive to the theme you went for. muribolt It’s a cute shot. High fashion? Not so much. It gives me very “Marilyn goes to the carnival fair.” You need to be careful with the fine line between seductive and vulgar. The pose feels a little too much, and with a bit more softness, it wouldn’t lose so much of its elegance. But like I said, it’s still a cute shot. You delivered what was asked of you. Goomybear It feels a little bland to me. The set is excessively dark, and it doesn’t really capture the dreamy atmosphere that was asked for. It’s an original and unique take on the carousel, kudos for that, but visually, there isn’t much that really grabs my attention. I’m also not the biggest fan of the outfit, the mix of materials feels a bit messy to me. SexyTex It feels a little too commercial for me. It’s the kind of photo I could see as a pop star’s album cover, like Sabrina Carpenter, rather than a high fashion editorial. The legs look a bit too short, and the tilted neck feels stiff. The set, however, is probably one of my favorites. Sam For me, it’s a no. This doesn’t work from any angle, from the pose to the styling, nothing about it screams high fashion to me. It feels much more like you’re about to put on a mask and star in a special episode of ¡Mucha Lucha!. Easily one of the weakest shots i saw in this competition. dailyicon I like your photo, but the fact that you’re looking down instead of gazing intensely straight into the camera, or up toward the horizon like you’re about to conquer enemy territory, takes away a bit of the image’s impact for me. That’s probably the only thing I would change. The pose is great, the outfit is great, awesome job this week, congratulations. @camel22 Another case where a stronger, more impactful gaze would’ve made all the difference in the photo. You look beautiful, and the outfit is ok, but your facial expression lacks soul. The pose is also a bit basic, you definitely could’ve pushed it further and taken more risks. It’s a very safe photo. Bosslady Although you look gorgeous in the photo, from a fashion point of view, there isn’t anything particularly inspiring about it. The dress feels too simple, and you could’ve compensated that with stronger accessories. At the same time, while your body language looks very strong and confident, it also comes across a bit like one of those “Hey bestie, here, take a picture of me on this carousel” moments. But you did your job and i do see potencial in you, so congratulations. Tayvie Hmm, I’m not the biggest fan of this. The fabric looks far too satin-heavy, and the structure of the outfit seems very crafty, it gives off very cheap energy, to the point you could easily be mistaken for a pimp. The raised leg and the pose overall feel a bit too “Jester” to me. I'm sorry but nothing about this photo really reads as high fashion. Lewis Short legs and awkward posing, I just hate hate HATE the crooked legs. There’s honestly not much more for me to say about the photo, I’m sorry. But you absolutely served face. Hare Absolutely tacky. The mix of materials didn’t work at all, and those boots were the final nail in the coffin when it came to ruining the look. The pose looks like you’re trying to signal the bus driver to stop while you're doing pole dance on a street sign post. Definitely one of the bottom ones for me. torimarie The missing leg is a problem for me, it creates a strange impression considering the pose you chose. And speaking of the pose, it gives off a somewhat basic and amateur energy. The outfit is kinda cute, but it’s not one of my favorites, and I think the hairstyle is missing a bit of drama. Another safe photo in the batch. Tisha Here’s the thing with the whole skeletal vibe: it’s very limiting. The proportions look off. One arm appears excessively long, while the other looks half the size it should be. It’s distinctive and original, but will the risk actually pay off? There’s also a lack of energy in the facial expression for me, like, you LITERALLY look dead. I love the dress though. honey You had the same issue Tisha had with the arm proportions. You had EVERYTHING it took to snatch the best photo, but unfortunately, the lack of attention to the details cost you some precious points, and that could always be a problem in the competition. Other than that, I don’t really see any problems: the set is great, the gown is gorgeous, and you look absolutely stunning. I hope you pay closer attention in the next shoots. Poof Okayy love child of Aladdin and Harry Styles, werk. Impeccable styling. The pose feels a little lazy, but the face makes up for it. Definitely one of my favorite photos from this shoot. Keep up with the good work. Glitter Girl wtf. Thiii I'm sure you could’ve delivered something much more elevated than this. I can see the potential for growth, it just needs to be awakened. The dress is the main problem for me. The facial expressions and the windy hair are the strongest elements of the shot. Maybe I would’ve changed the hand on the hip and gone for something a little more original. But great job. Seong As people say, the best always comes last. If this isn’t my favorite photo, it’s definitely in my Top 2. There are definitely things that could be improved, like the camera angle to make the shot feel more editorial and high fashion, but overall, I don’t see any major flaws in this picture. Congratulations. Overall Rankings: 1. Poof 2. Seong 3. dailyicon 4. Thiii 5. RobbieRIOT 6. Bosslady 7. honey 8. muribolt 9. SexyTex 10. Goomybear 11. camell22 12. torimarie 13. Tisha 14. Lewis 15. Tayvie 16. Sam 17. Hare 18. Glitter And that’s a wrap on this episode of Fashion Court! Thank you to everyone who took the time to read, don’t forget to vote in the polls, and feel free to speak your mind on the photos, the rankings and all the drama in between. Share your own callout orders, and let me know which models truly delivered this week! See you in the next round of evaluations! xo 💜 #DNTM3