DNTM4 - Flop-O-Meter [Week 2]

Hello models. Welcome to my mini-series where I'll be reviewing week by week submissions of #DNTM4 and ranking them on my personal Flop-O-Meter. As a survivor of DNTM S3 - where I was practically the resident 'flop of the week'- I know how much blood, sweat and tears go into these photos. This is all light hearted, tough love feedback from someone who has flopped and been in your shoes! Disclaimer - I am in no way affilated with DNTM, all opinions are strictly my own. Now Let's see who served fashion.... and who landed a little too high on the Flop-O-Meter. 🚨 The Biggest Flops (Flop Rating 7.0 - 10) 🚨 Fancy - Flop Rating 9/10 The styling here is an absolute dream to look at, unfortunately the illusion completely shatters when we look at the posing. I just don't understand how one would logically sit like that while floating away on balloons. It defies physics in a way that feels awkward rather than magical. Sadly, this is a major miss for me. Manon - Flop Rating 8.6/10 This is one is a bit of an eyesore, darling. The brief called for light and effortless, but this feels heavy, clunky and stiff. The random balloons scattered of the floor make the entire composition look messy, where is she even supposed to be? I do like the how the outfit flows with her body, but the rigid pose ruins the fantasy. Melanie - Flop Rating 8/10 I am so torn by this. At first glance, this is stunning. The arm and leg placement against that sky background creates a gorgeous silhoutte. But the longer I look, the more it falls apart. When I turn my head to analyze the model, the face looks discombobulated, puffy and completely wonky. High fashion requires execution from head to toe, and the face let you down here. Fireflyyy - Flop Rating 7.8/10 Your model's face is an absolute serve, easily one of the best faces this week. However, unlike the other girls, this photo fails to deliver a believable illusion. It feels incredibly far-fetched and unrealistic. I appreciate you took a risk by avoiding the literal use of 'balloons', but for me personally, that gamble didn't pay off. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⚠️ The Medium Flops (Flop Rating 3 - 6.9) ⚠️ Marquis - Flop Rating 5/10 This is a clean, magical and deeply relaxing image to look at. That said, your model's face should never be an afterthought, and right now the body is doing all the heavy lifting. The right leg and foot placement feel anatomically off, and the colour story is conflicting, pastel balloons would have bridged the gap between the contrasting light and dark elements much better. AmandaSings04 - Flop Rating 4.5/10 Well, this is certainly a moment. I have to give you major props for always standing out, in a sea of models who blend together, being unforgettable is a massive asset. It's camp in the best way possible. My main note is going forward is to rely on more your models modelling powers rather than hiding behind loud props and busy backgrounds. Zee_ - Flop Rating 4/10 Your model looks utterly flawless, and the styling is gorgeous. Pulling off a silhouette that actually matches the models identity is incredibly difficult in AI, so kudos for mastering that. However, the details drag it down. The left leg looks abnormally elongated, and the left hand feels tense. A photo this elegant demanded a much softer, more intentional hand pose. Antog - Flop Rating 3.9/10 Oh I love a photo that tells a story, and this narrates a beautiful, magical fairytale that requires no explanation. Her hair looks stun and she feels effortless. To level up, I think you need to focus more on the facial expression. Most importantly, you must notice the AI errors on your hands. The mangled fingers are a distraction that drags down an otherwise beautiful shot. MissMiranda - Flop Rating 3.5/10 This is a beautiful shot. The face is giving exactly what it needs to, the outfit is stunning, and the background storytelling fits the brief perfectly. My only note is the hands. I know AI hands are a total pain in the ass but the distortion here stands out and breaks the illusion. Perfect those details and I think you will be a dark horseee!!! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ⭐️ The Safe zone (Flop Rating 0-2.9) ⭐️ CupidStunt - Flop Rating 2.8/10 A lovely, whimsical photo. The way she is being lifted effortlessly by both her arms and legs makes the entire pose make sense, which gives you a huge leg up over the other girls who tried this. My only critique is that the model still looks slightly plastic. Thankfully, the face is less airbrushed than the body, which saves the realism of the shot. Tjamal9106 - Flop Rating 2/10 This is a lovely photo, but if feels very similar to your execution last week. The outfit and styling are an absolute chef's kiss, and while the relaxed vibe works for this week's effortless theme, the facial expression is bordering basic. Personally, I think the public would love to see you to take bigger risks and deliver a much stronger, more commanding face!! LeQuishaQ - Flop Rating 2/10 Once again, you came and did the damn thing. You look flawless, and the face is serving pure high fashion. One minor tech note, it's a bit of a struggle to see your hair in this lighting. I really wanted to see it because I love how you cleverly integrated the golden strands of the balloons to compliment your hair. SpaceLab - Flop Rating 1.8/10 This shoot was supposed to feel light, effortless dream sequence that puts the viewer at ease, and you mastered that beautifully. This IS fashion. It is a stunning photo, though your face looks a tad too relaxed. A touch more emotion would have elevated it. It's early days, so you got away with playing it safe but Lets see some risks mama. Marilise - Flop Rating 1.8/10 Wow, what a moment. You look polished, regal and beautiful rising up in this grand hall. The flow of the dress is gorgeous. There's a fascinating optical illusion with the lighting being lower on one side, I'm not sure if this intentional or not but it sort of looks like you're touching a reflective floor. Vanili - Flop Rating 1/10 What a massive step up from last week. I am obsessed with this. It perfectly encapsulates effortless and your model look weightless among the balloons. The styling of the floral dress against the backdrop is genius. You are the unedinable focus point here, and my eyes went straight to your face. Really, really spectacular work. GuiltyAsSin - Flop Rating 0.9/10 Talk about an improvement. The dark, avant-garde theme is spectacular, the styling is stunning and the fabric literally looks like it was constructed out of popped balloons. I don't have any critiques for this. Some might call it a safe photo, but the execution is flawless. Start thinking outside the box and I think you will be a force ot be reckoned with sis. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. GuiltyAsSin 2. Vanili 3. Marilise 4. SpaceLab 5. LeQuishaQ 6. Tjamal 7. CupidStunt 8. MissMiranda 9. Antog 10. Zee 11. Amanda 12. Marquis 13. FireFlyyy 14. Melanie 15. Manon 16. Fancy