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  Welcome to Wednesday, we have lots of fun and bits and bobs for you and we start with something I have been tinkering with,you will recognise the art and characters but it's just a little fantasy version.

This passed week saw the release of Helene Fischers new single and video and I for one LOVE IT, the song is brilliant and the red outfit in the clip is stunning.

Enjoy

Love that.

Now lets see what delights our dear Amber has sent us, well it seems Andy has woken a little confused was that night with Keira and Emma just a dream?

He even had time to dream about Aunt Jane and who wouldn't

Was it just a dream?

No it was not, the dream was real and so had the night and he could still feel that kiss on each cheek

Ok, we haven't caught up with a solo traveller for some time. These ladies have the most amazing adventures but sometimes things are not quite as they seem.

Here are a couple of things from my own collection of saved captions, total credit to the creators

What nothing from the ever brilliant Skinnie....Fear not,I mean Wednesday would not be the same.

This is Skinnie's brilliant press release documenting the release of Aunt Janes fashion range.

Most of this is on Patreon, but this I needed to share with you all here.

The Launch of Jane Style Fashion

JaneStyle: Classic Discipline, Modern Shine

JaneStyle arrives with the confidence of a brand that understands one of fashion’s most enduring truths: elegance does not need to whisper, but it must always be controlled. This is not a collection chasing novelty for its own sake. It is a composed, deliberate fusion of heritage tailoring and contemporary gloss, where the familiar language of the mature woman’s wardrobe is sharpened, polished, and reimagined for a new generation.

At the heart of the JaneStyle look is contrast. The brand takes the architecture of classic womenswear — the black tailored coat, the silk or satin blouse, the pencil skirt, the structured blazer, the polished evening silhouette — and introduces materials more often associated with subculture, nightlife, or avant-garde fashion: high-gloss latex, patent leather, and vinyl. The result is surprisingly refined. Rather than feeling costume-like, these surfaces are disciplined by cut, proportion, and restraint.

The standout combination is the pairing of a soft, lustrous blouse with a high-shine black latex pencil skirt. It is a look built on tension: fluid fabric against sculptural gloss, classic tailoring against modern edge, softness against precision. The blouse brings warmth and movement, while the latex skirt gives the silhouette a clean, almost architectural clarity. Its reflective surface catches light in a way traditional suiting fabrics never could, turning a familiar shape into something strikingly contemporary.

JaneStyle’s use of black is particularly effective. In lesser hands, black latex and leather can dominate a look, but here they are balanced by cream, ivory, taupe, champagne, and soft neutrals. These tones soften the severity of the gloss and allow the pieces to remain elegant rather than aggressive. The mature woman’s wardrobe is not abandoned; it is intensified. A black coat becomes more dramatic, a pencil skirt more sculpted, a blouse more luminous by comparison.

The clothes are designed to complement the feminine figure through structure rather than excess. The waist is defined with belts and high-rise cuts, the shoulders are sharpened through tailoring, and the skirt line follows the body with clean confidence. The effect is graceful and controlled: the body is celebrated through proportion, polish, and silhouette. JaneStyle understands that glamour for the elegant mature woman is not about revealing more, but about refining the line until every element feels intentional.

What makes the brand especially interesting is its generational conversation. JaneStyle does not present maturity and youth as opposites. Instead, it allows the same design language to pass between them. The mature look is luxurious, composed, and commanding; the younger interpretation is lighter, more fluid, and subtly androgynous. A tailored jacket, a fine knit, a clean trouser, a glossy accent — these become shared vocabulary rather than separate wardrobes.

This is where JaneStyle makes its boldest move: it blends gendered codes without erasing elegance. The masculine traditions of tailoring — sharp jackets, structured trousers, clean black suiting — are softened through fabric, finish, and styling. Meanwhile, the traditionally feminine elements — gloss, defined waists, pencil silhouettes, silk blouses — are given modern strength. The result is not a confused hybrid, but a seamless fashion language where gender becomes less a boundary and more a styling spectrum.

For the younger gender-fluid market, this approach feels especially strong. JaneStyle does not simply shrink or simplify mature luxury. It translates it. The confidence of the older woman’s wardrobe becomes a framework for self-expression: polished, intelligent, and poised, but with enough edge to feel current. The younger look borrows the authority of classic fashion while refusing to be fixed by traditional categories.

JaneStyle’s success lies in its restraint. The latex shines, but the tailoring leads. The leather adds edge, but the silhouette remains elegant. The vinyl introduces modernity, but the palette stays refined. This balance gives the collection its credibility. It feels luxurious because it understands when to push and when to hold back.

In a market often divided between heritage fashion and youth-driven experimentation, JaneStyle proposes something more sophisticated: a wardrobe that moves across generations, across gender expression, and across the boundary between classic and daring. It is fashion for women who know themselves, and for a younger generation learning that elegance can be fluid, modern, and fearless.

JaneStyle is not merely adding shine to classic fashion. It is polishing tradition until it reflects the present.

HEAR WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT JaneStyle

The internet is abuzz about JaneStyle.   SkinnieS has been busy compiling some highlights from Social Media for everyone’s go to blog  SmoothSlick’n’Shiny:

@Bergman&Knightley
We have to hand it to Lady Jane @JaneFullerton-Jones, this is exactly the collection that masterful women and dutiful boys everywhere have been waiting for.   We are happy to be stocking #JaneStyle in our B&K Stores.   #B&K    #SissyFashion  #Mistress  #Style  #Elegance  #B&KBoy

@VOQUE

A must for this season.  #JaneStyle

@MistressMonthly
Exactly what the stylish mistress has been waiting for #JaneStyle.   Perfect tailoring for you.  Sophisticated designs for your sub.   

@FashionDaily

I’m already obsessed by #JaneStyle   The must have for this season; the must have for your younger lover.  #YoungLover  #FashionFanatic  #Obsessed   #Latex  #Leather  #Vinyl  #PVC

@AmberCaprice
Absolutely fallen in love with this first collection! Jane has always shown a sense of Fashion style, classy and elegant without being overly sophisticated; exactly what modern mature women are looking for today, both for themselves and their potential younger partners. - We'll be certain to see more of this in the months and years to come! Thanks again to Andy's team for the gorgeous advertising photos.   #JaneStyle

@MistressMonthly
From now on you’ll never need to worry about being seen in public with your sub.  Your obedient boy (or girl) will always have an outfit to match you and your mood. #JaneStyle #Mistress  #Sub  #Submissive

@AmberCaprice

J’adore #JaneStyle.  ❤️   Perfect for any Kitty.    Miaow!!! 😻   #SuperKitty

@RealDonaldThump
PAH!   EVERYONE KNOWS THAT I #POTUS AM THE GREATEST FASHION DESIGNER IN THE WORLD.  FACT!!  IN COLLABORATION WITH AMAZON (JEFF BEZOS – GREAT GUY) MELABIA #FLOTUS WILL BE LAUNCHING HER NEW COLLECTION IN THE ROSE GARDEN NEXT YEAR TITLED ‘FOR HAPPY WIDOWS”.  THANK  YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER!

@AuntiesGuide

Well done @JaneFullerton-Jones for the launch of her marvellous new collection JaneStyle What the well-dressed Auntie will want to wear;  what your boy is going to wear.   No questions.   Your boy will always be fit for public display.  Simply superb!  #Auntie  #FemDom  #FemBoi  #Submissive  #Sissy  #JaneStyle

@SkinnieS

Count me in!  #JaneStyle.   

@SissyTrends

We just love the new collection from #JaneStyle This is what we’ve been waiting for all these years.  You need no longer feel trapped in a maid’s dress (though we do all love that).  Wear an outfit that your Aunt or Mistress will be happy with.   Wear androgenous styles that will keep people guessing right down to your heels or ballet flats.   #Sissy #Femboi

@BriannaDemonet
I love the concept! Does she design gender-fluid intimate apparel too?

@VictoriasSecret(Internal)
Thank goodness #JaneStyle collection doesn’t include lingerie or bedroom wear.

@Bergman&Knightley

Come and see the red carpet gala launch of the new #JaneStyle collection at our Knightsbridge store on Saturday 30 May.  The launch will be attended by Lady Jane and her nephew Andy.   Full roll-out from Monday 1 June.   Open for pre-orders now.
#JaneStyle  #B&K   #B&KKnightsbridge  @JaneFullerton-Jones  @AndyLatex

@RealDonaldThumpCORRECTIONS
The reference to The Rose Garden in POTUS's earlier message should be replaced by The Concrete Wasteland.  #FORHAPPYWIDOWS

@AndrogenyStyle

Lady Jane’s years of experience guiding and preparing her nephew Andy shine through in her fabulous new collection JaneStyle.   Perfect for any lady.   Just as perfect any boy or girl or somewhere in between.  Like the latex, it’s seamless in the way it works for anyone.   @JaneFullerton-Jones  @AndyLatex  #JaneStyle  #Latex 

@B⚥y?™
JaneStyle’s androgenous range for sissies and fembois can be found at your nearest B⚥y?™ Store.   #B⚥y?™   #JaneStyle

@Bergman&Knightley

Bergman&Knightley  will be stocking the full androgenous range of #JaneStyle in its flagship Fem-Me store in Knighstbridge from June 2026.  @Fem-Me  #Feminisastion  #FemBoi  #Androgeny

@FemboyFashions!

Time to get your boy to B&K (again).   You must get your femboy dressed in JaneStyle for this season and more.   #Femboy #Femboi #B&KBoy  #JaneStyle

@JaneStyle
We are pleased to announce the future launch plans for JaneStyle.  
- Autumn 2026 the JaneStyle Lingerie Collection.   Perfect Christmas gifts for the one(s) you love.

- Spring 2027 the JaneStyle Bedroom Collection.

- Summer 2027 the JaneStyle Office

- Autumn 2027 JaneStyle Private Collection
#JaneStyle

@RhysJenner

Can’t wait to try JaneStyle.   I’ll be there at there at the launch party.    #JaneStyle  #Femboi #Fem-Factory  #BoysWillBeGirls

@VictoriasSecret(Internal)

@JaneStyle

We are pleased to announce the future launch plans for JaneStyle

- Autumn 2026 the JaneStyle Lingerie Collection.   Perfect Christmas gifts for the one(s) you love.

- Spring 2027 the JaneStyle Bedroom Collection.

- Summer 2027 the JaneStyle Office

- Autumn 2027 JaneStyle Private Collection

#JaneStyle 

Oh bugger!

@Bergman&Knightley

AN APOLOGY: Due to high demand and pre-ordering, roll out of #JaneStyle will be restricted to our stores London and Brighton until September 2026.  Sorry.  😔

@BraboTV

**STOP Press**  BraboTV is pleased to announce an exclusive collaboration with JaneStyle  for Season 4 of ‘The Real Sissies of Beverley Hills’.   Both Hosts and Sissies will all be wearing JaneStyle during this season.   #JaneStyle #BraboTV  #RealSissies  #TRSoBH  

@E11e

Have you caught the buzz about #JaneStyle ?   Catch-up now in this month’s edition with an exclusive interview with designer, business woman and entrepreneur Lady Jane Fullerton-Jones.    #JaneFullerton-Jones

@RhysJenner

@Fem-Factory will be stocking  #JaneStyle  from Autumn 2026.   

@TVQuirck

See this week’s TVQuirck for our five minute interview with Andy Latex, star model for JaneStyle, the clothing collection that everyone’s talking about.  Find out about his long standing love for all things Lady Jane Fullerton-Jones.  #AndyLatex  #JaneStyle

@SkirtEm!

If you’ve been nervous about putting your boy in a skirt, hesitate no longer.   The new collection from JaneStyle  is the perfect compromise.   Sweetly androgenous while effortlessly feminine.   And while it may pain us to say it at Skirt’em!, there are also  gorgeous pants and shorts in leather, vinyl or latex.  Perfect for any femboi or sissy.  #FemBoi #Sissy  #Feminisation  #Sissification  #JaneStyle

New art: Escape From New York

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It's a simple question 

and one asked everyday.

Ok so it's not usually 

one asked by a neighbour

to the boy next door

but there's no reason

for him to be alarmed.

Is there?

Pop over and find out

what that question is.

 

Hi Everyone

  Hope you all had a great weekend, I had a week away working on a new real world project,but now I am back for a few days then away again for a small job and then Holiday.

  But what we want right now is a completed piece of my own art, shared on Patreon a few weeks ago and features Andy and Aunt Jane preparing to flee New York after a run-in with the Sisterhood.

  Not that Andy is gonna blend in, but at least Aunt Jane has done her best. She kinda looks like Miss Froy from The Lady Vanishes. 

   Is that a bad omen?

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Andy

Christeen

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It is the last Friday

of  May and as we

know on the last Friday

of each moth we get to

se the next page in our

Patreon exclusive

downloadable calendar.

To day we have someone

special starring on the

June page.

Hi Everyone

First an apology.

  If you are reading this it means I am still away working on what I hope might be just what I have been waiting for. My Fingers are crossed.

   So what would Friday be without a peak at the classic archives of Christeen.

  Thank you Miss Kimmi.

Hope you all enjoy these gems

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Andy

2003 Autumn PDQ - PP 24/ EF 17 - 7/25/24 - Hair bows are a prerequisite for your new life as a Miss, Chris, even with ultra short boy hair. In no time your hair will be grown out, and it will be time for curlers, just like your feminized friend Alex doing her makeup in the mirror.

This debuted in November 2003, the second year of Christeen sharing some of her art exclusively on Petticoat Discipline Quarterly. 

10/9/18 - CJ Once Girlfriend- Oh how embarrassing for Chris. Not only has he been feminized but he is about to greet his once girlfriend, who is shocked to see that the boy she dated is now a girl with long hair and perky breasts wearing a gown.  This rare Christeen poster debuted in 2018 on Carole Jean’s now long defunct Pinterest board.

4/12/16 - 696- A very wistful Chris- so beautiful but boyhood gone.  Debuted on Carole Jean's Petticoat Punishment Art in the Fall of 2012.

5/22/20- 1182- Summer flashback It’s Memorial Day weekend and the kickoff to summer. What better occasion for Chris to be all dolled up as a Miss. A pretty spring dress, frothy petticoats billowing out and his hair freshly curled and fastened with the hair band and bow, Chris is all decked out for his play date with the girl next door. Now are they going to be playing house again? It’s Chris’s turn to be the daughter. Debuted 6/19/18 right here on Andy Latex. 

New art. A little Favour

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A glance in a

window of a 

certain shop on 

the corner, could

well be enough to

change a young mans

future.

Could it be an offer

he can not refuse.

But who could?

Hi Everyone.

    So here is the fully completed image  shared on Patreon a few weeks ago.

  A new face has appeared in the village, a rather nice sweet shy and handsome young Vicar by the name of The Reverend Mayfield Green (Ps.I went to college there)

   He may be 10 possibly 15 years her junior, but oh there is something in that man's shy, modest demeanor that has made Aunt Janes heart flutter.

  Could this be the man to tame her restless soul?

  I think we know the answer to that question.

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Andy

Miss Kimmi curates Christeen

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We take a step

away from the

cute and sweet

life of Aunt Jane

and Andy and 

return to the time 

when they had 

fallen foul of the

sinister Sisterhood.

Time for them to

make a break.

Hi Everyone.

 Hope you are all well. It's good to get to another Friday and even better when we have the delights of Classic Christeen, brought to us by our dear friend  Miss Kimmi.

Soem real favourites here Kimmi. Thank you

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Andy

10/30/20- 1649- Aunt Julia has scheduled Chris for special sessions with his feminization mentor. Applying lipstick is almost second nature. Chris has begun to appreciate how much effort is required to ready himself as a girl. Debuted 10/29/20 right here on Andy Latex.

September 2019 PDQ- 1362- 9/3/19- Oh Chris, no one will ever know now unless you reveal your inner secret. Girl time is all the time in your wonderful feminine world. Yes, you do look so pretty- everyone agrees you should be a boy no more.  This debuted in the now defunct Petticoat Discipline Quarterly almost seven years ago.

3/26/24 - 2163 - Years ago you wanted to resist. Now that you have reached Mademoiselle Level 3, you realize how wonderful it is to be a Miss. Right, Chris? All anyone now sees is the lovely young lady you have been turned into. Debuted 1/20/23 right here on Andy Latex.

3/16/19 - 352 - A concert? Hardly. Rather, Chris finds being dressed as a little girl and on display through the window where the neighborhood girls can see him to be so disconcerting. The wall portraits remind him that his feminine regime will be regularly reinforced.  This debuted on Carole Jean's Petticoat Punishment Art in 2008 and is rarely seen now.

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Hi Everyone

   Welcome to Wednesday and we have something very special from our dear friend Amber as the centre piece to this weeks post.

   Lets start with an addition to the build up for Helene Fischers new single.

She appeared in the German Magazine Madame wearing an amazing dress by Norma Kamali she looks amazing in it and it also gives me a cheap excuse to repost this clip of the gorgeous Kate Winslet wearing the same gown to the same dramatic effect.

Minutes ago this clip dropped on her Facebook page

Now we have that very special centre piece.

It seems Andy and Aunt Jane have taken a break from their world tour to appear on tv and have had the great luck of bumping into three blog favourites.

  I think these are amazing Amber , you are so clever.

Now my own meagre contribution.

  You may have heard me moaning on about the new Paint program I have been taming, well I have it in hand now and it  was well worth the expense (great expense) .

Here a re a few classic which I fed into the programs render feature and It came up with these fun re-boots.

And now, wednesday would not be Wednesday without a story from our dear friend Skinnie Stallion.

This is based on art from Patreon, weaved with Skinnie's magic.

The Persuasive Agent

Grace and Stephanie had been staring at the young man for some minutes.  It didn’t look like their services were going to be needed with this one.   They watched, enraptured.  There was something about him:  such poise, such grace.  Totally calm.   None of the resistance so often shown by reluctant boys brought to Fem-Me.   Too many were being brought by a relative who’d always wanted a daughter, niece or granddaughter.   Somewhat more willing were those brought by older ladies, quite obviously their Mistresses, who wanted a compliant girlfriend.   A few were brought by men who thought it might be easier having a girlfriend than a boyfriend.  They were the worst: always moaning, but the easiest to fit with a Hummingbird.  They were clearly used to moaning in other ways.

They looked up his name on the booking list.   Morgan.   A nice and ambiguous name: either there’d been a name change or someone had done some forward planning.   

They should have guessed he’d be different when he arrived wearing a knee-length blue gingham dress coupled with a rather cute brown suede bolero jacket.  Despite being quite obviously a boy with his pixie page-boy hair style, he didn’t seem at all concerned about wearing a dress or Mary-Jane flats in public.   And he had a smile on his face that said it all  when he walked into Fem-Me earlier holding hands with an older lady that they took to be his grandmother.  “A birthday treat,” she’d said before going off to explore the main B&K store and its coffee shop.  “Give me a call when you’re ready for the photos.   I’d like one with me in it.”

Dressing him up as a bride seemed a strange birthday treat.   A bridesmaid perhaps.  That happened quite a lot at Fem-Me.   But those tended to be early morning assignments to get a boy ready for a wedding later in the day.  So many girls were following the current trend of wanting their brothers to be their bridesmaids.   After they’d received the Fem-Me treatment, their chief bridesmaid was often a real hit with the Best Man. But this one was in full bridal regalia:  hair, make-up, bride’s dress, veil, garter, satin slippers.  The complete works.   And all for a few photos.  The studio had been booked with the photographer for mid-day.  There was no doubt that he looked wonderful.  So delicate.  So beautiful.   They’d ask Andy if he could make a few prints just for them.   

And then their minds started whirring.   Stephanie and Grace found that they were thinking in harmony.  Morgan was so photogenic.  At a minimum they needed to see if they could get posters made.   His image would look so good in the store window.    Andy could do that but they’d need permission.  But there were even better possibilities, especially now after B&K had lost Rhys Jenner to Fem-Factory.   “Damn it!” muttered Stephanie out of earshot.   “He walks in here wearing no make-up except a hint of lip-gloss, a stupid hairdo, and he still looks better than most boys after we’ve given them a full makeover.”

“Better than most girls,” added Grace.   “I know he's only here for a photo session, but he is fucking gorgeous, look at him.    I'm sorry, we need to get someone over here to sign him.”

Stephanie agreed but was concerned, “We don't have the authority, but what if someone from Talent just happened to be here when he is collected.  You know how persuasive they can be.”

“Look, you get on the phone to Talent,” replied Grace with real urgency.  “I know it’s a Saturday but we should be able to get someone to come in.   I’m going to speak to Andy Latex and see if we can find a way of delaying them.”

As Morgan emerged from the studio with a beaming Grandmother, Grace held out a Bergman and Knightley carrier bag.   “Before you get changed, we wanted to present you with this.   We heard that it was your birthday so we thought, since you’ve been such a wonderful customer, that you’d like these complimentary gifts from us.   Some things to help you remember your special day with Fem-Me and Bergman and Knightley.   We had to guess your sizes so you may want to try them on before you go.”

Morgan turned to the old lady.  “May I Gran?”

“Of course darling.   Well ,this is a real surprise I must say.   Go on, open it dear.  See what the nice lady has given you.”

Morgan opened the bag and started taking out items and unfolding layers of tissue paper.    “OMG!   There’s a pair of pants here…… and a top.   And Gran, they’re both made of latex.  Black latex.  And there’s a pair of boots!” Morgan screeched with delight.    “Black boots with heels.   I’ve always wanted boots.”

 “Why not try them on?” said Stephanie ushering Morgan towards the changing room.  

“May I?” asked Morgan, not knowing whether he was asking Stephanie, Grace or his grandmother.   The poor thing was feeling rather overwhelmed.

Nearly an hour later, after Stephanie and Grace had made various trips to the stockroom, Morgan and his grandmother were ready to leave.   With the ladies encouragement, Morgan had decided to venture out in his new outfit.   It was his birthday after all.  “We do hope you enjoyed your visit and you’ll come back soon,” chorused Steph and Grace.   “Love your new look.”

“Phew!” said Grace.   “I think we made it.   Now it’s all up to Talent.”

Outside on the street, Morgan sought his grandmother’s hand.   He might have worn a dress in public before but he’d never worn heels or latex.  She was just pleased that he was having a happy day.   Her perfect grandson.   Her lovely grand-daughter.

A hundred yards further, Morgan spotted a lady in a sober pale green trouser suit walking towards them.   More than that, she appeared to be making a beeline for him.   He clutched his grandma’s hand tighter: he hated being asked to participate in surveys or asked to donate to some cause or other.

It had been Gran’s suggestion.   It also was.   He’d do anything to please her. And she indulged him accordingly.   As her only grandchild, she had every right too.   It was just a shame that her daughter had given her a grandson.   They’d both hoped for a girl to keep up the female line but it wasn’t to be.    He was surprised by her first words.   They were addressed to his grandmother: “Excuse me but please may I speak to your daughter?  My name’s Fenella.  I’m with the BerKnit Agency.”

Eloise chuckled before replying, “ That’s very kind of you Fenella,  but I’m his grandmother not his mother.”

“Really?  I find that hard to believe,” said a surprised looking Fenella.

“What do you find hard to believe?” asked Eloise.

“Two things.   For one, that you're a grandmother; you’re far too young looking to be a grandmother.”

“You’re very kind, or you know how to flatter an old lady.  I’m most definitely his grandmother.    And the second?”

“That you said ‘his’ not ‘her’.    Surely this vision of beauty is a girl not a boy.”

“I’m definitely a boy not a girl,” chipped in Morgan.

“Well, how wonderful.   That makes things so much better.”

“How so?” asked Eloise.

“Because beauty like your grandson’s is so rare.”   Fenella turned to Morgan and looked him in the eye:  “Forgive me but I could not help but notice you, you have a really amazing look.”   Morgan gulped.   She pulled a card from her shoulder bag. “I'd like you to accept my card, we'd love to have you on our books.”

“Books?” queried Eloise.

“Yes, books.   I’m a talent scout for BerKnit.  BerKnit is a model agency.   We work with most of the major fashion houses although a lot of our work is with Bergman and Knightley.    We’re quite small but we’re one of their prestige Divisions.  I’d love to sign you.”

“But Morgan’s only just finishing College,” said Eloise

“Perfect timing then,” replied Fenella.   “Have you got a job yet?” she asked Morgan.

“Not yet.   I can’t really decide what I want to do.”

“How about being a model while you make up your mind?   I don’t think you’ll need another career.”

“How can you be so sure?” asked Eloise.  “You’ve only just seen Morgan on the street.”

“Believe me, I’ve an eye for talent.   That’s my job.   It’s not unusual to spot future stars in this way.  Think Kate Moss.  Think Gisele Bündchen.   Think Anya Taylor-Joy.”

“But they’re supermodels.”

“Yes, but they weren’t when they were spotted.   They were just girls going about their business doing everyday things.

“But Morgan’s a boy.”

“That doesn't matter in the slightest.   Think Andreja Pejic.  Think Alex Consani.  Think Hunter Schafer.”

“Who….” Eloise started to ask while Morgan exclaimed:

“Oooh!  Hunter Schafer!  She’s in ‘Euphoria’, Gran.   I’ve got her poster on my bedroom wall.  You must have seen her with Zendaya.”

“Who’s Zendaya?” asked a still puzzled Eloise.

Fenella continued regardless.   It looked like Morgan was hooked.  Now it was time to reel him in.  “I think, given the right opportunities, we can make you into the next Keira Knightley.   Your amazing look will attract both men and women...and all those in between...if I may express myself this way!    

“Oh gosh, granny, did you hear that?   Keira!”    

“And think of all the lovely outfits you’ll get to wear.”  Fenella was on a roll:   “Young boys and girls will love your style.    Think how people like Rhys Jenner.”

“I just adore Rhys Jenner.   You must remember Rhys Jenner, Gran.”

“Is he the pretty boy you talk about so much?”

“Yes, Gran.  You saw him on The One Show.”

“Well, I think I’m speaking to the next Rhys Jenner,” pronounced Fenella dogmatically.  “You just need to sign up.”   Then she turned to Eloise.   It was important to keep her on-side: “And we’re always looking for attractive older models.   There’s great demand for catalogue models.   We just need you to sign up.   Both of you.”

Eloise couldn’t quite believe what she was hearing.   Morgan was getting excited: fame was within his grasp.    “Please may I, Gran?   Please Gran?  Please…..”

“Yes, darling.   If that’s what you want.”

“I do.   And you too, Gran,” said Morgan

“If you’re sure.” Eloise looked first at Morgan then Fenella. “If you’re sure.”

Fenella smiled.   “Certainly.  Never more sure.”   If signing Eloise was the price of netting Morgan, it was worth it.    “I just need you to come along to the office.  It’s very close by.   All you to do is to take the first step in those lovely heels of yours,” she said, admiring Morgan’s boots.

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Andy