La Femme Iekeliene

Te Deseo

Loving Iekeliene and her very feminine look here. Nice for a change. We're so used to see the uber cool Iekeliene but with this kind of editorial, she shows us that she could do sexy too. Kudos to Vogue Spain team and photographer Michelle Ferrera.

(pics from michelleferrera.com)

Wonder Jac

I have always loved Jac! She's so young and yet she's so mature on runways and in editorials. Latest work for Numero #107. Just admire her.

For full editorial, visit here.

(scans from stefanelle @ tfs)

Karl Lagerfeld's Muse : Freja

It interests me how much Karl supports Freja. Freja is, after all, his current muse. A look back at all of Karl's collection - Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi and Chanel- shows that Freja walked almost every season for his entire collection. She was the Chanel bride twice for his couture collection and fronted the Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld campaigns a few times. Here's a summary of her runway for Karl's collection. Impressive!

Karl Lagerfeld
SS2006 (known as Lagerfeld Gallery)


Fall 2006 (Freja Opened)


SS2007


Fall2007


SS2008


Fall2008


Freja did not walk for SS2009

Fall2009


SS2010 (Freja Closed)


Fendi
SS2006


Fall 2006


SS2007


Fall2007


SS2008


Fall2008


Freja did not walk for SS2009

Fall2009


SS2010


Chanel
SS2006


Fall 2006


SS2007


Fall2007 (Freja Opened)


Freja did not walk for SS2008

Fall2008


Freja did not walk for SS2009

Fall2009


SS2010


(source: style.com and frejabeha.blogspot.com)

Rag & Bone Models

Rag & Bone has always been one of my favourite runway shows to watch. Not only it is one of the first shows to kickstart the fashion week, it is only one of the most "in" show for NYFW. Besides being one of the coolesrt show in town, casting wise is very exclusive too. A search into style.com shows that the designers' tend to stick to their favourite models and bring it some fresh new faces that is instant hit. This season, especially is loaded with newcomers- namely Jacquelyn Jablonski, Jac, Karolin Walter, Keke Lindgard, Julija Steponaviciute, Emily DiDonato- just to name a few. But since their debut for SS2007, these few models have been walking regularly for them, the latest being this SS2010.

Freja Beha Erichsen

SS2007, SS 2008, Fall 2008

SS2009, Fall 2009, SS2010

Coco Rocha

SS2007, Fall 2007, SS 2008

Fall 2008, SS2009, Fall 2009

Jessica Stam

SS2007, Fall 2007, SS2008

Fall 2008, SS 2009,Fall 2009

Lily Donaldson

Fall 2007, SS2008, Fall 2008

SS2009, Fall 2009, SS2010

Sasha Pivovarova

Fall 2007, SS2008, Fall2009

SS2009, SS2010

Tanya D
(I wonder why they did not cast her anymore-she's perfect for the brand.)

Fall 2007, SS2008, Fall 2008

Liu Wen
(since her debut)

SS2009, Fall 2009, SS2010

(source: style.com)

Rockin' Couple

Who on earth would think that Ali Stephens and Allen Tsai could be such a matching couple in all the hard attitude they're giving to "I Love Shopping" editorial in Numero Tokyo # 107. If I could have it my way, I would name it "I Love Rock & Roll". Ali is certainly the princess of editorial. She just have that kind of versatility to channel into the character needed into the shot. Way to go, Ali!

(pics from Asian Models blogspot)

The Dutch and The American

I have just concluded my own Top 10 newcomers list. But, I can't help myself from thinking that this season, we have seen a lot more models from the Netherlands and America. That leads me to my personal favourite from this two countries- Nimue Smit and Karlie Kloss.

Karlie exploded onto the scene after being Calvin Klein exclusive and since then had graced numerous campaigns, covers and editorials. US Vogue couldn't agree better, they had been featuring Karlie in every single editorial lately. For the record, Karlie had 3 different editorials in the November issue of US Vogue. Nimue, on the other hand, had this cutesy look, very girlish and fairytale-like. But that hadn't stop her from being featured regularly for Italian Vogue. She was double exclusive for Prada and Miu Miu for Spring 2009 and was booked for the same season campaign for Prada.

Both girls are only 17 this year. Karlie started during the Spring Summer 2008 season while Nimue on 2009. Both girls are on the rise now and there's no stopping them. They just keep getting better!

(images from style.com and models.com)

Top Newcomers

Style.com and models.com have yet to come up with the full top 10 newcomers list. So here I am trying my luck to see how many hits that I predicted will come true on either or both sites. These girls are my personal favourite too; those that leave an impression (or two) on me. Here goes starting from:

# 10: Hannah Holman

The hype is on because she was Miu Miu campaign girl last fall and was on the Prada and (opens) Miu Miu resort show. But did not repeat Prada and Miu Miu for S/S 2010, she was at Fendi, Chanel, Valentino and Louis Vuitton this season and walked a total of 18 shows. Not a very impressive season but still her name is somewhat known.

#9: Lindsay Wixson

There's something about this girl. Her face is unique in that she has little chubby cheeks and a very tiny bee-stung lips. Exclusive for Prada and Miu Miu. You can either love her or loathe her. For the moment, Miucca Prada loves her and that only means one thing- an ad campaign for Prada or Miu Miu next?

#8: Shu Pei Qin

Shu Pei has been in this business for quite a while but this is her biggest season yet, walking for Prada, Marni, Fendi, Chanel, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton and the list goes on. Shu Pei walked an impressive 47 shows- 28 of which she walked at Milan and Paris. Apart from Liu Wen, she is the most sought after Chinese model of the moment. Will this means more editorials and campaigns to come?

#7: R'el Dade

She looks a little like Lyndsey Scott but more grown up and mature, I should say. R'el debuted at the Valentino Haute Couture Fall 09 show. R'el started slow walking for (among others) Marc by Marc Jacobs and Rad Hourani at NY , Etro, Emporio and Giorgio Armani at Milan before hitting it big at Paris with top shows like Hermes, Christian Dior , Jean Paul Gaultier and Valentino.

#6: Bregje Heinen

Look at her impressive Milan and Paris shows and you will immediately fall for this girl. Among of her total 33 shows are Fendi, Gucci, Miu Miu, Prada, Emilio Pucci, Balenciaga, Loewe, Lanvin and Louis Vuitton. Being compared to Lily Donaldson has only skyrocketed her career. Just 16 but she have this calm composure. Definitely a must watch!

#5: Jacquelyn Jablonski

What can I say- she was everywhere. By doing so, Jacquelyn has not only walked 58 shows, she is instantly recognised on the catwalk. Her feline look, green captivating eyes makes me think her of a younger more mellow version of Catherine McNeil. The all American girl certainly get all the attention.

#4: Ginta Lapina

First look at Ginta and I immediately thinks of a charater out of Harry Porter world. She has this magical twinkle in her eyes and she is just so young looking, like a little girl lost in the fashion world yet she is just so captivating. Ginta is from Latvia and has been around since 2005. I wonder why it takes so long for her to be noticed. She still looks so young, I wonder how old could she be now?

#3: Anastasia Kuznetsova

A top 10 would not be complete without a Russian stunner. Stunning indeed is Anastasia, opening for Rodarte, Herve Leger and Max Azria at NY. Anastasia walked all four capitals and was a Prada/ Miu Miu girl. Beautiful girl like a fairy from a fairytale.

#2: Frida Gustavsson

This is a close fight. Frida had a staggering 60 shows this season, the most walked by a newcomer. I have loved her since she opened for Valentino Haute Couture. This girl is MAJOR, she'll be in lots of editorials, covers and campaigns. Maybe the next Toni Garrn.

#1: Mirte Maas

It's either Mirte or no one else. She has been blue-chip all along fashion week. Starting by opening Alexander Wang and Donna Karan at NY, walking Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs and Rodarte among others. Skipped London and refreshed at Milan by walking Versace, Jil Sander, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Bottega Veneta and Fendi (and more) and storms Paris at Balenciaga, Celine, Chanel, Chloe, Gareth Pugh,Giles,Givenchy,Hermes,Karl Lagerfeld,Louis Vuitton,Lanvin,Miu Miu,Nina Ricci,Rick Owens,Valentino, closing Roland Mouret and opening
Yves Saint Laurent on the way. And, if that's not enough, style.com has named her Next Top Model.

(source :style.com and tfs via FaithAkiyama)