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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Pirelli refines the art of the girlie calendar
All little boys had seen them, stuck to pegboards at the back of a garage, the only bursts of color amid the dank light and grime and tools. Girlie calendars were there to sneak a guilty peek at while our fathers were talking to the mechanic about the ping in the family Chrysler. They spoke to feelings boys had but were thought not of a piece with polite middle-class life. Here, among working men and dirt, was where these thoughts belonged, even if the women on the calendars looked as if they were used to much classier surroundings.
Every few years, venerable art-book publisher Rizzoli compiles the calendars into ever bigger volumes. The latest edition, "The Complete Pirelli Calendars," weighs 10 1/2 pounds and retails for $85.
There's a case to be made for the Pirelli calendar as having its own niche among the best fashion and glamour photography of the last five decades. The great German fashion photographer Peter Lindbergh, who shot the calendar in 1996 and 2002, says that he has had editorial control to shoot the kind of photos he wants. A calendar initially conceived as a commercial venture has, as Lindbergh says, "become much more of an artistic endeavor."
Italian critic Edmondo Berselli, who contributes an essay to this latest collection of the Pirelli calendar, wrote in an e-mail that the calendar can be read as "the behavioral paradigm of our times: liberty, subjectivism, relativism, tolerance." Berselli's essay charts the increase of explicitness in the calendar over the years and notes the slow inclusion of women of color (an interesting omission because Terence Donovan's abandoned 1963 prototype is the most racially diverse of the calendars; Donovan shot the calendar with only black models in 1987, featuring teenage Naomi Campbell).
There can be little doubt that the legacy and ongoing glory of the calendar are the collaborations between artist and model -- and it's a tribute to the vividness of the women before the camera that they can be called collaborators. Mario Testino, with an obvious nod to the late Helmut Newton, essays portraits of upper-class decadence in his 2001 portfolio, most memorably Karen Elson, oblivious to the guests behind her, looking over her shoulder from beneath Veronica Lake bangs, pulling up her gown to reveal her charming bottom. The late Richard Avedon turned in a stunning 1995 essay on the seasons in which Campbell, daubed with gold leaf, stands for the dying intensity of late August, and Nadja Auermann, looking out from a face mask of icicles, is the frigidity of deep winter.
Lindbergh's two collections both attest to the fascination with behind-the-scenes that have characterized his work. ("Making is more interesting and more intriguing than the result," Lindbergh told me.) Lindbergh's series of models waiting in the desert to be photographed includes indelible images of the glorious Tatjana Patitz, who could be equally at home in Raymond Chandler or Dostoevsky, and, nude but for a pair of heels, an insouciant Kristen McNemeny sitting casually in a director's chair waiting to be summoned. Lindbergh's 2004 Hollywood portfolio features young actresses on a nearly deserted back lot.
If, as Berselli says, photography is about fetishism, then let me pay tribute to my favorite Pirelli image, Lindbergh's portrait of Julia Stiles. Defying convention, Lindbergh shoots her fully clothed in white dress shirt, black trousers and black tie. A plastic foam coffee cup and rolled-up script sit on the loading dock behind her. Standing with her hands in her pockets, Stiles flirts with both the eroticism of the shots of Dietrich in men's clothes and the casual elegance we associate with those off-camera shots of the likes of Gary Cooper. It's at once traditional and subversive, a perfect example of what Lindbergh means when he says he believes the most potent beauty is "grounded in context of the world" and an example of a Pirelli calendar's unabated ability to give pleasure.
Source : Los Angeles Times
Monday, August 30, 2010
Sophie Dahl Fashion Model
Name: Sophie Dahl
Nationality: British (English)
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Blue
Date of Birth: September 15 1977
Place of Birth: London, England, UK
Height: 5'11" ; 180cm
Measurements: (US) 36-26-37 ; (EU) 91.5-66-94
Dress Size: (US) 6 ; (EU) 36
Shoe Size: (US) 7 ; (EU) 39
Biography :
Sophie Dahl is an English fashion model and author of Norwegian descent. Her mother is writer Tessa Dahl and her father is actor Julian Holloway (son of actor Stanley Holloway).
Sophie Dahl Fashion Model
Sophie Dahl was discovered by Isabella Blow on a London street at the age of 18. At a voluptuous dress size and 38DD bra-size, Dahl defied the stick-thin modelling status quo; she is largely known for being a plus-size model, although she has since lost weight and is now of similar proportions to other fashion models. Her best-known work was a magazine and poster advertisement for an Yves Saint Laurent perfume called Opium, showing her lying naked on a black velvet sheet. There were many complaints about the advertisement, resulting in its being removed from billboards in the UK, and totally banned in France.
Agencies:
- Take 2 Model Management
- Storm Models
- D Management Group
- Marilyn Agency
Sophie Dahl Fashion Model
Advertisements:
Alexander McQueen eyes, Bali Bras, Banana Republic, Barely There, Boucheron, Burberry, DKNY, Godiva Chocolatier, Jennifer Nicholson, MaxStudio.com, Paul & Joe, Versace Jeans Couture, Windsor, Yves Saint Laurent Opium fragrance
Magazine Covers:
Germany: 'Elle' - January 2003
Germany: 'D' - September 2000; 'Vogue' - February 2000; 'Vogue' - April 2000
Germany: 'Marie Claire' - June 2000; 'Elle' - August 2001, April 2004; 'Vogue' - May 2002, January 2003, November 2007
Fashion Shows:
Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2001 {Christian Lacroix, Diane von Furstenberg, Fendi}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2001 {Matthew Williamson}
Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2002 {Imitation of Christ}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2002 {Gattinoni, Zac Posen}
Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 2003 {Diane von Furstenberg, MRS, Matthew Williamson, Zac Posen}
Haute Couture - Autumn/Winter 2003 {Jean-Paul Gaultier}
Ready to wear - Autumn/Winter 2004 {Esteban Cortazar, Matthew Williamson, Sand}
Haute Couture - Autumn/Winter 2004 {Jean Paul Gaultier}
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Model selection for fashion week
Competition among female models is even more fierce. Many new comers came from afar, in hopes of establishing their careers on this international platform.
This year many hopeful came from outside China.Wu Song, vice manager of "Models' Line" Agency Company, said, "It is cut-throat competition. If 30 models are needed, hundreds come for the audition."
Experts also note that China's booming fashion industry is contributing to fierce international competition in the model industry.
The 2008 China International Fashion Week kicks off next Tuesday at the Beijing Hotel.
Source : CCTV.com
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Oscar-winning Kidman Fashion Models for Charity Fashion Show
Actress Nicole Kidman is due to strut her stuff on the catwalk for a charity fashion show in Australia.
Nicole will be among a number of other celebrities modelling designs by various designers in the show put on in support of the Royal Children’s Hospital of Melbourne.
The actress will be modelling exquisite designs from the ‘Wearable Art’ collection by label Sirali, run by designers Gunjan Arora and Rahul Jain.
“Kidman will wear a long sherwani like blue jacket with lots of red and yellow. The design on the jacket will look like somebody has embroidered the design, but it is a patented method of ours. The different colours blend on the garment to create the effect of an art,” says Rahul Jain to The Hindu newspaper.
Clothing from the fashion show will be auctioned off, with the proceeds going to the children’s hospital.
Source : The Dish
Friday, August 27, 2010
Ana Beatriz Barros Brazilian Fashion Models and supermodel
Birth name: Ana Beatriz Barros
Date of birth: May 29, 1982
Place of birth: Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Height: 6'0" (182 cm)
Weight: 50 kg (110 lbs)
Dress size: 36 (EU), 4 (US)
Shoe size: 42 (EU), 10 (US)
Hair color: Naturally Dark Brown
Eye color: Green
Measurements: 33-24-35 (US); 83-60-89 (EU)
Ana Beatriz Barros (born May 29, 1982 in Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil) is a Brazilian supermodel. She moved to and grew up in Rio de Janeiro, but currently resides in New York. She is of Portuguese/Spanish ethnicity, and has two siblings, Patricia and Malu (Maria Luisa).
Ana Beatriz Barros
She was discovered by the Director of Elite Model Management who was vacationing in Brazil. In 1998 she won the Brazilian Elite Look of the year and was placed second at the International Elite Look of the Year. Then she was given an offer by Guess? for which she is well known.
She has done advertisements not only for Guess? but also for Victoria's Secret, Chanel cosmetics, and Jennifer Lopez's J.Lo fashion line. Barros has been in shows for the likes of Valentino, Missoni, Gucci, Christian Dior, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors, and many more prestigious fashion houses.
Ana Beatriz Barros
She has been on the cover of magazines such as Vogue, Marie Claire, Allure, Brazilian magazines such as Capricho, Audi, W, ELLE along with many other covers.
Campaigns:
Agua de Coco, Alphorria, Andrew Marc, Anna Rita N, Armani Jeans, Calzedonia, Chanel, Christian Dior, Cia Maritima, Clarins, Denimaxx, Diesel, Dumond, Ermanno Scervino, Exte, Forum, Guess?, Hanro, Head & Shoulders, I.N.C., Intimissimi, J.Lo Lingerie, Kays, Kristina Popovitch, L'Oreal, Maria Bonita Extra, Mexx, Miss Bikini, Morgan, Naf Naf, Neiman Marcus, Next, Oakley, Oenobiol cosmetics, Onyx, Pantene, Replay, Rosa Cha, Sergio Valente, Shopping Iguatemi, Sisley, Speigel, St. Patrick, Swatch, Triton, Valisere, Victoria's Secret, Xoxo, Yamamay
Ana Beatriz Barros
Magazine Covers:
Vogue (Spain, Mexico), Elle (Brazil, Portugal, Argentina, Greece, Spain), Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, GQ, Harper's & Queen, Marie Claire, Photo, Amica, American Photo, Trace, Arena, El Pais Semanal, 20Ans, Capricho, Nova
Ana Beatriz Barros
Fashion Shows:
Agua de Coco, Agua Doce, Aigner, Alexandre Herchcovitch , Alice Roi, Arkadius, Ba Doquee, Baby Phat, Balmain, BCBG Max Azria, Betsey Johnson, Binetti, Blue Man, Bruuns Bazaar, Catherine Malandrino, Chloe, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Custo Barcelona, Diane von Furstenberg, Dirk Bikkembergs, DKNY, Donna Karan, Elie Saab, Ellus, Emporio Armani, Erreuno, Etro, Fause Haten, Forum, Girbaud, Guy Laroche, Halston, Iceberg, Imitation of Christ, Ines de la Fressange, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, John Richmond, Kenzo, Lancetti, Leonard, Lino Villaventura, Lolita Lempincka, M. Officer, Marcel Marongiu, Maria Bonita, Mariella Burani, Maron Giu, Paco Rabanne, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti, Poko Pano, Randolph Duke, Rosa Cha, Sommer, Stella McCartney, Stephano Guerreiro, The Heart Truth, Thierry Mugler, Tomaso Stefanelli, Triton, Valentino, Versace, Versus, Victor Alfaro, Victor Bellaish, Victoria's Secret shows, Vivienne Westwood, Walter Rodrigues, Zang Toileonard
Ana Beatriz Barros
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Top Fashion Model Angelina Jolie
Name : Angelina Jolie
Date Of Birth : 4 June 1975
Height : 5'7
Eyes : Blue
Hair : Brown
Famous Hollywood actress, Oscar winner and human rights campaigner, Angelina Jolie got the most memorable birthday gift, because she was selected as world’s most powerful celebrity by Forbes business magazine. She was overcome the Oprah Winfrey, a talk-show queen who had held the No. 1 position for the past two years. Forbes top ranking is based on the income over the past 12 months and media exposure. Jolie gathered $27 million in the past 12 months from the movie schedule including “Kung Fu Panda,” “Wanted” and the not-yet-released spy thriller “Salt”. She also gained publicity following the birth of her twins, as well as the consistent headlines she grabs for her charity efforts and her relationship with actor Brad Pitt who ranks No. 9 on this list. Jolie was came in third position in previous years list. Pop legend Madonna was came in third place of this year’s list. Singer and actress Beyonce Knowles came in fourth place and Tiger Woods is the highest ranked male celebrity who came in fifth place. US President Barack Obama was also reached in 49th place in this list.
Growing up in Los Angeles, Angelina Jolie was no stranger to the film industry, being the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight. She later trained and performed at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, where she was seen in several stage productions. She worked as a professional model in London, New York and Los Angeles, and has also appeared in music videos for such artists as 'Meatloaf', Lenny Kravitz, Antonello Venditti and The Lemonheads. In addition, she has acted in five student films for the USC School of Cinema, all directed by her brother, James Haven. Actress, humanitarian. Born Angelina Jolie Voight on June 4, 1975 in Los Angeles, California, to actor Jon Voight and French actress Marcheline Bertrand. She rose to stardom in the 1990s. She began acting at a young age, studying at the Lee Strasberg Theater Institute while in her early teens. Jolie later attended New York University.
In the 1990s, Angelina Jolie became a popular actress. She gave a star-making performance in the 1998 television film Gia based on the short, tragic life of model Gia Marie Carangi, which won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. Another great dramatic role in Girl, Interrrupted (1999) brought Jolie her first Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She has continued to take on a variety of interesting roles, such as an adventurer in the Lara Croft films, a FBI profiler in Taking Lives (2004), an assassin in Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005), and a neglected, troubled socialite wife in The Good Shepherd (2006). In 2007, Jolie gave a brillant performance as Mariane Pearl, the pregnant widow of Wall Street Journal reporter Danny Pearl, in A Mighty Heart. The film was based on Mariane Pearl's account of her husband's abduction and murder.
Jolie has drawn Oscar buzz for Clint Eastwood's missing-child drama Changeling, due for release October 24, 2008.
A devoted humanitarian, Angelina Jolie was made a Goodwill Ambassador for the UN Refugee Agency in 2001. She has made headlines for her work to obtain aid for refugees in Cambodia, Darfur and Jordan, to name just a few. In 2005, Jolie received the Global Humanitarian Action Award from the United Nations Association of the USA for her activism on behalf of refugee rights. She continues to travel the world to drawing attention to global issues. Famous for her off-screen romances, Angelina Jolie has been married twice. She married Hackers co-star Jonny Lee Miller in 1995. The couple divorced in 1999. The next year Jolie married Academy Award-winning actor Billy Bob Thornton. That union lasted until 2003.
Source: http://www.biography.com/articles/Angelina-Jolie-9356782
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Caroline Trentini is a Brazilian Top Fashion model
First Name: Caroline Trentini
Nationality: Brazilian
Ethnicity: Italian/German
Hair Color: Blonde
Eye Color: Green
Date of Birth: July 6 1987
Place of Birth: Panambi, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Height: 5'11" ; 180cm
Measurements: (US) 32-23.5-35.5 ; (EU) 82-60-90
Dress Size: (US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Shoe Size: (US) 7 ; (EU) 39
At about age 13, Trentini was discovered walking down a street in her hometown by an agent, the same one who scouted supermodel Gisele Bündchen, and soon afterward she moved to São Paulo, a common destination for young Brazilian models. She was frightened to be alone in the big city, as Panambi had only 40,000 residents. However, her modeling career immediately took off, and after a year, Trentini moved again, this time to New York City. She couldn't speak English but quickly learned. Trentini's breakthrough came when designer Marc Jacobs cast her in his Marc by Marc Jacobs ad campaign, photographed by Juergen Teller.
In 2004 she was photographed topless by Steven Klein in a freezer, surrounded by meat, for a Vogue editorial. Although the shoot turned out all right, Trentini converted to a vegetarian. "[The photo shoot] was worth it but I was traumatized," she later remarked. Klein even sent her flowers and a card congratulating her on her professionalism.
She now lives with fellow Brazilian models Cintia Dicker and Bruna Erhardt in New York City. They are her good friends and "sisters." Of NYC she has said, "I have traveled the world and this is the place I like to be the most." She has said that Kate Moss and Caroline Ribeiro are her favorite fashion icons and that she would like to work with legendary photographer Irving Penn. Currently, she is the face of Gucci Cruise, Oscar De La Renta and Dolce & Gabbana Animelier.
In the May 2007 issue of American Vogue she was featured on the cover with fellow models: Doutzen Kroes, Jessica Stam, Raquel Zimmermann, Sasha Pivovarova, Agyness Deyn, Coco Rocha, Hilary Rhoda, Chanel Iman, and Lily Donaldson as the new crop of supermodels.
Agencies:
Storm Models
Marilyn Agency
Why Not Model Agency
View Management - Spain
Zucca Model Agency
MY Model Management
Advertisements:
Bloomingdale's, Carlos Miele, DKNY, DKNY Underwear, DSquared2, D&G, Hogan, Iguatemi, Isetan, J Mendel, Lancetti, Mandi, Marc Jacobs, Martine Sitbon, Morgan, Moschino Cheap&Chic, Mulberry, New Penny, Perry Ellis, Prochownick, Rosa Cha, Sportmax, Topshop, Triton, Valentino Haute Couture, Versace, Zoomp
Magazine Covers:
Brasil: 'Vogue' - May 2004; 'Audi' - 2004; 'Elle' - September 2005; 'Elle' - August 2006; 'Vogue' - January 2007; 'Elle' - December 2007; 'i' #24; 'Vogue' - February 2008
France: 'Vogue'; 'Numéro' - August 2007
Germany: 'Vogue' - October - 2004
Italy: 'Flair' - October 2004
Japan: 'Vogue' - January 2006; 'Numéro' - July 2007
Korea: 'W' - April 2007; 'Vogue' - November 2007
Portugal: 'Vogue' - January 2005; 'Vogue' - January 2006; 'Vogue' - February 2007
Russia: 'Vogue' - May 2004
Spain: 'Vogue' - September & November 2007
Fashion Shows:
Spring/Summer 2004 {Marc Jacobs, Roland Mouret, Vera Wang, Andrew GN, Rochas, Dries Van Noten, Rick Owens, Ann Demeulemeester, Nina Ricci, Martine Sitbon, Givenchy, Stella McCartney, YSL rive gauche}
Autumn/Winter 2004 {Alberta Ferretti, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Anna Molinari, Anna Sui, Antonio Berardi, Badgley Mischka, BCBG Max Azria, Blumarine, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Cacharel, Celine, Chanel, Chloe, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Costume National, Derek Lam, Carolina Herrera, Carlos Miele, Dolce e Gabbana, Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Just Cavalli, Heatherette, J Mendel, Jennifer Nicholson, Jill Stuart, La Mode En Images, Lancetti, Lanvin, Lawrence Steele, Luca Luca, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Martine Sitbon, Max Mara, Menichetti, Michael Kors, Missoni, Moschino, Nina Ricci, Oscar de la Renta, Peter Som, Reem Acra, Roberto Cavalli, Rochas, Roland Mouret, Sonia Rykiel, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Vera Wang, Versace, Walter Rodrigues, Y's, Yigal Azrouel, Yohji Yamamoto}
Fall/Winter 2004 Haute Couture:
Anne-Valerie Hash, Christian Lacroix, Elie Saab, Valentino.
Spring/Summer 2005:
Alberta Ferretti, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Anna Molinari, Anna Sui, Antonio Berardi, BCBG Max Azria, Baby Phat, Behnaz Sarafpour, Bill Blass, Blumarine, Cacharel, Carlos Miele, Celine, Chanel, Chloe, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Clements Ribeiro, Costume National, D&G, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Emanuel Ungaro, Esteban Cortazar, FrostFrench, Gaetano Navarra, Gai Mattiolo, Gharani Strok, Ghost, Heatherette, Hermes, Jens Laugesen, John Galliano, Julien Macdonald, Just Cavalli, Kenneth Cole, Lagerfeld Gallery, Lancetti, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Luca Luca, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Michel Klein, Missoni, Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic, Narciso Rodriguez, Nicole Farhi, Nina Ricci, Oscar de la Renta, Paul Smith, Peter Som, Pollini, Preen, Proenza Schouler, Richard Chai, Rosa Cha, Sonia Rykiel, Sophia Kokosalaki, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Temperley, Valentino, Vera Wang, Versace, Walter Rodrigues, Wunderkind, Y and Kei, YSL Rive Gauche, Yohji Yamamoto, Zac Posen.
pring/Summer 2005 Haute Couture:
Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Elie Saab, Valentino.
Fall/Winter 2005:
Alberta Ferretti, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Ann Demeulemeester, Anna Sui, Antonio Berardi, BCBG Max Azria, Baby Phat, Balenciaga, Borbonese, Burberry, Cacharel, Calvin Klein, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Chaiken, Chloe, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Costume National, D&G, Diane von Furstenberg, Diesel StyleLab, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Doo Ri, Dsquared2, Emilio Pucci, Esteban Cortazar, Exte, Fendi, Hermes, Hussein Chalayan, J Mendel, John Galliano, John Varvatos, Kenzo, La Perla, Lagerfeld Gallery, Lancetti, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Love Sex Money, Luca Luca, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marni, Matthew Williamson, Michael Kors, Missoni, Moschino, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci, Oscar de la Renta, Peter Som, Pollini, Pringle, Proenza Schouler, Riccardo Tisci, Richard Chai, Roberto Cavalli, Roberto Menichetti, Rochas, Sonia Rykiel, Sophia Kokosalaki, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Sweetface, Tamsen, Valentino, Vera Wang, Versace, Viktor & Rolf, Wunderkind, YSL Rive Gauche, Yigal Azrouel, Yohji Yamamoto, Zac Posen.
Spring/Summer 2006:
Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Ann Demeulemeester, Anna Sui, Antonio Berardi, Atsuro Tayama, BCBG Max Azria, Baby Phat, Badgley Mischka, Balenciaga, Belstaff, Behnaz Sarafpour, Bill Blass, Borbonese, Burberry, Byblos, Cacharel, Calvin Klein, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Chaiken, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, D&G, Derek Lam, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Dsquared2, Ellen Tracy, Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Esteban Cortazar, Etro, Fisico, Hermes, Hussein Chalayan, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo, L.A.M.B., Lanvin, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Luca Luca, Luella Bartley, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Marni, Matthew Williamson, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Missoni, Moschino, Narciso Rodriguez, Nina Ricci, Oscar de la Renta, Paco Rabanne, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Richard Chai, Rick Owens, Roberto Cavalli, Rocco Barocco, Rochas, Roland Mouret, Rosa Cha, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sonia Rykiel, Sophia Kokosalaki, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Stephen Burrows, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf, Vera Wang, Versace, Vivienne Tam, Zac Posen.
Resort 2007: Chanel, Christian Dior.
Alexander McQueen, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Anna Sui, BCBG Max Azria, Balenciaga, Belstaff, Bill Blass, Bottega Veneta, Calvin Klein, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Chanel, Chloe, Christian Lacroix, DKNY, Derek Lam, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Ellen Tracy, Emanuel Ungaro, Etro, Gianfranco Ferre, Gucci, Hermes, Hussein Chalayan, J. Mendel, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste, Luella Bartley, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Miss Sixty, Missoni, Oscar de la Renta, Proenza Schouler, Ralph Lauren, Richard Chai, Roberto Cavalli, Rodarte, Rosa Cha, Sonia Rykiel, Stella McCartney, Valentino, Vera Wang, Versace, Viktor & Rolf, Zac Posen.
Fall/Winter 2007:
Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui, Belstaff, Bottega Veneta, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Christian Lacroix, D&G, Designers for Darfur, Dolce & Gabbana, Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Etro, Givenchy, Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier, Karl Lagerfeld, Luella Bartley, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Matthew Williamson, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney, Valentino, YSL Rive Gauche, Zac Posen.
Fall/Winter 2007 Haute Couture:
Anne-Valerie Hash, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Valentino.
Spring/Summer 2008:
Alexander McQueen, Ann Demeulemeester, Anna Sui, Anne Klein, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Catherine Malandrino, Celine, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Hermes, J. Mendel, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Louis Vuitton, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Nicholai by Nicky Hilton, Oscar de la Renta, Preen, Ralph Lauren, Tibi, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Versace, YSL Rive Gauche, Zac Posen.
Source : Wikipedia - Fashion Model Directory
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Heidi Klum Top Fashion Model and Supermodel
The "Model '92" competition, organized by the Petra magazine and a New York Model agency, had a grueling selection process, where thirty to forty applicants arrived to Munich, hoping to be chosen as one of the three to appear on the Saturday Show of Gottschalk. While candidates were eliminated on a weekly basis, Heidi was one of the three finalists, and made the final cut to become "Model '92."
What began as a "just for fun" contest, turned into a life-altering event for the beautiful brunette. Heidi immediately signed a contract with the Metropolitan modeling agency, for a minimum of three years.
Heidi's first modeling gigs were for the Petrol catalogue. Before heading to the other side of the Atlantic, she modeled in fashion capitals such as Paris and Milan. When she finally did move overseas, Heidi found work in Miami before making the move to the highly competitive Big Apple.
With patience and effort, the work offers started to pour in for Heidi. She appeared in many print advertisements, including: Bonne Bell (which Denise Richards also modeled for), Finesse, Gerry Weber, Givenchy's Amarige, I-N-C, and she hit it big with the Victoria's Secret campaign.
In 1992 Heidi won the contest "Model 92" and after finishing school in June 1992 she desided to pursue a career as a model. Her first modeling jobs were in Hamburg, then in Paris and Milan. A year later Heidi Klum moved to Miami and then to New York, where she has lived since October 1993.
In 1996 she established the Heidi Klum GmbH and took part in developing logo. It became her trade-mark and she secure a copyright on her name also. In 1997 Heidi Klum walked the runway for the first time. It was the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which was one of the most press-heavy shows in the United States, and it catapulted her to more recognition from the public and to the next level as a top model. In summer she said yes to Ric Pipino and they were married till end of 2002. A year later, she became the first German cover girl of the "Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue". That means 55 millions of readers, and a big international breakthrough.In 2001 he played her first small part in the comedy "BlowDry". Heidi played Jasmine, an eccentric hairdresser's model caught between rival brother hairstylists. In the autumn of 2003 she became pregnant with Flavio Briatore's child. On May 4, 2004, she gave birth to a daughter, Helene "Leni" Klum, named after Klum's grandmother. Around the same time of the birth, Heidi began a relationship with musician Seal. Klum and Seal married on May 10, 2005, on a beach in Mexico
Source : Top Fashion Models Info
Monday, August 23, 2010
Victoria Secret Model Adriana Lima Engaged to Basketball Star
The Brazilian model turned 27 on Thursday and she and her fiancé, who plays for the Minnesota Timberwolves, have been dating for about nine months.
“I was not the person to fall in love easily. I am a difficult person from that standpoint,” Jaric told People magazine back in March. “Now, it's a little different situation.”
The marriage will be the first for both.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Sunna Gottshalk became Pulse's 10th Vogue fashion model
"This is fantastic, a major milestone in my career" said an ecstatic Gottshalk, as she conveyed the news of copping her first Vogue from London earlier this week. She is also delighted to join the list of elite talent from Pulse who have had graced the pages of fashion's most important publication. From the French, German, Japanese, Italian, Spanish and American editions, the Pulse supermodels have made their mark on Vogue.
The exclusive list includes Kimberley Mais, Lois Samuels, Lincoln Wynter, Nadine Willis, Jaunel Mc Kenzie, Nell Robinson, Rochelle Watson, Oraine Barrett and Gaye Mc Donald. Of the group, Lois Samuels made history when she was the first to appear on the cover of the German edition. Nadine Willis' Vogue blitz at the beginning of her career also had its own historic significance as she made simultaneous appearances in 5 editions spanning 3 continents. Jaunel Mc Kenzie holds the record for the most appearances (12) in American Vogue and Oraine Barrett boasts the highest number of editorial pages for a single shoot captured by photographer, Steven Miesel. It is no wonder that Gottshalk is enjoying being among the Pulse of Vogue and keeping good company with her agency colleagues.
The eight page Vogue story was shot by Nagi Sakai in one of London's hip Kentish Town studios and came right on the heels of Sunna's searing 14 page Marie Clare spread shot on an African safari by Wayne Maser of Harper's Bazaar fame. Maser has captured the image of fashion, movie and music icons including Elizabeth Hurley, Jessica Simpson, Madonna and Lindsey Lohan. Vogue as well as Marie Clare is published in over 25 countries around the world.
Since she placed second in Pulse's Caribbean Model Search in 2003, the 5' 11 Gottshalk has made a significant impact on fashion's most lucrative and competitive markets. Within the formative months of her international career, Sunna peaked on the fashion radar and immediately secured editorials for American, Japanese and Swedish Elle, V and Black Book magazines. Consistently impressing the fashion industry's major clients, the chocolate coloured beauty quickly became the cosmetic darling for MAC, L'Oreal, Iman, Avon and Sephora. She starred in major campaigns for Orbit, Jergens, Dark & Lovely and Alexander McQueen.
From the hip streets of Europe to the beautiful safaris of Africa, Sunna Gottshalk, the girl from Burnt Savannah is burning up the pages of the world's premier magazines and making an emphatic statement with major campaigns on return to world modelling.
Source : www.trinidadexpress.com
Saturday, August 21, 2010
America's Next Top Model at Fashion Week and Elsewhere
Moreover, it was a reality crossover for the America 's Next Top Model alum, as the show they were appearing in was the Project Runway fashion show for the five remaining designers on that show. Also, they aren't the only Top Modelers who are keeping themselves busy nowadays. There's also Yaya Dacosta from Cycle 3, who is appearing in the John Sayles film Honeydripper, where she worked with actor Charles S. Dutton.
Apparently the two enjoyed working together as Dutton is starring with and directing Yaya in a Lifetime TV film entitled Racing for Time. Based on a true story of guard at a female juvenile offender, the film follows a woman who starts a track club for the young women. Yaya is playing a "gifted young runner," alongside Elizabeth Pena, who stars in the film. The TV movie will be aired on Lifetime on Saturday, February 16 at 8pm, with another telecast the next two days at the same time. Recent reports claim that the film is "grittier and more stylish than the average Lifetime movie [but] nevertheless provides the mandatory melodrama and feel-good ending." To catch Yaya from America 's Next Top Model do some acting, don't forget to catch Racing for Time on Lifetime TV.
Source : http://pressmediawire.com
Friday, August 20, 2010
America's Next Top Model: Nigel Barker Speaks Out Against Seal Hunting
We might see him most often as part of the elimination panel, but Nigel is keeping busy outside of the America's Next Top Model world as well, and he's recently taken on the cause of banning the seal trade.
Nigel blogged about the controversial trade, first explaining that this is a large-scale issue for the animals: “Canada's commercial seal hunt is the largest slaughter of marine mammals on Earth. In the past three years, more than one million seals have been killed for their fur.”
The practice is condemned, Nigel said, for the particularly cruel way in which the seal fur is gathered. “In 2001,” he writes, “an independent veterinary panel studied the commercial seal hunt and concluded that the seal hunt results in considerable and unacceptable suffering.”
Nigel isn't afraid to give his reader a less-clinical take on the practice (readers who are particularly sensitive to animal cruelty might find some of this paragraph a little rough to read), “Well, being clubbed over the head when you were only a few weeks old and left to drown in your own blood could give that impression! Almost half the baby seals aren't even unconscious from the clubbing before they are skinned alive.”
The America's Next Top Model judge won't be swayed by any arguments that the trade is too vital an industry to be discontinued, saying, “In Newfoundland, where more than 90 percent of sealers live, income from the seal hunt accounts for less than one-half of 1 percent of the province's economy and less than 1 percent of Newfoundlanders participate in the seal hunt. So banning the hunt is not about the small financial inconvenience to a few humans but the massive suffering of millions of beautiful baby seals…..”
He's created a tee-shirt for the cause – a line drawing of a seal with a collar saying “Save Me” and has a website – www.bansealtrade.org – at which other individuals who have concerns with this practice and for the humane treatment of other living creatures can sign a petition in protest of the practice.
For all of Tyra's shortcomings, even her skeptics must give her credit for not being afraid to use her media influence to help raise awareness about issues she is concerned about. It would appear that her fellow judge Nigel feels much the same way.
Source : BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Kim Kardashian Top Fashion Model
Her mother has Irish origins and her father Armenian origins. She has a large family, another three full siblings, two half-sisters, three step-brothers and one step-sister.
One of her best friends is Paris Hilton. Exactly like Paris she was involved in a sex tape scandal after some unknown source sold a tape in which she and her boyfriend, Ray J, were making love. She said she will sue them.
She appeared on the cover of Complex magazine in February/March 2007. In California she co-owns a retail fashion store.
She was involved with Nick Lachey, Ray J, Nick Cannon, The Game, Damon Thomas and Jeremy Ferrer. Between 2000 and 2004 she was married to Damon Thomas who is an R&B producer.
Why we love Kim Kardashian?
I think the real question here is why we shouldn't love Kim. She is a beautiful woman. She is successful, popular and of course, rich. She was able to succeed as a business woman and as a TV star. Kim proved that she is an independent and strong woman that deserves everyone admiration.
Why is Kim Kardashian so famous?
Her friendship with Paris Hilton made Kim famous on the first place. Kim and Paris Hilton where inseparable and because of that, Kim knew some powerful people and she was able to create some strong connections with them. From here to an international fame was just a single step.
Short Info:
- Name: Kimberly Noel Kardashian
- Born: 21 October 1980
- Place: Los Angeles, California
- Height: 5'2"
- Sign: Libra
- Parents: Robert Kardashian and Kris Jenner
- Brother/sister: She has two sisters, Kourtney and Khloe, and one brother, Robert. She also has three stepbrothers Burton Jenner, Brandon Jenner, and the reality TV star Brody Jenner, a stepsister Casey Jenner, and two "half-sisters" Kendall and Kylie Jenner.
- Other names: Kim Kardashian
- Spouse: Damon Thomas
- Occupation: socialite, model, actress, businesswoman, and television personalityTrivia :
- Bruce Jenner won a gold medal at the 1976 Olympic Games and he is her stepfather.
- She has another nine sisters and brothers.
- She has Armenian and Irish origins.
Source: people.famouswhy.com/kim_kardashian
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Jessica Stam Canadian top fashion model biography and images (photos)
Name: Jessica Stam
Nationality: Canadian
Ethnicity: Canadian
Hair Color: Blonde, Eye Color: Blue
Date of Birth: April 23 1986
Place of Birth: Kincardine, Ontario, Canada
Height: 5'10.5" ; 179cm
Measurements: (US) 34-24-34 ; (EU) 86.5-61-86.5
Dress Size: (US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Shoe Size: (US) 9 ; (EU) 41
Anna Sui 'Flight of Fancy' fragrance, Atsuro Tayama, Banila.B, Bonne Belle, Bottega Veneta, BCBG Max Azria, Bulgari, Cerruti Jeans, Calvin Klein 'CK One' fragrance, Christian Dior, DKNY, DKNY 'Delicious Night' fragrance, Dior beauty, Dolce & Gabbana, GAP, Giorgio Armani, Holt Renfrew, H&M, Kenzo, Loewe, Marc Jacobs, Martine Sitbon, Miss Sixty, Miu Miu, Prada, Roberto Cavalli for H&M, SJ, Valentino, Vera Wang, Versus
Australia: 'Vogue' - November 2007
Canada: 'Toronto Fashion' - March 2004; 'Flare'- November 2004
China: 'Vogue'
France: 'Numéro' - August 2004; 'Vogue' - November 2006
Italy: 'Vogue' - September & November 2003; 'Vogue' - July & August 2004; 'Vogue Supplement' - September 2004; 'Vanity Style'
Japan: 'Spur' - November 2004; 'Vogue' - November 2004, 'Vogue' - May 2006; 'Vogue' - April, August & October 2007
Korea: 'Vogue' - January 2006; 'W' - February 2006; 'VogueGirl' - November 2006; 'Vogue' - April 2007
Mexico: 'Vogue' - August 2007
UK: 'Vogue' - August 2006; 'Vogue' - February 2007
US: 'i-D' - September 2004
Fashion Shows:
Ready to Wear - Spring/Summer 2003: {Chanpaul, Emilio Cavallini, Haneza, MM Facchinelli, Mary Ping, Michelle Janks, Morgan, Richard Tyler, Victor de Souza, Yuki Torii}
Ready to Wear - Fall/Winter 2003: {Clements Ribeiro, Emma Cook, Gibo, Jill Stuart, Julien MacDonald, Krizia, Luella, Marc Jacobs, Nicole Farhi, Preen, Ronald Mouret, Sophia Kokosalaki, Tyler}
Ready to Wear - Spring/Summer 2004 {Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Amaya Arzuaga, Anna Sui, Atsuro Tayama, BCBG Max Azria, Borbonese, Chanel, Custo Barcelona, DKNY, Derek Lam, Gaetano Navarra, Guerriero, Just Cavalli, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Luella Bartley, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sonia Rykiel, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Versus, Vivienne Tam, Y-3, Y & Kei}
Ready to Wear - Fall/Winter 2004: {Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui, Blumarine, Borbonese, Burberry, Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Cividini, D&G, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Emilio Pucci, Hermes, Isaac Mizrahi, J Mendel, Jeffrey Chow, Jennifer Nicholson, Jill Stuart, Kenzo, La Perla, Lanvin, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Martine Sitbon, Michel Klein, Miu Miu, Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic, Nanette Lepore, Nina Ricci, PHI, Prada, Rick Owens, Sonia Rykiel, Stella McCartney}
Ready to Wear - Spring/Summer 2005: {Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Anna Molinari, Anna Sui, BCBG Max Azria, Burberry, Byblos, Cacharel, Celine, Chado Ralph Rucci, Chanel, Charles Anastase, Christian Dior, Costello Tagliapietra, D&G, Diane von Furstenberg, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Dries van Noten, Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Exte, Giles Deacon, Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Kenzo, La Perla, Lancetti, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michel Klein, Miu Miu, Moschino, Moschino Cheap and Chic, Nina Ricci, Peter Som, Pollini, Prada, Richard Chai, Sonia Rykiel, Sophia Kokosalaki, Sportmax, Stephen Burrows, Y and Kei, Zac Posen}
Haute Couture - Spring/Summer 2005 : {Jean Paul Gaultier}
Ready to Wear - Fall/Winter 2005: {Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Ann Demeulemeester, Anna Molinari, Anna Sui, Antonio Berardi, BCBG Max Azria, Bottega Veneta, Burberry, Byblos, Cacharel, Celine, Christian Dior, Cividini, Cynthia Steffe, D&G, Diesel StyleLab, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Dries van Noten, Emanuel Ungaro, Esteban Cortazar, Giles Deacon, Habitual, Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, John Varvatos, Just Cavalli, Kenzo, Love Sex Money, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Matthew Williamson, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Nanette Lepore, Peter Som, Pringle of Scotland, Reem Acra, Richard Chai, Roberto Cavalli, Roland Mouret, Sportmax, Sweetface, Versace}
Ready to Wear - Spring/Summer 2006: {Alberta Ferretti, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui, Antonio Berardi, Atsuro Tayama, BCBG Max Azria, Balenciaga, Belstaff, Behnaz Sarafpour, Borbonese, Burberry, Cacharel, Celine, Chloe, Christian Dior, Cividini, Corso, Costello Tagliapietra, Cynthia Steffe, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Dries van Noten, Dsquared2, Emanuel Ungaro, Esteban Cortazar, Etro, Givenchy, Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier, Kenzo, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, La Perla, Lanvin, Libertine, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Miu Miu, Moschino, Nanette Lepore, Nina Ricci, Peter Som, Prada, Proenza Schouler, Roberto Cavalli, Roland Mouret, Salvatore Ferragamo, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Temperley, Trend Les Copains, Tuleh, Valentino, Versace, Viktor & Rolf, Y-3}
Ready to Wear - Fall/Winter 2006: {Alberta Ferretti, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Anna Molinari, Anna Sui, BCBG Max Azria, Balenciaga, Belstaff, Burberry, Cacharel, Celine, Chloe, Christian Dior, D&G, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Dries van Noten, Dsquared2, Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Etro, Gai Mattiolo, Givenchy, Hermes, Iceberg, J. Mendel, Jasmine Di Milo, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jill Stuart, John Galliano, Kenzo, La Perla, Louis Vuitton, Luella Bartley, Malo, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, MaxMara, Miu Miu, Moschino Cheap & Chic, Nina Ricci, Oakley, Peter Som, Pringle of Scotland, Rag & Bone, Roberto Cavalli, Sonia Rykiel, Sportmax, Strenesse, Trend Les Copains, Valentino, Viktor & Rolf, Zac Posen}
Haute Couture - Fall/Winter 2006: {Armani Prive, Chanel, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier, Valentino}
Ready to Wear - Spring/Summer 2007: {6267, Alexander McQueen, Anna Molinari, Anna Sui, BCBG Max Azria, Balenciaga, Balmain, Belstaff, Blumarine, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Chloe, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, D&G, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Dries van Noten, Dsquared2, Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Etro, Fendi, Gaetano Navarra, Givenchy, Gucci, Hermes, J. Mendel, Jasmine di Milo, Jean Paul Gaultier, Jenni Kayne, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenzo, La Perla, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Luella Bartley, Marc Jacobs, Max Azria, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Miss Sixty, Miu Miu, Narciso Rodriguez, Peter Som, Prada, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Roberto Cavalli, Sonia Rykiel, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Temperley, Tibi, Tuleh, Valentino, Vera Wang, Versace, Viktor & Rolf, Zac Posen}
Ready to Wear - Fall/Winter 2007: {6267, Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui, Anne Klein, BCBG Max Azria, Balenciaga, Balmain, Belstaff, Bill Blass, Blumarine, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Chado Ralph Rucci, Christian Dior, DKNY, Derek Lam, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Dries van Noten, Emanuel Ungaro, Emilio Pucci, Etro, Fendi, Givenchy, Gucci, Hermes, ISSA, J. Mendel, Jasmine di Milo, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Kenzo, Lanvin, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Luca Luca, Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Matthew Williamson, Michael Kors, Miss Sixty, Miu Miu, Oscar de la Renta, Peter Som, Prada, Rag & Bone, Reem Acra, Roberto Cavalli, Rodarte, Sonia Rykiel, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Tibi, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Versace, Viktor & Rolf, Zac Posen}
Haute Couture - Fall/Winter 2007: {Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier}
Ready to Wear - Spring/Summer 2008: {Alberta Ferretti, Alexander McQueen, Anna Sui, Aquascutum, BCBG Max Azria, Blumarine, Bottega Veneta, Carlos Miele, Carolina Herrera, Celine, Chanel, Christian Dior, D&G, DKNY, Daks by Giles Deacon, Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, Diesel StyleLab, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Dries van Noten, Fendi, Gianfranco Ferre, Giles Deacon, Hermes, J. Mendel, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, MaxMara, Michael Kors, Miss Sixty, Miu Miu, Nicholai by Nicky Hilton, Oscar de la Renta, Peter Som, Prada, Preen, Proenza Schouler, Rag & Bone, Roberto Cavalli, Rue du Mail, Sonia Rykiel, Sophia Kokosalaki, Sportmax, Stella McCartney, Thakoon, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Versace, Zac Posen}
Source : Fashion Model Directory