You are used to see them on the runways or on your favorite glossies, but how do they look without makeup at the beginning of the career ? I would say prettier and innocent. Casting director Douglas Perrett of COACD released a book called «Wild Things» in which he unveiled Polaroid pictures from 2000 to 2010 of future models at their first castings. Watch trailer below

(...) Read More about Douglas Perrett’s “Wild Things” Book : Makeup-less Models from Casting Pola’s (191 words)

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Photographed by awesome photographer Guy Aroch, one of the most stylish models around, Alexa Chung is the new face and creative director of the Superga‘s latest UK Spring/Summer 2012 campaign. Apart from being given the theme of “Go Create”, the stylish model was given free rein on the Miami-based shoot – styling the sneaker label with items and outfits of her own choosing. (...) Read More about Alexa Chung is Superga New Face (5 words)

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Today Mercedes-Benz USA announced the 2012 Fashion Collaboration starring the new SL Roadster with Lara Stone in Calvin Klein Collection, captured by Alex Prager. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz Icons of Style images by Alex Prager can be described as: A beautiful woman stands alone in the desert, suitcases in hand. Yet in this 21st century update on classic Film Noir, the blonde is her own getaway driver, outpacing a tornado in a sleek SL Roadster by Mercedes-Benz. Watch the behind-the-scenes video below.

(...) Read More about 2012 Mercedes SL Roadster x Lara Stone Video (297 words)

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After Patrick Demarchelier immortalized China in the 2008 edition, Peter Beard drew a portrait of Botswana in 2009, and Terry Richardson covered Brazil in 2010, “The Cal 2011”(aka The Pirelli Calendar) features the creative genius of the multi-faceted artist Karl Lagerfeld, whose sense for art and aesthetics is renowned throughout the world.

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19 year-old newby Ashley Smith has been compared to young Anna Nicole and current supermodel superstar Lara Stone. The Austin, Texas native looks even younger than she is but her sexy bombshell bod puts her baby face in a different category. She started modeling only about a year ago and has developed quite a bangin’ portfolio in no time. Keep your eyes open for this rising star, as I’m sure we will be seeing a lot more of her to come.

(...) Read More about Ashley Smith: Model To Watch (2 words)

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Trendland favorite Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has become the focus and muse of a new photography book shot by British photographer Rankin. Ten Times Rosie showcases the creativity Paula Thomas (head designer at Thomas Wylde) and stylist Maryam Malakpour. See below exclusive behind the scenes video + Rankin video teasers…

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Still not on the official calendar, Alexandre Vauthier presented his third collection in Paris for the Fall/Winter 2010/11. This collection is made of volume, imposing structure and fluidity with a mix of technical (neoprene, viscose) and natural (alcapa, black fur) fabrics. The designer is supported by celebrities such as Rihanna and Madonna and by famous high fashioned brands such as Louboutin or Swarovski.(...) Read More about Alexandre Vauthier Couture Show FW 2010/11 (24 words)

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Here are some exclusive shots of the models just before the Cerruti and Paul Smith shows in Paris. This mens SS 2011 fashion week is now finished and was sadly disrupted by the death of Tom Nicon in Milan last week.
You can see Cole Mohr, Camille Tanoh, Gil Belhumeur, Jethro, Yuri P., Thiago Santos, Moussa amongst other less popular faces in their off the runway downtime moods.
(...) Read More about Model Street Style : Off the Runway [Paris] (5 words)

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Here is a closer look (hi-res pic) at all the models running for the last Louis Vuitton AW 2010 show in Paris (in running order). Exclusive shots courtesy of KCD’s casting director Michelle Lee and Love.

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