Fantasy Island

Lady Lara

2009-11-09T22:07:00.002+08:00

We have seen her fierce, cold stare. We have seen her in all glory, old Hollywood queen. Yet, Lara still keeps us surprised with yet another magnificient cover, this time gracing UK Vogue December issue photographed by Mario Testino by being just laid back lady-like. A smiling Lara Stone? It is just a wonder why nobody have ever tried the normal beauty formula on a girl like Lara. Maybe she is too fierce for beauty shots but this cover proves otherwise, after all, Lara is just like all other females, lady like soft pastels colors does suit her.

(cover from models.com)

For a good cause

2009-11-08T17:19:00.000+08:00

Kudos to all the models that participated!

Funny Rehearsals

2009-11-01T21:33:00.002+08:00

This is too cute to be missed. Look at all the confused models. Freja's annoyed expression and Magdalena smile is so cute. Priceless.

frejabeha.blogspot

La Femme Iekeliene

2009-10-27T21:32:00.002+08:00

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

2009-10-26T21:20:00.002+08:00

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

2009-10-25T14:03:00.005+08:00

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

2009-10-18T19:14:00.010+08:00

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

2009-10-18T18:02:00.002+08:00

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

2009-10-17T14:51:00.003+08:00

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

2009-10-13T22:08:00.008+08:00

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)

Chanel Trio

2009-10-11T20:41:00.004+08:00

Like many others, I don't get Baptiste's appeal but what Karl likes, he keeps. I am just glad that he has found some other muses that he adores at the moment- Freja, Lara Stone and Heidi Mount all included. Though Heidi was not in the final three, she still opens Chanel and was the Chanel girl past seasons.

And, I love how Karl is pairing Baptiste and Freja together. I have to say, Freja does look good paired with Baptiste.

(sources : chanel.com and vogue.uk.co)

The Supers

2009-10-11T19:30:00.002+08:00

Paris was a surprise. Not one, but three supermodels walked the runway for three different designes. Eva Herzigova walked for Hermes, Daria Werbowy walked for Balmain and Natalia Vodionova for Stella McCartney. Of course, all of them had the opening and closing slots. It's nice once in a while to have little surprises and Paris did not dissappoint.

All Hail McQueen

2009-10-11T11:32:00.020+08:00

I'll just let the runway photos do the talking.
How can you not love this collection.

Runway.
The snake motif inspired.

Ocean.

Details.

Killer heels.

Hair details. Painfully beautiful.

(all images from style.com)

End of Fashion Week

2009-10-10T19:36:00.003+08:00

No more models spotting. No more anticipation of designers shows. No more chaos, crazy backstage photos. I still can't believe that Spring Summer 2010 fashion week has ended. It was just recently that all this chaos started at New York, then London, by the time it reach Milan- it was all craziness and then it hit Paris and now it has ended. Overall, I have to say despite all the recession going on, the shows goes on especially at Paris where all the big branded major brands still delivers. Among all the things that I missed most is the finale walkout of all the models showcasing the clothes of each designers. I, personally thinks that that is the highlight of each show. It is where it all comes together whether the designer stick to the same theme and created like 40 clothes under the same influence or when they failed and each clothes does not resemble one another and when it just a random idea.

(image from yahoo news)

Too little time, too many things

2009-10-06T23:34:00.004+08:00

There's so much going on these days that I have yet to find a suitable time for me to write. Anyways, here's a summaries of what's more to come (that is, maybe on the weekend when I can finally blog).

*All fun at Sonia Rykiel- waiting for the video
*Frida and Mirte Maas and more new models- all on the best shows this season.
*Supermodels back on the runway - Natalia V and Daria Werbowy.
*Chanel galore. A beautiful collection. Farm Chanel? Lara, Baptiste and Freja-amazing trio!

Leaving you with the Chanel finale pic of Karl's current "it" trio- Freja, Lara and Baptiste!

(pic from vogue.co.uk)

Tanya D exclusive for Dior ; Daria Werbowy at Balmain and Miranda Kerr for Balenciaga

2009-10-04T21:08:00.005+08:00

Surprise, surprise, surprise!

Tanya D , as expected turned up at Christian Dior for her first walk this season. Daria Werbowy walks only for Balmain and Miranda Kerr, unexpectedly shows up walking for Balenciaga, her first for the brand.

On the other hand, some models and catwalks update.

*As promised, Coco Rocha returns to Paris walking for Jean Paul Gaultier. I'm sad she missed Dior but another model, Caroline Trentini made her first appearance at Dior after skipping London and Milan. Jourdan Dunn walks for the first time too for Jean Paul Gaultier although she's visibly pregnant.
*Two other models are heading back home. As mentioned, Jessica Stam is sick and back at NYC and IMG current star, Jac is also nowhere to be seen at Paris, she's headed back home as well.

Some other models remains MIA this season, namely Raquel Zimmermann, Anna Jagodzinska, Sigrid Agren and Lara Stone (who's pressured to be "thinner"-comparing herself with her other models friends-she's only walked for Christopher Kane, Jaeger London, Jonathan Saunders and Prada this season.)

(all images from style.com)

With the Boys

2009-10-01T22:13:00.003+08:00

Another cover for the German beauty, Toni Garrn.

This time is the November cover of Numero Tokyo together with an editorial inside partnering 4 male models- Tyler Riggs, Lyle Lodwick, Marcel Castenmiller and Joseph Culp -and some scooters and motorbikes! Cool!

(source: models.com)

Back at Paris

2009-10-01T21:14:00.005+08:00

Toni Garrn is back, at Gareth Pugh- her first runway this season. Magdalena also appear at Gareth Pugh then Balenciaga after skipping Milan. Freja already had an impressive runways this season walking all three capitals-NY, London, Milan-now Paris, she's (also) at Gareth Pugh and Balenciaga. The only bad news this far is Jessica Stam will not be walking at Paris since she's back at NY because she's sick but her friend, model Heidi Mount is at Paris. Welcome back, girls!

(images: style.it)

Atelier Versace

2009-09-27T20:16:00.007+08:00

Perfection!

(via Marpessa @ tfs)

A First

2009-09-27T18:11:00.005+08:00

In a very long time (or never), exclusive runway spots at Gucci and Prada are never meant for Asian models. But, it is to change this season by having Liu Wen in both of the coveted spot. Liu Wen had been actively walking down the runway for all fashion capital cities since her debut. But, this is her first time walking for Gucci and Prada and also, may I say, the first time (or in a very long time) both brands ever cast an Asian girl to walk their runway. Last season, Liu Wen walked the most shows along side Yulia Kharlapanova. Liu Wen was everywhere this season albeit a more toned down schedule if compared to last season. One more capital left, any more surprises from Liu Wen? This we'll just have to wait and see.

(images from style.com)

Versace Updated

2009-09-27T13:21:00.002+08:00

The website is back and are working fine. The Atelier Versace collection is also up but I have yet to view it. You can see the SS2010 video once you enter the website but mine is of a mediocre quality. The video on youtube is of better quality. I have checked and found out that the soundtrack stopped halfway and continued on later. Don't be surprised. This is what happens also in the website. Now, watch the video and be Va Va Voom by Versace.

youtube via lamagnifiquemode

Gucci Next

2009-09-26T23:30:00.002+08:00

These are new!

Gucci in the best form of sexiness, glam and class!

(all images from yahoo news)

Va Va Voom Versace

2009-09-26T21:52:00.004+08:00

As you may or may not know, versace.com is in its' 'renovation' and will be back in a few hours time. Well, I am definitely eager to view into its' website once it's up considering that it's the first place where the Spring Summer 2010 fashion show video will be up. A glimpse at its' preview left me wanting for more.

Moreover, this season Versace hottens its' collection with lots of colors and prints. The collection itself is very vibrant, very fresh, very young , very sexy and true to its' name very Versace. Many has claimed that this collection is very Gianni Versace- era, maybe Donatella is paying a tribute to her dear brother but nonetheless, like every Versace collection, this does not disappoint and as this collection is for Spring Summer, it fits in very well. I loved all the pastel colors used. The prints are a little distracting, not the best to be used but all are forgiven when those gowns are to die-for.The outfits aside, the shoes are a little tacky and the bags are just so-so. Not a fan of their accesories.

And, for once, I think that the casting are a little odd. The Versace veterans like Raquel, Carmen , Daria and Isabeli did not walk. They are nowhere to be seen in Milan. Some familiar names like Natasha Poly, Sasha, Freja, Karlie, Lily Donaldson, Snejana and Vlada reprise their role as regular Versace catwalkers while Abbey Lee opens and closed the show.

New girls like Mirte Maas (which fit in), Ginta Lapina and Katlin Aas debuted at their first Versace show but, as weird as this might sound, these girls looks like other models who have walked Versace . Mirte looks like Agnete Heghlund, Ginta is like Viktoriya Sasonkina and for some reason, I think that Katlin Aas looks like Coco Rocha here, maybe because of their hair color. I'm excited to see Skye, Jac, Imogen and Nimue there.

Iris and Ranya was there too, they are just everywhere nowadays but Versace? Iris -OK but Ranya? I just don't know what to say. Ranya belongs more to the cool kind of vibe, I don't see any sexiness in her walk.Another surprise is when Rianne Ten Haken walked.

Now, are that are left is the video. I'm wondering how many more hours do they need for the website to function...

(images from versace.com and style.com)

Backstage Beauty

2009-09-23T21:55:00.002+08:00

Some pics from jdvision twitter. I love how natural the girls look in the photograph. Enjoy!

more at http://twitpic.com/photos/jdvision

Live on Net : Burberry

2009-09-23T20:47:00.002+08:00

For those of you who, like me, missed the Burberry show, fear not, thank god we have youtube.

youtube via ErichBen