New Era of Modeling

There have been whispers about the state of models since about the beginning of this year. Some will remember when Chanel Iman said her piece on it as the CFDA reflected on how much different she was to the models of today. Comments ran along the lines of, before models were muses; they were co-consipirators with designers. This is evident when you watch documentaries like Unzipped and Issac requests things of models.

The models of the past few seasons, years even, have been all the same. We had entered the time of the nameless, faceless model as they all began to look alike. We had left the time of the supermodel, and model as muse, behind and had entered into a time where all models looked, and acted the same. Their sound was the same as well, they were on mute.

Well brands like Proenza Schouler are asking for models" with experience" and top casting agents have informed Cathy Horyn of On The Runway that they are looking for models with personality and more curves. So say goodbye to the status quo and get ready to usher in a new era of modeling. One where we know more about a model than just her pretty face.

Weekend Wish List: Chloé Printed Skirt, ZanZan Sunglasses

This week, the fashion world was excited to hear about the latest H&M collaboration with fashion house Lanvin. The blogosphere has been mixed in reactions: some are just excited to get their hands on Lanvin creative director (and fashion genius) Alber Elbaz's designs, while others are unsure if the collaboration will do Lanvin justice. Let's just hope the collaboration will produce some wardrobe gems!

Codie & Rosemary for Vogue Australia October

Models Codie Young and Rosemary Smith don delicate, inticate lace for this photo shoot featured in Vogue Australia's October issue. Captured by Nicole Bentley, the two models appear fragile and feminine as the enphasis is placed on lace, florals and elegance, as styled by Meg Grey. This fresh shoot artfully shows the girls in a soft, romantic light as they display the best of lace adorned pieces.

24 Shearling Pieces for Fall/Winter

The fashion world has gone shearling crazy for Fall/Winter this year, and rightly so - what's better than snuggling up in soft shearling jacket on a cold winter morning? The craze hit the catwalks most prominently at Burberry Prorsum, where fashion editors were left baffled: which one to buy first?

Hermés Launches Street Style Site

Hermés have launched a street style website which shows off Hermés pieces in action. Taking to the streets of London, New York, Paris and Tokyo, the site so far includes 6 girls showing off their Hermés pieces, and as well as that, the site also has some fun bits'n'bobs such as some short films about the girls, snippets about their style and their favourite hangout spots.

The site also has a cute 'card' section, where it shows you how to customize a Hermés scarf, and displays more street style pictures of girls on the street showing theirs off. Check out some of the snaps from the site below, and check it out for yourself  at jaimemoncarre.com

This is a really great way of changing their marketing strategy to include a more youthful vibe, and hopefully encourage some fresh customers into their boutiques - I'm already lusting after one of their signature patterned scarf customized into a headband!

Anja Rubik for H&M Magazine Fall 2010

Camilla Akrans captures model Anja Rubik as she wanders the canyons of Arizona for H&M Magazine's Fall issue. Styled by Jane How, Anja roams the dusty location in shaggy knits, shearling jackets, durable denim and patterned pieces making for a nomadic inspired look, all of which are available to purchase at H&M this season.

Missoni for S.Pellegrino

 Missoni have teamed up with water company S. Pellegrino to offer Fashion's Night Out a refreshing twist on the average water bottle. Missoni have designed a special cover for a limited amount of water bottles, and the cover is comprised of one of their signature zig-zag knits in shades of blue. The bottle will be available at the best restaurants in New York during Fashion's Night Out on September 10th, and one of the special bottle covers will be on display in the Manhattan Missoni store as part of the Fashion's Night Out festivities, where the bottle will make it's US debut at a special event.

Coco Rocha for Elle UK October 2010

Creating the perfect capsule wardrobe for Autumn/Winter, Anne-Marie Curtis styles model Coco Rocha
in Winter staples for Elle UK October 2010, which is captured by photographer David Vasiljevic. Elle UK celebrates it's 25th anniversary with this 25-page spread, which also includes male models Diego Krauss, Emmanuel De Jesus, Jullien Herrera and Phil Moller. Coco takes to the dance floor in pieces by Alberta Ferretti, Donna Karan and Burberry in The Word Girl.

Anna Zakusylo for Vogue Turkey September

Anna Zakusylo poses for photographer Emre Unal in Vogue Turkey's September issue. Dressed in luxurious red outfits, Anna dons figure-hugging dresses, furs, sunglasses and red lipstick as styled by fashion editor Konca Aykan. Showing off designs by Givenchy, Valentino and Celine, Anna oozes a sophisticated chic in Cekim Alani as a chic city becomes the backdrop for her glamorous story.

Kate Hudson for Elle October 2010

Photographed by Ben Hassett, actress Kate Hudson appears on the cover of, and features in Elle UK for the October Issue. Styled by Anne-Marie Curtis, Kate is draped in the likes of Alexander McQueen and Roberto Cavalli.

Model: Kate Hudson

Photographer: Ben Hassett

Stylist: Anne-Marie Curtis
Photos from: Elle UK October 2010

'New York!' by Mario Testino for V Magazine

Capturing the life and soul of the city of New York, V Magazine aims to celebrate the great city in an issue devoted to it. Each New Yorker tells the magazine how they feel about the city, and poses for a photo in an ecclectic mix of clothing influenced by each person's individual style. The shoot includes Lady Gaga, Liya Kedede, Marc Jacobs and Chloe Sevigny as well as others, all captured by photographer Mario Testino and styled by Nicola Formichetti.

'Blonde Ambition' - POP Fall/Winter 2010

POP magazine celebrates blondes in this elaborate shoot which sees photographer Jamie Morgan photograph a selection of models including Frida Gustavsson, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Constance Jablonski, Vlada Roslyakova, Lily Donaldson, Hanne Gaby Odiele and others, as they pose in elegant furs and dresses, which is juxtaposed with crisp packet earrings and photograph pendants as styled by Tamara Rothstein.

Alber Elbaz Confirms Lanvin x H&M

Creative director of Lanvin, Alber Elbaz has confirmed that the label will be teaming up with high-street store H&;M for a collaboration. The good news came in the form of another 'viral video' part of a set that H;M has been releasing to tease the public about which label they are collaborating with for the Autumn/Winter season.

Classic Style: Women in Suits

Let's break this down and be completely honest, it takes a strong woman to wear a pants suit. To trust your femininity so much and have the belief that an androgynous outfit won't steal from the fact that you're all woman takes alot of faith and confidence. When women like Katherine Hepburn, unapologetically, started radically changing the way women were perceived through their dress style things in fashion got a lot more interesting.