of new faces i have seen in recent times, so how did i choose the ten most influential? When compiling my list i narrowed it down to about 25 girls and then painstakingly cut them out one by one until i had these ten. With no single agency dominating the catwalks, it gave all of the amazing girls who had not yet had their chance a major moment. All ten of these faces have been previously
on The Clotheshorse, but now all eyes are on these ten as they fight for the few spots for new girls in the campaign and editorial races. keep watch as these are the ten most likely to succeed.
Georgina at Women was first featured back in
early february when she was just becoming a strong force in New York and the options started pouring in for Milan. Those came through as this 5'11" Serbian with razor sharp features walked Prada, Marni, Jil Sander and Dolce & Gabbana. The momentum did not slow down come Paris as Georgina walked an average of 3 shows a day. Amongst those were Mcqueen, Dior, Galliano, Hermes, Givenchy, Valentino and Yves St Laurent. Her impressive run came to a total of 62 shows, no a bad first season, no? This expensive newcomer is going to be on everyone's must have list, Georgina is sure to be everywhere.
One of the many major Comeback stories of Fall 2008 is Supreme's Iris Struebegger. This 5'11" chiseled stunner was featured here back in
early december and has since conquered the runways of the world. Despite a slow start in New York, she finished the week with Marc Jacobs and Narciso Rodriquez. Then Milan and Dolce and Gabbana came. But Paris was where Iris hit her stride, walking for Balenciaga, Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Viktor & Rolf, Yves St Laurent and wearing the single most photographed outfit at Alexander McQueen (that headpiece!). With a Paris show list like that, Who can deny Iris' influence on the Fall 2008 season. And with Paul Rowland's genius Management behind her, Iris is going to be a career girl, not just a fad. This one's here to stay.
One of the two major stars from Next this season was Estonian knockout Karmen Pedaru. She was first featured
here after she walked for Marc Jacobs and Donna Karan in New York. She then went on to London to walk every show, including Giles and Christopher Kane. Milan saw Marni , Alberta Feretti and Gucci but like many girls, Karmen excelled in Paris. McQueen, Chloe, Chanel, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy, Kenzo, Galliano, Dior, Lagerfeld, Vuitton, Balenciaga and opening Yves St Laurent is nothing but a shocking show list for such a new face. But if you look those eyes, is it really such a surprise? This is a moment for Karmen, She's on everyone's must have list. But after 3 seasons in the business, why does this one belong to Karmen? Must be the talent behind Next.
Malin Ones was among the top 5 girls who walked the most shows this season so why is it such a suprise that she is topping everyone's newcomer lists? This was Malin's first season ever and none of us saw it coming. I featured the stunner from Norway as a simple "Who's Next" back in
january right before she exploded onto the show circuit. Malin was the girl who came with no buzz, no previous work and nobody expecting her to acheive what she did, but once you meet this girl, you'll understand why this season went the way it did for this 5'11" beauty. She started off in New York walking for Narciso Rodriguez, Proenza Schouler and Calvin Klein. then off to London for Giles and Christopher Kane amongst others. Milan had a Malin moment when she opened Just Cavalli and walked for Dolce & Gabbana. But once again in Paris, Marilyn's new star broke out into the big leagues with Balenciaga, Dior, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy, Vuitton and Ninca Ricci. Malin Ones walked a total of 59 shows this season, placing her alongside the show staples of the industry. Only time can tell if this show success will translate editorially but my money's on Malin right this minute...
Anna Gushina was most likely my favorite face from Prada's Spring 2008 collection. I featured her briefly in
December as one of my favorite faces from IMG Paris. Others took notice of Anna's amazing face this season as she walked nearly every important show. Her first full season is reminiscent of a certain model named Kasia Strauss. Anna walked for Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriquez, Ralph Lauren, Rodarte, Calvin Klein and opened Proenza Schouler in New York. Milan was gushing about Gushina as she walked Alberta Feretti, Jil Sander, Fendi, Missoni, Belstaff and Prada. Anna also had a strong showing in Paris with Balenciaga, Chloe, Vuitton, Miu Miu and Yves St Laurent. Anna's Strong yet beautiful features make her a season standout with 51 shows now under her belt in a short 3 weeks. Anna is one of the most promising faces coming out of the Fall 2008 season, she's sure to do very well in the next few months. iMG really knows how to pick em'...
Choosing Next's Abbey Lee Kershaw as a season standout is a no-brainer. not since Meghan Collison has the world been buzzing about a girl so loudly before she even hits a runway. since being featured in
December, Abbey has been seen in Ads for D&G and Lord and Taylor, as well as editorials ranging from Numero to Another Magazine. Abbey was the single girl that every designer in every city wanted on their show lineup, they just had to hzave her. That's why it was such a shock when this future superstar took a Gucci exclusive, simply brilliant management. not only did it give her some well needed rest during her busy season (averaging at 4 shows a day in New York). Abbey is one of the most versatile faces out there right now, walking for everything in New York from Calvin Klein to Marc Jacobs, and Rodarte to Ralph Lauren. then once she hit Paris, it seemed that abbey's exclusivity had made the French want her even more. Abbey walked Mcqueen, Chanel, Dior, Galliano, Lanvin, Vuitton, Valentino and Givenchy which she opened. It seemed like Abbey had been on the runways forever as she fit in perfectly with the vetrans. This girl isn't going anywhere anytime soon, absolutely a supermodel in the making.
Alice Burdeau is one of the most well known models in Australia due to a certain reality show victory, but after being carefully instructed by Elite NY to never mention it again, Alice is well on her way to becoming one of the most well known models in the world. First featured
here afer she made a lasting impression at Rad Hourani, this 6' tall red haired fox has become a fast favorite of designers worldwide. Alice started off her New York Season very slow, but was able to land two of the most major bookings, Proenza Schouler and Marc Jacobs. She tehn went on to a strong showing in London with Luella, Christopher Kane and Giles. Milan was Daks and Dolce for Alice, and a Jil Sander strut was the highlight of the week. Paris couldn't get enough however, Mcqueen, Lanvin, Vuitton, Dries Van Noten and Sophia Kokosalaki all agreed with Alice. It's not so much the caliber of the shows with Alice, even though they were of very high caliber, it is her overall look and versatility, it is getting people excited. You can bank on alice landing some very major editorials in the next couple months, she is finally living up to her Title of Australia's Next Top Model.
Aline Weber at One is the Name on everybody's lips this season, a fantastic second coming. First featured here in
early february then again
2 weeks ago, Aline has since made a serious splash. Aline was one of the models this season signaling the return to the women in modeling. Aline had a great New York Season with Calvin Klein, Proenza Schouler, Narciso Rodriguez and Marc Jacobs while Milan was Good but nothing amazing. Paris was all about Aline however, She opened Balenciaga and walked everything including Lanvin, Vuitton, Hermes, Yves St Laurent, Dries Van Noten, Stella Mccartney and Chloe. This is the girl that people are talking about, wondering how she has been around for years and nobody has noticed her until now. this is not a girl or androgynous freak, this is a real, beautiful, brazilian women. Absolutely amazing.
Amanda Laine at supreme is my favorite face of the Fall 2008 season. This girl is the real deal. The first one to come out of an modeling competition and instantly be a serious success. First featured
here after she popped up in Milan for Prada and Marni, Amanda since has become the most exciting new face in modeling. In Paris alone, she walked for Nina Ricci, Dries an Noten Givenchy and Sophia Kokosalaki. She closed Marc Jacob's Louis Vuitton and Opened Alexander McQueen as well as Miu Miu. AMAZING! Amanda is currently in Milan working some more for Prada (hint, hint) and will soon be seen in every major magazine and campaign, guaranteed. All the success is deserved for a face and body like that of course, let alone one of the best personalities. I not only know that Amanda will be crazy successful, but i hope that the success will come. This is a start of legends, making the V Magazine/Supreme model search one of the worlds leaders, can't wait to see who they find next year!
Last but not least is the incredibly leggy Diana F at IMG. Clotheshorse readers first met Diana just before she took the Paris Couture shows by storm in
early January and she since landed some of the biggest opportunities on todays Runways. Diana walked exclusively for Calvin Klein in New York this season, making her the focus of the collection alongside the ever so hot Toni Garnn. Then came Milan where Diana walked for Both Jil sander and Marni, a winning combination in the eyes of casting directors everywhere. The quirky Russian Blonde ended the season in Paris opening and closing Chloe and getting a perfect score on the final show sunday (Louis Vuitton, Nina Ricci and Miu Miu). Diana's shows may have been few and far between, but this girls' exclusivity is going to be the key to her success. Diana is still the industry's best kept secret, but once they begin to discover her, they won't be able to keep their hands off.
6. Imogen... Next
7. Myf... Next
Is it just me or does Next New York have a major Australian break out nearly every season? First Alexandra Agoston, then Catherine Mcneil, Abbey Lee, and now Myf Shepherd and Sarah Stephens. Makes you wonder who's next at Next?
10. Katie... Next
16 year old Sigrid is with New York Models and just closed the Prada resort show. Her refined beauty makes her a clear standout for Couture as well as the Spring 2009 shows.
Australian beauty Myf was also in the Prada show, this one's with Next and is on her way to becoming a major star. Stay tuned for more on the both of them. remember the names, they're hard to forget.
Anna J (her last name is too hard) from next is another case of the Fall 2008 Paris comeback. First hitting the scene in 2003 with campaigns from ranging from BCBG to Moschino and runways from Prada to Yves St Laurent.
Anna was also often seen in the pages of Italian Vogue in her prime and became a fast favorite of designers alike. This season, Anna shocked us all by showing up in the Donna Karan fall 2008 show in New York. Such a well known face, disappears for 3 years then is back without anyone noticing, how did this happen?
Anna then went on to miss Milan and London, two city's that had previously been so fond of this Pole with the perfect features, only to hit Paris by storm. Anna walked for Balenciaga, Chanel, McCartney, Vuitton, Viktor & Rolf and Givenchy. I'm all about the second coming of Anna J!
Georgina at Women was first featured back in early february when she was just becoming a strong force in New York and the options started pouring in for Milan. Those came through as this 5'11" Serbian with razor sharp features walked Prada, Marni, Jil Sander and Dolce & Gabbana. The momentum did not slow down come Paris as Georgina walked an average of 3 shows a day. Amongst those were Mcqueen, Dior, Galliano, Hermes, Givenchy, Valentino and Yves St Laurent. Her impressive run came to a total of 62 shows, no a bad first season, no? This expensive newcomer is going to be on everyone's must have list, Georgina is sure to be everywhere.
One of the many major Comeback stories of Fall 2008 is Supreme's Iris Struebegger. This 5'11" chiseled stunner was featured here back in early december and has since conquered the runways of the world. Despite a slow start in New York, she finished the week with Marc Jacobs and Narciso Rodriquez. Then Milan and Dolce and Gabbana came. But Paris was where Iris hit her stride, walking for Balenciaga, Givenchy, Dries Van Noten, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Viktor & Rolf, Yves St Laurent and wearing the single most photographed outfit at Alexander McQueen (that headpiece!). With a Paris show list like that, Who can deny Iris' influence on the Fall 2008 season. And with Paul Rowland's genius Management behind her, Iris is going to be a career girl, not just a fad. This one's here to stay.
One of the two major stars from Next this season was Estonian knockout Karmen Pedaru. She was first featured here after she walked for Marc Jacobs and Donna Karan in New York. She then went on to London to walk every show, including Giles and Christopher Kane. Milan saw Marni , Alberta Feretti and Gucci but like many girls, Karmen excelled in Paris. McQueen, Chloe, Chanel, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy, Kenzo, Galliano, Dior, Lagerfeld, Vuitton, Balenciaga and opening Yves St Laurent is nothing but a shocking show list for such a new face. But if you look those eyes, is it really such a surprise? This is a moment for Karmen, She's on everyone's must have list. But after 3 seasons in the business, why does this one belong to Karmen? Must be the talent behind Next.
Malin Ones was among the top 5 girls who walked the most shows this season so why is it such a suprise that she is topping everyone's newcomer lists? This was Malin's first season ever and none of us saw it coming. I featured the stunner from Norway as a simple "Who's Next" back in january right before she exploded onto the show circuit. Malin was the girl who came with no buzz, no previous work and nobody expecting her to acheive what she did, but once you meet this girl, you'll understand why this season went the way it did for this 5'11" beauty. She started off in New York walking for Narciso Rodriguez, Proenza Schouler and Calvin Klein. then off to London for Giles and Christopher Kane amongst others. Milan had a Malin moment when she opened Just Cavalli and walked for Dolce & Gabbana. But once again in Paris, Marilyn's new star broke out into the big leagues with Balenciaga, Dior, Dries Van Noten, Givenchy, Vuitton and Ninca Ricci. Malin Ones walked a total of 59 shows this season, placing her alongside the show staples of the industry. Only time can tell if this show success will translate editorially but my money's on Malin right this minute...
Choosing Next's Abbey Lee Kershaw as a season standout is a no-brainer. not since Meghan Collison has the world been buzzing about a girl so loudly before she even hits a runway. since being featured in December, Abbey has been seen in Ads for D&G and Lord and Taylor, as well as editorials ranging from Numero to Another Magazine. Abbey was the single girl that every designer in every city wanted on their show lineup, they just had to hzave her. That's why it was such a shock when this future superstar took a Gucci exclusive, simply brilliant management. not only did it give her some well needed rest during her busy season (averaging at 4 shows a day in New York). Abbey is one of the most versatile faces out there right now, walking for everything in New York from Calvin Klein to Marc Jacobs, and Rodarte to Ralph Lauren. then once she hit Paris, it seemed that abbey's exclusivity had made the French want her even more. Abbey walked Mcqueen, Chanel, Dior, Galliano, Lanvin, Vuitton, Valentino and Givenchy which she opened. It seemed like Abbey had been on the runways forever as she fit in perfectly with the vetrans. This girl isn't going anywhere anytime soon, absolutely a supermodel in the making.
Alice Burdeau is one of the most well known models in Australia due to a certain reality show victory, but after being carefully instructed by Elite NY to never mention it again, Alice is well on her way to becoming one of the most well known models in the world. First featured here afer she made a lasting impression at Rad Hourani, this 6' tall red haired fox has become a fast favorite of designers worldwide. Alice started off her New York Season very slow, but was able to land two of the most major bookings, Proenza Schouler and Marc Jacobs. She tehn went on to a strong showing in London with Luella, Christopher Kane and Giles. Milan was Daks and Dolce for Alice, and a Jil Sander strut was the highlight of the week. Paris couldn't get enough however, Mcqueen, Lanvin, Vuitton, Dries Van Noten and Sophia Kokosalaki all agreed with Alice. It's not so much the caliber of the shows with Alice, even though they were of very high caliber, it is her overall look and versatility, it is getting people excited. You can bank on alice landing some very major editorials in the next couple months, she is finally living up to her Title of Australia's Next Top Model.
Aline Weber at One is the Name on everybody's lips this season, a fantastic second coming. First featured here in early february then again 2 weeks ago, Aline has since made a serious splash. Aline was one of the models this season signaling the return to the women in modeling. Aline had a great New York Season with Calvin Klein, Proenza Schouler, Narciso Rodriguez and Marc Jacobs while Milan was Good but nothing amazing. Paris was all about Aline however, She opened Balenciaga and walked everything including Lanvin, Vuitton, Hermes, Yves St Laurent, Dries Van Noten, Stella Mccartney and Chloe. This is the girl that people are talking about, wondering how she has been around for years and nobody has noticed her until now. this is not a girl or androgynous freak, this is a real, beautiful, brazilian women. Absolutely amazing.
Last but not least is the incredibly leggy Diana F at IMG. Clotheshorse readers first met Diana just before she took the Paris Couture shows by storm in early January and she since landed some of the biggest opportunities on todays Runways. Diana walked exclusively for Calvin Klein in New York this season, making her the focus of the collection alongside the ever so hot Toni Garnn. Then came Milan where Diana walked for Both Jil sander and Marni, a winning combination in the eyes of casting directors everywhere. The quirky Russian Blonde ended the season in Paris opening and closing Chloe and getting a perfect score on the final show sunday (Louis Vuitton, Nina Ricci and Miu Miu). Diana's shows may have been few and far between, but this girls' exclusivity is going to be the key to her success. Diana is still the industry's best kept secret, but once they begin to discover her, they won't be able to keep their hands off.
Balenciaga pre-fall 2008, models included Egle, Daiane and the unknown face of Stephanie Carta. Yet another Aussie with Next, Stephanie has quickly become a favorite of Balenciaga as this is the only place we have seen the 5'11" brunette since that show months ago.
Since then, not a single editorial nor a runway show, Stephanie showed up again at the Balenciaga show this morning. Could this be a very exclusive partnership, are there hidden politics? Or, god forbid, could it be that the infamous brand just really loves this beautiful face? We'll have to wait and see, but once Balenciaga releases Stephanie from its jaws, she's bound to be everywhere. stay tuned...
Another sudden surge, Next's Karmen has unleashed a booking frenzy for fall 2008 walking every major show in New York City.
First hitting the shows in London three seasons ago and walking for Marni in Spring 2007, Karmens' success has hit recently and in a big way.
This latest classic from Next proves that the agency is having a serious moment. Karmens classic beauty is a favorite already of Marc Jacobs and Donna Karan. 
Karmen's rocking london as we speak but wait until she hits europe to see this budding star hit the big leagues. This is face that could be here to stay for a long time.
Alisa is newest thing at next, and at 5'9", she's absolutely fabulous. 
Meet the amazing Maxine Schiff. This stunner got her start during the Spring 2008 show season in Milan, but was not too well received. Since then however, she has appeared in MUSE and Amica magazines, and has been shot for Russian Vogue.
We see Maxine excel during the current Couture season in Paris, this lovely lady has walked Anne Valerie Hash already and there is still two more days of shows.
Her strong, yet classic beauty, is sure to be in demand for fall 2008, keep watch for Maxine, we'll see her everywhere.
Back in May of 2007, the buzz began about Next's Gaye Mcdonald. Hailing from Jamaica, Gaye's big break came in the form of winning a minor model search. The buzz soon died out and it was believed that Gaye had disappeared from the scene.
Months later, Gaye was a virtual unknown that landed the hottest show in Paris, Lanvin. Second last look out, Gaye made us all wonder, who's that girl? Her silky, chocolate, skin and sky high cheekbones were just what was needed in this now whitewashed industry.
You've heard it on COACD, then you heard it on Models.com, finally you're hearing it here, Abbey Lee Kershaw is the cat's pajamas.
This Australian may be the only winner of a covergirl contest to ever conquer the high fashion modeling industry. You thought Catherine was the biggest thing out of oz, take a look at Abbey Lee.
Abbey has been highly successful in Australia for nearly the past 4 years and now, since moving to NY in march and signing with Next, Abbey has been optioned for all of the best editorials and campaigns.
Abbey just wrapped up shooting the pre-fall D&G campaign with Mario Testino, but don't worry, he couldn't afford getting her exclusively.
Simply put, come fall 2008, all you will see is Abbey Lee.
This campaign season has crazy and unpredictable, you wouldn't know it by the campaigns but believe me! The main story is the return of the supermodel, with Stephanie Seymour, Angela Lindvall, Claudia Schiffer, Eva Herzigova and Naomi Campbell striking a pose for the Spring 2008 Louis Vuitton Campaign (lets hope they work the nurse outfits). Claudia Schiffer has also shot the spring Chanel campaign with Karl Lagerfeld last week. 
Just as interesting as is the campaign switch of Gisele and Kate Moss with Kate shooting YSL (preview above) and Gisele shooting Versace.
This season has also been the season of the Celebrity, Jennifer Connelly landed the main Balenciaga campaign and my personal favorite, Victoria Beckham got her hands on Marc Jacobs with Jeurgen Teller.
There are, however a few newer girls making waves this campaign season, American Ali Stephens shocked us all by landing the Calvin Klein CK campaign shot by Fabien Baron.
My favorite new girl, Karlie Kloss, landed a total of four campaigns including Pringle of Scotland and Nina Ricci.
Last but not least by ANY means is future supreme superstar Meghan Collison who landed no fewer than four campaigns including Prada and Belstaff (everything Meisel really). Shows us all that a bad show season really is not the end of the world.
Stam landed Dior along with Kasia Strauss and Dolce and Gabbana with Lily donaldson and Gemma Ward. We are still waiting on Jil Sander however, my bet's on Canadian Taryn Davidson, but news on the street is it is a brand new, unseen face! we'll have to wait and see...
