Who's That Girl?!! Dasha Bichevina

It's all about exclusivity this season, Calvin only had one entirely new girl this season and now Jil Sander has followed suit. Russian Dasha Bichevina was introduced to the world today as she hit the Jil Sander Fall 2008 collection as the only brand new and previously unseen girl.
With the slew of new faces that Prada drops each season, the spots for exciting new faces are becoming much fewer and far between. It is the Mystery of certain girls that cause us to take that second look, i.e. Toni Garrn. Lets hope that Dasha's round face and beautiful eyes can keep others interested for many years to come.

Who's Next? Martha

The confirmed Gucci exclusive this season, don't know if she has what it takes to be around forever, but she'll sure be around for now. Brazil's Martha Streck is buzzing!

A Truely Beautiful Somers

Ford's Kate Somers is yet another amazing Canadian who is conquering the runways of the world. Despite another slow start in New York, Kate wrapped up the week hitting some pretty good shows! Marc by Marc, Marc Jacobs mainline, Vera Wang and Tuleh just to name a few.
A finalist in last years Ford supermodel competition, Kate is an easy pick out of a crowd. Her angelic eyes and lovely lips are the stuff of legends, and lets not even start on her killer body!
Kate's New York run may be causing a stir, but word on the street is that her european options and confirmations are seriously major. With the big shows in Milan starting in mere hours, we'll soon find out whats there when the dust clears...
Could Kate Somers be the next Canadian superstar?

Who's Next? Olesya

Not quite the same Olesya that I've been gushing about for a while now, this NEW Olesya is with Women Paris. And she's fabulous! lets hope she rocks the Paris shows!

Alice's Wonderland

Meet Alice Burdeau, the Australian sensation who is one of the hottest new faces in the industry. This 19 year old Redhead is well connected as well, fellow model and australian Abbey Lee has been friends with her since elementary school. Alice began fashion week this season walking the smaller, lesser known shows. however, after being cast for Proenza Schouler this auzzie exploded! Alice ended the week in new york with the biggest show of NY, Marc Jacobs.
To some of us, Alice is a new face, but for a select few, we know that Elite's newest star actually won a season of Australias Next Top Model! Don't tell anyone that though, the top model curse has seemed to pass over Alice.
Launching this stunner as a new face is one of the smartest things Elite has done in a while, she's got definate star power! Alice isn't showing any signs of slowing down either, she has walked Giles and Christopher Kane in London already and with Europe on the horizon, a supertar is born!

Who's Next? Nastya/Asia

They may have not decided on a name for Nastya, but we can be sure that she is going to be a big thing in the next few years! AMAZING!

Comely Karmen's Comeback

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.

Gushing about Georgina

Fall 2008, the season of second chances, just keeps giving! It is the third show season for Women's Georgina, and this season she hit new york with a vengance!
Georgina has been hitting all the cool shows this week and i have personally heard many wondering "who's that girl?" She hit her peak when landing the star-studded Halston show.
Georgina's enticing eyes and amazing lips make her a Fall standout. She is young, fresh and very very versatile, keep watch as Georgina hits Europe by storm. So expensive, no?

Who's Next? Sam

Amother cool New York Models girl, Sam Rayner is amazing! let's hope Europe aggrees...

The Girls that Matter out of NYC

New York City rarely breaks a star, but this season was different. We saw 5 girls start out strong and continue that way in their first show season. These 5 are sure to make serious splashes in Europe, so keep watch for them as their careers explode!




all superstars in the making!

Model Update: Natalia

Supreme's Natalia is no mystery to Clotheshorse readers, but she still remains one in the industry. The only girl on Style.com to remain unidentified from the Calvin show, Natalia will be remembered soon enough. After disappearing off of Supreme's website in mid january, some began suspicion that Natalia would land the ever coveted, Calvin Klein exclusive. This did not go through, however, Natalia still managed to make a lasting impression on the Casting Directors of New York.
Natalia not only walked for Calvin Klein, she hit Marc Jacobs, Rodarte and Philosophy in those final days. The Thing about Natalia is that she is not supremes typical star, but somehow she works.It's all about Natalia right this minute, and now that she is not caught in Calvins show trap, lord only knows what kind of bookings she will land in Milan and Paris. Could Natalia be marking the long awaited return to beauty? We sure hope so!

Who's Next? Alisa

Alisa is newest thing at next, and at 5'9", she's absolutely fabulous.

Alisa can be seen modeling the Prada pre-fall 2008 collection, look for Alisa to break out in Milan. Stay tuned...

Hourani's Rad!

Rad Hourani's fall 2008 collection was not the biggest show in New York this season, but it was surely one of the most buzzed about. Cast by Wayne from the Imagist and Models.com, the choices were perfect and the caliber simply unheard of for such a new designer. Rad was able to land 4 MAJOR exclusives including new face Camille and past Meisel muse Sunniva, both from New York Models. 3 other New Faces also shared the Spotlight; Kathleen, Rena and Natalie. Superstars also hit the show, with Suvi, Coco, and Daiane all taking a turn for the Designer.
The Models were not the only focus however, the clothes were immpeccable. Rad showed us that he is not just a creator of clothes, but a creator of a lifestyle. From the eerie remixes of Siouxie and Pat Benatar to the minimalistic white space and clean, white benches. The show was perfect.

We should expect to see much, much more from Rad Hourani in the next months, his clothing is already of favorite of I-D magazine and cool girl come stlyist Erin Wasson, calling the pieces "f**king awesome". I had the pleasure of working with Rad on the collection and was able to see his vision behind the clothes. Everything had to be done perfectly and in the "Rad Hourani" way, and it is this perfectionalism that will be the key to Rad's success as a designer. The collection was styled by the king of effortlessly cool and favorite of Paul Rowland, Nicholas Grasa. The mix of textures and a black palate with a bold infusion of red made the show one to be remembered.Rad Hourani has a drive and a vision that is, as he describes as "Eternal". Not a bad start at all eh?

Who's Next? Rena

Meet Rena Donaldson. Another star from Mode Models in Canada who exclusive turn on the runway for Rad Hourani is stirring up the castings in Milan right this minute. With a moody, doll-like elegance that is so hard to find, Rena is definately what's next.

The Value of Vika

Fall 2008 seems to be the season of second chances, Abbey Lee, Eniko, Aline and Iris are all seeing their share of the spotlight after a slow start on their careers. Now it is time for Vika to hit her stride. Vika's been modeling since Fall 2006, and nearly two years later, we are starting to see her at all the major shows. Isn't it amazing what supreme can do for a model?
Last Season, we saw Vika hit the Runways of Nina Ricci and Miu Miu, and she has since charmed her way into shoots for 10 magazine and POP. For Fall 2008, Vika is on everyone's most wanted lists, her rustic appeal has attracted the likes of Donna Karan and Alexander Wang this far.
Vika is sure to be seen hitting every major show in the next month, walking London, Milan and Paris after she wraps up her New York season. This Ukranian isn't going anywhere!

Who's Next? Natalia C

This 5'9" stunner is a relative unknown in the industry, i stumbled upon her photos a week ago and she has since modeled in the impressive Prada Pre-Fall collection.
With Mr. Marsh on her side what else can a girl need? We are sure to see Nathalia pop up in Milan this season, stay tuned...

A Second Chance... Aline and Eniko

Neither are new faces, but both Aline and Eniko are getting their second chance at model stardom. Who doesn't love a cool comeback?

The Mysterious Hannah Glasby

The couture shows nurtured many models exclusive careers before they became household names. Darla, Irina, Johanna and many more all did couture exclusively for a few seasons before hitting the runway circut. We might be seeing something similar in IMG Paris' find Hannah Glasby.
Hannah was seen at the Anne Valerie Hash and Chanel couture shows this season and i doubt we'll being seeing her walking the Ready to Wear for another few seasons.
At 5'9.5", Hannah has potential to be a serious force in the industry, but at a young 17, i doubt we'll be seeing this Aussie hit her stride for a few seasons to come. Whether it's now or in 2 years, Hannah is going to do very well for herself. Keep watch...

Instant Star: Hyoni

This years Ford Supermodel of the World winner goes by the name Hyoni and she is the first breakout star of New York City. With all of the talk of white-washed runways, Korean beauty Hyoni is a welcome change.
With fantasic personal style and a personality to match, Hyoni is winning the hearts of every casting director and photographer. This newcomer has already walked for Jason Wu and Band of Outsiders. And thats just Day 1! Hyoni brings a presence and energy to everything she does and is already conquering the industry like a professional. She is absolutely going to be Ford's biggest search winner in years!
Long story short, Hyoni is seriously exciting people, including a certain "it" photographer whom Hyoni shot with earlier this week. It is no suprise with Hyoni that a superstar is born!