Saturday, March 8, 2008

Top 10 Models from Fall 2008

Fall 2008 had the strongest presence 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 featured 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.

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Who's Next? Anna


Anna is a wonderful 5'10.5" and still unsigned in NY, love these new girls who, even after show season are still untouched. Anna is sure to have her moment soon, just look at that face!

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Who's that Girl!?!?! Jennifer Messelier

Ford's 5'11 brunette Jennifer Messelier is not an unknown, yet to most she was the only face with no name at Miu Miu fall 2008.  Jennifer had already walked Jil Sander last season as well as a few select shows this season, but it was her Miu Miu appearance that threw us all off guard.

The odd thing is that Jennifer has already been seen in a a major editorial, you can see her in February's Italian Vogue.  So what makes her such a mystery?  We'll have to see, but word is that this breathtaking beauty has some serious things brewing right now, serious serious things.

Monday, March 3, 2008

Heaven Sent Heloise

Women's Heloise Guerin had one of the strongest seasons in New York, followed by a solid turnout in Paris which makes it common knowledge that this girl is soon to become an editorial and campaign favorite.Her amazing hair and perfect, ivory skin make Heloise one of the strongest new faces coming out of the Fall 2008 season. and at 5'11", what more could a model watcher ask for?
The curly haired Francophone walked for Marc Jacobs, Alexander Mcqueen, Proenza Schouler, Daks, Marc by Marc, Philosophy and Giles to name a few. Top photographers are clamoring at the bit to get their hands on the French beauty.
With such a young face on a very grown up body, Heloise is the stuff of legends. This girl is also impossibly photogenic and has a killer personality. She has the presence of a young Doutzen, High fashion as well as High commercial value. A real money maker for Women don't you think? Keep watch...

Sunday, March 2, 2008

The Catch that is Cato

The few girls that are lucky enough to land the ultra elusive Prada exclusive are launched into super stardom and their faces remembered by many for years to come. The most recent of those Girls is the amazing Cato Van Ee.
Cato was fabulous enough to land both the Prada exclusive in Milan as well as the Miu Miu show in Paris. Cato's classically edgy beauty fit perfectly with Prada's casting this season and once again shows the push towards the return of the Women.This stunner is not an entirely new face however, she has been modeling since late 2004. Now placed with IMG, Cato has grown taller and has been relaunched as an exciting new face, and how exciting she is.

Her exclusivity left me wanting more this season, and i am sure i am not alone. Cato has the makings of a serious star; versatility, personality and experience. Astonishing!

Who's Next? Yulia

Women's Yulia, Just had a surprisingly big finish to Paris fashion week. She walked Lanvin and Nina Ricci today. This Girl is going to be one to watch next season as her show list expands. Stay Tuned...

Who's That Girl?!?! Kelli Lumi

Kelli Lumi with Major Models had a Major modeling moment today. Previously unseen except for some minor Ny and London shows, Kelli opened Nina Ricci mere hours ago.
The Ricci show is among the most important in Paris for models, as it often discovers next seasons stars right at the end of the week. Kelli has an amazing presence and is most likely one of those stars for next season. Keep watch for this leggy blonde, she's about to have a moment.

Saturday, March 1, 2008

Model Update: Martha Streck

I first introduced you to Brazilian Martha Streck two weeks ago when it was discovered that Martha will be the Fall 2008 Gucci exclusive along with Abbey Lee. Since then, Martha has gone on to great things.

Martha walked for Gucci, Fendi, Dior, Chanel, Lacroix, Galliano and Elie Saab. Her flaming red locks and chiseled features set her aside from the typical Brazilian bombshell.

The Runways are not the only place that Martha has recently seen success, she's landed the Fall 2008 D&G Campaign with Mario Testino. Martha's so hot right now.

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Anna Selezneva, Dark Horse

Some may recognise Anna Selezneva from last season, she walked for select shows like Dries Van Noten and Celine. To others, Anna is still an exciting new, exquisitely beautiful face. This season is turning out different however. Even without an appearance until Paris other then Blugirl in Milan, and a slow start in the city of lights, Anna managed to land some pretty serious shows opening Balmain and closing Yves St Laurent mere hours ago!
Anna could be the girl to watch who broke out in a big way within those ever important final three days of Paris Fashion week. The Dark Horse who keeps everyone on their toes until next season. And with that mystical symmetry and the Height needed, Anna has the undeniable beauty that makes a star.

What does it take for such an unknown face to close such a major show? Look at Anna. She's going to land EVERYTHING this week.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Who's that Girl?!?! Stephanie Carta

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...

Aline Ascending

One's Aline Weber, another comeback story of the fall 2008 season, but possibly the largest one thus far! Aline has been in the business since 2005 but it is this season that the Brazilian bombshell has exploded.

Like most comebacks, Aline disappeared for some time before slowly re surging in Brazil. The classic, statuesque beauty began appearing near monthly in Vogue Brazil before seriously rocking Sao Paulo Fashion Week. But once One found her and she hit NY, that's when the serious bookings began pouring in.

Aline walked for Proenza Schouler, Narciso Rodriquez, Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein in New York and Alberta Ferretti, Burberry and Pucci in Milan. The ball did not stop rolling there as Aline walked Maison Martin Margiela yesterday in Paris.
Despite all of that show success, Aline's major moment came this morning when she opened the breathtaking Fall 2008 Balenciaga show. This is one of the few girls who can go from Balenciaga and absolutely land a major VS contract. I may be eating my words in years to come, but does anyone else see a young Gisele? Contract or not, Aline is bound to become one of those rare Fashion Chameleons that we are all so fond of. You can count on Aline's ascension to continue into spring 2009, we've got a star on our hands people...

Monday, February 25, 2008

Who's Next? Julia

Placed exclusively with Nathalie Paris, Julia Shvets is a new face with room to grow. she has just been seen opening Veronique Leroy. Could this be Paris' dark horse? keep watch....

Saturday, February 23, 2008

The Garden of Eden

We first saw Eden Clark in the Burberry Spring 2008 show in Milan. She was absolutely an unknown in that show but it was obvious that there was something to this interesting face.
Eventually, others caught on in the Industry and Eden is now an instant sensation. in the last couple of days in Milan, Eden walked for Burberry, Marni and Prada and her options in Paris are seriously major. Eden can be seen right now in both Dazed and Confused and Italian vogue shot by Steven Meisel. With Mr. Meisel and Russell Marsh on her side, this Quirky girl at One may be quite the force in upcoming months. Loving the Androgyny!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Life in the Fast Laine

Meet Amanda Laine, the 15 year old Canadian winner of the V magazine/ Supreme models search. Amanda is a superstar, and a genuinely amazing person. Discovered playing Basketball in Canada, Amanda abruptly jetted off to New York with Supreme for tests and ultimately, a contract with the Agency.

Early on, Amanda walked for Rad Hourani in New York and instantly fell under the radar. It was all for good reason as Amanda was busy fitting looks for Prada. When the newest canadian it girl hit the Prada runway, the buzz began.
Amanda has since walked for Marni and been optioned for almost every major show in Milan. With bone structure like that and those amazing eyebrows, this one's here to stay!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Model Update: Natalia C

I first introduced you to Natalia with Women Milan in early february, but since then, some serious things have happened for this Russian. Prada serious.
Natalia had a total book makeover then immediately went into hiding. We saw her again for the first time as she opened and closed Prada's breathtaking Fall 2008 show in Milan today.
The show is a model blessing and pretty much assures Natalia will have a major career. Look for this defined beauty in Paris for Miu Miu then expect some major Editorials and Campaigns in upcoming months. A star is beautifully born!

Who's Next? Natalie

Previously seen at Jeremy Liang in New York, Natalie made a real splash as one of the new faces at Rad Hourani. Despite vanishing, i feel that Natalie is going to have a serious moment come paris. Who can deny that polaroid? stay tuned...

Monday, February 18, 2008

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?

Friday, February 15, 2008

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!