Solange Knowles - Next Big Thing


Solange Knowles a musician, muse, actress and little sister of “sweet” Beyoncé, has been clicked by Next Models.

“In all walks of my career artistic expression is more valuable to me and I am so excited to continue to develop this path along with such an amazing team at Next Model Management," said Knowles.

Knowles has been fronted campaigns for Rimmel, Armani Jeans and modelled for her family's fashion label House of Deréon along with her three solo albums under her belt already. Next month she will become new Today I'm Wearing star of VOGUE.COM - following by the footsteps of Alexa Chung, Lily Aldridge and Alessandra Ambrosio.

"We are delighted to be working with Solange," said Katy Moseley, Next global publicist. "She is more popular and beautiful, with so many brilliant ideas and creative energy."

Rising talents including Lana Del Rey, Sarah Ruba and Suki Waterhouse are also represents in Next Models.

Fashion Biggies Ramp Behind Obama For Re-Election Campaign


Marc Jacobs, Jason Wu, Alexander Wang, Diane von Furstenberg, Tory Burch, Narciso Rodriguez, Joseph Altuzarra, Rag & Bone, Rachel Roya and few more fahion designers have come together to back up Barack Obama's re-election campaign.

The collective, named Runway to Win, will launch an Ecommerce site this week selling Obama merchandise including T-shirts, tote bags, scarves and wristlets - with all proceeds going to the Obama Victory Fund. We hear that US vogue editor Anna Wintour is the force behind gathering the support of Fashion World for Obama.

Protests Against Dolce & Gabbana

A Protester in front of Dolce & Gabbana Store, Hong Kong

A Protester in front of Dolce & Gabbana Store, Hong Kong

DOLCE & GABBANA‘s one of the security guards banned a photographer by taking a picture in front of its Hong Kong shop. More than 13,000 people are protested outside the store on Sunday.

Apple Daily – a Local newspaper alleges that the label protected its decision on the basis that the store is not a public property, and claims that whilst Hong Kong locals are banned, tourists from mainland Chinese are permitted to take pictures - an accusation Dolce & Gabbana denies.

“Dolce & Gabbana or its staffs have not been made any Controversial statements reported in the Hong Kong press, and we strongly reject any racist or insulting comments," a spokesperson for D & G told this morning. "It is unfortunate that DOLCE & GABBANA brings into this matter.”

Mila Kunis is the fresh face of Christian Dior

Mila, the jeans and T-shirt kind of girl is all set to heat the ramp as Christian Dior’s Fresh Face! The black swan famous 28 year’s old actress is all delighted and exited about her new offer.

Though the star is all busy with here every day stuffs, she say that she is all busy learning about fashion and added that she is a jeans and T-shirt kind of girl- Now you know why we called her like that…

She will be seen posing with Miss Dior handbag in her just released images for Dior. 

Dior’s Delphine Arnault is all praise for the actress, she say that Mila is full of talent and is the one who can represent a true modern women. She also added that her performance in black swan was remarkable and Christian Dior is looking out for a long relationship with the talented actress.

Rising Star finalists for New York fashion

Fashion Group International revealed the finalists for the 15th edition of its Rising Star Awards on January 3, with nominees including Wes Gordon, Norman Ambrose, Nary Manivongand and Tommy Hilfiger's daughter Alexandria are in the women’s ready-to-wear category.

Having previously honored designers such as Fabiola Arias and Bradley Scott, the annual awards highlight up-and-coming New York-based design talent in categories including women’s ready-to-wear, men’s apparel and accessories.

Here is a list of men's and women’s wear finalists for this year, courtesy of WWD.

Rising Star finalists (women’s ready-to-wear)
  • Wes Gordon
  • Nary Manivong
  • Alexandria Hilfiger of Nahm
  • Elene Cassis
  • Joel Diaz and Christina LaPens of Jolibe
  • Norman Ambrose
  • Nara Paz of Nara Paz Design Internationale
  • Misha Nonoo of Nonoo
  • Stacy Lomman of Stacy Lomman: New York
  • Steven McDermott of Stevie Mac New York
Rising Star finalists (men’s wear)
  • Simon Spurr
  • Rob Magness of Grown & Sewn
  • Ian Velardi
  • Luis M. Fernandez of Number: Lab
The winners will be declared in New York January 26, 2012. People can find details on buying tickets for the event here: http://www.fgi.org/index.php?news=2694

Arizona Muse - Model Profile


Name: Arizona Muse
Date Of Birth: September 18, 1988 (1988-09-18)
Country Of Origin: Tucson, Arizona, USA
Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Green
Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Bust: 32
Waist: 24
Hips: 34
Dress size: 34 (EU), 4 (US)
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 7)
Agency:
  • New York - Next NY
  • Los Angeles - Next LA
  • London - Next London
  • Paris - Next Paris
  • Milan - Next Milan
  • Hamburg - MODELWERK
  • Copenhagen - 2pm
  • Barcelona - Sight Studio

Iselin Steiro: Profile


Iselin Steiro: Profile

Name: Iselin Steiro
Birth Date: September 15, 1985
Country of origin: Norway
Mother Agency: Team Models - Oslo
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue / green
Height: 5'10"
Bust: 32
Waist: 24
Hips: 34
Shoe: 7.5
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 7)
Agencies: New York - Women
                Milan - Women Milan
                Munich - Louisa Munich
                Copenhagen - UNIQUE DENMARK
                Paris - Women Paris
                Oslo Team

Liu Wen : Profile


Liu Wen : Profile

Name: Liu Wen
Birth Date: January 27, 1988
Country of origin: China
Mother Agency: Marilyn Agency
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Bust: 33
Height: 5'11"
Waist: 24
Hips: 35
Shoe: 9
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 6)
Agencies: New York: Marilyn Mgmt
                London: Select
                Paris: Marilyn Agency
                Milan: d' management

Constance Jablonski : Profile


Constance Jablonski : Profile

Name: Constance Jablonski
Birth Date: October 29, 1990
Country of origin: France
Mother Agency: Marilyn Agency, Elite
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Bust: 34
Height: 5'11"
Waist: 24
Hips: 35
Shoe: N/A
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 6)
Agencies:     New York: Marilyn Mgmt
                    Milan: Elite Milan
                    Paris: Elite
                    Barcelona: Elite Barcelona
                    Copenhagen: Elite Copenhagen
                    Hamburg: Model Management...
                    Munich: Munich Models
                    London: Elite London
                    São Paulo: Elite Brazil

Sasha Pivovarova: Model Profile


Sasha Pivovarova: Model Profile
Name: Sasha Pivovarova
Birth Date: January 21, 1985
Country of origin: Russian Federation
Mother Agency: IMG Models - New York
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Bust: 32
Height: 175
Waist: 24
Hips: 34
Shoe: 7
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 5)
Agencies: New York - IMG
                 London - IMG London
                 Paris - IMG Paris
                 Copenhagen - UNIQUE DENMARK
                 Tokyo - Donna
                 Milan - IMG Milano

Abbey Lee Kershaw: Model Profile

Abbey Lee Kershaw: Model Profile
 
Name: Abbey Lee Kershaw
Birth Date: June 12, 1987
Country of origin: Australia
Mother Agency: Chic Management (Sydney)
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Blue
Bust: 32
Height: 180
Waist: 25
Hips: 34
Shoe: 10
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 5)
                  The Money Girls (Ranked # 21)
Agencies: New York - Next NY
                  London - Next London
                  Paris - Next Paris
                  Milan - Next Milan
                  Copenhagen - 2pm

Joan Smalls: Model Profile


Joan Smalls: Model Profile

Name: Joan Smalls
Birth Date: 1988
Country of origin: Puerto Rican
Mother Agency: N/A
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Bust: 32.5
Height: 180
Waist: 24
Hips: 32
Shoe: 9.5
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 4)
Agencies:   New York - IMG Models
                   London - IMG Models
                   Paris - IMG Models
                   Milan - IMG Models

Karlie Kloss: Model Profile



Karlie Kloss: Model Profile

Name: Karlie Kloss
Birth Date: August 3, 1992
Country of origin: United States
Mother Agency: Mother Management (Dardenne Prairie)
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Hazel
Bust: N/A
Height: 180
Waist: N/A
Hips: N/A
Shoe: N/A
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 4) 
Agencies:  New York Next NY
                  London Next London
                  Paris Next Paris
                  Copenhagen 2pm
                  Milan Next Milan
Links:
twitter: @karlie_kloss

Anja Rubik: Model Profile


Anja Rubik: Model Profile

Name: Anja Rubik
Birth Date:
June 12, 1985
Country of origin:
Poland
Mother Agency:
D'Vision
Hair:
Blonde
Eyes:
Blue
Bust:
34
Height:
179
Waist:
24
Hips:
35
Shoe:
9
Other Credits:
Art Director
Rankings:
Top 50 Models (Ranked # 3)
                  The Money Girls (Ranked # 18)

Agencies: 
New York: Next NY
                  London: Next London
                  Paris: Next Paris
                  Milan: Next Milan
                  Hamburg: MODELWERK
                  Copenhagen: 2pm
                  Berlin: seeDS management
                  Stockholm: MIKAs
                  Barcelona: Traffic
                  Vienna: Next Company

Freja Beha Erichsen: Model Profile



Freja Beha Erichsen: Model Profile

Name:  Freja Beha Erichsen
Birth Date: October 18, 1987
Country of origin: Denmark, From Roskilde, Denmark
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Bust: N/A
Height: 178
Waist: N/A
Hips: N/A
Shoe:
N/A
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 2)
Agencies: New York IMG
                  London IMG London
                  Paris IMG Paris
                  Munich Louisa Munich
                  Copenhagen UNIQUE DENMARK
                  Brussels Dominique
                  Milan IMG Milano

Natasha Poly: Model Profile


Natasha Poly Model Profile:


Name: Natasha Poly
Birth Date: July 12, 1985
Country of origin: Russian Federation
Hair: Dark Blonde
Eyes: Green
Bust: 33
Height: 178
Waist: 23
Hips: 34
Shoe: 9
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 2)
Agencies: New York: Women Model Management
                 London: Select Model Management
                 Milan: Women Milan
                 Paris: Women Paris
                 Hamburg: Mega Model Agency
                 Copenhagen: Scoop Models
                 Gothenburg: Modellink
                 Barcelona: Traffic Models

Lara Stone: Model Profile


Lara Stone Model Profile:

Name: Lara Stone
Birth Date: December 20, 1983
Country of origin: Netherlands
Hair: Blonde
Eyes: Brown
Bust: 33
Height: 178
Waist: 24
Hips: 35
Shoe: 7
Rankings: Top 50 Models (Ranked # 1)
                   The Money Girls (Ranked # 14)
                   Top Sexiest Models (Ranked # 8)
Agencies:   New York IMG
                   London IMG London
                   Paris IMG Paris
                   Milan IMG Milano

Jessica Alba Profile

Jessica Alba Profile:
Name: Jessica Alba
Birth Name: Jessica Marie Alba
Height: 5' 6"
Sex: Female
Nationality: American
Birth Date: April 28, 1981
Birth Place: Pomona, California, USA
Profession: Actress & Model
Education: High school graduated, Atlantic Theater Company in New York, Began studying acting at age 11
Father: Mark Alba (Spanish/Mexican-American; real estate owner)
Mother: Catherine (née Jensen)
Daughter: Honor Marie Warren (born on June 8, 2008)
Claim to fame: as Max Guevara on TV Series Dark Angel (2000)