>> THE MODELIZER —More names have come up for the model-centric May 2009 Vogue cover: Anna Maria Jagodzinska and Lara Stone, the latter of which supposedly fulfills the "unexpected choice" hint indicating a model who's never before appeared in Vogue. Together with the seven names that have already come up — Caroline Trentini, Jourdan Dunn, Raquel Zimmermann, Natasha Poly, Isabeli Fontana, Liya Kebede, and Natalia Vodianova, the rumored nine spots have been fulfilled. The only problem is, the last two — Liya and Natalia — who were identified by RG Vogue, conflict with another source, who won't name names but say two models, one with the first initial K, and the other with the first initial A, were supposedly involved. Perhaps there are eleven models? Or maybe the list was edited somewhere along the way. [TFS, TFS, ONTD_FF]
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Fab Ad: Missoni Spring '09
Natasha Poly and Isabeli Fontana's serious faces in Missoni's Spring '09 campaign immediately caught my attention. Shot by Steven Meisel, the models look mannequin-like while wearing an array of Missoni's colorful clothes and accessories. The contrast between Natasha's punchy, pink short set and Isabeli's slate blue ensemble complement one another to perfection. I also fancy their matte makeup palette and ruby red lips. The beach scene is nothing new in Spring campaigns but it works. After all, what girl wouldn't like to picture herself relaxing on the sand in Missoni?
Eight Models for May 2009 Vogue Cover, Including Raquel Zimmermann and Natasha Poly
>> That May 2008 Vogue multiple model cover featuring "today's best models" that will be published just in time for this year's model-themed Costume Institute Gala? It looks like we've got some names — and a number. Brazil's RG Vogue reports that eight lucky girls will be featured on the cover — and they've already got five models attached: Raquel Zimmermann (who other sources have confirmed), Natalia Vodianova, Liya Kebede — all Vogue favorites — plus Natasha Poly and Isabeli Fontana.
My best guess for the remaining three? Kate Moss has to be somewhere in there — she is co-chairing the Gala, after all, and then there's the "unexpected choice" that The Imagist hinted at, who's never been in Vogue at all — a clue that doesn't apply to any of the aforementioned. As for the third unknown, no clues whatsoever.
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Rag & Bone Fall 2009: Packed to the Gills, With Goodness
>> Rag & Bone always attracts the legions — last season there was enough trouble filing in when the show space was the vast Pier 94; this season, the crowd had to push and shove their way through the two small double doors of Cedar Lake Ballet Theater, and a number of people who were supposed to have seats were forced to stand. While the rest of us were bumped and budged, immobile, Julia Restoin Roitfeld knew how to conquer the immovable best — just after she waved hello to Genevieve Jones, a tall, modelesque man parted the crowd with an "Excuse me, I'm late for the show." Presumably, everyone assumed he was a model trying to get backstage fifteen minutes after the show was scheduled to start. Julia saw him and latched onto his elbow with a "Hey, Zack, I'm going to use you as an excuse to get through." And with that, she was in — the rest of us still in the same place. Turns out, the guy wasn't even in the show.
But Edita Vilkeviciute was, and Isabeli Fontana — who closed — Diana Farkhullina and Sigrid Agren — all new faces, in addition to Rag & Bone perennial favorites like Coco Rocha, Lily Donaldson, Sasha Pivovarova, Jessica Stam, and Julia Stegner. The label's usual palette of navy, black, and gray was in place, with some unexpected pops of red in a flower brooch here, in an obi belt there. Marcus Wainwright and David Neville worked with a different stylist this season — Tabitha Simmons — and she helped them take it to a new level — the chain mail detailing on a hem or peeking out under a jacket was an especially unique touch.
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Link Time!!!
- Chanel Iman dishes on diversity on the runway — Fashion Indie
- Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2009 — Coutorture
- Breaking: Olivier Theyskens out at Nina Ricci?! — The Cut
- Stage manager accused of theft from Lipstick Jungle — Purse Blog
- Bass appeal: Teen Vogue's exclusive interview with Ed Westwick — Teen Vogue Blog
- Anna Wintour criticizes Sienna Miller in Vogue documentary — Catwalk Queen
- The year of the python — Bag Snob
- Rick Owens's half-shaved heads for Spring — Stylelist
- Valentino broadcasts Chiuri and Piccioli's first try — Fashionista
- Chic! Chic! Chic! At Paris Fashion Week! — Jezebel
- Celebrating our favorite designers from down under — Refinery 29
- Vogue photoshopped Sienna Miller's head onto different body — The Huffington Post
- Maryna Linchuk and Isabeli Fontana for H&M Spring ‘09 ad campaign — Nitrolicious

- Chanel Iman dishes on diversity on the runway — Fashion Indie
- Stella McCartney Pre-Fall 2009 — Coutorture
- Breaking: Olivier Theyskens out at Nina Ricci?! — The Cut
- Stage manager accused of theft from Lipstick Jungle — Purse Blog
- Bass appeal: Teen Vogue's exclusive interview with Ed Westwick — Teen Vogue Blog
- Anna Wintour criticizes Sienna Miller in Vogue documentary — Catwalk Queen
- The year of the python — Bag Snob
- Rick Owens's half-shaved heads for Spring — Stylelist
- Valentino broadcasts Chiuri and Piccioli's first try — Fashionista
- Chic! Chic! Chic! At Paris Fashion Week! — Jezebel
- Celebrating our favorite designers from down under — Refinery 29
- Vogue photoshopped Sienna Miller's head onto different body — The Huffington Post
- Maryna Linchuk and Isabeli Fontana for H&M Spring ‘09 ad campaign — Nitrolicious

Bugs, Elephants, and Models Unite in Botswana for Pirelli 2009
>> Deep in the Okavango Delta of Botswana, photographer Peter Beard directed Mariacarla Boscono and Malgosia Bela to "show me fun" as they mucked through an algae-covered swamp in May. "Does it feel nice?" he asked Malgosia, who was submerged up to her waist in the goo. "It's nice," she replied, bringing her green hands up to her face.
The finished product — the 2009 Pirelli calendar — debuted yesterday, and you can see the whole thing here (NSFW), but it didn't come without the model cast (Rianne Ten Haken, Isabeli Fontana, Kemp Muhl, Daria Werbowy, Lara Stone, and Emanuela de Paula in addition to Mariacarla and Malgosia) going out on a limb — literally: one shot features a number of them posing nude way up in a bare tree. And they weren't always so comfortable — a big bug was placed on Isabeli's face, and though Peter directs, "Eyes open! Eyes open!" she visibly flinches, "I can't."
Gallery is NSFW.
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2008 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Unveiled: Lara, Edita, and Sessilee Strut It
>> After weeks of speculation, we got our answers. As rumored, Izabel Goulart is no longer a Victoria's Secret Angel — there is speculation that she broke her contract to work for Emporio Armani and Armani Exchange — but she, along with the Angels and 26 other non-Angel models, taped the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Miami on Saturday. There were a few casting surprises — no Asian models?; some disappointments — no Natasha Poly or Jessica Stam; and lots of newcomers — Arlenis Sosa Pena, Sarah Stephens, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Sessilee Lopez, Clara Alonso, Edita Vilkeviciute, Erin Heatherton, and even Lara Stone made it after all. Broken glass catwalk aside, Maryna Linchuk had a stellar outing — many have their bets on a Angel contract for her in the future — and Doutzen Kroes cozied up to boyfriend DJ Ruckus at the after-party. All in all, enough party to hold us over until the show airs Dec. 3.
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Natalia Vodianova, Isabeli Fontana Tango for Versace
>> A little show of skin here, a little handbag there . . . that's what Versace's Fall 2008 ads are made of. Shot in Manhattan by Mario Testino, the images portray Natalia Vodianova and Isabeli Fontana flaunting color-coordinating outfits . . . that is, when they're wearing clothes. The set is pretty typical glossy Versace, but I do like the up-close-and-personal handbag shots.
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>> ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL —When it pours, it really pours. Another first look among the deluge of Fall 2008 ads popping up today: Isabeli Fontana for Versace, sans her campaign partner Natalia Vodianova. This first shot is very Testino-blah indeed, and interestingly, still flashing those suspiciously Louboutin-like red soles just like last season. [Women Management Blog]
Frankie Goes to Town; Plus, A First Look at Stella McCartney's Fall 2008 Ad
>> I don't know what's changed with Frankie Rayder's life lately, but I do know one thing: She's back. Not only is she being lensed for an unnamed September "extravaganza of an editorial," she's also popped up in two major Fall campaigns.
She joins Kate Moss in headlining Stella McCartney's Fall 2008 campaign, shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin at Kate's country house in Gloucestershire, England. Meanwhile, she replaces Kate, who was Roberto Cavalli's Spring 2008 campaign girl, in the Cavalli Fall 2008 ads along with Angela Lindvall, Raquel Zimmermann, and Isabeli Fontana.

Maybe we owe the pleasure of seeing Frankie again to Inez and Vinoodh? They also did the Cavalli campaign . . . We'll know for sure if they photographed this mysterious September editorial in which Frankie has been cast.
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