Arlenis Sosa
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Best of 2009: Model of the Year
Models are a vital part of fashion. Without them, the clothes wouldn't come to life. The following five beauties made their presence known this year in editorials, on the catwalks, in ad campaigns, and at fashion bashes.
15 Cozy Chic Sweaters You Need Now!
I recently got an intense urge to fill my closet with a ton of cozy chic sweaters. You know what spurred it? Daria Werbowy's delicious hooded sweater in Vogue Nippon.
Fab Ad: Gap Design Editions, Summer '09
I was on the fence when I first peeped Gap's latest Design Editions team-up, but seeing its ad campaign has changed my outlook. Shot by Craig McDean, the shots feature models Raquel Zimmerman, Anna Jagodzinska, Arlenis Sosa, and Coco Rocha wearing khaki collaborations from Alexander Wang, Vena Cava's Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai, and Albertus Swanepoel. I love the fun, no-fuss fashion angle and the clothes — which retail between $40 - $88 — look cute and wearable.
Trend Alert: Aztec Techno
Magnificent. Simply magnificent. In my humble op, model Arlenis Sosa was best-dressed at the Topshop opening preparty in NYC.
Which New York Fashion Week Model Is Most Fab?
Fashion Week isn't merely the designers' time to shine. It's also time for models to claim their stake on the catwalk. Along with some of the latest runway darlings like Anja Rubik, Arlenis Sosa, Karlie Kloss, and Natasha Poly, a few veterans like Tasha Tilberg and Trish Goff came back and proved they're still pros at the game.
Fab Face: Arlenis Sosa Peña
This shimmering Oscar de la Renta gown Dominican model Arlenis Sosa Peña is wearing may look familiar — Jessica Biel recently wore it at the Rome Film Festival. The actress may have gotten her hands on it, but did you know that Arlenis is one of the designer's favorite models? So much so that she opened and closed his Spring '09 show.
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Biggest Headline of 2008: Model Diversity Takes Center Stage
The issue of model diversity, or lack thereof, thrived in 2008. Good! The first concern was raised in February when a survey concluded that out of 1,584 modeling slots at New York Fashion Week, only six percent went to black models, six percent went to Asians, and one percent went to Latinas.
Fab Face: Arlenis Sosa
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Behind the Seams: Louis Vuitton Pays Tribute to Stephen Sprouse
Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs threw a big bash as a tribute to artist Stephen Sprouse. You may recall that Marc designed an entire graffiti-inspired collection in honor of the man. Unfortunately, the deceased Sprouse couldn't be there to greet his guests, but his presence was certainly felt.
Absolutely Fabulous
- Halloween is over. For two last thrills, it's the battle of The Hills costumes and see what the folks at Sugar dressed up as this year.
- We got a sneak peek at the De Young museum's Yves Saint Laurent exhibit — a must see.
- Stylista is already hot. But this week's episode disappointed, I must know: Are you on Team Katie or Team Cologne??
- Meet our new favorite model muse Arlenis Sosa Peña.
- So you're a shoe fanatic, too, match the star to her Fab shoe.
- Gwyneth rocked a controversial Antonio Berardi dress, I personally loved it.
- Who knew you were all color gurus.
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