Friday, January 7, 2011

Triple threat

In an industry that is literally inundated with hundreds of new models every season, it is a near impossibility to pinpoint which girls will go on to reach the highest echelons within the modelling world. I am hoping that 2011 will be the year that Hind Sahli, Renata Sozzi and Chrishell Stubbs will make their mark. All three models are breathtakingly beautiful with incredible bone structure, flawless skin and athletic bodies. What these three budding models also have in common, is that indefinable "it" factor which makes them not only standout but also memorable. 


Chrishell Stubbs, Renata Sozzi and Hind Sahli (center) appear alongside Bonnie Chen (far left) for Benetton F/W 2010
Photographer - Josh Olins


Turks and Caicos native, nineteen year old Chrishell is a star on the ascent. Represented by Supreme in New York, Chrishell has the kind of mesmerising beauty which will enable her to appeal to both commercial and high fashion clients. With careful management and direction, Chrishell has all the makings of a top model. During her first show season, Chrishell walked for Jean Paul Gaulthier, Diane Von Furstenburg, Catherine Malandrino, Cynthia Steffe, Vera Wang, Erin Fetherston and Ralph Lauren. Chrishell's campaign credits include  Ralph Lauren, Benetton, Pinko and H&M Urban Vibes Divided.


Erin Fetherston Spring/Summer 2010
Photographer - Yannis Vlamos
Source - style.com

Chrishell Stubbs
Source - models.com

Chrishell Stubbs
Photographer - Unknown
Source - bellazon.com

H&M Urban Vibes Divided
Photographer - U nknown
Source - fashiongonerogue.com

Chrishell Stubbs, Ruby Aldridge and Jiang Xiao Yi
Pinko Fall/Winter 2010
Photographer - Unknown


Brazilian newcomer Renata Sozzi has already appeared twice on the cover of Vogue Brazil and has only been based in New York since February 2010, where she is represented by Marilyn Model Management. Nineteen year old Renata stands at 173 cm in height and has a face made for beauty and a body predestined for Victoria's Secret fame.  Often compared to fellow Brazilian supermodel Isabeli Fontana, Renata has some big shoes to fill but is on the right path having scored editorials for Vogue Italia, French Revue des Modes and Teen Vogue as well as appearing in campaigns for Replay and Benetton.


Renata Sozzi
Photographer - Unknown
Source - bellazon.com

Vogue Brazil - September 2010
Photographer - Gui Paginini

Renata Sozzi
Photographer - Unknown
Source - bellazon.com

Renata Sozzi
Photographer - Unknown
Source - models.com

Isabeli Fontana & Renata Sozzi
Vogue Brazil
Photographer - Jacques Dequeker

Photographer - Emanuela de Paula
Source - models.com


Twenty year old Hind Sahli hails from Morocco and is represented by DNA Models in New York. Hind was photographed by Steven Meisel for the May 2010 issue of Vogue Italia and has already landed campaigns for Top Shop, Benetton and Armani Jeans. The 178 cm beauty has walked for the likes of Herve Leger, 3.1 Philip Lim, Isaac Mizrahi, Vera Wang, Louis Vuitton, Kenzo and Jean Paul Gaulthier. In an interview with WWD, Hind reveals her lofty aspirations; to appear on the the cover of Vogue and to tread the runway for Victoria's Secret.


Hind Sahli
Photographer - William Lords

L'Officiel Morroco - June/July 2010
Photographer - Alvaro Beamud

Hind Sahli
Photographer - Saloi Jeddi
Source - bellazon.com

BCBG Spring/Summer 2010
Photographer - Marcio Madeira
Source - style.com

Armani Jeans Spring/Summer 2010
Photographer - Takay