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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Individual Prints

Jourdan Dunn, Anais Mali and Jasmine Tookes feature in a darling editorial for W Magazine's March 2012 issue showcasing graphic prints from the Spring/Summer 2012 collections. Lensed by the super talented Emma Summerton, the divine trio work perfectly in sync to show that there is ample space at the top for models of colour. Dunn, the veteran of the group is a true Brit whilst relative newcomers Mali and Tookes hail respectively from France and the United States. Each model is distinctly individual and has made her own path towards the elite modelling stakes. Tookes has defied fashion industry odds by going in a single year from the pages of Sports Illustrated's rookie competition to the runways of Milan and Paris via a Calvin Klein exclusive. Dunn on the other hand has been a muse to designers and photographers since her early modelling days and is still at the top of her game with the best yet to come. Last but not least, Mali's mixed pedigree of African and Polish lineage translates to global appeal and accessibility in both the US and European market.

Jasmine Tookes, Jourdan Dunn & Anais Mali
W Magazine - March 2012
Photographer - Emma Summerton
Source - thefashionspot.com

W Magazine - March 2012
Photographer - Emma Summerton
Source - thefashionspot.com

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Best in Class

W Magazine recruits models Jourdan Dunn, Lily Donaldson, Nyasha Matonhodze and Cara Delevingne for a sumptuous editorial lensed by Emma Summerton. Decked out in fashions from the Spring/Summer 2012 collections, the editorial features the latest trends as updated by Balenciaga, Prada, Roberto Cavalli and Chanel. Styled by Edward Enninful, Dunn et al. look striking as they embody the various themes attributed to each image including Gatsby Girls, Holy Daze, the Lady is a Vamp and Graphic Content. Summerton who is a regular contributor to i-D Magazine, brings her trademark lavish cinematic aesthetic to the pages of W Magazine.

Jourdan Dunn, Cara Delevingne & Lily Donaldson

Lily Donaldson & Nyasha Matonhodze

Lily Donaldson & Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan Dunn & Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne

Nyasha Matonhodze & Jourdan Dunn

Lily Donaldson

Jourdan Dunn

Cara Delevingne & Lily Donaldson
W Magazine - January 2012
Photographer - Emma Summerton
Source - thefashionspot.com

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Brazil's Finest

Twenty year old Lais Ribeiro from Miguel Alves in Brazil was discovered in a beauty contest in 2009 and made her international debut at the Fall/Winter 2010 shows where she walked in an impressive 24 shows including Marc Jacobs, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Givenchy and Christian Dior. Selected as one of the Top Ten newcomers by Models.com, Ribeiro's unique beauty is the result of a melange of races and her stunning physique is awe-inspiring given that she is the mother of a two year old boy named Alexandre.

Top Ten Newcomer Fall/Winter 2010
Image courtesy of models.com

Muse Magazine
Photographer - Rony Shram

Photographer - Ben Watts
Source - thefashionspot.com

Muse Magazine
Photographer - Rony Shram

Ribeiro has been photographed recently by Steven Meisel for American Vogue, Emma Summerton for Vogue Italia and Victor Demarchelier for Vogue Espana. In 2010 Ribeiro was selected to appear in the annual Victoria's Secret Runway extravaganza and has also been featured in campaigns for Ralph Lauren, American Eagle, J Crew and the GAP. The challenge for Ribeiro's management team at Women Models will be ensuring that this newcomer maintains her high fashion edge whilst also appealing to more commercial end clients.

Vogue Espana - May 2011
Photographer - Victor Demarchelier

Lais Ribeiro & Arlenis Sosa
Vogue Italia - February 2011
Photographer - Emma Summerton

Gap - Fall/Winter 2010
Photographer - Craig McDean

FFW Fashion Forward - January 2010
Photographer - Rogerio Cavalcanti

US Vogue - September 2010
Photographer - Steven Meisel

Kicking back
Source - modelwhispers.blogspot.com

Friday, February 4, 2011

In Fine Company

Vogue Italia assembles a cast of the fashion industry's leading top black models for an astonishingly beautiful editorial in the February 2011 issue. Shot by Emma Summerton and styled by Edward Enninful, the editorial entitled "Black Allure", plays host to a bevy of beauties including veteran models Chanel Iman, Jourdan Dunn, Arlenis Sosa, Aminata Niaria, and Sessilee Lopez, alongside newcomers; Rose Cordero, Joan Smalls, Melodie Monrose, Lais Ribeiro and Ajak Deng. The hair, make-up, styling and fashions by Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, and Givenchy amongst others, allow the models to fully embody the feeling of sheer elegance and sophistication captured by Summerton.

Chanel Iman, Joan Smalls & Jourdan Dunn
Vogue Italia - February 2011

Joan Smalls
Vogue Italia - February 2011

Lais Ribeiro & Arlenis Sosa
Vogue Italia - February 2011

Jourdan Dunn
Vogue Italia - February 2011

Melodie Monrose
Vogue Italia - February 2011

Sessilee Lopez, Ajak Deng & Aminata Niaria
Vogue Italia - February 2011

Chanel Iman
Vogue Italia - February 2011

Ajak Deng
Vogue Italia - February 2011

Sessilee Lopez, Aminata Niaria, Jourdan
Dunn & Chanel Iman
Vogue Italia - February 2011

Jourdan Dunn, Sessilee Lopez, Ajak Deng, Lais RIbeiro,
Rose Cordero, Melodie Monrose, Arlenis Sosa,
Aminata Niaria & Chanel Iman
Vogue Italia - February 2011
Photographer - Emma Summerton

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Room for Two

Emerging models Anais Mali and Melodie Monrose are proving that there is room for more than one top black model at any given time, within the highest echelons of the modelling world. Both models have made significant headway since their impressive debuts at the Spring/Summer 2011 shows in September. Mali appeared in 22 shows, whilst Monrose logged a staggering 49 shows.

The exotic beauties are both French, with Mali hailing from Toulon, and Monrose from the French Caribbean island of Martinique. Mali's feline like features and impossibly high cheekbones are a product of her African and Polish heritage. Mali was scouted on the streets of Paris at the age of sixteen and has recently moved to New York where she is represented by Ford Models. Monrose was introduced to an agent by a friend, and was signed swiftly by Wilhelmina Models before being whisked off to New York for the SS11 shows.

Mali and Monrose were photographed by Solve Sundsbo for an editorial in Interview's December 2010 issue. The editorial entitled "Double Vision" captures Mali and Monrose entangled in a series of electrifying and sensual poses. Both models compliment and play off each other to best effect. Mali has since been photographed by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia, and Mario Testino for US Vogue. Monrose's luminous beauty has been captured by the likes of Hugh Lippe for Dazed & Confused, Danielle Duella and Iango Henzi for V Magazine, and Emma Summerton for Vogue Italia.

I am so excited at the modelling prospects which await these two newcomers. Both models possess an innate love of fashion and exude an air of elegance and sophistication. I adore Monrose's melancholic eyes, which light up in an instant when she flashes her exuberant smile. Mali's look may be exotic but she is a versatile beauty with a runway swagger to rival the most seasoned veterans.