Beauty is Diverse

Peter Lindbergh celebrates the beauty of diversity with a vibrant editorial for the March edition of US Vogue featuring an all star cast of models. Veteran model Karolina Kurkova teams up with faces of the moment, Joan Smalls, Liu Wen, Kasia Struss, Cara Delevigne and Fei Fei Sun sporting a panoply of bold head-turning prints. Whether it be in an editorial or a runway show, the wonderful combination of iconic faces, current stars and newbies, adds a freshness and element of surprise which I love. The eclectic mix of models combined with the extraordinary talent of Lindbergh and the styling genius of Tabitha Simmons make for an editorial which enthrals and delights.

Liu Wen, Karolina Kurkova & Kasia Struss
US Vogue - March 2012
Photographer - Peter Lindbergh

Liu Wen, Cara Delevigne, Joan Smalls,
Kasia Struss & Fei Fei Sun
US Vogue - March 2012

Fei Fei Sun & Liu Wen
US Vogue - March 2012

Karolina Kurkova
US Vogue - March 2012

Karolina Kurkova & Joan Smalls
US Vogue - March 2012

Liu Wen
US Vogue - March 2012

Joan Smalls
US Vogue - March 2012

Kasia Struss & Cara Delevigne
US Vogue - March 2012

Karolina Kurkova
US Vogue - March 2012
Photographer - Peter Lindbergh
Source - thefashionspot.com

Alexander Wang's All Star Cast

What do Maria Bradley, Aymeline Valade, Britt Maren, Mirte Maas, Freja Beha Erichsen, and Raquel Zimmermann all have in common? Well, they were all marked for success by designer Alexander Wang who selected each model previously to open for his collections. With all eyes firmly cast on Wang's  Fall/Winter 2012 show on Saturday, Danish newcomer Nadja Bender emerged in opening slot, as the model who will be most coveted for the season ahead. 

As is the case at Alexander Wang, the show's line-up consisted of an all-star mix of newcomers, established models and iconic faces. Nineties supermodels Shalom Harlow, Gisele Bundchen, Karolina Kurkova, Carmen Kass, Querelle Jansen, Frankie Rayder and Elise Crombez were joined by the current generation of stars; Abbey Lee Kershaw, Anja Rubik, Joan Smalls, Natasha Poly, Karmen Pedaru, Jourdan Dunn, Aymeline Valade and Liu Wen. Amongst such a stellar line-up of talent, a new generation of models emerged from the fray unscathed. Lara Mullen, Maria Bradley, Kati Nescher, Ava Smith, Josefien Rodermans, Laura Kampman, and Nadja Bender looked right at home amongst the seasoned pros.

Opening Slot - Nadja Bender
Alexander Wang - F/W 2012

Laura Kampman

Lara Mullen

Ava Smith

Maria Bradley

Anja Rubik

Liu Wen

Jourdan Dunn

Frankie Rayder

Karolina Kurkova

Gisele Bundchen

Shalom Harlow

Josefien Rodermans

Joan Smalls

Abbey Lee Kershaw

Carmen Kass
Alexander Wang - F/W 2012
Photographer - Monica Feudi
Source - style.com

An Intimate View

Whatever your opinion may be of photographer Terry Richardson, there is no denying that he is one of the most influential and prominent figures in the worlds of modelling and fashion. Richardson's scope as a photographer can be witnessed in publications such as US Vogue, Vogue Paris, V Magazine, Vanity Fair, Harpers Bazaar, Purple, Industrie and i-D. Not surprisingly, Richardson's studio plays host to the who's who of modelling talent from iconic models Kate Moss, Daria Werbowry and Gisele Bundchen, to established stars Abbey Lee Kershaw, Freja Beha Erichsen and Lara Stone, and to a slew of young hopefuls. Richardson's studio shots as featured on terrysdiary.com, capture the raw, natural beauty of his subjects whilst depicting a unique intimacy and camaraderie between model and photographer. 

Freja Beha Erichsen

Daria Werbowry

Lindsey Wixson

Lara Stone

Erin Wasson

Bette Franke

Kendra Spears

Karolina Kurkova

Marloes Horst

Gisele Bundchen & Terry Richardson

Joan Smalls

Shanina Shaik

Candice Swanepoel

Marihenny Passible

Arizona Muse

Daphne Groeneveld

Sui He

Sasha Pivovarova
Photographer - Terry Richardson
Source - terrysdiary.com

In the Mix

W Magazine remodels the seventies with its March 2011 editorial lensed by Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Styled by Alex White, the editorial features a who's who cast of modelling talent including Karolina Kurkova, Adriana Lima, Raquel Zimmerman, Anja Rubik, Hind Sahli, Anna de Rijk, Tasha Tilberg, Crystal Renn, Izabel Goulart, Delfine Bafort and Karlie Kloss, decked out in 70's revivalist fashion by Diane Von Furstenberg, Dolce Gabbana, Chloé, Jean Paul Gaulthier and Roberto Cavalli. It's wonderful to see a mix of newcomers, established names and veteran models like Tilberg and Bafort bringing an element of surprise to this 70's glam-inspired editorial.

Karolina Kurkova

Hind Sahli

Anna de Rijk

Karlie Kloss

Delfine Bafort

Anja Rubik

Tasha Tilberg

Raquel Zimmerman

Izabel Goulart

Crystal Renn

Adriana Lima
W Magazine - March 2011
Photographer - Inez Van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin
Source - models.com