La Coquette

At age twenty-one, Anais Pouliot is already a modelling veteran having been discovered when she was only fourteen. Pouliot initially began modelling locally in Montreal and in 2007, at age sixteen, signed to New York agency Trump Model Management to further her modelling career. Realising the potential of their young protegé, Trump Model Management took their time to develop Pouliot before unleashing the model at the Fall/Winter 2010 collections where she walked in a number of shows in New York and London before landing a Miu Miu exclusive in Paris. 

Intermission - December 2011
Photographer - John Scarisbrick
Source - models.com

Intermission - December 2011
Photographer - John Scarisbrick
Source - models.com

Intermission - December 2011
Photographer - John Scarisbrick
Source - models.com

Pouliot's voluptuous pout, coquettish looks and curvaceous body are clearly distinguishable however it has only been on the past year that she has truly been able to make the most of those attributes. At the Spring/Summer 2011 collections, Pouliot's sophisticated presence made her the darling of the Milan and Paris shows where she walked for the likes of Prada, D&G, Marni, Versus, Missoni, Loewe, Nina Ricci, Yves Saint Laurent and Chanel. Pouliot's appeal on the runway has since translated into major campaign traction with appearances in the Fall/Winter 2011 Louis Vuitton, Nina Ricci and Sonia Rykiel campaigns.

Vogue Germany - August 2011
Photographer - Horst Diekgerdes
Source - models.com

Interview -  September 2011
Photographer - Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Source - models.com

Numéro - May 2011
Photographer - Sean & Seng
Source - models.com

American Vogue, Interview, Intermission, Numéro, German Vogue and French Revue de Modes all seem to agree, having recently featured Pouliot in decidedly more risqué editorials. I have to admit that it has only been in recent times that I have come to appreciate Pouliot's overall look and appeal. Or maybe perhaps, I felt uncomfortable seeing her portrayed from such an early age in such an adult light. No doubt Pouliot's brooding, sultry looks and natural feminine allure will only intensify as she grows and matures into a fully-fledged woman.  

US Vogue - December 2011
Photographer - Steven Meisel
Source - models.com

Vogue Nippon - February 2011
Photographer - Daniel Jackson
Source - models.com

Vogue Italia - July 2011
Photographer - Steven Meisel
Source - models.com

Prickly Rose

Australian modelling sensation, Rose Smith seduces in this visually enticing editorial shot by Steven Chee for fashiongonerogue.com. Smith transforms into a vixen in a series of come hither poses set amidst the grounds of a private country estate in looks from local and international designers; Ellery, Kate Sylvester, Therese Rawsthorne, Karen Walker, Miu Miu and Richard Nicoll. The sultry mood conveyed by Smith under the meticulous direction of Chee, coupled with the artful styling by Marina Didovitch, make for a breathtakingly, beautiful editorial. Smith transforms from ingenue into a fully fledged temptress, illustrating her incredible modelling range.

Rose Smith
Photographer - Steven Chee
Images courtesy of fashiogonerogue.com

Held Captive

Anja Rubik demonstrates why she is part of a select group of models working today who regularly appear in blue chip campaigns and publications without running the risk of becoming over-exposed and whilst maintaining a cool edge. Vogue Nippon's June 2011 issue features Rubik in a  editorial shot by photographer Josh Olins. The editorial is elevated to a whole other level by Rubik's skillful, uncontrived posing and her ability to combine the perfect blend of tough punk chic and natural sex appeal. Rubik conveys an attitude and intensity in each frame which is captivating whilst donning looks by Balenciaga, Comme des Garcons and Miu Miu.  

Vogue Nippon - June 2011
Photographer - Josh Olins
Source - fashiongonerogue.com