Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott photographed Rosie Huntington Whiteley for the March 2011 British Vogue cover in London on November 25, 2010 with stylist: Kate Phelan.
March 2011 British Vogue Cover
Model: Rosie Huntington Whiteley
Stylist: Kate Phelan
Makeup: Charlotte Tilbury
Hair: Paul Hanlon
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Preview courtsey: The Fashion Spot
Monday, 31 January 2011
Doingbird Spring 2011 cover, ph: Collier Schorr, stylist:
"Transition" - Naty Chabanenko, Directed by Tim Richardson
Tim Richardson directed Naty Chabanenko in the film "Transition", in New York on July 22, 2010 with stylist William Graper.
"Transition"
Model: Naty Chabanenko
Director/DP: Tim Richardson
Stylist: William Graper
Makeup: Dotti
Hair: Tristan Waikong
Diretor: Jeff Elstone
Story Director: Aramique
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Kaya Sorhaindo
Editor: Graeme Pereira
Original score: 'The Melting Clock' by Gary Gunn
"Transition"
Model: Naty Chabanenko
Director/DP: Tim Richardson
Stylist: William Graper
Makeup: Dotti
Hair: Tristan Waikong
Diretor: Jeff Elstone
Story Director: Aramique
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Kaya Sorhaindo
Editor: Graeme Pereira
Original score: 'The Melting Clock' by Gary Gunn
Love Magazine Spring 2011 Cover preview: Lea T, ph: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, stylist: Katie Grand
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott photographed Lea T for the Spring 2011 LOVE Magazine cover.
Love Magazine Spring 2011 Cover
Model: Lea T
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Preview courtsey: LOVE Magazine Website
Love Magazine Spring 2011 Cover
Model: Lea T
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Preview courtsey: LOVE Magazine Website
H&M Spring 2011 Video - Anne Vyalitsyna, director: Amir Chamdin, stylist: Cathy Edwards
Amir Chamdin directed Anne Vyalitsyna for the spring 2011 H&M Video in London on November 17-19, 2010.
H&M Spring 2011 Video
Model: Anne Vyalitsyna
Director: Amir Chamdin
Stylist: Cathy Edwards
Hair: Malcolm Edwards
Makeup: Lisa Butler
H&M Spring 2011 Video
Model: Anne Vyalitsyna
Director: Amir Chamdin
Stylist: Cathy Edwards
Hair: Malcolm Edwards
Makeup: Lisa Butler
Friday, 28 January 2011
March 2011 British Vogue Cover Preview: Rosie Huntington Whiteley, ph: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott photographed Rosie Huntington Whiteley for the March 2011 British Vogue cover in London on November 25, 2010.
March 2011 British Vogue Cover
Model: Rosie Huntington Whiteley
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Preview courtsey: Disney Rollergirl Twitter
March 2011 British Vogue Cover
Model: Rosie Huntington Whiteley
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Preview courtsey: Disney Rollergirl Twitter
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
Jil Sander Fall 2010 Campaign II - Daria Strokous, ph: Willy Vanderperre, stylist: Olivier Rizzo
Addiction by Ayako Spring 2011 Campaign - Daria Strokous, Photo: Steven Meisel, Stylist: Lori Goldstein
Armani Exchange Spring 2011 Campaign Video: Alejandra Alonso
Matthew Scrivens photographed Alejandra Alonso for Armani Exchange Spring 2011 Campaign on November 2-3, 2010 in California.
Armani Exchange Spring 2011 Campaign Video
Model: Alejandra Alonso
Photographer: Matthew Scrivens
Armani Exchange Spring 2011 Campaign Video
Model: Alejandra Alonso
Photographer: Matthew Scrivens
Monday, 24 January 2011
February 2011 American Vogue Editorial: Angela Lindvall, ph: Patrick Demarchelier, stylist: Tabitha Simmons
Friday, 21 January 2011
Models.com Model Style Interview with Fei Fei Sun
Full Interview can be seen at models.com
Jeans - Zara, Coat -Burberry, Bag – Proenza Schouler:
With her effervescent personality and one of a kind look, Fei Fei Sun has become one of the most coveted girls of the moment. Her face can be seen in the pages of fashion bibles like Vogue Italia, V and i-D, but when she isn’t bringing designer creations to life, Fei Fei is just a normal girl who loves shopping, traveling and learning more about her new hometown.
MDC: I know you’ve been in New York for 6 months, how has it been for you so far?:
Fei Fei: Amazing! New York is a very crazy city and a new home for me. This is my first time in New York, and everything for me is new. I’m still learning everything, like how to go to the subways and supermarkets, my new agency here. When I’m working, I’m meeting new friends, and learning about the new everything with New York, good shops and good restaurants, and which food is New York people’s favorite. I’m learning that the New York City feeling is a lot like Shanghai, very young.
MDC: What do you like when you’re shopping?
Fei Fei: I like simple clothes in simple colors; white, black, with just a little color here and there. I like going to Topshop, H+M, Zara because it is nice and cheap, and sometimes Barneys for really nice bags and nice shoes. I like clothes with clean shapes. It is fun going to vintage shops with my friends, but I feel like know very little, I’m still learning about fashion.
MDC: Have you had any really fun experiences modeling recently?
Fei Fei: Modeling for me is such a crazy thing. In New York, everyday I can feel new things coming into my life. I really enjoying working with many different teams, with make up and hair, stylists, and photographers. The people are always very nice and friendly and funny. They’re always full of great ideas. My favorite thing has been changing my eyebrow color and playing with different eyeshadow colors, especially greens, yellows, and other bright colors. I really like the feeling of spring.
All photos Betty and Janelle for models.com.
Close up of Fei Fei’s chic PS1 and boots by Celine:
Jeans - Zara, Coat -Burberry, Bag – Proenza Schouler:
With her effervescent personality and one of a kind look, Fei Fei Sun has become one of the most coveted girls of the moment. Her face can be seen in the pages of fashion bibles like Vogue Italia, V and i-D, but when she isn’t bringing designer creations to life, Fei Fei is just a normal girl who loves shopping, traveling and learning more about her new hometown.
MDC: I know you’ve been in New York for 6 months, how has it been for you so far?:
Fei Fei: Amazing! New York is a very crazy city and a new home for me. This is my first time in New York, and everything for me is new. I’m still learning everything, like how to go to the subways and supermarkets, my new agency here. When I’m working, I’m meeting new friends, and learning about the new everything with New York, good shops and good restaurants, and which food is New York people’s favorite. I’m learning that the New York City feeling is a lot like Shanghai, very young.
MDC: What do you like when you’re shopping?
Fei Fei: I like simple clothes in simple colors; white, black, with just a little color here and there. I like going to Topshop, H+M, Zara because it is nice and cheap, and sometimes Barneys for really nice bags and nice shoes. I like clothes with clean shapes. It is fun going to vintage shops with my friends, but I feel like know very little, I’m still learning about fashion.
MDC: Have you had any really fun experiences modeling recently?
Fei Fei: Modeling for me is such a crazy thing. In New York, everyday I can feel new things coming into my life. I really enjoying working with many different teams, with make up and hair, stylists, and photographers. The people are always very nice and friendly and funny. They’re always full of great ideas. My favorite thing has been changing my eyebrow color and playing with different eyeshadow colors, especially greens, yellows, and other bright colors. I really like the feeling of spring.
All photos Betty and Janelle for models.com.
Close up of Fei Fei’s chic PS1 and boots by Celine:
Free Soul Spring 2011 Campaign behind the scens video: Angela Lindvall
Yu Tsai photographed Angela Lindvall for the Free Soul Spring 2011 Campaign on October 30-31, 2010 with stylist Rushka Bergman.
Free Soul Spring 2011 Campaign Video
Model: Angela Lindvall
Photographer: Yu Tsai
Stylist: Rushka Bergman
Hair: Giannandrea
Makeup: Fiona Stiles
Free Soul Spring 2011 Campaign Video
Model: Angela Lindvall
Photographer: Yu Tsai
Stylist: Rushka Bergman
Hair: Giannandrea
Makeup: Fiona Stiles
Free Soul Spring 2011 Campaign Video: Angela Lindvall
Yu Tsai photographed Angela Lindvall for the Free Soul Spring 2011 Campaign on October 30-31, 2010 with stylist Rushka Bergman.
Free Soul Spring 2011 Campaign Video
Model: Angela Lindvall
Photographer: Yu Tsai
Stylist: Rushka Bergman
Hair: Giannandrea
Makeup: Fiona Stiles
Free Soul Spring 2011 Campaign Video
Model: Angela Lindvall
Photographer: Yu Tsai
Stylist: Rushka Bergman
Hair: Giannandrea
Makeup: Fiona Stiles
Pepe Jeans Spring 2011 campaign video: Anne Vyalitsyna
Warren du Preez photographed Anne Vyalitsyna for the spring 2011 Pepe Jeans campaign in London on October 14-15, 2010.
Pepe Jeans Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: Anne Vyalitsyna
Photographer: Warren du Preez
Pepe Jeans Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: Anne Vyalitsyna
Photographer: Warren du Preez
Wednesday, 19 January 2011
Japanese Vogue March 2011 Cover: Izabel Goulart, ph: Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin, stylist: George Cortina
Tuesday, 18 January 2011
Prada Spring 2011 Campaign: Mariacarla Boscono, Photo: Steven Meisel
I Can't Stand the Rain
Today in Manhattan it is currently 34°F (1°C), and rainy.
"I Can't Stand the Rain" is a song originally recorded by Ann Peebles, and written by Don Bryant, Bernard "Bernie" Miller & Ann Peebles. The song became Peebles' biggest hit when in 1973 it reached #38 on the US Pop Chart and #6 on the R&B/Black Chart. The single also reached #41 on the UK Pop Chart in April 1974. It was one of John Lennon's favorite songs and in a Billboard Magazine article he commented, "It's the best song ever."
"I Can't Stand the Rain" is a song originally recorded by Ann Peebles, and written by Don Bryant, Bernard "Bernie" Miller & Ann Peebles. The song became Peebles' biggest hit when in 1973 it reached #38 on the US Pop Chart and #6 on the R&B/Black Chart. The single also reached #41 on the UK Pop Chart in April 1974. It was one of John Lennon's favorite songs and in a Billboard Magazine article he commented, "It's the best song ever."
Friday, 14 January 2011
Lanvin Spring 2011 campaign preview: Iselin Steiro, Photo: Steven Meisel
Thursday, 13 January 2011
+j Jil Sander for Uniqlo Spring 2011 Campaign preview: Isabeli Fontana, Photo: David Sims, Stylist: Joe McKenna
David Sims photographed Isabeli Fontana for the spring 2011 +j Jil Sander for Uniqlo campaign in New York on November 7, 2010 with stylist Joe McKenna.
+j Jil Sander for Uniqlo Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: Isabeli Fontana
Photographer: David Sims
Stylist: Joe McKenna
Hair: Guido Palau
Makeup: Diane Kendal
Casting: Madeline Kiersztan at Ms4
+j Jil Sander for Uniqlo Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: Isabeli Fontana
Photographer: David Sims
Stylist: Joe McKenna
Hair: Guido Palau
Makeup: Diane Kendal
Casting: Madeline Kiersztan at Ms4
Wednesday, 12 January 2011
Jil Sander Fall 2010 Campaign - Daria Strokous, ph: Willy Vanderperre, stylist: Olivier Rizzo
Tuesday, 11 January 2011
WWD January 2011 Cover / Givenchy Pre Fall 2011
Dolce and Gabbana Spring 2011 Campaign Preview III: Izabel Goulart & Isabeli Fontana, ph: Steven Klein, stylist: Tabitha Simmons
Steven Klein photographed Izabel Goulart for the spring 2011 Dolce & Gabbana campaign in New York on November 11, 2010 with stylist Tabitha Simmons.
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 Campaign
Models: Izabel Goulart and ISabeli Fontana
Photographer: Steven Klein
Stylist: Tabitha Simmons
Hair: Garren
Makeup: Diane Kendal
Creative Director: Dennis Freedman
Art Director: Brendan Dugan
Acting Coach: Susan Batson
Location: Pier 59 Studios
Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 Campaign
Models: Izabel Goulart and ISabeli Fontana
Photographer: Steven Klein
Stylist: Tabitha Simmons
Hair: Garren
Makeup: Diane Kendal
Creative Director: Dennis Freedman
Art Director: Brendan Dugan
Acting Coach: Susan Batson
Location: Pier 59 Studios
Pepe Jeans Spring 2011 campaign preview: Anne Vyalitsyna, ph: Warren du Preez
DSquared2 Spring 2011 Campaign preview II: FeiFei Sun, Photo: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Stylist: Katie Grand
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott photographed FeiFei Sun for the spring 2011 DSquared2 campaign in Los Angeles on October 30, 2010 with stylist Katie Grand.
Dsquared2 Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: FeiFei Sun
Photographer: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Stylist: Katie Grand
Art Director: Giovanni Bianco
Makeup: Tom Pecheux
Hair: Paul Hanlon
Production: Roz Norman at LaLa Land
Dsquared2 Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: FeiFei Sun
Photographer: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Stylist: Katie Grand
Art Director: Giovanni Bianco
Makeup: Tom Pecheux
Hair: Paul Hanlon
Production: Roz Norman at LaLa Land
Loewe Spring 2011 Campaign preview: Mariacarla Boscono, Ph: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott, Stylist: Katie Grand
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott photographed Mariacarla Boscono for the spring 2011 Loewe campaign in Los Angeles on November 1, 2010 with stylist Katie Grand.
Loewe Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: Mariacarla Boscono
Photographer: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Stylist: Katie Grand
Makeup: Lucia Pieroni
Hair: Paul Hanlon
Loewe Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: Mariacarla Boscono
Photographer: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Stylist: Katie Grand
Makeup: Lucia Pieroni
Hair: Paul Hanlon
Monday, 10 January 2011
DSquared2 Spring 2011 Campaign preview: FeiFei Sun, Photo: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, Stylist: Katie Grand
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott photographed FeiFei Sun for the spring 2011 DSquared2 campaign in Los Angeles on October 30, 2010 with stylist Katie Grand.
Dsquared2 Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: FeiFei Sun
Photographer: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Stylist: Katie Grand
Art Director: Giovanni Bianco
Makeup: Tom Pecheux
Hair: Paul Hanlon
Production: Roz Norman at LaLa Land
Dsquared2 Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: FeiFei Sun
Photographer: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Stylist: Katie Grand
Art Director: Giovanni Bianco
Makeup: Tom Pecheux
Hair: Paul Hanlon
Production: Roz Norman at LaLa Land
V Magazine 69 - Iris Strubegger, ph: Karl Lagerfeld, stylist: Haider Ackermann
Karl Lagerfeld photographed Iris Strubegger for V Magazine on November 27, 2010 in Paris with designer Haider Ackermann styling.
V Magazine Issue #69 Editorial
Model: Iris Strubegger
Photographer: Karl Lagerfeld
Stylist: Haider Ackermann
Hair: Laurent Philippon
Makeup: Stephanie Kunz
Casting Director: Evelien Joos
Scan Source: Austin Smedstad at Starworks
V Magazine Issue #69 Editorial
Model: Iris Strubegger
Photographer: Karl Lagerfeld
Stylist: Haider Ackermann
Hair: Laurent Philippon
Makeup: Stephanie Kunz
Casting Director: Evelien Joos
Scan Source: Austin Smedstad at Starworks
Friday, 7 January 2011
January 2011 Italian Vogue Video, FeiFei Sun, Photo: Steven Meisel, Stylist: Karl Templer
Steven Meisel photographed FeiFei Sun for Italian Vogue on November 30, 2010 with stylist Karl Templer.
Italian Vogue January 2011 Editorial
Model: FeiFei Sun
Photographer: Steven Meisel
Stylist: Karl Templer
Makeup: Pat McGrath
Hair: Guido Palau
Video can be seen Vogue.It and YouTube.com
Screen cap from video:
Italian Vogue January 2011 Editorial
Model: FeiFei Sun
Photographer: Steven Meisel
Stylist: Karl Templer
Makeup: Pat McGrath
Hair: Guido Palau
Video can be seen Vogue.It and YouTube.com
Screen cap from video:
V Magazine Issue #69 - FeiFei Sun & Kristina Romanova, ph: Daniele Duella and Iango Henzi, stylist: Sabina Schreder
Daniele Duella and Iango Henzi photographed FeiFei Sun and Kristina Romanova for V Magazine on November 7, 2010 in New York with stylist Sabina Schreder.
V Magazine Issue #69 Editorial
Models: FeiFei Sun and Kristina Romanova
Photographers: Daniele Duella and Iango Henzi
Stylist: Sabina Schreder
Hair: Luigi Murenu
Makeup: Virgina Young
Scan Source: Austin Smedstad at Starworks
V Magazine Issue #69 Editorial
Models: FeiFei Sun and Kristina Romanova
Photographers: Daniele Duella and Iango Henzi
Stylist: Sabina Schreder
Hair: Luigi Murenu
Makeup: Virgina Young
Scan Source: Austin Smedstad at Starworks
Thursday, 6 January 2011
Spur Magazine February 2011 Interview: Nimue Smit and Wayne Sterling
Wayne Sterling of Models.Com and TheImagist.com interviewed Nimue Smit for Spur Magazine on November 24, 2010.
Nimue Smit was that instant sensation two years ago when she debuted in fashion as a Prada/Miu-Miu runway exclusive. Her wide eyed child brand of beauty certainly put her in the advance wave of the gorgeous new Dutch models like Patrica can der Vliet and Mirte Maas who were beginning to flood the runways and the editorials. But what set Nimue apart and certainly what ushered her straight from the runway to the Prada SS09 campaign as well as the Alberta Ferretti (FW09) and Armani Collection (SS10) campaigns was an extra polish of sophisticated grace. Extremely well educated, articulate and witty (with a talent for mimicking a wide variety of accents in a wide range of languages) Nimue is a distinct sign of fashion's current need to highlight girls who bring an intelligent understanding and a wider cultural value to the act of modeling. Fashion has always been about the fantasy of high style as a life style. Beyond just beauty and a sleek slim body (all of which Nimue boasts) the myth of fashion is also about the ideal of perfect diction, perfect manners and cultivating a polished exterior that reflects the elusive ambiance of chic. It is exactly that aura that this 18 year old Dutch beauty exudes in person . Freshly re-located to New York Nimue sat down with Spur of the eve of the American Thanksgiving holidays and gave us a great insight to her upbringing, her ambitions in life and her passions outside of modeling. This was what she had to share. - Wayne Sterling
Wayne Sterling: Why is it that Dutch girls speak such flawless English Nimue?
Nimue Smit: Maybe because they start us in school at a very young age. It's funny you think the english of Dutch girls is so good though. I can always pick up on a Dutch accent speaking English. There's always something a little off. In fact there was a book out that collected all the phrases with the slight mistakes the Dutch make with English.
WS: How many languages do you speak?
NS: I speak Dutch...English ...I understand some French but I wouldn't say I speak it well. The same for German. But those basic four languages. In school they taught us to read ancient Greek as well as some Latin. I think if you're going learn the Romance languages like French, German English or Spanish or Italian it's good to know the roots of your language.
WS: Wow. That's seriously impressive Nimue. Switching to pop culture, I just got an email asking what I thought of the Harry Potter movie Pt 6. I know you just saw it.
NS: I'm a big Harry Potter fan. I grew up with the books from the first one so it is very interesting for me to see the way they developed the story throughout the years.
WS: The last movie frustrated me over the point at which they chose to split the book in two parts.
NS: But at least they didn't have to cut out sections of the book like they had to in the previous films. This way they can let the story develop and be really true to the full plot.
WS: You said you grew up with the Harry Potter books...How old are you now ?
NS: I'm 18. I started modeling when I was 15 in Holland and I did the Prada-Miu Miu exclusive for my first show season when I was 16. Then right after that I did the shoots for Burberry...British Vogue...Italian Vogue with Meisel.
WS: Your parents are both doctors, yes?
NS: Yes. And I have grandparents who were also doctors so growing up I was fascinated by the whole idea of going into medicine.
WS: You're not tempted to break the tradition for fashion?
NS: At one point I might go to medical school. I'm not sure yet. I just finished high school this June so this is my first time modeling full time. I'm enjoying the modeling right now and as long as I enjoy it I want to keep pursuing it. I just moved to New York on my own and I'm enjoying discovering the city. It's so different from a place like Amsterdam or Paris. Paris is so organic as a city . You can see where it started on the Seine and just spread and spread. But in New York it feels so planned out. There's nothing old here. It is hard to believe that hundreds of years ago Manhattan was like one big forest when the Dutch first came here to trade. They could take boats right up the Hudson river. But you'd never believe any of that now looking at Manhattan. I was born in Amsterdam and grew up just outside of the city, sort of between the suburbs and the countryside.It' s the green heart as they call it...sort of where the houses give way to the forest.
WS: In your country, would you like to be extremely famous as a model...on the level of...the biggest Dutch girl now?
NS: That would be Doutzen. I'd say she's the most known of all the Dutch models. She's a celebrity everywhere she goes because her L"Oreal ads are everywhere but I'm not sure that I'd want that for myself. Modeling was never really seen as a big deal in Holland before, not until Holland's Next Top Model became popular. That changed it a bit...but no I wouldn't want to be known everywhere I go in Holland. I have friends who tell me that Doutzen copes with it well though . She's always polite. If she's having dinner and someone wants an autograph, she's always obliging. I have to say I enjoy going back home to Holland to visit after working. I would love to live for a little while in a houseboat in Amsterdam . That would be so quaint.
WS: How would you summarize your personal style Nimue?
NS: Well I love wearing a great sweater, probably a baggy one or maybe a jacket with very fitted pants and great shoes. I find that I'm always looking for classics and basics, That's basically the essence of my style. For that I love Alexander Wang of course.
WS: As all the models do.
NS: As all models do (laughs) Rodarte is just so beautiful to look at. I would love to have something of theirs'. I love all the luxury French brands. I love my Celine bag. It' s perfect to fit everything I need into it.
WS: You got it as a post show gift?
NS: Yes. It was the most amazing surprise.
WS: Great marketing move on Celine's part !
NS: Oh yes. I think it's great when designers offer trade for doing the shows and they offer you a quality piece because when the models really like something... a bag, a shoe...a dress...a coat...we will wear it constantly from city to city. It's a great form of advertising I think.
WS: I love the concept of the off-duty model . She sometimes makes you notice the bag or shoe even more than when it' s in an ad.
NS: I love the classics. Chanel. Yves Saint Laurent. Givenchy. Vuitton...you know the quality is always going to be fantastic. My style is try to mix all these things together with my basics to create something timeless.
WS: You're not very heavily into accessories like jewelry it seems.
NS: Not a lot and not unless it really means something to me. I wear a ring that I got from my grandparents. This watch was from my grandmother who passed away. So I like that the few pieces of jewelry I have are very special to me.
WS: And what's your current listening Nimue? Models always have the best musical tastes.
NS: I just saw Le Roux in concert. She's really good live. I also like a lot of the old music like George Harrison and Bob Dylan...The Beatles.
WS: Who are freshly out at iTunes!
NS: Yes I'm so excited!
WS: Thank you so much for our conversation Nimue. It was very nice to meet the girl behind the beautiful images.
NS: Thank you for thinking of me for this Wayne.
Nimue Smit was that instant sensation two years ago when she debuted in fashion as a Prada/Miu-Miu runway exclusive. Her wide eyed child brand of beauty certainly put her in the advance wave of the gorgeous new Dutch models like Patrica can der Vliet and Mirte Maas who were beginning to flood the runways and the editorials. But what set Nimue apart and certainly what ushered her straight from the runway to the Prada SS09 campaign as well as the Alberta Ferretti (FW09) and Armani Collection (SS10) campaigns was an extra polish of sophisticated grace. Extremely well educated, articulate and witty (with a talent for mimicking a wide variety of accents in a wide range of languages) Nimue is a distinct sign of fashion's current need to highlight girls who bring an intelligent understanding and a wider cultural value to the act of modeling. Fashion has always been about the fantasy of high style as a life style. Beyond just beauty and a sleek slim body (all of which Nimue boasts) the myth of fashion is also about the ideal of perfect diction, perfect manners and cultivating a polished exterior that reflects the elusive ambiance of chic. It is exactly that aura that this 18 year old Dutch beauty exudes in person . Freshly re-located to New York Nimue sat down with Spur of the eve of the American Thanksgiving holidays and gave us a great insight to her upbringing, her ambitions in life and her passions outside of modeling. This was what she had to share. - Wayne Sterling
Wayne Sterling: Why is it that Dutch girls speak such flawless English Nimue?
Nimue Smit: Maybe because they start us in school at a very young age. It's funny you think the english of Dutch girls is so good though. I can always pick up on a Dutch accent speaking English. There's always something a little off. In fact there was a book out that collected all the phrases with the slight mistakes the Dutch make with English.
WS: How many languages do you speak?
NS: I speak Dutch...English ...I understand some French but I wouldn't say I speak it well. The same for German. But those basic four languages. In school they taught us to read ancient Greek as well as some Latin. I think if you're going learn the Romance languages like French, German English or Spanish or Italian it's good to know the roots of your language.
WS: Wow. That's seriously impressive Nimue. Switching to pop culture, I just got an email asking what I thought of the Harry Potter movie Pt 6. I know you just saw it.
NS: I'm a big Harry Potter fan. I grew up with the books from the first one so it is very interesting for me to see the way they developed the story throughout the years.
WS: The last movie frustrated me over the point at which they chose to split the book in two parts.
NS: But at least they didn't have to cut out sections of the book like they had to in the previous films. This way they can let the story develop and be really true to the full plot.
WS: You said you grew up with the Harry Potter books...How old are you now ?
NS: I'm 18. I started modeling when I was 15 in Holland and I did the Prada-Miu Miu exclusive for my first show season when I was 16. Then right after that I did the shoots for Burberry...British Vogue...Italian Vogue with Meisel.
WS: Your parents are both doctors, yes?
NS: Yes. And I have grandparents who were also doctors so growing up I was fascinated by the whole idea of going into medicine.
WS: You're not tempted to break the tradition for fashion?
NS: At one point I might go to medical school. I'm not sure yet. I just finished high school this June so this is my first time modeling full time. I'm enjoying the modeling right now and as long as I enjoy it I want to keep pursuing it. I just moved to New York on my own and I'm enjoying discovering the city. It's so different from a place like Amsterdam or Paris. Paris is so organic as a city . You can see where it started on the Seine and just spread and spread. But in New York it feels so planned out. There's nothing old here. It is hard to believe that hundreds of years ago Manhattan was like one big forest when the Dutch first came here to trade. They could take boats right up the Hudson river. But you'd never believe any of that now looking at Manhattan. I was born in Amsterdam and grew up just outside of the city, sort of between the suburbs and the countryside.It' s the green heart as they call it...sort of where the houses give way to the forest.
WS: In your country, would you like to be extremely famous as a model...on the level of...the biggest Dutch girl now?
NS: That would be Doutzen. I'd say she's the most known of all the Dutch models. She's a celebrity everywhere she goes because her L"Oreal ads are everywhere but I'm not sure that I'd want that for myself. Modeling was never really seen as a big deal in Holland before, not until Holland's Next Top Model became popular. That changed it a bit...but no I wouldn't want to be known everywhere I go in Holland. I have friends who tell me that Doutzen copes with it well though . She's always polite. If she's having dinner and someone wants an autograph, she's always obliging. I have to say I enjoy going back home to Holland to visit after working. I would love to live for a little while in a houseboat in Amsterdam . That would be so quaint.
WS: How would you summarize your personal style Nimue?
NS: Well I love wearing a great sweater, probably a baggy one or maybe a jacket with very fitted pants and great shoes. I find that I'm always looking for classics and basics, That's basically the essence of my style. For that I love Alexander Wang of course.
WS: As all the models do.
NS: As all models do (laughs) Rodarte is just so beautiful to look at. I would love to have something of theirs'. I love all the luxury French brands. I love my Celine bag. It' s perfect to fit everything I need into it.
WS: You got it as a post show gift?
NS: Yes. It was the most amazing surprise.
WS: Great marketing move on Celine's part !
NS: Oh yes. I think it's great when designers offer trade for doing the shows and they offer you a quality piece because when the models really like something... a bag, a shoe...a dress...a coat...we will wear it constantly from city to city. It's a great form of advertising I think.
WS: I love the concept of the off-duty model . She sometimes makes you notice the bag or shoe even more than when it' s in an ad.
NS: I love the classics. Chanel. Yves Saint Laurent. Givenchy. Vuitton...you know the quality is always going to be fantastic. My style is try to mix all these things together with my basics to create something timeless.
WS: You're not very heavily into accessories like jewelry it seems.
NS: Not a lot and not unless it really means something to me. I wear a ring that I got from my grandparents. This watch was from my grandmother who passed away. So I like that the few pieces of jewelry I have are very special to me.
WS: And what's your current listening Nimue? Models always have the best musical tastes.
NS: I just saw Le Roux in concert. She's really good live. I also like a lot of the old music like George Harrison and Bob Dylan...The Beatles.
WS: Who are freshly out at iTunes!
NS: Yes I'm so excited!
WS: Thank you so much for our conversation Nimue. It was very nice to meet the girl behind the beautiful images.
NS: Thank you for thinking of me for this Wayne.
Wednesday, 5 January 2011
January 2011 Italian Vogue Editorial, FeiFei Sun, Photo: Steven Meisel, Stylist: Karl Templer
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2011 Campaign preview: Auguste Abeliunaite, ph: Mario Testino
Tuesday, 4 January 2011
V Magazine 69 Editorial preview - Natasha Poly, ph: Willy Vanderperre, stylist: Panos Yiapanis
Willy Vanderperre photographed Natasha Poly for V Magazine on November 27-28, 2010 in London with stylist Panis Yiapanis.
V Magazine Issue #69 Editorial
Model: Natasha Poly
Photographer: Willy Vanderperre
Stylist: Panos Yiapanis
Scan Source: Austin Smedstad at Starworks
V Magazine Issue #69 Editorial
Model: Natasha Poly
Photographer: Willy Vanderperre
Stylist: Panos Yiapanis
Scan Source: Austin Smedstad at Starworks
Organice Your Life - December 2010 Cover & interview : Valentina Zelyaeva, ph: Alique
Alique photographed Valentina Zelyaeva for Organice Your Life on November 24, 2010 in New York.
Organice Your Life December 2010 Cover
Model: Valentina Zelyaeva
Photographer: Alique
Art Director: Joep Becx
Entire issue pdf can beseen at: organiceyourlife.com
Lonneke and Valentina think back about the shoot and share their experiences:
Valentina: Ok, so let me tell you something about the shoot. The morning of the shoot was one of the coldest days in November, but we all stayed warm and cozy thanks to Lonneke. She was kind enough to let us into her cute loft to shoot the cover and videos. She prepared wonderful lunch for the crew: yummy veggie soup, organic
bread from the farmers market, local cheese and organic salad with avocado and olive oil-sesame seed-lemon dressing.
Lonneke: Thanks Val!
V: Yes, it was so good that I got inspired and the next day I copied you by making the same lunch for myself :)
L: Love to hear that, I enjoy making (hopefully) delicious foods for friends and crew!
V: I thought it was great working with Alique. She took beautiful pictures of us, and I’m hoping to work and hang out with her more in the future.
L: Yes, that’s why I am happy that Alique creates all the covers for Organice Your Life® together with Art Director Joep Becx. Alique is talented and a very successful
photographer from Holland, together we want to conquer the world! Tijl did the really cool video of us in Holiday Style. Everybody seemed to have fun at the shoot!
V: Anne-Marie and I met last year at the Pura Vida party and we have the same passion for Raw Food, so it was great talking with her about it. Her love for dolphins and sea life is something to look up to.
L: Yes that’s amazing! Anne-Marie and I have been friends for a while and we both love to discuss good foods, healthy living and other interesting things in life. I am happy the three of us could manage to do the shoot together for this cover.
V: So with this issue: What do you wish for yourself and the OYL readers for 2011?
L: Well, I wish of course the usual: Happiness, Love and Peace for me and my loved ones, but I also hope that people get inspired to do good,for themselves, for friends, family and others. An inspired world is a joy forever! And what about you?
V: The whole world celebrates New Year! That means a fresh start foreveryone, new ideas, new plans,people looking forward to a new year, and we can make goals what we want to achieve in the year to come! I feel lots of good vibes around me and I think no matter where you are and what you do, the most important thing is to meet the New
Year with positive energy and a happy attitude, and that’s what I will try to do!
L & V: From both of us, we wish everyone a very joyous end of 2010 and an amazing New Year!
Organice Your Life December 2010 Cover
Model: Valentina Zelyaeva
Photographer: Alique
Art Director: Joep Becx
Entire issue pdf can beseen at: organiceyourlife.com
Lonneke and Valentina think back about the shoot and share their experiences:
Valentina: Ok, so let me tell you something about the shoot. The morning of the shoot was one of the coldest days in November, but we all stayed warm and cozy thanks to Lonneke. She was kind enough to let us into her cute loft to shoot the cover and videos. She prepared wonderful lunch for the crew: yummy veggie soup, organic
bread from the farmers market, local cheese and organic salad with avocado and olive oil-sesame seed-lemon dressing.
Lonneke: Thanks Val!
V: Yes, it was so good that I got inspired and the next day I copied you by making the same lunch for myself :)
L: Love to hear that, I enjoy making (hopefully) delicious foods for friends and crew!
V: I thought it was great working with Alique. She took beautiful pictures of us, and I’m hoping to work and hang out with her more in the future.
L: Yes, that’s why I am happy that Alique creates all the covers for Organice Your Life® together with Art Director Joep Becx. Alique is talented and a very successful
photographer from Holland, together we want to conquer the world! Tijl did the really cool video of us in Holiday Style. Everybody seemed to have fun at the shoot!
V: Anne-Marie and I met last year at the Pura Vida party and we have the same passion for Raw Food, so it was great talking with her about it. Her love for dolphins and sea life is something to look up to.
L: Yes that’s amazing! Anne-Marie and I have been friends for a while and we both love to discuss good foods, healthy living and other interesting things in life. I am happy the three of us could manage to do the shoot together for this cover.
V: So with this issue: What do you wish for yourself and the OYL readers for 2011?
L: Well, I wish of course the usual: Happiness, Love and Peace for me and my loved ones, but I also hope that people get inspired to do good,for themselves, for friends, family and others. An inspired world is a joy forever! And what about you?
V: The whole world celebrates New Year! That means a fresh start foreveryone, new ideas, new plans,people looking forward to a new year, and we can make goals what we want to achieve in the year to come! I feel lots of good vibes around me and I think no matter where you are and what you do, the most important thing is to meet the New
Year with positive energy and a happy attitude, and that’s what I will try to do!
L & V: From both of us, we wish everyone a very joyous end of 2010 and an amazing New Year!
Intermission Issue III Interview - Cameron Russell, ph: Patrik Sehlstedt, stylist: Keegan Singh
Patrik Sehlstedt photographed Cameron Russell for Intermission Magazine on October 23, 2010 in New York with stylist Keegan Singh.
Intermission Issue III Cover
Model: Cameron Russell
Photographer: Patrik Sehlstedt
Stylist: Keegan Singh
Makeup: Sil Bruinsma
Hair: Rudi Lewis
Location: Drive In Studios, 443 West 18th Street, NY, USA
Intermission Issue III Cover
Model: Cameron Russell
Photographer: Patrik Sehlstedt
Stylist: Keegan Singh
Makeup: Sil Bruinsma
Hair: Rudi Lewis
Location: Drive In Studios, 443 West 18th Street, NY, USA
Intermission Issue III Cover & Interview - Dorothea Barth Jorgensen, ph: Patrik Sehlstedt, stylist: Keegan Singh
Patrik Sehlstedt photographed Dorothea Barth Jorgensen for the cover of Intermission Magazine on October 23, 2010 in New York with stylist Keegan Singh.
Intermission Issue III Cover
Model: Dorothea Barth Jorgensen
Photographer: Patrik Sehlstedt
Stylist: Keegan Singh
Makeup: Sil Bruinsma
Hair: Rudi Lewis
Location: Drive In Studios, 443 West 18th Street, NY, USA
Intermission Issue III Cover
Model: Dorothea Barth Jorgensen
Photographer: Patrik Sehlstedt
Stylist: Keegan Singh
Makeup: Sil Bruinsma
Hair: Rudi Lewis
Location: Drive In Studios, 443 West 18th Street, NY, USA
Chloe Spring 2011 Campaign preview II: Iselin Steiro, ph: David Sims, stylist: Marie Amelie Sauve
Miu Miu Spring 2011 Campaign: Kasia Struss, ph: Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott
Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott photographed Kasia Struss for the spring 2011 Miu Miu campaign on November 11-12, 2010 in London with stylist Joe McKenna.
Miu Miu Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: Kasia Struss
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Stylist: Joe McKenna
Hair: Christiaan
Makeup: Lucia Pieroni
Location: Big Sky Studio, Studios 9 & 10, 29-31 Brewery Road, London, UK
Miu Miu Spring 2011 Campaign
Model: Kasia Struss
Photographers: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Stylist: Joe McKenna
Hair: Christiaan
Makeup: Lucia Pieroni
Location: Big Sky Studio, Studios 9 & 10, 29-31 Brewery Road, London, UK
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