Fashion Models and the Hottest Designer Trends

The cover shoot for the March 2010 issue of Numéro Tokyo stars 22-year-old Belarusian model Maryna Linchuk of DNA, who recently appeared in an editorial for Allure by Michael Thompson, shot by David Vasiljevic. Full of flowers, ruffles, and lace, stylist Sarah Ellison shows Maryna in a white geometric-patterned Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci dress with black Christian Louboutin heels, a one-shouldered ruffled cream Electric Feathers dress with pink flowered Viktor&Rolf heels, a black and white Giorgio Armani jumpsuit, a white Dolce & Gabbana lace dress and black M&S Schmalberg bodysuit with black Christian Louboutins, and a one-shouldered cream Lavin dress. My favorite item in this editorial is the pair of Viktor&Rolf heels with pink and purple flowers and pink ruffles.

An editorial entitled “Belle Vue” is featured in the March 2010 issue of Vogue Deutsch shot by photographer Paola Kudacki starring 29-year-old Italian cover girl Mariacarla Boscono of Viva Models, who recently renewed her contract with Givenchy. Utilizing bright contrast, the editorial was shot in Paris, France with none other than the famous Tour Eiffel in the background and Mariacarla in designs by Dolce & Gabbana, Azzedine Alaia, Céline, Akris, and Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci. I really enjoy this editorial from the high contrast to the city of Paris in the back, the black long-sleeve Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci dress is my favorite piece with the sheer plunging v-neckline in the front.

For the February 2010 issue of Dazed and Confused Japan, British male model Daniel Hicks of D1 Models, who was recently featured on the cover of Popeye magazine by Junji Hata, is featured in a dark editorial entitled “An Apple” shot by photographer Rosemary. Styled by Tsuyoshi Noguchi, Daniel is outfitted in seductive garments by the likes of Givenchy and Raf Simons looking very gothic and full of lace. My favorite look in this editorial is Daniel in a black suit with a burgundy bowtie and leather gloves with a fishnet-like material over his face.

In the recent issue of Numéro, 25-year-old Itlian model Bianca Balti of IMG, stars in a religious yet seductive editorial entitled “Faith” shot by photographer Camilla Åkrans. Styled by Franck Benhamou, Bianca is shown in a church revealing her legs, praying by the windowsill, outside by the courtyard, with a been on her arm, and as a nun in designers such as Fendi, Chanel, Givenchy, Dice Kayek, Yves Saint Laurent, and Prada. I think this editorial is a great twist on a religion turned seductive with the white cross-like dress being my favorite look.

For the magazine’s monthly What’s Next spread, the March 2010 issue of Harper’s Bazaar US features 36-year-old Canadian supermodel Shalom Harlow of IMG in her gorgeous curly locks. Shot by photographer Glen Luchford in a ten-page layout, Stylist Melanie Ward showcases Shalom in this spring’s trends of denim, pattern, and neutrals by designers Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Versus, Alexander Wang, Yves Saint Laurent, Tommy Bahama, Chloé, Louis Vuitton, Moschino, Dior, Etro, Eres, and Roberto Cavalli. In this casual and classy layout, my favorite look is simply the pale green Chloé top and black Chloé shorts with a long, thin, silver Hermès necklace reflected in the mirror being very classic and glamorous.

In a recent editorial entitled “How To Brighten Up Your Wardrobe” by photographer Sølve Sundsbø for V MAN, Russian male model Arthur Daniyarov of DNA, who was recently in a campaign for Jill Sander, is imaged with the perfect amount of light donning the season’s hottest monochromatic designs. Styled by Jay Massacret, Arthur showcases designs by Burberry Prorsum, Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci, Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Z Zegna, and Lanvin. I like this editorial due to the fact that the lighting creates a neon glow making the ensembles jump out of the images.

Supermodel turned filmmaker 31-year-old Danish Rie Rasmussen of One Management, who recently appeared in an editorial entitled “Go Commando” for V magazine, is featured in a bedroom set editorial entitled “Shadow Lands” shot by photographer Amy Troost in The Block #20. Styled by James Worthington DeMolet, Rie looks sleek and sexy in a white and gold Givenchy dress, a white strapless ruffled top with high-waisted black undies, a gray summery dress, a tan long-sleeve top, a black mini dress with feathers, and an open white top with black leggings. Although the garments and Rie are very beautifully portrayed in this editorial, it is a very typical sensual and seductive bedroom, which in my opinion, does not stand out.