Fashion Models and the Hottest Designer Trends

For the March 2010 issue of Vogue Nippon is an 18-page editorial entitled “The Lonesome Highway” starring 19-year-old Russian cover girl Anna Selezneva of Silent Models, who was featured on the cover of Numéro February 2010, shot by photographer Mark Segal. Styled by George Cortina, Anna brings to life the simplicity of rural life in patterned pieces by designers Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Jeremy Scott, and Chanel with my favorite piece being the pink Jeremy Scott strapless bodysuit looking very young, fresh, and chic.

Alexander McQueen’s Lobster Claw shoes live on in spring fashion mags around the world. For March, 2010 Frida Gustavsson made an appearance in Vogue in a set of Lobster Claw stilettos.

16-year-old Swedish model Frida Gustavsson of IMG, who recently appeared in editorials for Vogue Italia and W, stars on the cover and in an editorial entitled “Style Stars” for the March 2010 issue of Vogue Germany shot by photographer Greg Kadel. Presenting trends for this season, Frida looks flawless in designs by Alexander McQueen, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Gucci, Balmain, Dior, Roberto Cavalli, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Chloé, and Dolce & Gabbana from mixed patterns, denims, and structured pieces to afros, purple eyeshadow, and cat faces. My favorite trend for the season comes from Louis Vuitton combining afro chic with a maturing lolita look.

Teen Vogue is constantly striving to make fashion appealing to the younger generation. In the recent issue, 16-year-old Russian newcomer Kate Kosushkina of Supreme Models, who recently appeared in an editorial for W magazine by Craig McDean, is featured in an editorial entitled “Toy Soldier” shot by photographer Nick Haymes. Styled by Havana Laffitte in this quirky editorial, Kate is shown in sweet and colorful ensembles from spring collections by the likes of Toga, Holly Fulton, Proenza Schouler, Louis Vuitton, Missoni, and Billabong playing with marionettes, in a field of dried grass, and being surrounded by puppets on strings. Although it seems like Teen Vogue was attempting to create a cutesy editorial, the puppets they utilized were a bit dark and creepy which really took the cutesy aspect away.

The eldest daughter of Duran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon and model Yasmin Le Bon is 20-year-old model Amber Le Bon, who is featured in an editorial entitled “The Name’s Bon” for Tatler March 2010 shot by photographer Marcin Tyszka. Full of vibrant colors and bold prints, Hannah Teare styled Amber in a silk dress and underskirt by Emporio Armani, a Prada silk dress, a Moschino dress with beaded neckline, a silk sleeveless dress by Roberto Cavalli, a Dior silk-chiffon dress, and a Louis Vuitton silk dress. Utilizing a country home setting, my favorite look on Amber is the Moschino dress with a beaded neckline due to the bright oranges and lime greens looking stunning against Amber’s bronzed skin.

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.

Jumping into the Aussie surfing culture for the March 2010 issue of Vogue Australia is 22-year-old Australian model Abbey Lee Kershaw of Next Models, who was recently featured on the cover of Vogue Nippon by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, shot by photographer Max Doyle. Styled by Naomi Smith, Abbey Lee is shown in front of a white studio backdrop, the beach behind her and with many studdly young men in designs by Versace, Louis Vuitton, Jean Paul Gaultier, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Emporio Armani, Prada, and Acne with my favorite looking being Abbey Lee sitting on a bench in a Louis Vuitton silk dress and pink Versace shoes.

On the cover of the March 2010 issue of Fashion Canada is 23-year-old Canadian cover girl Jessica Stam of IMG, who is the face of Aldo’s spring/summer 2010 campaign, shot by photographer Derek Kettela. Style by Tammy Eckenswiller in a balanced combination of romantic and hard edge looks, Jessica is showcased in a Donna Karan dress and bandeau, an Agent Provacateur top and Jean Paul Gaultier shorts, a Viktor&Rolf dress with Charlotte Ronson leggings and black Louis Vuitton boots, a black Dolce & Gabbana bodysuit, a dress with bandeau and skirt by Jean Paul Gaultier, and Jean Paul Gaultier jacket, bustier, and shorts. Using a blank backdrop, the garments really show off Jessica’s beautiful curves and her natural beauty.