Magazine:  Vogue Paris, April 2012

Model: Doutzen Kroes

Wardrobe: Givenchy,  Spring 2012 collection

Photographer: David Sims

The models came out in full force in support of Fashion’s Night Out Spring 2010 PSA.  This worldwide event is held annually to support the fashion and retail industries; it takes place on September 10th.  A televised special on the shopping event on steroids will be aired on CBS on September 15th.  Last year FNO was among the most exciting events during fashion week.  Fortunately, it is shaping up to be even grander this year.  The evening is also about shopping for a cause, forty-percent of the proceeds from the Fashion’s Night Out T-Shirts will go to the New York City AIDS Fund.  Some of the biggest names within the modeling industry appear in the public service announcement, Karlie Kloss, Doutzen Kroes, Liya Kebede, Karolina Kurkova, Lara Stone, Miranda Kerr, Chanel Iman, Lily Donaldson and Sasha Pivovarova to name a few.  Let these ladies be your tour guide as they travel throughout New York City.

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Gisele Bundchen and Heidi Klum top Forbes’ list of the highest paid models two years in a row.  Gisele earned $25 million and Heidi earned $16 million dollars in 2009.  There are at least six current or former Victoria’s Secret models on this list.  Is that a coincidence?  It apparently pays to be an ‘Angel’.  See the other models who made the list.

Forbes’ List of Highest Paid Models - 2010:

1. Gisele Bundchen – $25 million
2. Heidi Klum – $16 million
3. Kate Moss – $9 million
4. Adriana Lima – $7.5 million
5. Doutzen Kroes – $6 million
6. Alessandra Ambrosio – $5.5 million
7. Natalia Vodianova – $5.5 million
8. Daria Werbowy – $4 million
9. Miranda Kerr – $4 million
10. Carolyn Murphy – $3.5 million

Bundchen Tops Forbes’ List of Highest Paid Models [NBC New York]

A funny thing happened in Milan and Paris during fashion month, it became fashionable to cast models with curves on the runway.  Two notable fashion houses took this step, and we applaud them both; the trail blazers were Prada in Milan, and Louis Vuitton in Paris.  The move towards curves have been gaining momentum, with in demand models like Lara Stone being sought after for advertising campaigns and editorials, but it has reached a new high.  Victoria’s Secret’s models were called to the rescue in Milan for Prada’s runway show, along with Lara.  Even their former Angels were called into action in Paris at Louis Vuitton.  It’s too soon to know if this trend will cross-over into Spring 2011.  Let’s not be naive, this was marketing; only the sales numbers will reveal just how brilliant.  We should not focus only on the sales of the clothes, but the accessories too.  Those who approve of this move may vote with their dollars, and purchase a Prada or Vuitton bag over other brands for fall.  Should it be a financial success, we may see other brands make the leap.  Even if this phenomena ends with the Fall 2010 season, it has left a permanent mark on all of us who witnessed the fashion industry embrace womanly bodies.

Prada’s Fall 2010 collection was a case of the present revisiting the past for inspiration for the future.  In this instance it was an expedition to the 1950′s, a simpiler time that is often idealized in film and television.   The color palette was very subdued, with tan, aquamarine blue, and black as the predominate hues.   Even the prints were restrained, though beautiful.  There were a couple of instances of an unknown material, it came in a tan skirt and matching jacket, and a black jacket that appeared to be made from a shiny rubber-like or patent leather material.  I loved the look of crinoline under the coats, skirts and dresses; it gave off a rigid and prudish vibe that was perfect for the show.  A few of the dresses had beautiful ruffled details and embellishments.  Some of the looks reminded me of the classic Italian beauty, and Sophia Loren came to mind.  Of course the show included bags, shoes, eyewear that completed the overly demure, but equally sexy looks.  Okay, the boots were not very reserved, they were unabashedly hot.  We now know that the Prada lady will look like a book-worm come fall with a twist of sensuality.  Victoria’s Secret models Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes and Miranda Kerr walked the show, as well as model of the moment, Lara Stone, and they navigated a maze of a runway.

Image from Fashionista

It’s that time of year again, time for the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show.  Mark your calendars because the show will take place on Novemeber 19th, and airs on December 1st. 

Angels Heidi Klum, Karolina Kurkova and Adriana Lima will not be donning their wings this year because they are either pregnant, or have recently given birth.  Heidi, however, will host the show, only weeks after giving birth to a baby girl.

If you’re wondering who will be walking in the show this year.  Well, Victoria’s Secret has found five new Angels.  Among them is Chanel Iman, known more for her runway appearances in New York, Milan and Paris.

Rounding out the five new Angels are Emanuela de Paula, Lindsay Ellingson, Candice Swanepoel and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.  They will join Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Marisa Miller, and Doutzen Kroes on the runway.  Now we wait for word on the new Angel to be selected from a nation-wide casting call.  Sure they were selected for their personalities, but I’m sure they won’t look bad in their underwear either.

Victoria’s Secret Announces Newest Angels, Including Chanel Iman  [Fashionologie]

Five Models Just Got a Lot More Famous  [The Cut]

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