THE FASHIONISTO Exclusive starring Ben Waters @Dmen

Total look PRADA

Bellerophontes-British model Ben Waters does us the honor of appearing in our latest exclusive from London-based photographer and director Jason Harry. Connecting with fashion editor Demetrio Baffa Trasci Amalfitani and stylist Huna Eberndu, dandy styles with a flippant attitude are on the mind. From the nonchalant fur details of Prada’s latest to the contemporary luxury touch of Hermès, standing out from the crowd is an effortless gesture.

See the full editorial in my Men's section or over at THE FASHIONISTO here

All clothing Dolce&Gabbana, shoes Giuseppe Zanotti Design

models.com now rank Fabio Mancini - SEXIEST MEN

Model and friend Fabio Mancini (Men's editorial Italian Beauty) emailed me to tell 

me he  is now ranked as one of the SEXIEST MEN in the world. Alongside familiar

names such as David Gandy,John Kortayarena and Andre Velencoso.

Since we met last year he has been busy season after season with the Armani

brand so his inclusion to the SEXIEST MEN section is no surprise to me at all. 

You can check out Fabio's latest brand work and model profile  here

VOGUE Italia feature The Curve model Jess Greaves

Jess Greaves The Curve Model features in VOGUE Italia.

To read her interview go here

MFN Feature The Curve Campaign Shoot

Manchester Fashion Network featured the work we did shooting the campaign for THE CURVE at Photolink Studios in Manchester.

MIlan Fashion Week MENS f/w 13 with familiar faces.

These two male models are in demand, both are over in Milan for the Mens Fashion week F/W 2013 shows.

I have photographed both models, it is a certainty that they will be busy in New York, London, Milan and Paris this year.

They are a photographers dream to work with.

Wishing Jake, Jourdan and AMCK their mother agency a great year.

VIDEO Models.com ‘numero uno’ Joan Smalls

Video by KLOSS LONDON  

I LIKE their style.

VIDEO Born to be a model.

In this Video:
Anja Konstantinova
Ashley Smith
Ava Smith
Chrystal Copland
Deimante Misiunaite
Heidi Mount
Irina Denisova
Keilani
Merethe Hopland
Tian Yi
Vika Falileeva


Credits for this Video::

Thierry LeGoues (Photographer)
Marcell Rocha (Fashion Editor/Stylist)


Ava Smith features on Models.com on their Hot list, Ava Smith has been working quietly since '05, but this year the Chicagoan stunner came into her own with a catwalk sweep that was nothing short of impressive. Blessed with elegance, grace and undeniable charm, Ava's classic look has graced the cover of V Magazine and campaigns for Burberry, Max Mara & Topshop. See more of Ava here

I like this photo of Ava for Topshop, its simplicity.

fashiongonerogue for fashion and related news.

Fashiongonerogue a web resource for those wanting to keep track of fashions's big brands, high profile models and the worlds top photographers.

                                                                                                          
                                                                       Black and White by Karl

Set out in a similar layout to models.com it features exclusives in a blog style, content is easily searchable.

I like the way you see more images less text on this site.

For those wanting to see the style of work being produced right now this is one of my go to sites.

Content is searchable by talent or in the following topics Digest, Campaigns, Collections, Covers, Editorials, Exclusives, Models and Videos is one I rather like.

Worth a look, modern clean design  http://fashiongonerogue.com/

                                                                      

The worlds Elite Supermodels, Top 3.

The world's Elite Supermodels, Top 3 right now as defined by models.com
 
The VIP club: those working "icons" of the moment - defined as celebrity models with public recognition, established longevity and a major magazine cover within the last 3 years.
These stars can always be counted on to capture more than their fair share of covers and campaigns.

Of course, as is a celebrity model's prerogative, these "brand name" girls don't peddle the NY/London/Milan/Paris runway treadmill full time, or run from magazine shoot to magazine shoot, leaving that arena wide open to the new generation.

Here goes...

3. Daria Werbowy



New York: IMG
London:IMG London
Paris:IMG Paris
Milan:IMG Milano

She has been a model with one of the most impeccable booking records of recent times with every single campaign being as prominent and as blue chip as they come (Prada, Prada fragrance, Gucci, Chanel, YSL, Missoni, Vuitton). Add to that major covers and a near monthly Only Girl rotation in US Vogue and Vogue Paris at her height and then the grand ring of a Lancome contract. Flawless!


2. Kate Moss



New York:IMG
London:Storm Model Management
Paris:Marilyn Agency
Milan:d'management group

No model working, right this second commands more covers and campaigns than the iconic Miss Moss. The girl who once memorably opined "Never complain. Never explain." has certainly gotten the last word.


1. Gisele Bundchen



New York:IMG
London:IMG London
Paris:IMG Paris
Hamburg:Model Management
Copenhagen:2pm Model Management
Milan:IMG Milano

It'll be a long time before any other model will nab anything like the $25 million dollar Victoria's Secret mega-contract that put Ms Bundchen on the map five years ago. Though she has since then moved on from the brand Gisele still looms as the highest earning model on the planet and remains one of the only two models who actually can move mags on the newsstands.

The relationship between the latest top model, the established elite supermodel and high earnings can be seen in a vogue post I featured recently.

The key to a long career at the top is maintaining high profile exposure and year on year contracts with exclusive brands.

Models.com a great source for industry news

Models.com Top 3 Models.

The world's top three models right now as defined by Models.com is....


3. Karlie Kloss [profile]



Photo: Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia December 2011

New York:Next Models NY
London: Next London
Paris:Next Paris
Milan:Next Milan
Copenhagen:2pm Model Management

Karlie Kloss for Pringle and Nina Ricci as well as Vogue Italia with Meisel and virtually every single significant runway in sight makes this tall and lean American a major must-have of the moment.

3. Anja Rubik [profile]



Photo: David Bailey for i-D Winter 2011

New York:Next Models NY
London:Next London
Paris:Next Paris
Milan:Next Milan
Barcelona:Traffic Models
Hamburg:MODELWERK
Berlin:seeDS management
Copenhagen:2pm Model Management

A long term must book for Chloe, former OTM notable Anja had a monster FW05 season in Paris and is still being lensed fitfully by Inez and Vinoodh while appearing religiously in Vogue/Bazaar. She rocks!

2. Joan Smalls [profile]


Photo: Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia March 2012

New York:IMG
London:IMG London

A massive show season... unmatched editorial demand and major campaign interest marks Ms Smalls as THE early breakout star of the FW 10 season.

2. Natasha Poly [profile]

Photo: Willy Vanderperre for i-D August 2011

New York:Women Model Management
London:Select Model Management
Milan:Women Milan
Barcelona:Traffic Models
Hamburg:Mega Model Agency
Gothenburg:Modellink
Paris:Women Paris
Copenhagen:Scoop Models

Natasha bolted away from the FW 04 pack as the girl of that season with the continued support of French Vogue. Now as the multi-product face of Gucci, she's finally evolved into that lucrative must-book she was always meant to be.

1. Lara Stone [profile]


Photo: Mert & Marcus for Calvin Klein F/W 11


New York:IMG
London:IMG London
Paris:IMG Paris
Milan:IMG Milano
Sydney:Priscilla's Model Management

And they said it would never happen in our lifetime... namely a model who is a cultural sensation...But Ms. Stone is that rare model who sells not only campaign product but moves covers (see Interview, Love, W, Vogue Paris) inspires designers (see Marc Jacobs for Vuitton SS 10) and confirms that a compelling personality makes fashion all that more vivid and dynamic.

So... the top three is held by five.

For people new to the industry the reason this article is posted in this way is not only to show the rankings but also who is connected with who.

Each agency is like a family, so one's success is also another's.

Every one has their part to play, including the photographer in developing and being successful.

Also worth reading: TOP Model earners.

Richest Supermodels, Vogue UK Story.

The richest supermodels right now, as reported by Vogue UK is...

GISELE has been named the world's richest supermodel for the sixth consecutive year, according to Forbes' annual chart.



Photo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin

The Brazilian beauty, who is one of seven Victoria Secret Angels to make the list of 10, has reportedly made earnings of $45 million (£28.9 million) in the past 12 months - thanks to lucrative endorsement deals with Espirit, Pantene, Versace, as well as her Ipanema flip-flop line.

Following Gisele's lead is

2) Kate Moss with earnings of $9.2 million (£5.91 million), then
3) Natalia Vodianova in third place with $8.6 million (£5.5 million),

4) Adriana Lima at number four with $7.3 million (£4.6 million),
5) Doutzen Kroes at five with $6.9 million (£4.4 million).

6. Alessandra Ambrosio - $6.6 million (£4.2 million)  

7. Miranda Kerr - $4 million (£2.5 million)
8. Lara Stone - $3.8 million (£2.4 million)
9. Carolyn Murphy - $3.5 million (£2.2 million)
10. Candice Swanepoel - $3.1 million (£1.9 million)

SO
That's the model high earners, from my conversations with models starting out on a top level career the life experience and travel is the big draw.


Original post link http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/2012/06/15/forbes-richest-supermodels---gisele-and-kate-moss

Natasha Poly in 'Haute Couture'

Supermodels.nl is a site I refer as one of my go to sites.
You will find up to date work from today's relevant models and photographers.
A great site for fans of supermodels and industry professionals alike.
Photographed by Mario Sorrenti
Scanned by glossyn - Vogue Paris April 2012

In a world that goes so fast, working so hard.. sometimes just to stand still, this selection of images seem frozen in time.

Simply beautiful. 

Links to see more of

Natasha Poly on supermodels.nl http://www.supermodels.nl/natashapoly

Mario Sorrenti on supermodels.nl http://www.supermodels.nl/photographers/mariosorrenti

Natasha Poly in 'Haute Couture' Photographed by Mario Sorrenti

Reported in full here : http://www.supermodels.nl/Pages/NewsArticle.aspx?subject=natasha-poly-in-haute-couture&id=5379

www.supermodels.nl a great place for information on today's relevant models, photographers and industry news.

Top 3 Male Models

Top 3 male models in the world as reported by Models.com are

3. Clement Chabernaud

 
Photo: Willy Vanderperre for Prada Men S/S 11

New York:Wilhelmina New York
Barcelona:Sight Management Studio
Copenhagen:UNIQUE DENMARK
Paris:Success Models
Milan:d'management group

London:FM Agency

He was the face of Jil Sander for several seasons which means his epicene features became instantly recognizable in every men's magazine on the market. With multiple seasons of Jil Sander, followed by Cavalli and Prada, Clement's distinctive profile makes his mark on the industry. 

2. Simon Nessman

London:Storm Model Management
Paris:Ford Models Europe
Brussels:IMM Bruxelles
New York:Soul Artist Management
Hamburg:Kult Model Agency
Milan:I LOVE Models Management

This pre-Raphaelite beauty exudes an innocence and romantic beauty unlike any other model out there. We love that the former MOTW keeps his curls intact. Season after season, his impeccable showings in the campaign/editorial/runway madness reflect what an incredible life force this young man exudes. Important to remain inimitable, no?  

1. Sean O'Pry

New York:VNY Model Management

The great ones stay constant and coveted in the eyes of fashion's key clients. The truth of that is the enviable career that Sean Opry has chalked up. Like every prior No 1 Sean has consistently kept brands such as Versace, Calvin Klein, Hugo Boss and Armani in his booking camp. More importantly he looms as one of the great memorable presences in men's modeling. Here's to a definitive long distance runner.

If you want to see who is linked to who, the looks, trends etc etc this is a site I would recommend.

Thanks to models.com for being a great site www.models.com