Steven Meisel.
Vogue Italia.
Mackenzie Drazan, Vanessa Axente, Erjona Ala, Lida Fox, Elena Bartels and Julia Nobis. 

An unexpected summer foray into a realm of darkness, styled to the nines by Karl Templer and punctuated by a fresh cast. Who would expect a July cover to feature the ultimate brooding goth girl gang – this is the kind of imagery that keeps us excited about VI.

There has always been something a little dangerous about Erin Wasson and the modeling icon’s icy glare is put to good use in this new video from Vs. Magazine, The Heimlich Maneuver. Directed by Jenna Elizabeth, with exquisite pieces selected by Vs. Fashion Director, Vibe Dabelsteen, the clip showcases Wasson at her fiercest, facing down worthy adversary Lydia Carron and tearing into a porterhouse steak all in the name of fashion. Clad in Givenchy finery and looking deadlier than ever, Erin never loses her femme fatale touch – even when performing the titular act of mercy.

A VS Magazine video starring Erin Wasson and Lydia Carron
Directed by Jenna Elizabeth

Crystal Renn.
Paola Kudacki.
25 Magazine.

A thrilling abstraction focused on the power of the female libido. Revealing, provocative and not afraid to push all the right buttons, the story dares you to look. Be prepared to clutch your pearls!

Bruce Weber knows a thing or two about male beauty, so when he champions a model you know they are the real deal. In the new V Magazine Spain, Weber focuses on two paragons of the physical ideal, Mario Blanco & Wil Alemán, both of whom smolder in his crisp black and white photographs. Sporting long curly hair and come-hither stares, Wil & Mario represent that most irresistible incarnation of masculine allure, the young Apollo. Mythology comparisons aside, is it any wonder that both these boys have the Weber & V Magazine seal of approval?

25 Magazine‘s lush revamp is focused on all things related to female sensuality and the editorials exemplify that ideal. One of the most compelling stories within the issue is Camilla Akrans (New York: Management + Artists, Paris: Management + Artists)’s simply stunning shots of Moa Aberg. Simple, evocative and focused on the instant appeal of Moa, the story is a pure delight.

Fragrance commercials are always attempting to tap into our nostalgia for classic cinema, and Dior‘s newest fragrance spot is no exception. Shot by Jonas Akerlund and starring the delightful Daphne Groeneveld, the short riffs on Roger Vadim’s And God Created Women, with a cheeky twist. Where Bardot was unstoppably sensual, Daphne is absolutely adorable, providing the right mix of sweetness and glamour to bring the girly world of Dior beauty to life.

Ever since she dougied into our hearts little over a year ago, Kate Upton has been blazing a sexy path towards world domination. You’ll find Ms. Upton bikini clad and suggestively licking an frozen treat on the cover of this month’s GQ, but there is more to her than those now famous curves and legions of male admirers. Take a look at her chic side in the new American Vogue, Sebastian Kim‘s images of Kate looking polished in designs from Michael Kors, Proenza Schouler and Altuzarra offer fresh spin on Upton’s appeal. We think she looks right at home in the equestrian finery chosen by Katie Shillingford.

Jason Wu is the young master of modern elegance, so it seems only fitting that is F/W campaign should encapsulate the very best of what’s fashionable now. When you combine sleek photography by Willy Vanderperre (New York: Management + Artists, Paris: Management + Artists), the timeless allure of modeling legend Shalom Harlow, impressive art direction by Patrick Li and chic styling by the one and only Joe McKenna you’re guaranteed a feast for the eyes. Take a look at this brand new image from the ads, premiering exclusively on Models.com – Shalom looks scintillating in that plum Wu number.