Sometimes inspired casting can make a story, case in point Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin‘s latest editorial in Vogue Paris. The mammoth story is half studio shoot / half travelogue and features a host of talented models; the Morocco shots are all about Freja, Lara & Dree, but the indoor photos have Vogue Paris familiars Isabeli Fontana, Raquel Zimmermann and Naomi Campbell working those dynamic poses. Newcomers Anna de Rijk and Martin Cohn also make strong showings within the story and there is even a special appearance by comeback kids Talisa Soto and Tanga Moreau.

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Raquel Zimmermann, snakes and one pair of killer platforms - the season’s most inventive campaign has arrived courtesy of Nick Knight and Alexander McQueen. Do you love it?

Arthur opens Jil Sander, Jacob opens Pringle, Simon closes Cavalli. (images from catwalking.com via tFS)

Our top 3 catwalkers for Milan men’s F/W 10 are Arthur Daniyarov, Jacob Coupe and Simon Nessman. These three young men walked the most prestigious brands and open AND closed the most shows compared to their compatriots, not a small feat with all the great talent that flocked there.Top 50 models Bastiaan Ninaber, Jakob Hybholt, Mark Cox, Mathias Bergh, Matvey Lykov, Philipp Bierbaum, runway king Casey Taylor and rising young stars, former top newcomer Charlie France and Julius Beckers also had impressive showings. Once Paris ends Sunday, we’ll bring you MDC’s top male newcomers of Milan and Paris.

Ranya Mordanova makes her way to the pages of Dazed & Confused, with an editorial that showcases Spring’s edgy side. Shot by Ben Toms and styled by Katie Shillingford, the story presents fashionable looks from Gaultier, Margiela and Gareth Pugh, in a manner that is atypical; the unconventional designs manage to look ethereal and different from how they were presented on the runway. Shillingford’s excellent styling is a big of what makes this story, but Ranya’s ability to add idiosyncrasy to every picture, adds to the enjoyment.

Grayson Gettys. Image Catwalking via tFS.

Milan ends and Paris begins with barely a second in between. Louis Vuitton’s impeccable casting today blended male icon Gabriel Aubry with some of the industry’s hottest new faces  (Jacob Coupe, Ryan Koning) along with several of the runways’ top go to men (Nicolas Bemberg, Armando Cabral). The closer? Grayson Gettys, who with his unshaven look, 90’s supermodel beauty and intensity perfectly epitomizes the brand’s sophistication and wearability this season.

Miranda Kerr continues her crossover success with a brand new editorial in Vogue Russia. The babyfaced Aussie beauty shows a different side of herself to Willy Vanderperre in the charming back to nature story and with the help of Olivier Rizzo’s bohemian styling and the free spirited mood of the images, Miranda’s look is a complete 180 from the persona she puts forth for Victoria’s Secret.

Ph: Jeff Antebi from the Starworks’ blog. Click link to see more heartbreaking pictures and to read his story.

In light of the 2nd earthquake that just hit Haiti (the aftershock from the first one), we hope to remind everyone to do what they can to help our brothers and sisters in the devastated country. Here are some posts with places to donate. One Image Charity, Planet Awesome Kid, APhotoEditor. Text the word “Haiti” to 90999 which makes a $10 donation to the Red Cross. We’ve heard that it’s raised millions of dollars. Click here to read more about texting Haiti.
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Modeling news:

-David Agbodji, the current face of the Calvin Klein men’s collection is seen here au natural.

-15 year old Emma is the winner of V Magazine/Ford Models‘ contest. For more info, click here.

-Made in Brazil features Rio’s girl with the most shows, Alicia Kuczman from Way Models.

-See the New York Times story in this special story about Crystal Renn. Read our 2004 very prophetic post on OTM where she says: ” I have faith that other people in the fashion industry can change the way they think too”. See our 2005 cover story on Ms. Renn.

-Personal news: Claudia Schiffer is pregnant, Lara Stone is engaged.

-Speaking of Lara Stone…… Sao Paulo fashion week is reviewed by MIB. Check out the always gorgeous Lara for Forum Tufi Duek and Chanel Iman’s amazing body in Rosa Cha.

-Daisy Lowe doesn’t want people doing cocaine at her party. We support that!!

-Made in Brazil is so funny, I guess Jesus Luz is NOT the new Christ.

Photography:

-Photographers: here’s a fascinating article on how this photographer grew his business 20% this past year.

-Art and Commerce represents Tim Walker.

-Get ready for New York, Kevin Tachman puts up some strong images from the Arise Africa show from this past September.

Emma, V Magazine and Ford’s contest winner!

Vogue Paris goes to Morocco with a special series starring Dree Hemingway, Lara Stone and Freja Beha Erichsen as a trio of stylish travelers. Styled by Carine Roitfeld and photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, the story is an especially chic variation on the tried and true travel editorial.