Last July’s men’s shows anointed quite a few faces to watch for S/S 09 including Swedish new face and top 10 newcomer Mathias Bergh, who walked for Gucci, Prada, Burberry, Hermes. Voila his conversion from runway success to campaign stardom.

Mathias Bergh and Natasha Poly. Ph: Inez and Vinoodh for Gucci S/S 09. Image courtesy of Ford Models Europe.

From her thunderous entrance on the scene during the early 90’s grunge era, through her shaved eyebrow stage, through all her hair changes, Kristen McMenamy was to many the epitome of originality. How happy are we to see her in the new W, shot by Juergen Teller looking as raw and primal as ever? It’s “major” as the kids all say. Classicly beautiful, she is not. Unconventional, unorthodox and unique, that she most certainly is. Welcome back Kristen.

Kristen by Juergen Teller for October 2008 W. Repped exclusively by Ford Models Europe.

More of the up and coming faces for fall in Benetton by David Sims. Former Feed face Salieu lights up the campaign with an infectious smile.

Salieu/Red Model Management. Stephan/Ford Models Europe. Ph: David Sims for Benetton F/W08. pics courtesy of Red.

2pm Model Management’s Adrian Bosch for Hugo Boss by Mario Sorrenti. An ode to the young Dane: click here

Adrian and Snejana. Ph: Mario Sorrenti for Hugo Boss F/W08. pics from 2pm Model Management. Adrian is also with Ford Paris and NY, Models 1 London, Beatrice Milan.

News from MDC’s friends down under.. Australia’s Ryan Channing (with Vivien’s) scheduled for the FW 08 men’s shows with Ford Models Europe.

Ford Models Europe is proud to introduce

Arielle Pytka, 17yo, 181cm.
Coming from Los Angeles she just shot during this past 2 weeks with:

David Vasiljevich
Max Cardelli
Elina Kechicheva
Jan Welters
Philippe Cometti
Stratis and Beva

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