Doug Porter and Missy Rayder take a clothing optional approach in the latest Numero with a revealing editorial by Matthias Vriens. Are you feeling the heat of the bare it all editorial or do you prefer a little something left to the imagination?

The last issue of Mixte reminds us of why the magazine was essential in the first place. Covergirl Missy Rayder vamps for Xevi Muntane in a black and white series that revels in sensuality. With her dynamic poses and regal presence Missy is a natural when it comes to expressing this kind of haute sexiness.

There is something truly haunting about Daniel Jackson‘s Acne Paper portfolio of sensual faces. We teased you with a preview of Linda Vojtova‘s seductive shot but the whole story is just as good. Iris Strubegger, Sessilee Lopez, Anne Vyalitsyna, Adam Lundberg, Oraine Barrett, Diana Dondoe, Missy Rayder, Liu Wen, Alyssa Miller and Marina Perez each capture the right mix of refinement and carnality while Jackson’s dramatic use of lighting and color take the story to that next level. Many fashion stories attempt the erotic but few move beyond stereotypical “sexy” pictures and towards a deeper reflection on just what is desirable.

Liu Wen

Adam Lundberg

Alyssa Miller

Oraine

Marina P

Anne V

Iris

Diana D

Sessilee

Daniel Jackson for Acne Paper | Image Credit – FashionGoneRogue

There are more magazines on newsstands than ever before but only a few really attain that coveted “need it now” status. This month we’re looking forward to the latest issue of Acne Paper featuring a blindfolded and carefully coiffed  Missy Rayder shot by Daniel Jackson. What lies beneath the mask and the instantly memorable cover – only time will tell but Missy’s seductive pose leaves us wanting more.

We’re a tad behind on our bits and bytes because of NYFW. Let’s catch up to speed..

Backstage coverage in NY we loved: NY Times‘ Eric Ray Davidson’s Photo of the Moment. Sonny Photos, the super nice Aussie who takes fabulous fun photos of the girls.  JD Ferguson (of course) who takes wonderful pics.  Starworks worked with Kevin Tachman, check out his work at Temperley and at Costello Tagliapietra. For his website, click here.

If you’re one of the few who hasn’t already heard… Olivier Zahm, Purple Magazine’s founder, blogs and boy is it a special peek into his world!!

Apparently Gareth Pugh is definitely headed to Dior Homme.

We love Simon Nessman, the Givenchy face is one of our favorite, unaffected male models.. One major factor? He’s Canadian. Read his interview here.

Who knew Bruna Tenorio had a blog? (Thanks MIB for the tip!)

Matt Irwin exhibits in London!

Sally Singer, from American Vogue, sounds like a woman we’d like to know, interviewed by Mediabistro.

Designer Richard Chai inteviewed by Supreme.

Ponyryder interviews the beautiful American, Jenny Sweeney.

Want to see Ashton Kutcher in his modeling days? Click here for a blast from the past. I met him back then and knew he’d be a star.. such charisma that one…

As Love Magazine’s pics come pouring in, dare we say it? We “love” what we are seeing; dynamic, fresh and fun images. Stay tuned for more..

Missy Rayder and Chad White for Love Magazine. Ph: Josh Olins, styling by Sally Lyndley!

Missy Rayder, strikes a moody pose for Vogue Nippon. Styled to the nines in all edgy monochrome by Camille Bidault-Waddington, Rayder’s classic beauty is shrouded in gothic darkness. The look is brooding and romantic and Missy pulls it off with aplomb.

Missy Rayder by Max Farago for Vogue Nippon Jan. 09 | Scanned by MAGstyle at tFS

Purple strikes again. This season, Olivier Zahm‘s elegant biannual publication takes beauty to new heights. Missy Rayder and Denisa Dvorakova lead a slew of stunning faces in a preview of fall’s best ensembles. Shot by Horst Diekgerdes and styled by Camille Bidault Waddington the finery of the season has never looked more appealing.

Missy Rayder/IMG

Egle/Major

Denisa/DNA

Erin H/Marilyn. Ph: Horst Diekgerdes for Purple F/W 08

Missy Rayder highlights the women’s campaign but the designer turns to 2 up and coming faces for the men’s portion, Tomasz and Gustaf, both with VNY in NY. Tomasz (also with Wiener in Austria) is here in NY for shows. Gustaf (also with Elite Milan) is not here this season for shows.

Tomasz. Pol courtesy of VNY

Gustaf and Tomasz. Ph: Mark Segal (pol and campaign courtesy of Wiener Models/Austria). Ph: Mark Segal

Gustaf. Pol courtesy of VNY