Peter Lindbergh’s photographic style is instantly recognizable: all you need to do is take one look at his latest story in Numero to see all the hallmarks of his work. The dramatic black and white images with their cinematic scope make, Anna Selezneva seem larger than life, but there is still something delicate about them, once again Lindbergh brings out the very best in his subjects.

Image Credit | Scan by Carla A at tFS

Every month Steven Meisel comes up with another ingenious theme for Vogue Italia and this month is all about backstage : Meisel and Lori Goldstein recreate the energy and atmosphere of a runway show but not without adding in a hint of VI’s wry humor. Everything one would expect to see is here; from backstage catfights to wardrobe malfunctions and cigarette breaks. As always the model lineup is impeccable with appearances by Agyness Deyn, Alla Kostromichova, Anna de Rijk, Anna Selezneva, Constance Jablonski, Daria Strokous, Freja Beha Erichsen, Gwen Loos, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Irina Kulikova, Iris Strubegger, Isabeli Fontana, Iselin Steiro, Jac Jagaciak, Jamie Bochert, Kamila Filipcikova, Kasia Struss, Kendra Spears, Karlie Kloss, Lara Stone, Lily Donaldson, Liya Kebede, Magdalena Frackowiak, Mirte Maas, Natasha Poly, Patricia van der Vliet, Ranya Mordanova, Rianne Ten Haken, Rose Cordero, Sasha Pivovarova, Sessilee Lopez, Sigrid Agren, Siri Tollerod, Snejana Onopka and Viktoriya Sosonkina.

Vogue Italia February 2010 | Image Credit, Diciassette <3

Steven Meisel has a sense of humor and every so often it emerges on the pages of Vogue Italia : the December issue is a tongue in cheek send up of Twitter, social media and the perils of online exposure. Beginning with a hilarious tweet from the master himself, the editorial is filled with fun little moments : from Abbey Lee Kershaw climbing into her fridge to Kristen McMenamy jumping on a trampoline with her dog, the whole story is priceless.

Agyness Deyn

Christy Turlington & Natasha Poly

Abbey Lee Kershaw

Naomi Campbell & Sasha Pivovarova

Linda Evangelista

Jamie Bochert and Hanne Gaby Odiele

Karlie Kloss

Lara Stone & Kasia Struss

Anna Selezneva

Gisele Bundchen & Natalia Vodianova

Freja Beha Erichsen & Viktoriya Sosonkina

Kristen McMenamy

Karen Elson

Sessilee Lopez

Meisel Pic, Vogue Italia | Scan by Diciasette at tFS

If you saw the Tori Praver cover of Vogue Russia coming then you can count yourself officially ahead of the curve. The curvaceous Hawaii beach babe’s slot on the cover of a magazine usually reserved for the most editorial Eastern European faces was another of the month’s stunning surprises. Do you love it? Are you waiting for the Freaky Friday moment when Anna Selezneva appears in Sports Illustrated? Let us know how you feel!

Tori Praver by Matt Irwin | Image Credit - achAT & ASF @ The Fashion Spot

The F/W campaigns continue to emerge and with each new ad there is something different to take in. Myf Shepherd and Olga Sherer don fedoras for Sonia Rykiel’s girlish campaign while Anja Rubik reprises her role as face of Giuseppe Zanotti in the Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin helmed campaign. The Eastern bloc power trio of Sasha Pivovarova, Anna Selezneva and Natasha Poly take on Phi this season in a series of  Steven Meisel images that looks very supermodel. Last but certainly not least, Jessica Stam’s feline beauty shines for Fendi. Karl Lagerfeld‘s smoky shots of Stam looking elegant are an unexpected treat.

Which campaigns have stood out for you this season?

Compared to some of her peers Anna Selezneva, has been modeling a relatively short period of time but already she has accomplished more than most models do their entire careers. With impressive campaigns, a consistently stellar series of runway bookings and covers of nearly every major Vogue Anna is at the very top of the heap. This month she graces Vogue China looking softer and sweeter than we’re used to seeing her. The corresponding editorial by Camilla Akrans keeps with the softness and light theme shooting Anna looking natural against a beach backdrop.

Anna Selezneva by Camilla Akrans | Scans by kazaf at tFS

Vogue Italia cover girl Eliza Cummins interviewed by Pony Ryder.

“The geriatric Brokeback Mountain”. Best quote from Matthew Tyrnauer and Andre Leon Talley about the Valentino documentary. Read excerpts here from NY Mag.

“With men, trying to look alluring is problematic.” The eerie and fascinating designer Rick Owens is photographed by Nick Knight for Arena Homme +. See the live video and interview from the shoot.

Hear Anna Jagodzinska, Isabeli Fontana, Raquel Zimmermann, Caroline Trentini. speak to Style.com about their cover shoot.. Yes we are in love with Raquel’s voice.

Are you into design? Our friends at ENC need a design intern (NYC only please) to help put together design concepts, make them actual graphics, as well their own design input and research. email Chuck@enctees.com.

Love this i-D story with Anna Selezneva for their “resourceful” issue. Photographed by Richard Bush and styled by Sarah Richardson, the story includes real Japanese obis and kimonos incorporated into the designer pieces. Certainly the right way to “tighten the belt” during these recessionary times.

Ph: Richard Bush for i-D May 2009. Scans by Northern Star from tFS

America’s obsession with celebrity has lead us down many peculiar paths - maps to stars homes, Liberace museums, every issue of US Weekly ever - the list goes on and on. No manifestation of this fixation is more unusual than the proud tradition of wax figurines. Admit it - it’s a little creepy to pose next to a life sized replica of your favorite star. The thrill is cheesy and fleeting but how many of us have payed a visit to Madame Tussauds?

Terry Richardson gets the highly tacky, insanely addictive pleasure of such campy mainstays and with Anna Selezneva by his side he brings the joy to life for V. The likenesses of Michael Jackson, Johnny Depp and Madonna all make special appearances as Anna poses with a look of absolute glee.