This in from the City of Lights. Though fashion week may be over, Elite Paris continues to enjoy a dazzling season. The current issue of Vogue Paris spotlights a triple feature of their high profile stars, including Eniko Mihalik in a Mario Sorrenti shoot highlighting her chameleon abilities, Malgosia Bela in a lovely Inez and Vinoodh portfolio of her and her son (click here) and current It girl Ymre Stiekema exquisitely photographed in black and white by Patrick Demarchelier (click here). The delightful surprise? Former Gucci girl, Dewi Driegen still displaying the exuberance and allure that attracted Tom Ford to the 3/4 Dutch, 1/4 Indonesian beauty.

Eniko

Eniko by Mario Sorrenti. Vogue Paris April 09

Dewi

Dewi by Giampaolo Sgura. Vogue Paris April 09

The industry always excitedly waits for the Calvin show as it never fails to debut some of the season’s most coveted faces.

The consistently powerful casting by Maida and Rami ushered in the arrival of 16 year old Louise from Belgium, winner of the Elite Model Look Europe 2008. Addison Gill, the Canadian winner of the V/Supreme model contest emerged in the stellar lineup and everyone finally undestood why she was curiously MIA this past week. Perhaps the most exciting exclusive was the 17 year old American, Lyndsey from Click Models, scoring the first Calvin show exclusive for a young woman of color. Lyndsey was found by Click on MDC’s scouting feature! 17 year old Canadian Bojana from IMG was a dark haired beauty, a welcome change from the blondes galore.

Some other tidbits from the Camilla Nickerson styled show.. Jac (MDC’s top F/W 09 newcomer) opened and closed Calvin; we can say Jac is officially cleaning up this fashion week. Other new faces appearing for their first time in Calvin were Hannah (another MDC top newcomer) and the new faces at Women Direct, Alla and Dorothea.

Lyndsey from CLICK

Louise from Elite Paris and Milan

Addison/Supreme Management.

Bojana/IMG

Leaving Bryant Park, there’s love and hate among the fashionistas.

Jason Kanner reflects on the economy, the fashion world and Obama.

Interview sees “red” for male models

Oh yes, Kristen McMenamy is back and boy do we need someone like her in this depressing economy.
(here’s Kristen in her glory days.)

Ray interviews Mickey Boardman from Paper, he talks about fashion, American Vogue and porn stars..What’s not to love about Mickey?

V magazine winner Addison Gill WILL be here for NY shows, see her polaroids by Paul.

Calvin Klein model from the 90′s Jenny Shimizu with Elite.

The marvelous Martiniquais Sigrid Agren and the excellent English lad Ollie Edwards are working it this season with 3 campaigns each so far.

Ph: Mert and Marcus for Armani Jeans 09. Pic courtesy of FM Agency London (and VNY Model Management) for Ollie

Elite + just launched a new promo titled Love Sexy Elite to highlight the girls like Ambrosio and Noemie that a model watcher is praying will be among the beauties at the next VS extravaganza in Miami come November. Speaking of which, watch for some sexy news from MDC in the next few weeks.

Alessandra Ambrosio at Elite +

Ana Beatriz at Elite +

Emma Beam at Elite +

Jessica White at Elite +

Kemp Muhl at Elite +
Kenza Fourati at Elite +

Lydia Hearst at Elite +

Mini Anden at Elite +

Noemie Lenoir at Elite +

Violet Budd at Elite +

Ali Stephens explodes onto the pages of Numero in a ferociously feline only girl editorial. Clad in leopard prints – purple lipstick and the dramatic shapes of the season Ali looks every bit the early 90s ubermodel. Leave it to Greg Kadel to unleash the very best from this continuously exciting rising star.

Ali Stephens/Elite. Pics courtesy of Greg Kadel Studio

New additions to the board at Jed Root:

Up and coming fashion photographer Sebastian Kim. We loved his work for the recent Interview. He’s also worked for Vman, V and iD.

Beauty and fashion photographer Stéphane Coutelle, who has shot campaigns for Lancôme, L’Oréal, Pantene, and Revlon.

Makeup artist Regina Harris. She has worked with photographers Marilyn Minter, Greg Williams, Walter Chin, and Koto Bolofo.

For pics on Stephane and Regina’s work, click here.

Aline Weber/1 Model Management, Elite Paris, Elite Barcelona. Ph: Sebastian Kim for Interview, July 08

Top FW08 newcomer Aline Weber (Elite Paris) is certainly living up to her billing with this month’s edit in Paris Vogue. Patrick Demarchelier shoots some of his best work in recent memory with Carine Roitfeld styling and Aline in front of the lens. (Images courtesy of Elite Paris). Also with 1 Model Management.

Photo: Patrick Demarchelier for June/July Paris Vogue. Aline (Elite Paris, 1 Models)

Photo: Patrick Demarchelier for June/July Paris Vogue, Aline (Elite Paris, 1 Models)

Photo: Patrick Demarchelier for June/July Paris Vogue, Aline (Elite Paris, 1 Models)

In contrast to the high gloss CK campaign here, take a peek at NY Magazine’s interview with Ali Stephens and find out where she gets those killer legs. Video with Ali

Photo: David Sims for CK, SS08