The first slot at Prada is arguably the most coveted position on the runways of Milan. Every season one girl stands out from the back to snag the opening of Miuccia Prada’s show and this season the honor went to Independent Models London’s newcomer Katlin Aas, a fresh faced beauty from Estonia. Doing double duty as the opener and closer of the show Katlin is sure to grab the attention of fashion’s foremost – keep an eye out for her come campaign season.

Images courtesy of Independent Models

Katlin Aas opening and closing Prada F/W 09 – Image courtesy of Catwalking

Life got you down? Dazed and Confused counters the current crisis with a strong dose of fashion optimism – their wild and cheery December issue is dedicated to fresh talent. Shot by Daniel Sannwald the artistically inclined cover features two of the seasons most delightful faces – FW08 Top 10 Newcomer Kate Somers and Nathan Sutherland. This is not the first time the charming duo has worked together – they also shared a catwalk at Marc by Marc Jacobs.

Kate Somers and Nathan Sutherland Independent Models London) by Daniel Sannwald for Dazed and Confused

Kinee Diouf is front and center in the new issue of Bon Magazine. With her aerodynamic hair and inspired posing Kinee takes things to the next level, remaining elegant while twisting, turning and jumping in a series of action shots that show just why she remains a perennial favorite.

Kinee for Bon Magazine | Image Courtesy of Independent Models. Also with NY Models

The new Burberry Black label campaign shot by Lachlan Bailey features 2 more rising English models. One of MDC’s top S/S09 newcomer’s Jeremy Young (with Models 1) and Eden Clark (with Independent Models) are young and Burberry fabulous in the black and white images.

Ph: Lachlan Bailey for Burberry Black Label F/W08

Jeremy/Models 1, Eden Clark/Independent Models and 1 Model Management in NY. Ph: Lachlan Bailey for Burberry Black Label F/W08

September UK Vogue blazes onto the stands with the reigning red headed icon, Karen Elson. The feature on Karen is a testament to her longevity and shows she’s “more in demand than ever”. Text by Hadley Freeman, photos by Nick Knight.

Ph: Nick Knight for UK Vogue September 08, pics courtesy of Independent Models London.

New face Ty Ogunkoya with Independent Models has just one campaign out (Benetton) but has made a splash with his unique look.

Photo: David Sims for Benetton	Photo: David Sims for Benetton