Hedi Slimane goes for glam rock gusto in the latest issue of V Magazine: the Transformation issue promises shift perceptions and with Anja Rubik becoming into 70s style rocker for Slimane’s lens it looks like V72 is off to a good start. Rubik’s new guise is crafted by Melanie Ward, with pieces from Isabel Marant, Balmain and Tom Ford mixed with vintage from What Goes Around Comes Around. Peter Klein‘s incredible sets add a bit of authentic edge into the mix and Didier Malige and Linda Cantello complete Anja’s transformation with a little slicked back hair and glitter liner, but it is Ms. Rubik who brings the necessary attitude with twisting poses and glaring looks.

V72 The Transformation Issue hits stands July 7th

Daniel Jackson and Alastair McKimm reveal the versatility and beauty of fresh faces, Anais Pouliot, Gwen Loos, Jana Knauerova and Anna Speckhart in a lovely editorial for Vogue Nippon. With a switch from natural makeup and pared down styling, to bold color and all out glamour, the story showcases just how big a difference cosmetic changes can make; expert hair and makeup from Esther Langham and Linda Cantello, really takes each girl to that next level.

Anais Pouliot

Gwen Loos

Anna Speckhart

Jana Knauerova

Linda Cantello brings her masterful makeup artistry to the pages of Vogue Russia, with an inspired beauty story. Shot by Paolo Roversi and styled by Sheila Single, the story recreates the look of Russian ballet performers during the era of Diaghilev. Using makeup, couture and a little magic, Iris Strubegger and Heidi Mount are transformed into surreal interpretations of the the period’s look. The end result is a story that is imaginative and inspiring all at once.

Katrin Thormann, is one of the most classically beautiful faces around. Her strong, yet elegant look makes her a perfect face for beauty themed editorials. This month’s Vogue Germany devotes a whole portfolio to Katrin’s sultry poses and Linda Cantello‘s makeup artistry. Daniel Jackson shoots Katrin looking perfect in little more than statement jewels and eyeliner as she gives the camera her most powerful gaze.

Katrin by Daniel Jackson | Image Credit – Scanned by helligirl @tFS

Vogue Nippon presents three beauties whose physical perfection is matched only by their talents in front of the camera. Naty Chabanenko, Valeria Dmitrienko and Ragnhild Jevne play priestesses for Daniel Jackson while makeup artist du jour Linda Cantello transforms the girls into otherworldly creatures via a liberal application of spring’s sheerest shades. The best beauty editorials highlight not only the makeup but also the women who wear it.

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One of everyone’s favorite backstage photographer JD Ferguson shoots backstage for his own blog. You know that means lots of maybe scandalous pics and video of models hamming it up for JD’s camera, including current hot CK Jeans models, Mikus Lasmanis and Vladimir Ivanov. Go there now!

Mikus and Vladimir by JD Ferguson