Two sides of Alla Kostromichova are on display in Numero. The versatile Ukrainian beauty poses for the always imaginative Sebastian Kim and the results are lovely. The color images feature Alla looking very Grace Coddington with a wild red mane and funky ensembles while the black and white pictures feature a sleek blonde Alla. Naturally both versions are completely gorgeous but we can’t help but feel a little favoritism towards the flame red tresses. Which version of Alla do you love?

Rico Nieves. Ph: Nick Knight, image from Showstudio blog.

And the winner of the VMan/Ford Model contest is Rico Nieves, a charming American out of Ohio, USA. Picked by VMan and the illustrious Nick Knight, look for him in the upcoming VMAN. For more behind the scenes pics go to Showstudio.com.

And the award goes to Ryan McGinley for best advertising campaign.

Tyen is legendary and he’s found new fans over at Fashionista.

Christian Lacroix is interviewed!! Our friend Filep Motwary interviews Lacroix in a fascinating and lengthy interview.

We love these Alexander Wang shoes, specifically shoe 3 and 4.

A sign of the times? Jed Root, home to Michael Thompson and Sebastian Kim has signed the makeup artist’s version of the Sartorialist Michelle Phan. (They actually also rep The Sartorialist,Scott Schuman).

Some more great advice for aspiring photographers and creative folk.

Take a look at Nick Knight’s new book and some of his iconic images.

You’ve seen the Arlenis Sosa OTM piece on MDC, get more behind the scenes excitement, here on the Imagist.

The Moment talks about designers and their schlubby personal outfits.. quite funny.

HILARIOUS! Fashionista has some great ideas for Halloween costumes including Karl Lagerfeld, Terry Richardson, etc..

Pierre Cardin, one of the original avant garde designers, celebrates 60 years with a new book.

Japan’s Fashion Week kicks off and Ai Tominaga judges the next generation of Asian models.

Jacquelyn Jablonski is the girl next door - if the girl next door was 5′9 with perfect proportions, glowing skin and works with Calvin Klein. The natural beauty is soon to be appearing in a sultry shot for CK Jeans POS shot by rising star photographer,Sebastian Kim.

Image courtesy of Ford Models.

Caroline Trentini is at her best when she’s looking sweet but sultry. The freckle faced Brazilian charmer vamps it up for Sebastian Kim in the latest Numero. Even though she’s giving attitude as in every picture Caroline’s girlishness is still the focus. Who else could look this sexy while still retaining that impish gleam in her eyes?

Rachel Clark and Hanne Gaby Odiele strike a pose for Sebastian Kim in Numero Tokyo’s October edition. The versatile pair take on a variety of roles as they show off fall’s chicest offerings. Both Hanne and Rachel are masters of morphing and the novel styling allows them to move from classic to gothic with lightening speed.

Rachel Clark and Hanne Gaby Odiele by Sebastian Kim for Numero Tokyo - Images courtesy of Supreme

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