The Modeling Year In Review Pt 1.

Another model year has come to a close and by sifting through the database that was Of The Minute, MDC was able to do a bit of trend tracking. Here were some of the highlights of 2006. Still leading the pack is the unsinkable Kate Moss. Here were some of her early 2006 posts:

Kate Soars If only you could see Kate Moss’ FW 06 campaign portfolio you might be convinced that she is indeed the original indestructible model

V 40: Maximum Gloss We forewarned you that the new Kate Moss V cover was gorgeous, glossy and glamourous and here’s the glowing proof!

Keeping Up With Kate By now you’ve heard whispers of the very minimalist interview Kate gives in the new V, but the snaps by David Sims speaks volumes

Kate Moss: MVP! Kate Moss, J’accuse! We are starting to suspect fashion modeling’s MVP might have stock in W magazine

Though Kate did indeed dominate the industry with her “comeback” narrative a suite of new faces, namely Coco Rocha and Hilary Rhoda rose rapidly through the ranks to become leading contenders for longevity in the business. Here are Coco’s highlights

Coco For V44! Coco Rocha braves rain and cold to star in an audacious winter coats story lensed by Alasdair McLellan and styled by the audacious Tabitha Simmons in the new V 44.

Coco For Balenciaga Presenting Miss Coco Rocha in her Only Girl Balenciaga Fall/Winter gig.

Girl Of The Season: Ms Coco Rocha Elite’s Coco Rocha (one of MDC’s Top 10 FW 06 Newcomers) has all but bolted away with the season to become THE girl most wanted

Top 10 New Faces FW 06: Coco MDC’s vote for the newcomer most likely to return next season as girl most wanted

Hilary Rhoda’s accelerated career, from her Balenciaga runway bow in September 2005 through to her Paris , US and Italian Vogue editorial rampage certainly provided lots of glossy moments for OTM. Here’s the proof:

Hilary Rhoda For Vogue Italia Miss Hilary Rhoda rides the September Vogue Italia cover in high style

Hilary ’s So Vogue All-American beauty Hilary Rhoda is becoming increasingly coveted in Europe.

Hilary’s Vogue Ladies and gentlemen, your first look at Vogue Italia, June 2006. Featuring the very versatile Hilary Rhoda

At Your Service The French can’t get enough of that Hilary Rhoda aura

Viva V 40! Look! It’s that gorgeous Top Ten New Face, Hilary Rhoda shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin

Top 10 NewFaces FW 06: Hilary Rhoda The kind of beauty: classic, universal, touchable and yet dignified that holds the promise of a career meant to last over the long run

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