In the late 1990s, a group of quirky, arthouse beauties emerged from the Flemish lowlands, each one cooler than the next. From this band of Belgians, Kim Peers, with her lead singer…
Amber Pinkerton on Using Photography to Convey Socio-Political Nuances
What started off as a mere hobby at age 13, shooting self-portraits and glamorous shots of friends inspired by Tumblr muses in her local neighborhood, turned into a full-blown profession for London…
Nadine Ijewere’s New Monograph “Our Own Selves” is a Celebration of Diversity
During a time of loss, racial injustices, and scarce social interactions, Nadine Ijewere chose to focus on turning a longtime dream into reality during the peak of quarantine. The London-born photographer focused…
Staying Power: Missy Rayder on Conjuring Emotion for Over Twenty Years
Missy Rayder entered the fashion industry via older sister Frankie in the late 1990s, both of them part of a new crop of All American models very different to the clean-cut, Cindy…
Erdem Curates a 20th Century Reverie for Vogue Polska’s November Issue
Vogue Polska has been embracing novelty in this new era spearheaded by editor-in-chief Ina Lekiewicz. For their November issue, Lekiewicz sought out British fashion designer Erdem to capture the early 20th century-inspired…
Valentina Sampaio is Using NFTs to Uplift the Trans Community
As of late, trailblazer Valentina Sampaio has accumulated a prominent list of bookings that are as significant to the trans model community she represents as her resume. As the first transgender model…
Emmanuel Sanchez-Monsalve On Pushing for Diverse Creative Teams
Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Produced by Carolina Orrico and Irene Ojo-Felix Emmanuel Sanchez-Monsalve, photographer Hometown: Miami,…
Jezz Hill on Expanding the View of Latinx representation
Behind the Image is an ongoing MODELS.com series taking a more personal look at both established and emerging creative talent. Produced by Carolina Orrico and Irene Ojo-Felix Jezz Hill, makeup artist Hometown:…
Staying Power: Nadège Dubospertus Reminisces on Her Stratospheric Career
In the late 1980s, a mysterious Frenchwoman emerged onto the European fashion scene. Known at the time only by her first name, Nadège’s pixie haircut, brilliant smile and effortless ability to adapt…
Anneliek Heuvel Learned to Trust Herself Through Aerial Gymnastics
Blouse by Elzinga, tights and sleeves vintage via The Makeover Factory Dutch model Anneliek Heuvel was no stranger to the constant jet-setting to new countries that comes with the modeling realm, as…