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Supermodel Krupa bares all in latest anti-fur ad
Joanna Krupa, who has been voted the world's most-beautiful woman by several magazines, became the latest celebrity to bare all in an anti-fur advertisement launched Thursday.


Wearing only spiked heels and pictured standing in front of the Hong Kong skyline, Krupa has been used by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) Asia-Pacific in its latest 'I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur' advert.
13-Aug-2007 - Details

202.

Russian-Vietnamese crowned regional beauty contest
Tran Natalia, a Russian of Vietnamese origin, was crowned on August 10 the regional queen of the 2007 World Beauty Contest for Vietnamese living in the former Soviet Union countries.

Tran Natalia, 20, is a student of the Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU). She is 1.67 m high, weighed 52 kg and measures 79-63-88.
13-Aug-2007 - Details

203.

Japans first supermodel Sayoko Yamaguchi dies at 57
Ex-supermodel Sayoko Yamaguchi died from acute pneumonia earlier this month, it was learned on Monday. Yamaguchi was 57 when she died on Aug. 14.

Born in Yokohama, Yamaguchi appeared at Paris Fashion Week for the first time in 1972. She went on to model for major designers such as Kenzo Takada, Issei Miyake and Kansai Yamamoto.
20-Aug-2007 - Details

204.

Naomi Campbell slams Vogues preference for white models
Naomi Campbell has slammed magazines like Vogue for sidelining black models by giving preference to fair-skinned women.

The stroppy supermodel said that ‘it is a pity that people don’t appreciate black beauty’.
20-Aug-2007 - Details

205.

15-year-old model headed for super-stardom
In just nine weeks, the Year 11 Perth high school student has been snatched from obscurity and snapped twice for the fashion bible Harper's Bazaar. She has also posed in a bikini in the red dirt of Central Australia for Jodhi Meares' swimwear label Tigerlily.

But, Bridget's career is being carefully mapped by her agency and her parents Andrew and Deborah, who won't allow the teen to travel without one of them accompanying her.
27-Aug-2007 - Details

206.

Judge: Naomi Campbell s Spats Can Be Raised In Suit
Supermodel Naomi Campbell's string of tussles with aides and maids can be raised in a lawsuit against her, a judge has ruled.

Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Michael Stallman said that Campbell's former maid, Gaby Gibson, can bring up Campbell's history of dust-ups with people who work for her.
27-Aug-2007 - Details

207.

How young is too young in fashion world
AT 15, WA schoolgirl Bridget Malcolm is the face - and body - of one of Australia's most popular swimwear labels.
Her parents and agency, Vivien's Model Management, are highly protective of the budding star and accompany her to shoots.

But her rapid rise has added fuel to one of the burning debates in the fashion industry -- how young is too young?
27-Aug-2007 - Details

208.

Supermodel Bundchen cancels Sydney tour
Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has cancelled the Sydney leg of an Australian promotional tour amid rumours her personal life is in turmoil.
03-Sep-2007 - Details

209.

Is this the end of supermodel culture
Supermodel Claudia Schiffer recently claimed supermodels are a dying breed. This is especially true for India, which never saw any supermodels after the likes of Madhu Sapre, Mehr Rampal and Milind Soman. DT explores the trend
19-Sep-2007 - Details

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How young is too young for girls to model
Janice Dickinson was the world’s first supermodel, and she doesn’t care how adult and graceful Australian model Maddison Gabriel looks on a fashion runway. At barely 13 years of age, she’s just too young, Dickinson said.
19-Sep-2007 - Details

211.

Does fashion discriminate
There are moves afoot to make the business face up to the underlying racism.

Dee Doocey, a Liberal Democrat spokesperson for the London Assembly, has summoned a meeting between the fashion industry and campaigners.

She used to run an international fashion business.
15-Oct-2007 - Details

212.

Kate Moss tops Evening Standard's most influential list
Despite coming under a lot of fire recently, it seems that Kate Moss is still the cream of the fashion crop. Her clothing collections for Topshop have faced a lot of criticism but she still remains the most influential person in fashion (according to the Evening Standard). The top five also features Net-a-Porter founder Natalie Massenet, acclaimed fashion editor Suzy Menkes, Christopher Bailey, the Creative Director of Burberry and M&S CEO Stuart Rose.
15-Oct-2007 - Details

213.

Catwalk Queen: Helena Christensen channels geek chic
Ex-model turned photographer Helena Christenesen was spotted out and about in Hollywood yesterday in her new geek chic specs. Certain tabloid newspapers have criticised her dress sense but, aside from the glasses, I think she looks amazing. She clearly isn't wearing much make up (if any) and her hair is left au naturel but she still looks glowing.
29-Oct-2007 - Details

214.

Catwalk Queen: Carla Bruni designs tote with Hilfiger to raise money for Breast Health Institute
Classic American designer Tommy Hilfiger has teamed up with ex-model Carla Bruni to design this tote in order to raise support for the Breast Health Institute. The smoke gray leather tote with a vintage feel will be launched next Tuesday at a party in Milan hosted by Hilfiger.
29-Oct-2007 - Details

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Why models don't smile
Most of the girls presenting this season's ready-to-wear collection in New York, London, Milan and Paris have paraded out with serious expressions on their faces, staring straight ahead as they made their way across the runway.

"Today, it's very well regarded in the profession to walk the catwalk without emotions," supermodel Claudia Schiffer said at the Chanel show recently, where sombre-faced models presented sleek denim tops and floating skirts.
29-Oct-2007 - Details

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Helena Christensen to shoot for Playboy!
Another busy lass at the moment is Helena Christensen.

Not only did she launch her capsule collection for Monsoon this week, but FWD has revealed that the stunning model/photographer will step in front of the cameras again for a Playboy shoot.
12-Nov-2007 - Details

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Lily Cole to be the face of Marks & Spencer's Limited Collection
Lily Cole has been named as the new face of Marks & Spencer's Limited Collection. The gorgeous 19-year-old is the latest famous face to be selected by M&S which recently unveiled its star-studded 'Christmas Belles' holiday commercial. The advert features the usual celeb crowd Twiggy, Erin O'Connor, etc plus Antonio Banderas.
19-Nov-2007 - Details

218.

Supermodel plans 'naked Sundays' with hubby
Supermodel Heidi Klum wants to have "naked Sundays" with her husband Seal. The German supermodel is planning to follow in Christina Aguilera's footsteps and spend one day a week as nature intended.
19-Nov-2007 - Details

219.

Janice Dickinson: the self-proclaimed first supermodel
Before the days when Janice Dickinson was killing the dreams of young models in American's Next Top Model or claiming she'll shag wombats on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here, she was a pretty successful model herself. In fact, she still maintains that she was the first ever supermodel (this is factually wrong, Dorian Leigh is).
26-Nov-2007 - Details

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Kate Moss on the set of the Donna Karan spring/summer '08 campaign
Just to prove that she has been hard at work on the Donna Karan spring/summer '08 campaign, here are some pics of Kate Moss from last week's photo shoot in LA. We mentioned yesterday that the Croydon-born model had landed a lucrative contract with the designer in addition to her other big deal with YSL. Shot by Mert Alas and and Marcus Piggot, the shoot was styled around Karan's "Nueva York" themed collection. I must say, I'm still loving the fringe!
26-Nov-2007 - Details