Fashion does it Better

            Johanna Kneppers, Claudia Seiler and Lys Inger @ d'management (Milan) We don't know if we should say it again as we can almost write it every month but Amica did it again. Could be our motto or the current status of FDIB's facebook page. But let's stay on topic and stick to the story itself, three girls from d'management shot by Massimo Pamparana for the newest issue of Amica. Italian magazine, italian photographer, italian agency and a very international casting that includes Johanna... [Lire la suite]

    Chloe Dole @ City (Paris) Take a French girl signed with the epitome of the Paris agency, a Paris-based photographer and add a teaspoon of London cool and a touch of New York style. You get Chloe Dole by Alexandre Brunet. Raw story, nothing but the truth when the truth gets molded by the photographer's imagination and his photographic tricks. Captuted as she were suddenly kicked out of bed in the middle of night with her sleepy yet impish expression and delicately scruffy (paradoxes are so possible), Chloe manages to... [Lire la suite]

    Irene @ Cherie Models (Russia) Three newbies we had unique opportunities to see lately, three of the freshest and from the most selective agencies around. You might not see some of them in town before three years but they are all worth to keep in mind -- promising is promising and we would offend our eyes not to do an entry on these modeling wunderkinds. Scouted and developed with love by their mother agencies and handpicked by your devoted FDIB team. First girl on the list is Irene. We've been following her early... [Lire la suite]

Ali Carr: caught our attention with some tests by Jonathan Leder a bit before the season then we simply fell in love with her look after she walked for Marc Jacobs. And that's just the intro. In our recent entries, her name was quoted a few times to illustrate what we call a fabulous first season: no overwhelming buzz but overwhelming facts. Her way from NY shows to Paris runways is just the way it should be for a girl making her first steps, as selective as expensive. Put names like Burberry or Aquilano.Rimondi on the list and add... [Lire la suite]

      Ranya Mordanova @ Avant (Russia), Supreme (NY), Women (Paris, Milan), Tess (London) It takes a good model to enhance a collection or even just an outfit. It takes to this girl to be absolutely multi-tasked to let the magic happen a few minutes on the catwalk or on glossy paper for a little longer. It takes a lot, really. But what we found in current issue of Another Magazine might go far beyond. It takes to be one in a million to model an atmosphere, to tell a story and get into a designer's or a label's mood.... [Lire la suite]

        Lia Serge @ Avant (Moscow), Elite (NY), Elite (Paris) Made sense to us to publish a post on Karl Rothenberger's work today, right after our extended feature on Kristiina's coverage. After all, Karl's pictures were among the first ones to teach us the importance of a great aesthetic when it comes to backstage materials. His collection of fashion week shots shows how important it is to treat each as a scene and the whole as an atmosphere. Was for the artistic side, for the model agent-point of view it's... [Lire la suite]

        Lys Inger @ Avant (Russia), Marilyn (Paris, NY) If you don't write Avant Models black on white next to her name, it would be pretty hard to figure out where a girl like Lys Inger comes from. Obviously Russian when you know her mother agency but nothing in her (nick-)name or even her face screams East or West. Truth is she looks like a globetrotter from head to toe and was perfect for an editorial that seemed heavily inspired by traveling around the world. Wicked boho-chic or urban jungle, call the mood... [Lire la suite]

        Yana Sotnikova @ Avant (Russia) Here we go, finally. Full-frontal introduction of Yana Sotnikova, our beloved newcomer from Avant Moscow who just signed with Women Milan. We previewed Yana at the end of last week with a few mysterious shots by Nikita Manin, suggesting a magical bone structure. Now, the new batch of tests by Lev Efimov is totally unveiling the powerful cheekbones, olive-green eyes and classic features of the 5'11 (180) young lady...     ... and truth is you can observe her... [Lire la suite]

    Yana @ Avant (Russia) Getting closer to the point, having a closer look at Yana. We promised you and here we go. Yes, we guess it, you might not be totally satisfied. Need to see more. Want to see more. No need to rush, though. Yana is way too precious to get her whole portfolio spread in one post only and we decided to do it step by step. This time again, pictured by Nikita Manin who portrayed her as a silver-screen actress. Highlighting a strong  jawline in disguise with a neat black and white all in subtle... [Lire la suite]

Yana @ Avant (Russia) Got a meeting very soon so no time to update more yet. But please, stay tuned, our schedule today i's worth waiting a few hours. And to give you a little taste of what's coming up, here is Yana, new girl from Avant Models, Moscow. Shot by Nikita Manin and just landed in Milan yesterday. Sounds good and looks good so far. But just wait until we can upload more of her brilliant book, both classy and experimental of course. A must see for tonight.