Freja Beha Erichsen - A Star of Spring RTW 2011

Freja Beha for Michael Kors

Freja Beha at Bottega Veneta

Freja Beha for Chloé

Freja Beha at Dolce & Gabbana

Freja Beha for Gucci

Freja Beha at Gucci

Freja Beha for Isabel Marant

Freja Beha for Isabel Marant

Freja Beha for Isabel Marant

Freja Beha at Marc Jacobs

Freja Beha at Marc Jacobs

Freja Beha at Prada

Freja Beha for Rag & Bone

Freja Beha at Valentino

Due to the overwhelming interest on this blog in the runway work of Freja Beha Erichsen, I decided to reflect on her impact on this Spring's Ready-to-Wear season. But first, looking back over he career, it is hard to tell whether she has aged a day, her hair length may have changed, but her presence on the catwalk has remained pervasive. It is an understatement to say that this Danish model is a unique beauty, her body is of the perfect proportions for the runway and she has a look which can be harsh, soft, or smouldering. From what I can tell, and which is the most important, is that Freja has a friendly, relaxed and thoughtful personality. I will be posting a retrospective on her entire runway career soon seeing as she has been such a steadfast and enduring face in fashion and will continue to be indefinitely. Also, her effortless personal style is something very much to admire. Until next time...

Model Muse - Sasha Pivovarova

Vogue Paris, April 2008, by Hedi Slimane

Vogue Paris, 2006, by Craig McDean

Vogue Paris, November 2010, by Mikael Jansson

Published in 2008, by Craig McDean

Published in 2008, by Craig McDean

Vogue UK, 'December 2010, Star Girls', by Mario Testino

Vogue Italia, April 2010, by Paolo Reversi

Vogue US, November 2010, by Patrick Demarchelier

Sasha Pivovarova for Free People April 2011

There's no question about it, Russian model Sasha Pivovarova has IT. She's one of the few models who constantly surprises and I am sure will be a very sought after model for years to come. Why? She has a great depth in the emotions and feelings she can convey, in the above photos she is playful, vulnerable, strong, whimsical and serious. But most of all, in her photographic work (as well as runway) you can always tell that she is highly focussed in the moment, hence her presence is piercing and compelling. I would defy you to find any one of her editorials boring or commercial, they are artistic in a large part due to the model herself. As many of you would know, Pivovarova enjoys drawing and painting in her spare time and it so happens that she was studying Art History before she became a model in 2005. Sasha joins this blog's Model Muse cast as one of the strongest and most highly respected members. 

You can find Sasha on Twitter @vovarova

Thanks to Fashion Gone Rogue for the use of their photographs.

Model Muse - Abbey Lee Kershaw

Abbey's new hair colour. Note: the unique sunglasses she wears are by Australian brand Ksubi, formerly known as Tsubi.

Eclectic street style. How does she pull this off?

Vogue Australia, May 2009

Vogue Australia, May 2009

Guilty Brotherhood, S/S10 by Greg Kadel

'Lunaire' in Numéro by Liz Collins

Numéro #110 by Greg Kadel

Abbey Lee Kershaw for Chanel Fall 2011 RTW

Abbey Lee Kershaw backstage at Fall 2011 RTW

Abbey Lee Kershaw would have to be the best (super)model offering from Australia since the ethereal Gemma Ward. She appears to have no inhibitions and has a look that is so malleable, she can be anything. This is obviously why she has been in such high demand for editorials, advertising campaigns (Mulberry, Chanel...), and of course, runway shows. She is a favourite of Karl Lagerfeld, is regularly photographed by Greg Kadel and Terry Richardson and appears to have much more to achieve in fashion. It is refreshing to see such a unique look, a strong catwalk model, and a capturing photographic presence. This is rare among models and I would suggest that she could definitely make it as one of the most important models of this decade and the next. As with Eniko, much of Abbey Lee's photographic work involves nudity, hence I have refrained from posting such photographs, but if you would like to get the whole picture of her work, you can find it at Fashion Gone Rogue. Some of it is tasteful and others I would question the fashion value of. Many thanks to FGR for the use of their editorial pictures.

Model Muse - Enikő Mihalik

Eniko Mihalik. Need I say anymore? I was astounded to find that nearly every fashion editorial or photographic work she has ever taken part in is aesthetically just beautiful. Every model in the Model Muse segment is chosen due to their particular aura that shines through in all of the work they do. This is a rare quality for any model to have. I'll let you be the judge. But please note: there were some photographs which were particularly good examples of Mihalik's work that I deemed to be inappropriate for this blog due to the level of nudity. These photographs are certainly of great relevance but I think it should be up to the individual as to whether they would like to see them or not.

Photos courtesy of Fashion Gone Rogue - see Eniko Mihalik for a range of her latest fashion work.

Chanel Pre-Fall 2011

Karmen Pedaru

Alina K

Caroline Brasch Nielsen

Frida Gustavsson

Gertrud

Ginta Lapina

Ginta Lapina

Karmen Pedaru

Lauren Brown

Megan McNierney

Natasha Poly

Sasha Pivovarova

Svea Kloosterhof

And just when I thought Chanel could not get any more impressive... they do. This Pre-Fall collection is as inspired as any other Fall collection and I'm astounded by the ingenuity of the theme. There seems to be a mix of medieval and byzantine stylings. One of the most beautiful features is the suede-looking leggings/boots. The colour combinations are traditional and rich-looking, but the modern tailoring makes this collection a brilliantly innovative and signature Chanel collection. The first outfit pictured (modelled by Karmen Pedaru) is a great example of combining the elegance of Chanel whilst making it appear casual - the embellished sandals are a perfect addition. As you can see Karl Lagerfeld is all about the details and he does not disappoint. I have a feeling this will be an extremely popular collection. I hope that it receives enough coverage by the fashion media and bloggers.