July is the first issue of Numero Korea. The cover is Kate Moss and is a reprint of Numero France 59. Needless to say, fashion fans wished they had shot an original cover, maybe with the lovely Daul Kim pictured below. (Elite New York)

Ph: for Numero Korea 1, via tFS scanned by sethii

Ph: for Numero Korea 1, via tFS scanned by sethii

Kylie Bax (1 Model Management), a favorite of Richard Avedon,  Steven Meisel, and Helmut Newton back in the 90’s is back to her fierce self in the current Dazed and Crazed shot by Mariano Vivanco.

Photo: Mariano Vivanco for Dazed and Confused, stylist- Katie Shillingford

Photo: Mariano Vivanco for Dazed and Confused, stylist- Katie Shillingford

Photo: Mariano Vivanco for Dazed and Confused, stylist- Katie Shillingford

Photo: Mariano Vivanco for Dazed and Confused, stylist- Katie Shillingford

Anabela Belikova (IMG) in Blumarine pre Fall 08. Pre fall is becoming ever more important in terms of visibility for the designer brands. This Belarus native with the doll like demeanor just keeps on working.

Photo: for Blumarine

KT Auleta shoots iD magazine’s 10 top faces for 2008.

Abbey Lee, video
Agnete Helgund
Ali Stephens,  video                                                                                                                                                                         Aline Weber, video
Amanda Laine, video
Anna Gushina
Anna Jagodzinska
Jourdan Dunn
Karlie Kloss
Karmen Pedaru

Is it just us, isn’t it interesting that 7 out of these 10 girls have names that begin with the letter “A”? Obviously A gets you “a-head”. The surprising name on this list is the welcome return of the lovely Anna J to the top tiers of modeling, shooting with some major people as we speak. Pics, courtesy of Next Models NY who has 3 of the stunners. Click on names to see past polaroids/pics/videos for MDC’s top newcomers features.

Photo: Anna J/Next Models NY for iD magazine by KT Auleta, July 08

Photo: Karlie/Next Models NY for iD magazine by KT Auleta, July 08

Photo: Karmen/Next Models NY for iD magazine by KT Auleta, July 08

Sasha Pivovarova (IMG) on 2 July covers of iD magazine shot by Emma Summerton. The colorful 2nd one will be available in limited supply. Lovely to see her outdoors shot by Miss Summerton.

Photo: Emma Summerton for iD magazine, July 08

Photo: Emma Summerton for iD magazine, July 08

Top FW08 newcomer Aline Weber (Elite Paris) is certainly living up to her billing with this month’s edit in Paris Vogue. Patrick Demarchelier shoots some of his best work in recent memory with Carine Roitfeld styling and Aline in front of the lens. (Images courtesy of Elite Paris). Also with 1 Model Management.

Photo: Patrick Demarchelier for June/July Paris Vogue. Aline (Elite Paris, 1 Models)

Photo: Patrick Demarchelier for June/July Paris Vogue, Aline (Elite Paris, 1 Models)

Photo: Patrick Demarchelier for June/July Paris Vogue, Aline (Elite Paris, 1 Models)

One of the hardest working and most professional models in the biz; Natasha Poly is in Brazil

JD Ferguson interview: on Fashion Television

Behind the Scenes at V Magazine’s Lily, Stam and Doutzen shoot: JD’s BTS

And the rise of the supermodels continue: fall campaign and editorial scoop

Nicola Formichetti news: website live! and Vogue Hommes Japan

Fall Campaign news: Marc Jacobs chooses Kirsten Owen/Stella Tennant; Claudia and Roberto Bolle for Ferragamo

Angela Lindvall and Terry Richardson for Jimmy Choo

For all you model agents out there: NY State politician pushes for easier model visas

MikaS of Sweden profile on Ones2Watch

Made in Brazil’s video: Mermaids in Brazil

Made in Brazil’s picks for top Brazilian boys

Caroline Winberg is a soccer fan

Karl, Miuccia and Galliano: 11 designers and Esquire covers

Gucci’s face, James Franco, in Milan for show week: Gucci by Gucci Pour Homme party

Natasha Poly, photo: from Women Management blog, on Women’s blog

There has been much said about the CFDA event, “Beauty of Health” and the involvement of Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenburg and supermodel Coco Rocha. MDC asked Coco herself for a personal take on it, “What is the most important thing you want to convey to the aspiring models out there?” Her answer? “For girls that want to be models, my advice is to make sure you are healthy and you do all you can to take care of your body. The girls that succeed are usually the ones who have personality. Finally, stand for what you believe in and you’ll go far!”

Well said, Miss Rocha! And kudos for being so honest and taking part in this much needed discussion.

Read other stories about the event: Fab Flash, NY Mag

Coco and the Elite New York crew: Jose, Karen Lee, Coco, Doll, Shari and Micki; courtesy of Elite

4 faces in town now, from the FAMILIAR: fantastic Colette (coming off her gorgeous Paris Vogue shoots with David Slijper, Ben Hassett and Mario Sorrenti and based in NY now with 1 Models) and the still striking Maggie Rizer, now at Muse Management…. to the BRAND NEW: runway ready Drew Kelly at Red Model Management and cool Cliff at Development.

Colette/1 Model Management. polaroid from One Models

Maggie Rizer/Muse Management. polaroid from Muse

Drew Kelly/Red Model Management. ph: mdc

Cliff/Development. polaroid from Development

The new multi model campaign for Belstaff, lensed by Steven Meisel, continues its sleek black and white image. Looks like this quintet’s stocks continue to rapidly rise!

Reid, Maryna, Isabeli, Miro and Lara. Ph: Steven Meisel for Belstaff, FW08, photos Belstaff website, via tFS

Maryna, Lara, Isabeli. Ph: Steven Meisel for Belstaff, FW08, photos Belstaff website, via tFS

Isabeli. Ph: Steven Meisel for Belstaff, FW08, photos Belstaff website, via tFS

Reid and Miro. Ph: Steven Meisel for Belstaff, FW08, photos Belstaff website, via tFS