Saturday, May 30, 2009

Hilary Rhoda

Hilary Rhoda is an American model. Rhoda was originally discovered at a ProScout event in Washington, D.C. After getting numerous call backs, she decided to be represented by Women Model Management under the name Hilary St. Claire. She soon appeared in ads for Hollister and Abercrombie, before switching to Click Model Management and ultimately IMG Models, globally.

Prior to her career as a model, Rhoda graduated from the Academy of the Holy Cross, a Catholic all-girls' school in her native Maryland. While a student, Rhoda played on her school's field hockey and lacrosse teams.

She has appeared in advertisements for Balenciaga, Valentino, Belstaff, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, Donna Karan, Gucci, Gap, Dsquared, Blumarine, and Ralph Lauren, and in Victoria's Secret catalogs. She has also appeared on the covers of American Vogue, Vogue Italia, Vogue Paris, British Harper's Bazaar, Time, Numéro, and W. In particular, for the May 2007 issue of American Vogue, Rhoda was featured on the cover with fellow models Doutzen Kroes, Caroline Trentini, Raquel Zimmermann, Sasha Pivovarova, Agyness Deyn, Coco Rocha, Jessica Stam, Chanel Iman, and Lily Donaldson as the new crop of "supermodels."

In January 2007, Rhoda signed an exclusive contract with Estée Lauder as their newest face. In July of that same year, earning at an estimated total of $2 million in the past 12 months, Forbes named her twelfth in their list of The World's 15 Top-Earning Supermodels. She is the current face of St. John Knits (replacing Angelina Jolie), ERES Beachwear, and the Neiman Marcus spring/summer 2009 campaigns. 2009 also marks Rhoda's debut in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

Rhoda is often compared to a young Brooke Shields because of her heavy eyebrows, height, pale blue eyes and slightly large chin.

Birth name Hilary Hollis Rhoda
Date of birth April 6, 1987
Place of birth Chevy Chase, Maryland, United States
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Hair color Dark Brown
Eye color Blue
Measurements 86-66-93 (34-26-36.5)
Dress size 34 (EU) / 4 (US) / 6 (UK)
Shoe size 40 (EU) / 9 (US) / 6.5 (UK)

At The 37th Annual FiFi Awards Ceremony




In Allure D'Arène - Vogue Paris - December/January 2006/2007

Friday, May 29, 2009

Ana Beatriz Barros for Animale Intimates, Joias and Travel Wear

Ana Beatriz Barros is a Brazilian model known for her work with Guess?, Bebe, Victoria's Secret, Chanel cosmetics, and Jennifer Lopez's JLo fashion line.

Early life and family

Barros was born in a small town of Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil, to Sônia, a housewife, and Reinato Barros, a mechanic engineer. Later, her family moved to Rio de Janeiro, where she spent her childhood. Barros is of Portuguese and Spanish descent, and is the youngest of three sisters; Patricia, who is also a well known model, and Malu (Maria Luisa).

Modeling career

When she was 14, Barros and her older sister, Patricia, were vacationing in Rio de Janeiro when they were spotted by a representative from Elite Model Management.

Barros was encouraged by the Rio Elite office to participate in the Elite Model Look 1996, which she was runner up to Diana Kovalchuk

Barros subsequently competed for international Elite Model Look and placed second worldwide. Elite sent her portfolio and recent Polaroid shots to GUESS? which led her to do the Millennium GUESS? campaign along with her friend and fellow Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio.

In addition to Guess?, Barros has done advertisements for Christian Dior, Armani Jeans, Oakley, L'Oréal, Naf Naf, Diesel, Ermanno Scervino, Victoria's Secret, Chanel cosmetics, and Jennifer Lopez's JLO fashion line, among others. In 2004 Jennifer Lopez selected Barros to be the face of her new lingerie line, JLO Lingerie. Lopez said, "I wanted someone young, sexy and urban, with a universal appeal". Barros has been in shows for the likes of Valentino, Missoni, Gucci, Christian Dior, Versace, Emporio Armani, BCBG, DKNY, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Dolce & Gabbana, Michael Kors ((Red Oak)), Elie Saab and many more prestigious fashion houses. She walked in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2008. In December 2008, she began dating Canadian Male Model Francis Cadieux. Barros and Cadieux are spotted together not just in the United States but all over the world.

She has been on numerous covers of magazines such as Glamour, Vogue, Marie Claire, Allure; Brazilian magazines such as Capricho and Audi magazine, W, Elle to name a few. Barros appeared seven times on Sports Illustrated in the Swimsuit Issue (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008).

Barros was named #96 in FHM magazine's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" supplement in 2006.

Birth name
Ana Beatriz Barros
Date of birth 29 May 1982
Place of birth Itabira, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Height 5 ft 11.5 in (1.82 m)
Hair color Light brown
Eye color Blue
Measurements 34.5-24.5-34.5 (US); 88-62-88 (EU)
Weight 57 kg (130 lb; 9.0 st)
Dress size 34 (EU), 2 (US)
Shoe size 40 (EU), 9 (US)
Agency Elite Model Management Lumière Model Management


Irina Sheik - Woman - June 2009 Spain

Irina Sheik is a fashion model who has appeared on the covers of such magazines as Annabelle (Germany, May 2005), Jalouse (Greece, February 2006) and Bolero (Switzerland, June 2005). Sheik appeared in the 2007 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue as one of the 2007 Rookies and also makes appearances in the 2008 and 2009 editions.

In 2008, Sheik starred in a photo story for the song single "Diamond Girl" produced by Ryan Leslie.

Ryan Leslie also produced a song dedicated to Irina, named 'I-R-I-N-A', a song he produced to 'break the ice' on the set of diamond girl, as he didn't speak Russian.

Sheik is the face of the world wide campaigns of Intimissimi (2007, 2008) and Guess (2008).

Birth name Irina Shaykhlislamova
Date of birth January 6, 1986
Place of birth Yemanzhelinsk, Russia
Height 5 ft 9.5 in (1.77 m)
Hair color Brown
Eye color Green
Measurements 34-23.5-34.5 (US); 87-60-88 (EU)
Shoe size 7.5 (US); 38.5 (EU)


Thursday, May 28, 2009

Vlada Roslyakova in Numéro Tokyo July/August 2009

Vlada Roslyakova is a Russian supermodel.

Early life and modeling

Vlada has been modeling since childhood. She began in Russia, then moved on to Tokyo. After her first show, Yohji Yamamoto Spring 2004, Vlada almost quit modeling due to fear, but she decided to continue with it and was rewarded later. When she arrived in New York City, she began modeling for well-known designers and became one of the most sought-after faces in the industry.

Her ad campaigns now include Nina Ricci, Moschino Cheap & Chic, D&G, Vera Wang Bridal, Burberry Blue Label, Hermès, Miss Sixty, MaxMara, Christian Lacroix,Christian Lacroix Fragrance, Dolce & Gabbana, Jill Stuart Beauty, Jill Stuart Fragrance, Derercuny, Donna Karan, DKNY, Daks Japan, Karl Lagerfeld, and Lacoste. Additionally, Vlada has been the muse for designer Christian Lacroix.

On January 15, 2007, Time magazine cited Roslyakova as one of the dangerously underweight models who could be banned from Milan Fashion Week for her low body mass index. Vlada has always said she's "naturally skinny" and that she can eat a lot of food and "not gain a gram".

On January 27, 2009, Vlada closed the spring Haute Couture Christian Lacroix show, for the third time in a row.

Vlada's trademark is her unique walk on the runways, where she leans back as she walks. She is known for being goofy backstage, and models say she is "a lovable person". Vlada is also known for her unique "baby-doll" looks, along with models like Gemma Ward, Jessica Stam, Lisa Cant, and Heather Marks.

Personal life

When she began modeling, Roslyakova changed her name from Elena to Vlada in order to distinguish herself from another model named Elena Rosenkova. Vlada is a feminine form of her father's name, Vladimir.

Vlada has said that she is interested in studying psychology and if not for modeling, she would be studying at a university. In backstage interviews she has mentioned that she enjoys classic Russian food, like blinis, as well as sushi and smoothies. Vlada has said that she enjoys reading classic Russian books and enjoys the fantasy aspect. She keeps them in her bag quite often. She also enjoys club music. Aside from the weight topics on TV and newspapers, she keeps a low profile.

Birth name Влада Рослякова (Elena Roslyakova)
Date of birth July 8, 1987
Place of birth Omsk (Siberia), Russian SFSR
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Hair color Red (dyed)
Eye color Blue
Measurements 31.5-23-34 (US), 80-58-86 (EU)
Weight Under 115 lbs
Dress size 2 (US), 6 (UK)
Shoe size 7 (US), 38 (EU)