Focus On - Kasia Struss

Kasia Struss

(Vogue Korea February 2012: Rafael Stahelin - Photographer, Unknown - Stylist)

Agencies
New York - Women Model Management
Paris - Women Paris
Milan - Women Milan
London - Storm Model Management
Copenhagen - 2pm Model Management
Barcelona - Traffic Models
Hamburg -Mega Model Agency

Born on November 23, 1987 in Poland, Kasia was discovered in 2005 by a local talent scout. She has gone on to appear on the cover of ELLE France, Harper's Bazaar Spain, Numéro Tokoyo, Spanish, Italian & Korean Vogue & W Korea. She has also appeared in editorials for American, Chinese, German, French & Russian Vogue, French Numéro, V, & Viva! Moda & in ads for Alberta Ferretti, Bottega Veneta, Chloe, Gucci, Miu Miu, Mulberry & Moschino.

(Fashion Magazine Fall/Winter 2010: Seth Sabal - Photographer, Jamie Grace - Stylist)

The thing I like the most about Kasia is she is a very original beauty. I have not really seen anyone who looks like her. You may find models with similar features like her amazing jawline and cheekbones, but her look is so original. She truly is stunning and has the ability to give so many looks in her photos.

 

 

 

(American Vogue January 2010: David Sims - Photographer, Tonne Goodman - Fashion Editor/Stylist)

The photo shoot that I first noticed Kasia was the October 2009 issue of Harper's Bazaar. It was a really simple shoot, but it really stuck in my head and that’s how I knew she was a really good model. For like a week after a I saw those pictures I just could not get them out of my head, and I think that is something that’s really good about Kasia, she is able to engage you with even the simplest of shots.

 

 

 

 
(Harper's Bazaar: Greg Kadel - Photographer, Katie Mossman - Fashion Editor/Stylist)

Aline Weber - Spanish Vogue July 2012

This editorial for Vogue Espana features model Aline Weber in designs from Oscar de la Renta, Hermès, Fendi, Moschino, Lanvin and others, styled by Sara Fernandez and shot by Jason Kibbler. Kevin Ryan was the hair stylist on set and he created two remarkable looks. I thought this editorial was really striking; the contrast between the masculine black and white photos and the feminine colour shots is incredible, it does not look like the same person, the thing that gives Aline away is her amazing jawline. I like how soft the masculine styled shots were while the feminine styled shots were more wild and edgy.

 

Focus On - Emma Maclaren

Emma Maclaren

(French 'L'Officiel' December 2008: Harri Peccinotti - Photographer, Masha Orlov - Stylist)

Agencies
New York - DNA Models
Paris - Ford Models Europe
Milan - Why Not Model Management
London - Models 1
Denmark - 2pm Model Management
Hamburg - Place

Born on February 13, 1991 in the UK, Emma was discovered at the age of 14 when she attended an open casting call and was noticed for having a pink bow in her hair and no makeup. She has gone on to appear in Spanish, Russian and German Vogue, Glamour Italia, ELLE UK & Denmark. She has also graced the cover of L'Officiel. At 17 she became the face of Max Factor and she has appeared in advertising campaigns for brands such as Moschino Cheap & Chic, Bottega Veneta, Burberry and Emanuel Ungaro.

(Burberry Spring/Summer 2011: David Sims - Photographer, Elliott Smedley - Fashion Editor/Stylist, Tom Guinness - Male Model)

The thing I love the most about Emma is her flawless skin and bright blue eyes. She is just so striking and she really knows how to use her bone structure to her advantage. I can't even go on about how much I love this model, because I think its pretty obvious considering she is the model in the background picture of this blog.

(Sure Magazine South Korea January 2012: Tony Kim - Photographer, Lee Jung Keum - Stylist)

I first really took notice of Emma when I saw her in Spanish Vogue. The main focus of the shoot was the jewelry and the shoot had a very refined and sophisticated feel to it. The pictures were so beautiful and you really notice how amazing her features are and how beautiful her neck is. I think models should always try to give the impression of a longer neck. Emma is another model that has the ability to make me want to buy everything in the ad. These are definitely my favourite pictures of her.

(Spanish Vogue December 2010: Michelle Ferrara - Photographer, Marina Gallo - Fashion Editor/Stylist)