Focus On - Joan Smalls

 Joan Smalls

(Harper's Bazaar UK October 2012: Sebastian Faena - Photographer, Tom Van Dorpe - Fashion Editor/Stylist)

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New York - IMG

London - IMG London

Born on July 11, 1988 in Puerto Rico. Joan was discovered in 2007 when she left her homeland, moved in with her aunt in Queens, and signed with Elite Model Management. She has gone on to appear on the cover of  ELLE UK, Harper's Bazaar UK, i-D, V, W, Vogue Australia & Italian Vogue. She has also been in editorials for American, Spanish, Japanese, French & British Vogue, GQ & Muse & in ads for Calvin Klein, David Yurman, Chanel, Estee Lauder, Fendi, Givenchy & Gucci.

(David Yurman Spring/Summer 2011: Peter Lindbergh - Photographer, Unknown - Stylist)

I can’t believe that it has taken me this long to do this post; I think that Joan Smalls is a really talented model. She has such a great look and takes really beautiful pictures. She has amazing legs and I think that she is well known for her pout. Joan has the ability to draw you into her pictures, I always find myself staring at her photos even though she never really does any crazy poses her photos are simple and stunning.

 

 

 

(W July 2012: Steven Meisel - Photographer, Edward Enninful - Fashion Editor/Stylist)

I can’t remember when I first noticed Joan, she is one of those models that just kind of showed up and was everywhere. I know she has been modelling for a while now, but it’s just recently that people have really started to take notice. This photo shoot from V is one that I saw recently that actually reminded me that I needed to do focus on post for Joan.

 

 

 

(V September 2011: Sebastian Faena - Photographer, Carlyne Cerf De Dudzeele - Fashion Editor/Stylist)

Focus On - Oluchi Onweagba

Oluchi Onweagba

(Pop Magazine, Autumn/Winter 2008: Sebastian Faena - Photographer, Miuccia Prada - Stylist)

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New York - DNA Models
London - Storm Model Management

Born on August 1, 1982 in Nigeria & discovered in at the age of 17 in 1998 after winning the "Face Of Africa" contest. Oluchi then signed with Elite Model Management. Since then she has graced the covers of Italian Vogue, i-D, ELLE, Untold, and Surface, she was also featured in Nylon, Marie Claire & Allure. She also became the face of campaigns for Gianfranco Ferré, Gap, Express, Banana Republic, and Ann Taylor, as well as working for Victoria's Secret.

(American Vogue December 2008: Patrick Demarchelier - Photographer Elissa Santisi - Fashion Editor/Stylist)

The thing I love most about Oluchi is her long long legs and her amazing skin. The colour of her skin is so beautiful and makes her stands out on every runway she walks.

(Sports illustrated 2007: Photographer - Walter Chin, Swimsuit - Pompei Beach)

The first show I really noticed Oluchi in was the Victoria's Secret Show. Beautiful smile & a great walk, in my opinion she stole the show. I decided to put up the 2007 show as it features Oluchi, but it was also one of my favourite Victoria's Secret Shows.

(Victoria's Secret Fashion Show November 2007)