The Inside Source

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In Development: Jen Dau

So you thought those modeling schools and “training programs” were bogus? So did we! That was until we read that the beautiful Jen Dau, recently signed as a new face at New York Models, is a graduate of Barbizon (yes,the same Barbizon you’ve heard of since you were a kid). With the recent — and well-deserved — explosion of Asian models over the last few years, we expect Jen Dau will follow in the footsteps of Xiao Wen Ju, Sui He, and Soo Joo Park, each carving out their own path in the competitive world of high fashion.

(Photo courtesy of New York Models. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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In Development: Nadine Martin

Currently represented by The Society Management in New York and Elite Models in London, Nadine Martin (referred to by the agency as simply “Nadine”) is a 17-year-old British beauty with staying power. The fact that this high schooler is still boldly sporting braces (adorably captured in a recent editorial in The Gentlewoman) makes her even more endearing. We love a girl with confidence and a sense of humor. Being drop dead gorgeous is just the icing on the cake.

(Photo courtesy of Elite. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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Brave New World

Welcome to the new age of the modeling industry. Elite, one of the biggest names in fashion since being founded by John Casablancas and Alain Kittler in 1972, has added a new company to their repertoire: The Society Management. Focusing on social media and branding with an eye toward longevity, Society is looking to groom girls with supermodel staying power — something we haven’t really seen since the days of Campbell, Evangelista, and Turlington, with the more recent exception of Kate Moss and Gisele Bundchen, of course. Just take one look at their homepage, which is a swarming mass of model GIFs, and you’ll see what we’re talking about.

(Photo courtesy of The Society Management. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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In Development: Sofia Fisher

This British-born model, currently repped by DNA in New York, has been in the game for a few years already, but she certainly started off on the right foot, walking the runways for Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Louis Vuitton. Fisher’s luscious pout is in good company: she joins the ranks of fellow pillow-lipped beauties Hailey Clauson and Ashley Smith, both of whom really made their modeling mark in the last two yeras. Let’s see if Miss Fisher can make a similar impact on the fashion world.

(Photo courtesy of V Magazine. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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Hardy Boys

At the ripe old age of 25, Sir Edwin Hardy Amies found himself — by way of his mother’s connections in the London fashion scene — forging quite the career as a master tailor and designer, dressing everyone from the gents of Savile Row to Queen Elizabeth II herself. He was an icon and an innovator, commissioned for projects ranging from outfitting the British ‘72 Olympic squad, as well as designing the costumes in Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. The brand’s heritage is a thick thread woven throughout, but that hasn’t prevented them from keeping up with the times. The company, under the creative direction of Claire Malcolm as of 2010, is as hip as ever. Want a piece of the legacy? See what eBay has by clicking here. Ladies, this a strong gift for any boyfriend!

(Photo courtesy of Hardy Amies. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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Model Moment: Sam Rollinson

Last season it seemed there wasn’t a runway show British beauty Sam Rollinson wasn’t in. All told, she clocked in at 62, including Valentino, Saint Laurent, and Stella McCartney. Her massive show presence is a sign of big things to come. Right now, she’s only got one campaign for Balenciaga under her belt, but we suspect that’s going to change, especially since Rollinson recently switched from New York Models to Women Management, who will certainly be pouring their efforts into her promising career.

(Photo courtesy of Harper’s Bazaar. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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Atmospheric

There’s nothing quite like being at a runway show. The cameras flashing, the music that rattles the walls, the beautiful people in beautiful clothes — it really is a sight to be seen. For those of us who can’t make the fashion circuit, there are photographers who do a pretty bang-up job making sure we feel like we’re there. Style.com has picked their favorite “atmospheric” shots from last season. You can check them all out here.

(Photos courtesy of Style.com. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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I Spy: Miu Miu Heels

Do you ever wish you snapped up that pair of designer heels you fell in love with four seasons ago but never got around to purchasing? If the regret still lingers, eBay is an amazing place to hunt down some oldies-but-goodies. Take, for instance, these Miu Miu heels spotted in a Spring/Summer 2010 shoot by Paolo Roversi. You’d be wise to comb through eBay’s selection of the brand to see if you can score a pair.

(Photo courtesy of Paolo Roversi via Another Magazine. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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Insta-Peep-O-Gram: Models Off Duty

“Previous to the Internet, models received their booking value through runway, campaigns, and editorials. Now models get their booking value through social media, which combines their street style presence […] with their own social media channels like Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr,” writes Craig Arend, the street style photographer behind Modeloffduty.com. In the post-supermodel era, the idea that models are in charge of their own “brand” is an important one. And with girls like Cara Delevingne amassing nearly one million followers on Instagram these days, clients surely take note.

(Photos courtesy of @altamiranyc via Instagram. Text by Jenny Bahn)

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Model Moment: Meg Collison

We expressed our love for model-of-the-moment Meg Collison back in October after clueing into her exquisite Instagram feed (still a must-follow, in our opinion). This shot was taken backstage at Roberto Cavali. Note the oversized accessories. It might be time to start scrolling through eBay for chunky floral necklaces, don’t you think?

(Photo: Follow Meg on her Instagram, @omgitsmeg. Text by Jenny Bahn)