A Whole New Breed - 2012's new favourite model Andreji Pejic

Andrej Pejic is the newest and biggest thing in the modelling world and is gracing the cover of FASHION magazine's February 2012 issue. Last year Pejic walked in the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2011 couture show, stomped down numerous runways during New York Fashion Week last February and has worked with the likes of Steven Miesel and Juergen Teller - two of the biggest fashion photographers.

Andrej Pejic - FASHION magazine February 2012 cover
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Andrej Pejic is a 20 year-old male model.

Pejic - for S Moda for El Pais, october 2011
photo by Jonas Bresnan
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Pejic- cover of Out Magazine, dec 2011
photo by Gavin Bond
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Pejic- for Arena Homme + (Gucci), fall/winter 2010
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Pejic- Thom Browne men's, f/w 2012
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Due to what Gaultier dubbed Pejic's "out-worldly beauty", this Serbian-born Austarlian model has made himself known not only to the world of male modelling but to the female one as well. His extreme androgynous features have made it possible for him to be booked for countless female campaigns. His first big break in feminine-dress was in 2010, when Carine Roitfeld, the then editor-in-chief of French Vogue chose him to star as the lead model in an editorial shoot, where he was dressed in garments from Fendi's womens line. With that he was launched into the world of androgynous modelling. At just 19 years-old he had already modelled for Marc Jacobs, John Galliano, Paul Smith, Raf Simmons, and Comme Des Garçons.

Pejic- Jean Paul Gautier Haute Couture, january 2011
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Pejic- French Vogue editorial, september 2010
photo by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Pejic's claim-to-fame

Pejic- Marc by Marc Jacobs campaign, s/s 2011
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 In August 2011, New York Magazine profiled Pejic while he was working on the cover shoot for the magazine's Fall Fashion Issue. For further info on this ultra beautiful pretty-boy and soon to be top model read Alex Morris' article. There is also an awesome behind-the-scenes video of the cover shoot.

Pejic- New York Magazine's Fall Fashion Issue, september 2011
photo by Brigitte Lacombe
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Vintage is always in style - 90s models make a come back in 2012

In recent fashion news:

Roberto Cavalli’s Spring 2012 fashion ad campaign puts the “original” supermodels of the 1990s’ back in the spotlight, with Naomi Campbell, Kristen McMenamy, Karen Elson in starring roles alongside 17-year-old supermodel Daphne Groeneveld.

According to AFP Relax News, fashion houses’ fascination with teenage models has declined in recent years as designers are looking to hire older, more recognizable supermodels to be the faces of upcoming campaigns. In Cavalli’s case, three of the four models of the campaign are in their 30s and 40s. 

from left to right: Naomi Campbell, Kristem McMenamy, Karen Elson, Daphne Groeneveld
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The rise of the original supermodel can also be credited to British band Duran Duran’s music video for their single “Girl Panic” which came out in November. The video features some of the 1990s’ biggest names such as Helena Christensen, Cindy Crawford, Eva Herzigova, Yasmin Le Bon, and Naomi Campbell. 

Check it out the video. It's actually really well done



Following this trend of vintage model headliners are labels like David Yurman, which is currently working with Kate Moss, 37, Italian label Pinko, which has recently announced Campbell, 41, as the face of their Spring 2012 campaign, and  Joseph Ribkoff, which has chosen Le Bon as the face of the Spring 2012 collection.

Kate Moss for David Yurman
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Naomi Campbell for Pinko
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Yasmin Le Bon for Joseph Ribkoff
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On a final note, models are freaks of nature. They do not age, gain weight, or wrinkle....I better look like Naomi Campbell when I'm 41. Hell, I'm 21 and I'm not even close to looking that good in lingerie. Screw you Duran Duran and 90s models!

It's back! My favourite holiday dress.

I found it! The wonderful people of nastygal.com have brought back the beautiful black sequin tail dress I mentioned in my "a little sparkle for the holidays" post! This dress is glorious and amazing and my ultimate favourite sequin piece so far. Not only is it a great, flattering cut, it's super on-trend with its maxi length and padded shoulders. I have to stop looking at it...it's making me crazy. Admire away reader!

black sequin tail dress
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