Loving Laragh!

Laragh McCann, the adorable Irish beauty who is just 17 years old, has been modeling for quite a few years now, but she truly stood out during the SS08 season. She walked a number of runways, including Chanel, Marc Jacobs AND Marc by Marc, Mulberry, Louis Vuitton, DKNY, and of course, Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti (she also landed the SS08 campaign shot by Mark Segal). Laragh, who is with Women in NYC, has also been featured in various magazines since last runway season, such as the cover of Flair (Feb. 08) which is pictured below. She also was seen in i-D, Muse, Teen Vogue, and Dazed & Confused.



Full Name:
Laragh Aoife Danielle McCann (!)
Age:
17
Height:
177cm.
Where are you from?
Originally born in Paris, but I'm from Dublin.
Where do you live now?
Dublin until I'm finished with high school.
Did you get "discovered", or did you pursue modeling by yourself?
I entered a competition in Dublin when i was 14 with my friends and that's how I got in contact with an Irish agency, who sent me to Ford Paris when I was a little bit older looking and more mature!
Favorite show (that you've done)?
There have been so many fun ones but I remember Chanel cruise was really exciting because you got to walk out of a plane, it wasn't like any other show I've done.
Favorite photoshoot (that you've done)?
Pop...we were beside a bonfire in the middle of the night which was really fun, and the other girls and the team were so nice and easygoing to work with.
Who are your favorite photographers/models?
I like alot of photographers but I think Steven Meisel's Italian Vogue photographs are amazing, and models...I love all my friends!
Describe your personal style:
Casual, simple, comfortable.
Did you complete school (or are you finishing school now)?
I'm finishing my final year now.
If you weren't modeling, what would be your dream job?
Photographer! Or surfing or something else to do with environment/outdoors.
Top 5 bands/artists:
- The Doors
- Arcade Fire
- Feist
- Jack Johnson
- Kings of Leon
Top 5 movies:
- Dumb and Dumber
- Breakfast at Tiffanys
- Zoolander
- Forest Gump
- Factory Girl
- Romeo & Juliet
Favorite book?
Harry Potter, Bridget Jones's Diary, and The Devil Wears Prada.
What are some of the perks of being a model?
Travelling, making friends from all over the world, working with really talented artistic people and being more independent.
What are some of the hardest things of being a model?
It can be hard putting yourself out there and being judged by alot of people but as long as you don't take it too seriously or personally then it's fine. And, going back and forth to school is a strange reality check!
Anything coming up for you that we should look out for?
a few things but really focusing on school at the moment.

Calling Collison!

Meghan Collison, the Canadian native who is signed with Mode in Canada and Supreme in NYC was one of the many breakout stars of the FW07 runway season. Although her showlist wasn't as expansive as some of the other new faces, she did walk exclusively for Prada in Milan, and her editorial and campaign bookings are not to be beat! A favorite of legendary photographer Steven Meisel, she shot 2 Vogue Italia covers in a row with him (October & November), as well as the Prada Resort campaign. She's also appeared recently in Pop, Vogue UK, Vogue Nippon, and Dazed & Confused, and the D&G Resort campaign by Mario Testino. Look for Meghan in the SS08 ad campaigns for Prada, Belstaff, and Pringle of Scotland (all shot by Meisel!).



Meghan is one of the sweetest models I've met, here is a short interview with her!

Name: Meghan Collison
Age: 19
Height: 5'11
Hometown? Edmonton , Alberta, Canada
Where do you live now? New York
How did you get discovered? I entered a contest at a mall about a year ago and won.
Favorite show you've done: Prada
Favorite photoshoot you've done: I like them all for individual reasons.
Describe your personal style: I like mostly black! I'm pretty laid back with skinny jeans and a t-shirt most of the time.
Did you finish school? Yes, I graduated high school.
What's your dream job? Something to do with journalism.
Favorite bands: I love music and my favorite artists are always changing, but right now...
1. Infadels 2. Digitalism 3. Hot Chip 4. The Verve 5. Boys Night Out
Favorite book: My Sister's Keeper - Jodi Picoult
Perks of being a model: Getting to travel and see the world!
Hardest things about being a model: One of the hardest things is being away from my family and friends, the people that I love so much in my life.

Doting on Doutzen!

The beautiful, full-lipped Doutzen Kroes is represented by DNA in NYC, and has been a favorite in the industry since she appeared on the runways during the SS04 season. She has walked on runways for a number of top designers, including Christian Dior, Valentino, Michael Kors, and more. She also showed off her curves in the Victoria's Secret Fashion show in both 2005 and 2006! Her advertisement campaigns include Gucci, Calvin Klein, Versace, and most recently, L'Oreal Cosmetics. Doutzen's broad range of editorial work has lead her to the cover of American Vogue, which she appeared on (alongside 9 other supermodels) in May of 2007.



Full Name: Doutzen Kroes
Age: 22
Height: 5'9
Where are you from? Friesland, The Netherlands
Where do you live now? New York
Did you get "discovered", or did you pursue modeling by yourself? I sent pictures to an agency in Amsterdam to make some extra money.
Favorite show (that you've done)? Any Dior haute couture show, they are always so much fun!
Favorite photoshoot (that you've done)? For L'Oeal were they made me look like Marilyn Monroe, and my American Vogue cover.
Who are your favorite photographers/models? Mario Testino, David Lachapelle, Heather Marks, Iman...wow there are so many models, it's hard to pick!
Describe your personal style: Simple, clean and comfortable.
Did you complete school (or are you finishing school now)? Yes, I finished.
If you weren't modeling, what would be your dream job? I would want to be a model! I love it!
Top 5 bands/artists: Right now they are...
John Mayer
Moby
Faithless
Gwen Stefani
Madonna
Top 5 movies:
Gia
Girl Interrupted
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Closer
Some Like It Hot
Favorite book? Right now I'm reading Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk.
What are some of the perks of being a model? The money! And the travel.
What are some of the hardest things of being a top model? Always being under the spotlight by people that don't even know me, and the criticism you get from them.

Thanks to Doutzen! She was a pleasure.


Coming soon...Meghan Collison, Ali Michael, and Laragh McCann!

The all-American girl is in this season, and just to prove it, I give you Erin Heatherton, the blonde beauty hailing from Chicago. She first appeared about a year ago during the SS07 season, and appeared on a few runways (including Heatherette and Diane von Furstenberg). In FW07, her showlist improved slightly, adding big names Michael Kors and Christian Lacroix to the list. After a great FW07 campaign booking (D&G alongside Iekeliene Strange and Rachel Clark), she finally invaded the runways during the SS08 season. Most notably, she walked for D&G/Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, and Louis Vuitton. Beyond the runway, Erin has appeared in a number of magazines, including Mixte, Elle, and the cover of Flair.



Full Name: Erin Heatherton
Age: 18 (my birthday is March 4th)
Height: 5'11
Where are you from? Skokie, a suburb of Chicago.
Where do you live now? Manhattan!
Favorite show (that you've done)? Michael Kors
Favorite photoshoot (that you've done)? French Magazine with Enrique Badulescu.
Describe your personal style: My style is simple, kinda girly, but with a bit of an edge.
Did you complete school (or are you finishing school now)? I'm finishing school now!
If you weren't modeling, what would you like to be doing? If I wasn't modeling I'd be in school, so I guess than entails being lazy, partying with my friends, and getting excited for college!
Top 5 bands/artists: The Strokes, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, Coldplay, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Top 5 movies: A Knight's Tale, Anchorman, Erin Brockovich, Mean Girls, and the Devil Wears Prada.
Favorite book: Harry Potter!
What's your drink of choice? Milk and sugar with some coffee in it...I guess that's a latte?
What are some of the perks of being a top model? Getting to see parts of the world I would never see otherwise.
What are some of the things about being a model that are most difficult? Not being with friends and people my own age.

How do you do, Behati Prinsloo?

The beautiful Namibian Behati Prinsloo first hit it big during the FW06 season when she walked in nearly every single top designer show, including D&G, Versace, and Marc by Marc Jacobs. Since then she's been a fixture in most runway shows. Her FW07 campaigns included Tommy Hilfigger alongside her bff and previous interviewee Coco Rocha, and Sportmax. Now, in the midst of the SS08 season, Behati is still at the top of everyone's lists - in NY she walked for Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, DKNY, and others, in London she showed up at Luella and House of Holland, and in Milan she worked it out at Max Mara, Just Cavalli, and more! Look for her soon in the SS08 Lacoste campaign, and on the runways in Paris. The best thing about Behati is that although she's a supermodel on the outside, on the inside she's just like you - loves animals, Leo Dicaprio, and milkshakes!



Full Name: Behati Prinsloo
Age: 18
Height: 5'11
Where are you from? Namibia, Africa
Where do you live now? New York, but I try and go back to Namibia as much as I can.
Favorite show (that you've done)? Dior and Chanel!
Favorite photoshoot (that you've done)? In Cornwall with David Sims.
Describe your personal style: Boyish, casual, rock & roll.
Did you complete school (or are you finishing school now)? Done with high school!
If you weren't modeling, what would you like to be doing? I would like to be in a band playing guitar, travelling the world meeting amazing people and seeing amazing places, exploring...learning about different animals (sharks to be one of them!)...there is so much I want to do!! Fly a plane, be a pro surfer, or maybe go to the army...
Favorite musicians:
- Fall Out Boy
- Hinder
- Blue October
- Bob Marley
- Snow Patrol
- The Cardigans
- Magic Numbers
Favorite films:
- The Departed
- Blood Diamond
- Romeo & Juliet
- What's Eating Gilbert Grape
- The Power of One
What's your drink of choice? Milkshakes!
What are some of the perks of being a top model? Lots of free stuff, meet great people, see amazing places!!
What are some of the things about being a model that are most difficult? Missing out on everything that goes on at home, missing all your friends and family.

The beautiful models I ran into during NYFW, and the ads that they are currently starring in...

Solange Wilvert aka the current French Connection girl:


Patricia Schmid aka one of the current Hugo by Hugo Boss girls:


Suzanne Diaz aka the current Pollini girl:


Lisa Cant aka the current Angelo Marani girl:


Wakeema Hollis aka one of the current Moschino girls:


Iekeliene Strange aka the current Sonia Rykiel girl, some random chick, and Alexandra Tomlinson who I don't believe is in any current campaigns, but she did D&G Pre-fall 2007:


Ana Mihajlovic aka one of the current United Colors of Benetton girls:


Alana Zimmer aka the current Nicole Fahri girl:


Caroline Trentini aka current Oscar de la Renta girl:


Han Hye Jin aka one of the current Moschino girls:


Suvi Koponen aka the current Calvin Klein girl:

After a very, very long blogging break, I'm back again, and ready with a ton more interviews of all your favorite girls - Behati, Tanya, Rosie, and more!

And some great candids of the beautiful girls I've ran into the past few weeks - former interviewees Alana Zimmer and Suzanne Diaz, plus Han Hye Jin, Suvi Koponen, Ana Mihajlovic, Lisa Cant, etc!

Thanks to all those who have kept checking back and been asking for updates!

I'm Kukoo for Coco

Coco Rocha is a US Vogue covergirl, Christian Lacroix and Balenciaga and D&G campaign girl, and somehow still an all-around nice, down-to-earth girl. Coco's first runway season was SS05, where she walked for JUST 3 shows. Her next season, FW06, brought Coco to about 15 more runways. And somehow between FW06 and SS07, Coco flew to the top - for the SS07 season she appeared in nearly every top designer show, including Marc Jacobs/Marc by Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Gucci, Valentino, and others. Since then she's kept her place up there on the top, by frequently appearing in US Vogue and other top magazines as well as some fantastic campaigns.



Full Name: Coco Rocha
Age: 18
Height: 5'10
Where are you from? Richmond B.C.
Where do you live now? New York
Favorite show (that you've done)? Many, but I loved dancing down Gaultier's runway.
Favorite photoshoot (that you've done? Cover for American Vogue with Steven.
Describe your personal style: I love dressing up. Depending on my mood, that might mean I like to keep it very casual with some Rag and Bone jeans with some Converse, then I might be a real fashionista and really dress up.
Did you complete school (or are you finishing school now? I did finish school. I had a mom and dad that only allowed me to model if I continued my schooling, and last year I graduated, I'm so happy I did it in the end!!
If you weren't modeling, what would you like to be doing? Probably dancing, that's one of my favorite things to do. I probably would be assistent teaching Irish dance back home.
Top 5 bands/artists: White Stripes, Beatles, Timberland, Justin Timberlake, The Killers.
Top 5 movies: Chicago, Gone With the Wind, Pride and Prejudice, Pirates of the Caribbean (Johnny is just so good to look at), Funny Face.
Favorite book? The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory.
What's your drink of choice? Water!
What are some of the perks of being a top model? I guess it would be the traveling and getting to learn diffrent cultures and meet new and interesting people.
What are some of the hardest things about being a top model? It's actually very tiring, people don't beleive me but it's long hours it entails alot of traveling...it is hard work for us physically and mentally.
Anything coming up for you that we should look out for? Something that entails me dancing and The Children's Aids Society!!

To the person who posted a comment asking, yes I did this interview myself!

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I just wanted to let everyone know that I've made a For Sure Couture myspace, so that everyone can keep in touch - all you readers, add me!

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Morning Wood(in)

It wouldn't be a Dior show without the appearance of Melody Woodin, who has been in practically every single Dior show since SS05 - her latest appearance was in his FW07 haute couture show that took place at Versailles. Melody, who is with Women Model Management in NYC, hasn't done much work otherwise, but her Resort show appearences lately can only hint at good things to come!




Full name? Melody Eileen Woodin
How old are you? Turned 21 this past April.
Where are you from? Hockessin, Delaware. Very exotic!
Where do you live now? I've been in the city for 3 years, currently in Alphabet City!
What is your favorite show that you've done? Any Dior show. Each one tops the last.
What is your favorite shoot that you've done? I did a shoot for Interview with Albert Watson. They dressed me up like Mark Bolan from Trex. I love classic rock so I was thrilled they booked me for it.
What is your personal style like? Tomboy! I do the skinny jeans look for castings but at home I stick to casual comfort.
Did you complete school? I graduated highschool (Alexis I. DuPont) before moving out to NY. I plan on going to college after modeling...aybe Equine Sciences.
If you weren't modeling, what would you like to be doing? My family runs a horse farm, so every chance I get, I'm out at the barn either giving lessons, mucking stalls, or breaking and training the foals. My heart is out there.
What is some of your favorite music to listen to? Wow tough question... ethro Tull, Crosby Stills & Nash (Young as well), The Doors, The Eagles, The Guess Who, Heart, Jefferson Airplane, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin...
What about favorite movies? Jurassic Park, Little Miss Sunshine, Wild Hogs (reminds me of my dad!), Over the Hedge (love animated movies), Fried Green Tomatos.
Favorite books? A Clockwork Orange/Water for Elephants.
What's your drink of choice? Dr. Pepper. If we are talking alcoholic, a dirty, dirty martini.
How did you get into the industry? Were you "discovered" or was it a choice? Modeling, for me, was an alternative to heading into a university right away. I wanted to take time to really think about what I wanted to pursue as a career. I grew up in a very small town, so fashion wasn't really a part of my life. I approached Barbizon in Philly, came up to NY for a modeling and talent competition called IMTA, and was scouted by Roman Young, who was at Supreme at the time.
What are some of the perks of being a model? Perks? Well to be 100% honest, I love being around other girls who are built like me. I know that sounds funny, but when you are 6' and only 115lbs, its easy to feel uncomfortable in your physical shell. My mom would say it is getting the occasional designer piece as a trade...I tend to give them all to her.

Thanks Melody! Keep an eye out for this stunner guys...