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Is Anne Vyalitsyna the World's Next Richest Supermodel?

Justin Fenner — Fri, 25 May 2012 16:58:25 PDT

With her gorgeous looks and tremendous presence on the runway, it's no surprise Anne Vyalitsyna has had major success as a model - but could she eventually earn more than other big names in the business?

The question has been floating around because of Vyalitsyna's work in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Since 2005, she's made eight consecutive appearances in the issue, widely considered one of the most important assignments a model can get. The world's current richest model, Kathy Ireland, made 13 consecutive appearances in the '80s and '90s and parlayed her fame into a licensing empire that sells $400 million worth of products - from furniture to wedding dresses, scented candles, and beyond - every year.

While Vyalitsyna may not have intended to follow Ireland's path to fortune, her work in Sports Illustrated has her on the same track. And with work for Victoria's Secret, Vogue, and Elle under her belt - to say nothing of her scores of other contracts - Vyalitsyna will undoubtedly continue to be a force to reckon with.

Lara Stone Stars in Hot Chip's New Music Video

Justin Fenner — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:45:42 PDT

Lara Stone captains a spaceship to Earth in Hot Chip's music video for the song "Night & Day."

Peter Serafinowicz directed the video, in which a cult led by British actor Terence Stamp dances to summon two beings from outer space - played admirably by Stone and musician Reggie Watts. When Stone and Watts arrive, their ships combine to form a yin and yang symbol - which makes the cult happy until things start to go awry. Take a look at the video below.

Sasha Pivovarova Shares First Picture of Baby Daughter

Justin Fenner — Thu, 24 May 2012 08:00:31 PDT

Sasha Pivovarova used Twitter to share a picture of newborn daughter Mia Isis on Wednesday.

"Everybody, meet my beautiful little fairy princess," Pivovarova wrote. The 27-year-old model delivered the little girl on Mother's Day, just days after she shared an artful photo of her pregnant body, taken by her husband Igor Vishnyakov.

Pivovarova has used Twitter to update fans on everything from the flowers in her delivery room to which members of her family have visited her and Mia Isis. On Thursday, she wrote, "When every new baby is born its first laugh becomes a fairy."

Take a look at Pivovarova's baby girl below.

Source: Twitpic user Vovarova

Watch: Coco Rocha Goes to Work for Target

Justin Fenner — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:10:06 PDT

Modeling takes serious skill, and one need look no further for proof of that than this video of Coco Rocha posing - sometimes in midair - for Target.

Part of Rocha's job as guest editor of the Target Style Tumblr included some strategic jumping in front of photographer Tony Kim's camera, which was captured in this mesmerizing video exploring what goes into a cover shot. Each time Rocha launches herself into the air, she creates a new expression with her body. Watch it right here.

Agyness Deyn's Sunset Song

Justin Fenner — Wed, 16 May 2012 08:22:52 PDT

Agyness Deyn will play the heroine in a film adaptation of Sunset Song, a 1930s novel about a woman running a family farm in the face of growing economic pressure.

Deyn's role as Chris Guthrie, the movie's female protagonist, is her first lead in a major motion picture. Terence Davies will direct the film and Peter Mullan has been cast as Deyn's costar. Filming will start later this year.

"When I read the script I fell completely in love with the character and the story," Deyn said. "I can't wait to get started and just hope that I can do Chris Guthrie justice!"

Deyn has starred in a number of short films and played Aphrodite in the 2010 movie Clash of the Titans. This Spring she landed a role in a British production of The Leisure Society. Take a look at all her roles - onscreen and off - in the gallery.

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Isabeli Fontana Engaged to Rohan Marley

Justin Fenner — Tue, 15 May 2012 09:03:23 PDT

Congratulations are in order for Isabeli Fontana, who recently announced she's engaged to Rohan Marley, son of singer Bob Marley.

Fontana, 28, told Brazilian newspaper Terra that she and Marley haven't set a date but plan to hold the wedding in Ethiopia. The country is the birthplace of Rastafarian culture, which holds a special significance for 39-year-old Marley.

"Rohan told me that we must return to their origins so that the marriage will last forever," Fontana said.

Fontana was previously wed to models Álvaro Jacomossi and Henri Castelli and had a son with each. Marley was once married to his college girlfriend and was in a relationship from 1996 to 2011 with singer Lauryn Hill, with whom he has five children. Last Summer, Fontana was rumored to have come between Marley and Hill, but Marley roundly denied that notion. He and Fontana have been dating since October 2011 and recently attended the Met Gala together.

Take a look at the happy couple together - and at Fontana's work for everyone from Dolce & Gabbana to Victoria's Secret - here in the gallery.

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Sasha Pivovarova Gives Birth to Baby Girl

Justin Fenner — Mon, 14 May 2012 07:31:50 PDT

Sasha Pivovarova delivered a baby girl on Sunday, just in time for Mother's Day.

The model tweeted the good news Sunday morning, first saying that she'd had a "beautiful baby girl," and adding later that it was her first time "celebrating mother's day as a mommy! Happy mother's day to all mothers around the world :) Love, Sasha." The baby is the first child for Pivovarova and her husband, photographer Igor Vishnyakov.

Pivovarova had flown under the radar about her pregnancy since announcing that she and Vishnyakov were expecting in December. The model released a pregnancy photo Vishnyakov took on Twitter last week, just days before giving birth.

The child's name hasn't yet been released. In fact, the only detail Pivovarova has revealed about her child's birth is a picture of the flowers in her delivery room. Take a look at the bouquet - and at Pivovarova's baby bump - in the gallery.

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Sasha Pivovarova's Gorgeous Pregnancy Photo

Justin Fenner — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:07:18 PDT

Sasha Pivovarova today released the first picture of her pregnant self since announcing in December that she was expecting a child. The black-and-white photo was taken by her husband, Igor Vishnyakov, and features her topless - to show off her stomach - and wearing a floor-length skirt. Pivovarova, 26, is estimated to be eight or nine months pregnant and hasn't commented on when she will deliver or what the sex of the child will be.

Tyson Beckford on How Linda Evangelista Helped Models Get Rich

fashionologie — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:54:47 PDT

>>Tyson Beckford says Linda Evangelista's famous pronouncement about '90s-era supermodels not waking up "for less than $10,00 a day" helped him - and other models of his time - make "silly" amounts of money.

Beckford explained in a recent interview that some of his paychecks were so large, they were almost comical.

"I once walked in a fashion show - literally, just walked - for no more than a minute or two and they paid me a silly amount of money . . . $40,000," Beckford said. "I was like, 'Really? You don't have to give me that!' You know when Linda said that it set the bar for every other model - everyone just upped their day rates. It was hilarious. All the models - women and men - were like, 'Remind me to send Linda flowers!'"

Beckford also said that paychecks weren't the only things in the '90s modeling industry that were over the top.

"The fashion industry was so different back then. I guess it was all so new and so extravagant," he said. "The budgets were enormous; it was certainly a lot more fun. The parties were out of control and because no one had a camera phone and there was no Facebook or Twitter, you could do whatever you wanted with whoever you wanted."

Photo: Tyson Beckford on the runway during Michael Bastian's Fall 2012 show.

18 Shots in Honor of Lindsey Wixson's 18th Birthday

Christina Perez — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 14:21:47 PDT

>> It's hard to believe that just two short years ago, Lindsey Wixson was a 16-year-old headed to prom. Granted, she had already been photographed for Vogue and was headed to the dance in a custom-designed Jason Wu dress, but still - how quickly time flies. With this year just as busy as the last - this past season alone, Wixson walked 31 shows and appeared in Spring 2012 ad campaigns for everyone from Mulberry to Just Cavalli - the Wixson whirlwind shows no signs of stopping.

So, in honor of everyone's favorite gap-toothed, rose-pouted Kansan - who today goes from barely legal to legal, just - we've rounded up 18 of our favorite Wixson street-style shots and backstage candids. Happy birthday, Lindsey - here's wishing you another stellar year.

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