The World's Next Top Models

ok so this is the cover every fashionista is talking about. The May 07 US Vogue Cover, featuring (what they consider to be) the World's Next Top Models.



who are they?
(L-R) Lily Donaldson, Hilary Rhoda, Doutzen Kroes, Sasha Pivovarova (tricky eh?), Caroline Trentini, Raquel Zimmerman, Jessica Stam, Chanel Iman, Coca Rocha and Agyness Deyn.

Lily Donaldson:
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First discovered: while shopping in Camden, by Select models, in 2003.

Hilary Rhoda:
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Big break: after landing in Paris for SS06 collections, was cast by none other than Nicholas Ghesquiere of Balenciaga.

Doutzen Kroes:
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Campaigns: Gucci, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Escada, Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, Versace, Neiman Marcus.

Sasha Pivovarova:
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If she wasn't modelling..: "I love to draw! I want to be an artist!"

Caroline Trentini:
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First discovered: when she was 13, walking down a street in Panambi, Brazil, by the same agent who scouted Gisele.

Raquel Zimmerman:
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Big Break: In 2003 after walking with the likes of Gisele, Heidi and Tyra in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

Jessica Stam:
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Campaigns: Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Vera Wang, Valentino, Miu Miu, Gucci, Prada, DOlce & Gabbana, Versace, Armani, BCBG.

Chanel Iman:
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Born to walk: "I used to dress up as a model for Halloween, like every year," she laughs. "I would study all the magazines and practice all my poses and my walk."

Coco Rocha:
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Plans: Coco plans to quite the industry when she's 20 and go to university.

Agyness Deyn:
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Idols: Joe Strummer, of the Clash...and Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols.



Honestly? I'm not sure what I think...I like the actual cover, but i'm not sure that I agree with all of these models. The lack of Lily Cole, and Gemma Ward for a start just irks me, but I'm just not sure these girls are all ready to take on the world...? Only time will tell...

*Romany*