Model Crush: 12 New Girls We've Got Our Eye On

by Christine Cruz

Fashion Week is much like the first day of school here at Modelinia. With anticipation we look forward to checking out some of our crushes on the proverbial playground—the runway. These 12 international newcomers are fresh off the Spring 2009 catwalks intriguing us with their accomplishments. From Ymre Stiekema who landed the coveted Prada campaign, to Katrin Thormann who’s face graced Italian Vogue last year—twice. Meet our model crushes and follow along as we continue stalking them into their second season.

Charlotte Hoyer

Crush Factor: Her brains match her beauty

IMG Models
Nationality: Danish
Age: 16
Height: 5’10.5

Exclusive: Calvin Klein
Interests: Would like to study marketing or psychology

Discovered: An agent from 2pm Model Management spotted her on a school trip to Coppenhagen, Denmark

Sigrid Agren

Crush Factor: She’s in it to win it

New York Models
Nationality: French
Age: 17
Height: 5’9.5
Opened: Karl Lagerfeld, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen
Closed: Prada

Discovered: At 13, Sigrid was a finalist in the Elite Model Look contest and later won the French semifinals in Paris

Anya Kazakova

Crush Factor: Her feet must hurt from walking 51 international shows— but we love her dedication

Marilyn Agency
Nationality: Russian
Age: 16
Height: 5’10

Opened: Calvin Klein, Just Cavalli, Giambattista Valli, and Anne Valérie
Closed: Cacharel
Number of Shows: 51

Katrin Thormann

Crush Factor: She graced two consecutive covers of Italian Vogue

Women Management
Nationality: German
Age: 21
Height: 5’11

Opened: Malo, Armand Basi, Jaeger, and Marni
Covers: Italian Vogue, Dazed & Confused
Advertisements: Prada, Mulberry, CK Jeans

Discovered: Was approached on a street in Berlin
Hobbies: Swimming and rowing

Imogen Morris Clarke

Crush Factor: Her big doe eyes remind us of Twiggy

Next Models
Nationality: British
Age: 16
Height: 5’10

Advertisements: D&G, Topshop, Pringle of Scotland catalog, H&M magazine
Number of Shows: 46

Discovered: Spotted while walking down Kings Road in London

Myf Shepherd

Crush Factor: She is an adamant supporter of NYC street art

Next Models
Nationality: Australian
Age: 16

Height: 5’10

Advertisements: Prada Resort, Lanvin Resort, Levis
Editorial: Numero, Australian Vogue
Number of Shows: 46

Discovered: Spotted by an agent while shopping in Brisbane, Australia

Sophie Srej

Crush Factor: Her unconventional beauty

IMG Models
Nationality: Hungarian

Age: 16
Height: 5’9.5

Exclusive: Calvin Klein
Spring 2009 shows: Prada, Missioni Chloe, and Marni
Advertisements: Barbara Bui and Miu Miu

Evelina Mambetova

Crush Factor: She never travels without pictures of home

Supreme Management
Nationality: Ukrainian
Age: 17
Height: 5’11

Opened: 3.1 Phillip Lim
Spring 2009 shows: Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc, and Vera Wang
Editorial: Teen Vogue, Numero, 10 magazine and Amica

Constance Jablonski

Crush Factor: She reads the dictionary while waiting for shows to start

Marilyn Models
Nationality: French
Age: 17
Height: 5’11

Opened: Blugirl by Blumarine and La Perla
Shows: Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, and Nina Ricci Spring 2009
Cover: Amica
Editorial: Amica, Marie Claire, Numero, Italian Vogue, Teen Vogue, W, Russian Vogue, and Interview