BLACKMAILED - NAOMI CAMPBELL

Naomi Campbell circa 1986 image courtesy of The Model Archives
of Marlowe Press and Synchro Models



Naomi Cambell circa 1987 courtesy of The Model
Archive of Marlowe Press and Elite NY



Naomi Campbell circa 1988 image courtesy of The Model Archives
of Marlowe Press and Elite NY



Naomi Campbell circa 1990 courtesy of The Model Archives of
Marlowe Press and Elite NY

Naomi Campbell circa 1990 courtesy of The
Marlowe Archives of Marlowe Press and
Elite London

Blackmailed - Naomi Campbell in her earliest years as a model. If you look carefully, you'll see that Ms. Campbell had already started her long relationships with top photographers such as Albert Watson, Ellen Von Unwerth, Martin Brading, Patrick Demarchelier and Steven Meisel.

Compare these old model cards compared to her most recent pictures from IMG Models which I've posted below. Included are her i-D Magazine August 2008 cover with Stefano Pilati and her cover for the infamous "Black Issue" of Italian Vogue photographed by Steven Meisel.




Naomi Campbell and Stefan Pilati circa August
2008 image courtesy of i-D Magazine








Naomi Campbell photographed for the "Black Issue" image
courtesy of Vogue Italia and IMG Models

FANTASTIC FASHION - JUSTIN SMITH BESPOKE MILLINERY

Dance With Me images courtesy of Justin Smith Esquire




Justin Smith Gentlemen Images courtesy of Justin Smith

Stephen Jones and Philip Treacy aren't the only milliners of note in London. There's a young upstart named Justin Smith who name is on the lips of fashionistas all throughout the city.

Smith was born in Exeter in 1978 and spent 5 years as a hairdresser at Toni & Guy, eventually becoming Creative Director. He wound up opening his own hair salon named "And People Like Us". This artistic talent progressed into entering a millinery course in 2005 and a MA degree from the Royal College of Art in 2007.

His graduation collection earned him high marks and critical praise. He has since won awards such as -British Fashion Council : New Generation sponsorship, International Talent Support 6 : Maria Luisa Award, i-D Styling award, Hat Designer Of The Year 2007 : second prize and Hat Designer Of The Year 2006 : first prize.

Smith will be expanding his brand with a lower priced collection as well as a complete men's range called Mr. Smith.

Here is a video clip from his interview with Jessica Michaul for the International Herald Tribune. Video clip courtesy of Justin Smith and I.H.T.

Here is a video clip of the catwalk show from the "Dance With Me" collection.

Here is a video clip of his collection for the A/W 08 Deryck Walker Collection. Video clip courtesy of Justin Smith and Deryck Walker.