Lara is also being referred to as he girl with the Brigitte Bardot looks…..okay, I can see some of that, but what I’m most excited about is, the fact that she has a “real body.” You all know what I’m talking about. The opinions and comments that I express here are not in anyway meant to offend anyone, but it is quite refreshing to see someone who can put on a dress and actually “fill it out.” I’m aware that it is the designer’s choice as to the models used to “sport their wares,” but some of the young ladies with the ribs showing and the knees that look as though they are about to snap in two if they walk too fast are a bit too thin for some of the clothes. Hats off to the designers who are using Lara in their shows! read more below from the actual article.

Every so often a truly original model emerges. Lara Stone is 25 – comparatively old in an industry where most are deemed past it by the time they reach their mid-twenties. She is a relatively curvaceous British size 10, with feet that measure a six (instead of sample size seven to eight), wispy fair hair and a noticeable gap between her two front teeth. Yet somehow it’s a mesmerising combination.

Stone’s unique look has designers and fashion editors swooning; Prada contracted her for a semi-exclusive catwalking deal (preventing any other designer from using Stone before she walked in its a/w 09 show), and French Vogue dedicated its entire February issue to her – marking the return of sultry, Brigitte Bardot-esque, womanly proportions. Born in Holland, Stone first emerged when she entered the Elite Model Look competition in 1999. She didn’t win, but the Elite judges glimpsed a flicker of potential in the 15-year-old, and agreed to sign her regardless. After several frustrating years her breakthrough finally came when she made it on to the books at IMG International, and a prestigious catwalk debut in Givenchy’s a/w 06 couture show followed.

This season has seen the renewal of contracts with Givenchy and Hugo Boss, and Stone has also been signed as the face of Jean Paul Gaultier and Jaeger – whose chief executive, Belinda Earl, is quick with praise for the star of its new campaign. ‘Lara is stylish, confident, chic, and most importantly she’s a real woman.’

Perhaps these defining qualities go some way towards explaining the fact that for a/w 09 Stone walked in no fewer than 14 ready-to-wear shows in 19 days, not to mention a further three in Paris last July, when she opened both Chanel’s and Jean Paul Gaultier’s haute couture shows. She might not fit the stereotype, but this certainly hasn’t stopped her from having the fashion world at her feet. Welcome to a season in the life of Lara Stone.

1.Lara Stone models Jonathan Saunders, February 15, Marc Jacobs, February 16, Diesel Black Gold, February 17.

2. Lara Stone models Anna Sui, February 18, Zac Posen, February 19, Prada, March 1.

3. Lara Stone models Balmain, March 15, Isabel Marant, March 16.

4. Lara Stone models Jean Paul Gautier, March 7, Givenchy, March 8, Stella McCartney, March 9.

5. Lara Stone models Chanel, March 10, Hermes, March 11, Miu Miu, March 12.

Not meant for the States, this video was only released in Europe, but Sienna looks super cute so we thought we’d share…

We knew the recession was tapping out designers, but I guess the bad economy is having an even worse effect on models.

Joshua Walter, a 20-year old model who first made national headlines for boinking his 37-year-old second grade teacher, has been arrested for knocking up bodegas and gas stations in Brooklyn and Queens. The model apparently pistol-whipped one victim at a Dunkin Donuts and made off with $15,000 in cash through out his two day crime spree.

Of course the best part of this story is it gives us a chance to share some quotes from when Joshua first hit the headlines for doing the naughty with his teach/current lover.

When Department of Education investigators questioned Walter about the affair, he said, “I’m tapping that ass and there’s nothing you can do about it.”

Classic.

Wondering if he’s available to be one of our TAKEOVER EDITORS…

QUICKLINK: JOSHUA WALTER PHOTOS: Hugo Boss Model Arrested In NYC Crime Spree

Hugo Boss is back people (not that they ever went anywhere), and they are here to reassure everyone that they are the best in menswear. The suits look amazing! The strappy sandels looks great too.

Gallery: RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Hugo By Hugo Boss Spring 2010 Collection

via Men’s Style

As much as I love attending runway shows, the thrill of seeing the garments backstage, model and all, is unsurpassable. The Hugo Boss Fall 2009 collection is a great example of how much more one appreciates fashion when up-close and personal. I remember flipping through Hugo Boss runway images when they were released in February, and as much as I loved the men’s suits and jackets, that reaction doesn’t even compare to seeing such high-quality backstage images. It doesn’t help that i’m a sucker for a slim man in a well styled and tailored suit, because i’m practically drooling over the look at the above right. 

GALLERY: FIRST LOOK: Backstage Hugo Boss Fall 2009

Thanks Frillr!

Normally I think that GQ caters to the pretty-boy audience. You know, the guys who value their hair more than life itself or would slap an old woman for scuffing their Hugo Boss shoes. But for once in my life, I came across a GQ feature that is beneficial to the indie crowd…yes boys, a guide to hats! We all know that hats are becoming more and more popular this fall season, so don’t get caught wearing them the wrong way!

Let’s start with the obvious-The fedora, made popular by Frank Sinatra, is a timeless hat. Felt in the winter. Straw in the summer. Dress it up or dress it down…just make sure you wear it (or any hat for that matter) the right way:

Dress Up: If you're going for the more formal look, cock the hat slightly to the side. You'll be looking like a fox in seconds!

Dress Down: Casual attire means carefree. Tilt the hat back on your head so you don't look so damn serious.

Hats are all about framing your face. Too big, too small, wrong style…you’ve got problems. Here are a few more styles to check out:

Porkpie: Orlando Bloom rocks this hat...definitely a hat for a guy with a thinner face.

News Boy: A lighthearted touch to any outfit. Looks great with vintage!

Walking Hat: Grad one in tweed and it goes with just about anything! Perfect for a brisk fall day!

Oh, and one last tip. Don’t choose an outfit around the hat. A man that tries too hard isn’t exactly charming…and for God’s sake, it’s an accessory.

Thanks Men Style!