Banana Republic, Next Miami and MODELS.com host a Miami Model Search TOMORROW, Saturday, Nov 21st in Miami, Florida. Log onto 8andCollins.com to for more information.

Speaking of Miami, head over to Model Lounge Miami at the Delano launching the week of December 3rd. HOWEVER, you must be female and you must be at a top Miami/New York agency. If you are, click here to see all the benefits you get.

Tomorrow must be National Model Search day (we kid). Don’t forget if you’re in New York or LA, head over to Ford’s Model search happening simultaeously in both cities. The winner will be the US finalist for the Ford Supermodel of the World contest in January 2010.

Fashion and photography:
For all you young hungry fashionistas, this is called paying your dues and really learning one’s craft. Click here to see Lanvin’s Alber Elbaz’s valuable lesson.

Watching Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin in action and hearing Rena from W narrate makes this video a gem.

Hello Solve Sundsbo interview over at Showstudio… For those of you who don’t know, Solve assisted Nick Knight back in the day.

We’re just posting this because the story is just too fascinating, “The Dandies of Sub Saharan Africa“.

Models:
Brazilian boy watch. Mauricio is 18 and looks like a young movie star. Jayme looks (in the words of VGL) like a young Matt Dillon meets JFK Jr. Hotness.

Elite New York’s posted pics of their top models as babies. Too cute.  I think we all know which one is Damaris, though.

Rasa polaroid from Production blog.
The new Prada face, Rasa from Next Models NY, only girl Spring Summer 2010. Straight from the horse’s mouth…. Meisel’s agent…. Art & Commerce.

Miscellaneous:
Did you know there’s another fabulous Hamish in the biz? The VS extravaganza we just witnessed was directed by Hamish Hamilton who by the way is at the helm of the 2010 Academy Awards ceremony as well as recently directing the MTV Video Music Awards.

Jourdan Dunn, goes mod for i-D in an editorial by Kerry Halluan. With a little help, from Edward Enninful‘s inspired style choices and a voluminous hairstyle courtesy of Malcolm Edwards‘ the British beauty takes on an entirely new look. Halluan’s pictures call to mind classic 1960s Vogue and Jourdan’s expressive poses give the shoot life.

Jourdan Dunn by Kerry Halluan | Scan by Northern Star at tFS

Jamie Dornan and Eva Mendes, CK Jeans Body F/W 09. Ph: Steven Klein. (Images courtesy of Calvin Klein)
Calvin Klein officially announced today that Calvin Klein Jeans will “feature actress Eva Mendes and model Jamie Dornan together again this season in the brand’s upcoming Spring 2010 global advertising campaign” photographed by Steven Klein. The combination of the sultry actress with the outrageously handsome Irish model has been a successful pairing for the iconic brand. As they always say… if it ain’t broke…

Walking the Victoria’s Secret fashion show is a dream come true for countless models and every year a select few gets the chance to strut their stuff for millions of viewers. The 2009 VS lineup is full of surprises; from the arrival of stunning newcomers, to the return of VS favorites and much more. Our full coverage of all the goings on backstage kicks off later tonight, but here is a little taste to get you ready.

For even more VS check out MDC’s backstage pictures!

The lovely Candice Backstage at The Armory, pic Betty for MDC

Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 2009

Alessandra Ambrosio
Miranda Kerr
Maryna Linchuk
Caroline Trentini
Izabel Goulart
Liu Wen
Candice Swanepoel
Abbey Lee Kershaw
Tatiana Kovylina
Selita Ebanks
Erin Heatherton
Anja Rubik
Doutzen Kroes
Chanel Iman
Julia Stegner
Edita Vilkeviciute
Isabeli Fontana
Ana Beatriz Barros
Sessilee Lopez
Marisa Miller
Caroline Winberg
Behati Prinsloo
Eniko Mihalik
Anastasia Kuznetsova
Lyndsey Scott
Lily Aldridge
Dorothea Barth Jorgensen
Elyse Taylor
Shannan Click
Heidi Klum
Rosie Huntington Whiteley
Lindsay Ellingson
Anna Jagodzinska
Aminata Niaria

VMan’s annual model search always finds an impressive face and this years winner Rico Nieves, has all the makings of a star. Joining the ranks of Petey Wright and AJ Abualrub before him, Rico graces the magazine’s cover and takes center stage in an editorial by Nick Knight.  The bold caption, “the making of the new Latino supermodel” certainly gets your attention.

You can’t beat the supermodels. It has been more than 20 years since the supers first appeared on the scene, yet they retain their inimitable presence. The Winter edition of i-D is all about timelessness and Kayt Jones‘ cover of Eva Herzigova, Helena Christensen and Claudia Schiffer (all @ 1 Model Management) illustrates the theme perfectly. The simple black and white shot of the trio looking like goddesses, showcases the beauty and undeniable it factor that have kept all three at the top of the heap for so long.

Now that you’ve seen our exclusive preview of the cover - what are your favorite Eva, Helena & Claudia moments?

Eva, Helena and Claudia by Kayt | Exclusive for MDC with a Special thanks to One Mgmt

Ph: Kayt Jones
Editor:Pippa Vosper
Hair: Ed Moelands
Make up: Hung Vanngo

Isabeli Fontana, adds a strong dose of glamor to any editorial she appears in, making her the perfect model to show off this seasons glitziest jewelry. Vogue US taps the Brazilian babe for a story full of over the top, energetic charm - everything in this story is BIG, from the statement jewels, to the teased hair. The bombastic style of Terry Richardson’s snapshots fits the theme perfectly but, it would have also been fun to see some of the playful sexiness both Terry and Isabeli do so well.

Isabeli Fontana by Terry Richardson | Scan by fashionstopface @ TFS

Black Magazine taps four of the industry’s hottest blondes for its eleventh issue.  Heidi Mount, Hannah Holman, Constance Jablonski and Siri Tollerod are photographed by Michael Schwartz for a series of cover stories that highlight their unique talents. Heidi and Hanna work the effortless downtown look while Siri and Constance reach new heights of glamour with their platinum locks and heaps of jewelry.

Heidi, Hannah, Constance and Siri by Michael Schwartz for Black Magazine