Snejana Onopka by Richard Burbridge for i-D

How many people can claim to be both a master photographer and master of disguise? Richard Burbridge knows a thing or two about skillful image manipulation and his impressive photography has long been at the forefront of au courant cool in magazines like Vogue Italia, i-D and Dazed & Confused. Christopher Michael catches up with Richard to find out all that goes into those unforgettable pictures -  find out more only in MDX.

Hailing from Antwerp - IMM Bruxelles‘ Sverre Denis is the latest newcomer to nab MOTW. See details here..

Luana/1 Model Management Image courtesy of 1 Model Mgmt

“A new arrival that has everyone on the table quite excited, a girl who before posing for polaroids looks around at the various sources of light to properly work her angles as best she can…every inch a model..” That’s the buzz Luana’s agent transmitted to OTM about this elegant new face at One, testifying to the incandescent presence this girl brings to a shoot. Can you imagine what will happen once those instincts are cut loose at a full on shoot!

Masha/ New York Model Management PH: William Lords

Recently New York Models has been glossing up a very specific kind of girl note perfect for the new modeling frontier. In the tradition of Sigrid and recent TOP 10 Newcomer breakthrough Patrica comes Masha, a pristine 19 year old beauty sure to crash the radar of those clients looking for inarguable beauty in a girl. So clear, so lush!

The Elite Model look contest has served as the launchpad for some of modeling’s biggest stars. Familiar faces like Rianne Ten Haken, Isabeli Fontana, Sigrid Agren and Charlotte Di Calypso all got their start participating in the world wide event. Which means that the future is looking bright for 2009’s lucky winners Barbie, Catarina, Emily, Julia, Manon and Simona. The global grouping of beauties may hail from different countries but what they all have in common is that special spark of promise that will surely lead to big things. (Elite Model Look Final in Sanya, China).

Manon Pieto from France is already generating great buzz.

Barbie from China

Caterina from Italy

Emily Smith from the U.K.

Julia Saner from Switzerland

Simona from Serbia

Elite Model Look 2009. All pics courtesy of Elite Paris.

Alex Dunstan/Select Model Management. Pol: MDC

In the 6 short months that Mr Dunstan has been modeling, Hedi Slimane, Another Man, Topman, Dazed & Confused and Vogue Hommes Japan have all rallied to book this young English man. Imbued with a quiet self assurance and lithe athletic frame, the Londoner has a presence that the camera (and we)  just adore. We talked to him about his unique haircut (from the Hedi/Another Man shoot) and what he thinks about New Yorkers.

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Hailing from Belfast - Trump models’ Stella Maxwell is the latest newcomer to nab MOTW. See details here…

Mariano Vivanco is the man of the moment. His evocative photogaphic style can be seen in Numero, Dazed and a host of fashion bibles. Christopher Michael catches up with the rising star for an exclusive interview - only in MDX

Grace Coddington at the Clic Gallery. Pictures Betty for MDC.

We make no secret of our love of Grace Coddington (and cats!) so we headed down last night to Clic Gallery to pick up a copy of “The Catwalk Cats” (2006), signed by Grace herself, to benefit the Animal Rescue Fund. Filled with Grace’s delightful drawings and wonderfully witty musings combined with Didier’s pleasing pictures, the book is not only a priceless peek into their fabulous lives with Puff, Coco, Henri, Baby and Bart but a poignant tribute to the importance of animals not just as our pets but as members of a loving family. Below the pictures, some of our favorite pages (and there were many) from the book.

Didier Malige

The divine Miss Coddington right before she flashes us her smile.

Teaching Bart the ropes

Guest appearance on Karl’s runway.

Can you guess which season this is?

If you’re in New York head down the beautiful CLIC gallery and pick up your copy. If not here in NYC, head over to Amazon who says of the book: “At once delightful and dishy, it is both a convincing argument for the fundamental similarities between felines and fashionistas and a moving meditation on love and life as a family.” 

Kristy/Major Model Management, Major Paris Images by Jonathan Leder, courtesy of Major New York

As is the bi-annual tradition at MDC we’ve been scanning the post-runway market to see which girls are being circled by those top level photographers for editorial and campaign play. Looking audacious right now is Major’s Kristy Kaurova. Of course Kristy boasts a pristine SS10 runway run with bookings that include Calvin Klein in NYC, Jil Sander in Milan, closed out by Givenchy, McQueen and Miu-Miu in Milan. By Feb 2010 this girl will be super-coveted on the runway.