With three striking covers featuring three big names of the modelling world (Daria Werbowy, Lara Stone and Kate Moss), Vogue Paris’ September 2012 issue issue was always going to generate some buzz. But more captivating than the names themselves is the noir theme that dominates the issue. A series of shoots by Mert & Marcus explores the theme in different ways, with Kate Moss’ imagery…

In the absence of scenery or fantastical backdrops, some editorials are purely about the styling. For Vogue Korea’s August 2012 issue, Fashion Editor Lee Ji Ah has Lara Stone as a living mannequin, dressed in outfits that flit between the feminine (coats or dresses elegantly paired with heels), the tailored (a particularly strong yet minimal look of masculine pants, white top, and nude clutch) and…

The fact that Calvin Klein’s ‘Push Positive’ bras make an already ample-bosomed Lara Stone look good does not exactly inspired confidence in the product for those lesser blessed in the curves category. Still, fashion is about aspiration, and the brand makes it sound like their “superior-fit bras with a unique butterfly shape created with soft-wire technology” may be worth a shot for any body type.…

The coming winter 2012 fashion season is dominated by two women’s looks: masculinity and the new noir (or the new gothic, if you will). While it was the former that dominated the catwalks, it’s the appeal of the latter that dominates old media and the pictorials they create. Vogue Paris picks up on the vibe as they give their publication a makeover and make noir…

View the Calvin Klein autumn (fall) / winter 2012 look book.

It’s an understated black and white portrait for Lara Stone‘s August 2012 cover of Vogue Korea: her plunging neckline designed to draw the eye. The issue celebrates Vogue Korea’s 16th year.

Treats! are constantly revisiting ways to make nudity and sensuality fresh. This time, in a video starring May Lindstrom, it’s just au nautral beauty and ink on bare skin. And proof that everything is sweeter to a soundtrack of Francoise Hardy. Lindstrom’s feature is also accompanied by an interview in which she talks about her skincare line, kisses and barefeet and Lara Stone having perfect…

Calvin Klein are regularly at the fore of sexy advertising. Their Jeans campaign for fall 2012 doesn’t venture into controversy, but it still gives off that vibe of power plays between its male and female protagonists, of wordless sensuality and heated moments. Lara Stone remains the CK girl.

You might have a personal favourite model, but Forbes have a more concrete measure of success. As they regularly do, they’ve released the list of the world’s highest paid models. So who makes the cut?

Vogue China’s July 2012 beauty cover doesn’t try and grab you with bright colours or bold makeup looks. Instead it’s a very natural looking Lara Stone, photographed by Peter Lindbergh.