Modeling Journey

Norwegian newcomer Merethe Hopland appears in a visually enticing editorial in the latest issue of French Revue de Modes. Photographer Giulia Noni, captures Hopland's flawless, classic European features and statuesque frame alongside a desolate freeway and grey skyline. The images literally pop as a result of the juxtaposition of Hopland's colourful ensembles in an assortment of bright citrus, lime and fuschia pink hues against the stark surrounding backdrop.

Hopland reminds me of a young Carolyn Murphy who also sported a similar pixie style haircut in her early modelling days. Represented by Marilyn Model Management in New York, Hopland stands at 180 cm in height and possesses a delicate beauty and elegance which make her a standout on the runway. During the recent Fall/Winter 2011 collections, Hopland landed a New York Calvin Klein exclusive  and appeared later in the season at Chanel, Missoni, Costume National, Max Mara and Salvatore Ferragomo. Hopland appears to be on the right track having also scored recent editorial appearances in Vman, Harper's Bazaar UK and German Vogue. 

Australian modelling sensation, Bambi Northwood-Blyth continues her editorial crossover with appearances on the covers of Australian Harper's Bazaar, Oyster Magazine, Spanish Harper's Bazaar, Vogue Nippon, and French Revue de Modes. With so few magazine covers allocated to models these days, five covers is an astonishing feat for any model let alone a relative newcomer. Steven Meisel appears to agree, having recently lensed Northwood-Blyth for the Spring/Summer 2011 cK one campaign and for an editorial in W Magazine. Let's hope that Ms Northwood-Blyth pops up on the pages of Vogue Italia or US Vogue for whom Meisel is a key contributor.