Modeling Journey

Estonian born Karmen Pedaru began modelling in 2005 after being scouted whilst at a theatre performance in her hometown of Tallinn. Pedaru was formerly an elite athlete competing for the Estonian national soccer team prior to being discovered. Pedaru has since hung up her soccer training boots for the equally rigorous runway circuit where she is now a permanent fixture. Pedaru's modelling career has been gradually building momentum and following more than six years in the industry, is set to hit overdrive. Pedaru is a firm favourite with Paris Vogue and British Vogue, and recently landed her first Vogue covers for the Portuguese and Greek editions of the publication. Pedaru also starred recently alongside Joan Smalls in Gucci's Spring/Summer 2011 campaign lensed by Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott and appears in the current Fall/Winter 2011 campaign for Michael Kors shot by Mario Testino.

Photographer - Unknown Source - bellazon.com

As a former athlete, Karmen compares her career to sport; stating that, "Modelling is kind of like a sport. You need a lot of endurance and focus." In an interview with Michal Figurski for reserved-fashion.blogspot, Pedaru elaborates "In this business you can't afford to be tired. It's really hard work. I fly about three times a week, yesterday I was in NYC, today I'm in Poland, tomorrow I'm flying to Paris. If I don't keep my energy and enthusiasm, I'll drop out. There's no work for tired models." Pedaru's sporting background puts her in good stead, "I played as a goal keeper for 6 years. I was well-built back then. You can still see my muscles here and there. I'm still quite fit, I play basket ball and roller skate."

As one of the most industrious and down-to-earth models in the industry, I am delighted to see Pedaru's strong work ethic paying dividends. Represented by Ford Models in New York, this statuesque 178 cm tall, olive green eyed beauty remains grounded in spite of her success. In the same interview for reserved-fashion.blogspot, Figurski poses the question; "Does being beautiful make life easier?", to which Pedaru replies, "It's a question of personality. If you're beautiful on the inside, then yes. Being beautiful only on the outside, you're nobody. I sense such people at first glance. There are many people like this in every business."

British Vogue - March 2011 Photographer - Mario Testino Source - models.som

Numero - May 2008 Photographer - Greg Kadel Source - thefashionspot.com

i-D Magazine - September 2008 Photographer - Pierre Bailly Source - nymag.com

Paris Vogue - July 2011 Photographer - Cedric Buchet Source - models.com

Purple Magazine - S/S 2009 Photographer - Mario Sorrenti Source - models.com

Paris Vogue - February 2011 Photographer - Paolo Kudacki Source - models.com

British Vogue - May 2011 Photographer - Mario Testino Source - nymag.com

Interview - August 2011 Photographer - Fabien Baron Source - models.com

Karmen Pedaru & Karlie Kloss British Vogue - August 2010 Photographer - Daniel Jackson Source - models.com

W Magazine - March 2010 Photographer - Mario Sorrenti Source - nymag.com

Numero - March 2010 Photographer - Solve Sundsbo Source - thefashionspot.com

Costume National - S/S 2010 Photographer - Glen Luchford Source - models.com

Gucci - S/S 2011 Photographer - Mert Alas & Marcus Piggott Source - bellazon.com

Russh Magazine - April 2009 Photographer - Simon Burstall Source - models.ocm

Michael Kors - S/S 2011 Photographer - Mario Testino Source - models.com

W Magazine - July 2009 Photographer - Claudia Knoepfel & Stefan Indlekofer Source - nymag.com

Raquel Zimmerman's blue chip appeal shows no signs of wavering even after more than a decade in the modelling biz. Zimmerman's reign continues with three Fall/Winter 2011 campaign appearances for Alexander Wang, Lanvin and Yves Saint Laurent lensed by Fabien Baron, Steven Meisel and Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin. Zimmerman also features in the August 2011 editions of US Vogue in two editorials captured by Meisel and Steven Klein, in Paris Vogue posing again for Lamsweerde & Matadin, and on the cover of Vogue Espana photographed by Josh Olins.

Zimmerman first rose to prominence in the late nineties amidst the Brazilian wave of models bringing sexy back into fashion. Whilst many of her Brazilian counterparts have since fallen by the wayside, Zimmerman's appeal and reputation as one of the most versatile models in the industry has made her an enduring presence in publications like Paris Vogue, US Vogue, Vogue Italia, V Magazine and W. I particularly adore Zimmerman because she is not your conventional cookie cutter beauty. Zimmerman's elongated face, distinct jawline, and distended gap between her upper lip and nose, make for a face that is uniquely beautiful and intriguing.

Zimmerman is the undisputed campaign queen having figured prominently in campaigns for Gucci, Chloe, Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Hugo Boss, Hermes, Fendi, Oscar de la Renta and Shiseido cosmetics. Zimmerman's stunning versatility and her ability to transform in front of the camera ensure her the kind of longevity that is only accorded to models truly worthy of supermodel status.

Paris Vogue and photographers Inez Van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin take to the streets of L.A. to showcase the latest Fall/Winter collections for it's August 2011 issue. A stellar cast of models including Lara Stone, Arizona Muse, Isabeli Fontana, Natasha Poly, Raquel Zimmerman and Freja Beha Erichsen bring glamour to the urban L.A. streets in luxurious looks from Yves Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Stella McCartney, Isabel Marant and Tom Ford. From the suburban backlots of L.A. to Venice Beach and the surrounding desert landscapes, L.A. never looked so good. 

Photographer Hans Feurer captures the astonishing beauty of two of the current generation's most relevant beauties Jourdan Dunn and Natasha Poly for the August issue of Paris Vogue. Make-up artist Lloyd Simmonds and stylist Marie Chaix transform the modern day beauties into otherworldly creatures through the use of plumes, fur and exotic flora and fauna. The vibrant mascara colours, glossy lip application and immaculate styling are accentuated by the early morning light and remind me of the Paris Vogue editorials pre-Carine Roitfeld. It is especially wonderful to observe Dunn and Poly looking as divine as ever, especially with the modelling industry's attitude towards dispensable beauty.