Fashion Models [2016-09-04] 

  • I published a post for Thursday that was about me not being able to fall asleep called *Note To Self - Go To Sleep!* After publishing it - I realized that Thursday's date was 9/11 and my post had a few silly references that might be considered insensitive content to be published on 9/11 - so I pulled the post for now. I will repos…

  • New York Street Fashion: at 3.1 Phillip Lim

    Simon DoonanAgnete Hegelund, currently with NEXT models.Leigh NewmanShoshana Hoffert, Senior Buying Consultant with Taf Buying Services …

  • Friends: Caroline Brasch Nielsen & Frida Gustavsson exit Prabal Gurung

    Caroline Brasch Nielsen (Denmark/Marilyn NY) exits the Prabal Gurung show with good friend Frida Gustavsson (Sweden/IMG NY). Caroline (L) opened Prabal Gurung while Frida (R) closed the show.Also, make sure to visit the new L'Oreal Paris Your Style Your Studio site. It's similar to lookbook.nu, but specifically for hair instead. …

  • Vika Gazinskaya's Casual Brilliance

    I don't know if it's the Hermès headscarf or the Roger Vivier shoes that I like most, or the fact that I just shot Russian designer Vika Gazinskaya yesterday, but one thing is for sure: this outfit has some serious strength in it's proportions, especially with her cropped trousers. …

  • Monday Night: Bryant Park Tents

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  • Frida Gustavsson Off Duty (IMG, NY) exiting Jason Wu: detail shots

    belt detailboots detail shotYou can see additional shots of Frida by clicking the links down below:Frida Gustavsson's street style at the July 2010 Paris Couture showsFrida Gustavsson Off Duty in Summer 2010 in her hometown in StockholmFrida Gustavsson's street style in Milan Fashion Week, March 2010Frida Gustavsson's street style…

  • Fixtures of Fashion Week: Can you name them?

    I thought it would be fun to include some pictures of The Fixtures of Fashion Week. Regular attendees season after season who never fail to dazzle with their unique sense of personal style. Stay tuned for more coverage soon in another post. …

  • Emerging Trend: red bags

    This here is Monique Olsen of Ford Models.And here we have a delightfully unique bag by Erin Fetherston. The bag will become availabe at Target in a few months. …

  • They Are Beginning To Trip Over Themselves ... Just To Get At Me - HA!

    Remember in May - when I was on TV?Remember?That interview I did on one of our local morning television shows ?It was a good interview - I thought.I enjoyed it.I was famous - for a whole hour - here in my home city.Well ...I guess word is getting around ...I guess it was only a matter of time ...That I would one day ...Be contacte…

  • Raquel Zimmermann with DNA models

    vest -- Top Shopjeans -- EarlThe first time I met Raquel Zimmerman in person was at the Alexander Wang intimate dinner during the March 2009 Paris shows. What I remember most from then is how eager she was to have her photo taken. Today proved no different.In case you are wondering about the second photo down, while walking the st…

  • New York City's Emmy Award Winning series "Cool in Your Code" has a feature on altamira in their Around The Blog section.Check it out. …

  • Shu Pei Off Duty (NEXT, NY): exclusive photos

    loafers by Miu Miu …

  • Independent Fashion Bloggers Conference: Bryan Boy speaks up about trends

    The sitting room, quite the chill place to do your internet work on the go.The ambiance in the main meeting area was amazing.The voice of the blogger is evidently becoming more influential as 100's of bloggers stuffed into The Hudson Hotel for the Evolving Influence Conference hosted by the Independent Fashion Bloggers. New York M…

  • Mercedes Fashion Ranger ride with Jessica Stam

    Jessica Stam (Canada/IMG) relaxing before having to spend 30 minutes dealing with the Craigster (my nickname) looking for New York's next "Gazelle, legs on the loose"It took some smooth talking and about 30 minutes to find someone whose legs qualified for what we were looking for. Here, Piper McEndarffer (L), Elaine Welteroth (mid…

  • New York Fashion Week: at Marc by Marc Jacobs

    Nina Garcia, Fashion Director at Marie Claire applies her advice about wearing a men's dress shirt.Peter Hale Cooney III in Marc by Marc JacobsTomoko Yokoyama wearing a dress by Heimstone and oxford lace ups by Churchmy friend Yumi, doing work for Vogue JapanSince 1978 Bill Cunningham, the photographer for the Sunday "On the Stree…

  • Pomeranian's Are Just Too Cute To Poop!

    Okay ... I have four kids and that equates to dealing with, over the years - a lot of poop. I mean, waaaay more poop than people should have to admit to dealing with. There were diapers for YEARS! There are toilets never flushed. There were accidents by toddlers (in pants and out of pants). There have been numerous constipation is…

  • Close Encounters with The Sartorialist

    I had the privilege to cross paths with Scott Schuman a.k.a. The Sartorialist today. Scott struck me as a man well bred with a down to earth demeanor that is inspiring inspite of the rock star success of his photo blog. Thanks for the pose Scott! …

  • NYC Fashion Week: models street style

    I will be covering the February New York Fashion Week as well, so if you like these photos of models, you might want to bookmark my site for new model picture updates. …

  • NYC Fashion Week: models street style

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  • Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: at Betsey Johnson

    The first picture is of Andrew Bevan, Associate Editor of Teen Vogue outside of the Betsey Johnson show today. The second photo is of Andrew outside of a MAO PR event back in MayMichelle White, Area Manager for Betsey JohnsonDeedra, Kansas City Store Manager for Betsey JohnsonSharon Woolgar, Area Manager for Betsey Johnson …

  • Go check out the photos I took of one of Marilyn's Top Models Liu Wen yesterday:Click HERE …

  • Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom

    Yesterday was a beautiful, sunny day. In the afternoon, The Princess and my niece came to me and asked to go swimming, and so I said, sure.I watched as they ran happily out to the pool in their swimsuits and beach towels in hand and I went back into the house. Not five minutes went by before The Princess came running into my room,…

  • He's Had Worse Ideas!

    My girls - my twins - love to read.They have been known to spend hour after hour after hour - reading!They love Harry Potter - LOVE IT!They have read all the Harry Potter books over and over again.They love the Twilight series!They love many different books and lots of different authors.Given their choice of buying anything they w…

  • New York Street Style

    Kamila Filipcikova of IMGThe Visual Merchandiser for Ports 1961Anthony Scardino decked out in Dolce and GabbanaNorimichi Tsubouchi of OCS News …

  • Announcing Your Style, Your Studio: by L'Oreal Paris/altamira

    User generated street style sites helped spawn the era of the personal style blog. Lookbook.nu and Chictopia collectively created enough social media attention to pave the way for the individual personal style blog phenomena. In an unprecedented move, L'Oreal Paris has created a new niche for user generated content: yourstyleyours…

  • Yulia Kharlapanova (Russia/Women): Fashion Night Out/Meat Packing District

    Last night was Fashion Night Out all over the world and the streets of New York City were shoulder-to-shoulder with people shopping, partying, and drinking pretty much everything in site. It's a wonder the city still functioned everyone was having so much fun.Crossing paths with Yulia who is always a pleasure to see, was one highl…

  • Friends: Siri Tollerød (Trump) and Kasia Struss (Women Models)

    Siri Tollerød on the left, carrying a bag by Balenciaga. She's been photographed by the Godfather of all photographers, Steven Miesel and opened the Armani Privé couture show in Paris.Kasia Struss on the right, doing a bit of "lingerie dressing" (mild see through top). She's currently a face for Chloé. …

  • Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: more pics

    A circle skirt encircled by yellow cabs.I don't usually make a habit of taking night shots, but when I saw this girl with a press pass in her right hand, having a great time with the NYPD. It just appeared like a spontaneous moment in front of the tents worth capturing on camera. …

  • Introducing a Back Stage Perspective on the Miss Sixty Spring 2009 collection

    Wichy Hassan, Co-Founder and Creative Director, Sixty GroupDesign Team: Giorgia Di Bartolo and Valeria RibichiniCelebrity Guest: Monet MazurMake Up and Hair Style close upsJessica Stam's dress board and accessoriesLindsay Ellingson, ready for the runwayKsenia Kahnovich, ready for the runwayOn Sunday night, I had the opportunity to…

  • Models Off Duty by Night: at the PICTURE ME movie premier party

    designer Nicole Miller and Ole Schell (co-director of Picture Me)Sara Ziff (co-director of Picture Me)Constance Jablonski (Marilyn NY)Jeisa Chiminazzo (IMG, NY), Anastasia Khozzisova (Trump, NY), and Linda Vojtova (One)The party on the south side of Gramercy Park celebrated the Picture Me movie premiere, a documentary that highlig…

  • Models Off Duty by Night: at the Anda and Masha hat launch

    Anda & Masha celebrated the launch of a new hat collection on Wednesday night at 7 Bond Street. A few pics from the event.Pilar Solchaga (NEXT)Naty Chabanenko (Women)Jenny Bapst (New York Models) …

  • Saenai Fashion Show

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  • Announcing altamira's syndication on ELLE Germany online

    If you live in Germany or any other German speaking part of Europe, you may have seen me today on ProSieben's TAFF. If so, you might find it convenient to follow my blog in German over at ELLE.de .The format is beautiful, the photos equally pretty, and everything is already translated too. Feel free to leave comments over there as…

  • Brain Cells - Who Needs 'em?

    The boy goes to school.He makes excellent grades and listens to his teachers most of the time.I was never good in school.I seldom listened to my teachers - EVER!The boy came into my room.He said, "Mom - what's an ordered pair?"The mom thinks ... *shoes - they come in pairs*The mom thinks some more ... *eyes - they come in pairs to…

  • Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Day 3

    Thomas and Rebecca. I asked Thomas if he folded his Pucci scarf in any special manner to fit it into his vest pocket and his reply was that he just randomly stuffed it in!This is Devon Walker.jeans--7'sshirt--vintageBag--vintage Balenciaga from the 80'sshoes--Repettoshades--Dr. PeppersIt's tough enough making deadlines during the …

  • Quirky Aspirations

    My twins are brilliant. I am forever complimenting them on their achievements and constantly bragging on their academic, artistic and athletic accomplishments to others.This past summer they purchased lots of books and spent endless hours reading. They also, however, spent countless hours watching Will Ferrell videos and memorizin…

  • "Son - It's Mom ..."

    After I got the call ...I had visions.Visions of the boy in the school bathroom - hugging the toilet.Visions of the boy sitting in his classroom - slouched over in a metal chair - whimpering in pain.Visions of the boy lost in the hallways - searching for a phone to call home.Searching for the nurse's office.Searching for the bathr…

  • Daiane Conterato (Supreme) and Amanda Laine with Taryn Davidson (DNA)

    Daiane ConteratoDaiane has been opening and closing Paris shows since October 2006. She's currently in the DKNY Fall 2009 campaign.Amanda Laine (L) and Taryn Davidson (R)Amanda won the December 2007 V Magazine/Supreme Model Management model search contest. She's been opening shows in Paris since 2008 and in the last year was a fac…

  • Heidi Mount (IMG, NY) at the FNO show

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  • NYC Fashion Week smorgasbord

    Head turning jewelry.Fellow street fashion photographer representing the fashion bible.Introducing Mauri Weakley, founder of fashionweakley.blogspot.com.Love the pants on this Getty Images photographer. …

  • On the streets at the Cynthia Rowley show

    The following photos are courtesy of professional fashion stylist Lola C. Shepard. Thanks Lola :)On the street after the Cynthia Rowley show.On the street after the Cynthia Rowley show. Love the cut of the blouse.This is Victoria Mier of Elie Tahari wearing a one-of-a-kind reworked vintage dress as created by herself and Elizabeth…

  • Muses and Models

    Outside the Imitation of Christ party at Snitch... …

  • White Shirt, Blue Jeans.

    At Marilena Borgna's Rock & Roll Diaries opening, two different ways. …

  • Recently, my six year old daughter (The Princess), asked me, "Are you smarter than a kindergartner?" I said, "Uh, yes. I would say that I am probably smarter than most all kindergartners." She must have agreed, because she didn't argue this point, she simply walked away. This doesn't say much - me being smarter than most all kinde…

  • Annabel Rivera, A Magazine's Fashion Editor

    She told me her jacket is 70's Pierre Cardin for boys and her shoes are from Mayle. …

  • Tilda Lindstam (Sweden/IMG NY) on Spring & Lafayette

    Caught on Candid Camera! …

  • The NYC Weardrobe Fashion Blogger Conference: photo news

    Tavi Williams, Style Rookie, 13the cover of the new POP magazine, under the editorial leadership of Dasha Zhukova4 pages in the 2d edition of LOVEa photo in style.com's Front-Row FacesIn the middle The Glamourai, on the sides The Owls Are Not What They SeemFashion is Poison, The Fashion Void that is DC, Fashion Pirates, Style Rook…

  • Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Day 2

    This is Megan McNierney . She told me her shorts are from Sari Gueron.This is Hanneli. She's a blogger for Lola Norway . She told me her shoes are from Zara and her bag is from Balenciaga.Anastasia.Lee told me her top was from The Gap and her skirt from American Apparel. …

  • altamira street style coverage from all four major fashion weeks coming up this month!Stay tuned! …

  • Men of New York Fashion Week

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  • NY Fashion Week: At the Nary Manivong show

    The following pictures are the courtesy of Lola C. Shepard, a professional fashion stylist from New York City. Thanks Lola ;)This is Shinji Lee Kaiser. Her bag and dress are Marc by Marc Jacobs and her shoes are Marc Jacobs.High waisted beauty with awesome transparent glasses: Yen Chen is wearing Dolce and Gabbana glasses and skir…

  • Outside of the Bryant Park Tents

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  • Thanks Vogue Italia & travel schedule

    Click HERE or the above photo to read Vogue Italia's coverage of my recent exhibit as written up by model Kyleigh Kuhn [ Vogue Italy July 2010 by Bruce Weber ]Special thanks goes to W Hotels, Svedka Vodka for sponsoring the event, and Sarah at Think PR.Fashion Month Travel Schedule: still debating a trip to Lisbon Fashion Week...N…

  • Deconstructing the Alexander Wang model line up

    Kate King (Canada/FORD, NY) walked Wang in her first season ever FW11New York Fashion Week is here and from within the modeling industry, everyone's eyes are wide open to spot the next big face of the season. BCBG Max Azria on Day 2 will often set a precedent, followed by Alexander Wang on Day 3. The big question about Wang's show…

  • Fashion Week: Bryant Park sidewalks

    This is Anise with her lovely dog, Mary. Her dress is from J'aime.This is Sara in vintage skull t and her boots are by Marc Jacobs.This is Yumi Komatsu who is a writer for Nylon Japan. …

  • Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Day 1

    This is Glenda Bailey--Editor-in-Chief of Harpers Bazaar...wearing a great statement necklace with Hermès Kelly briefcase.This is Tyler Riggs. He's going to Paris to model for the next Louis Vuitton campaign.suspenders--H & Mjeans--Robert Gellerhat--New York EchoHer dress is from Rag and Bone. The shot was taken outside of 635 Wes…

  • Fashion Week: 1920's inspiration

    Post BCBG show. 20's bob and 20's shoes.Pre Venexiana show. 20's inspiration personally home-made head piece. …

  • Madelene de la Motte (Sweden): Street Style Extraordinaire

    Stockholm Fashion Week August 2011: Rag & Bone coatStockholm Fashion Week August 2011: Rag & Bone coat and pantsNew York Fashion Week SS17:Madelene (Marilyn, NY) walked the FW11 Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen shows. Shot with Mario Testino for Vogue UK, Richard Burbride for Dazed and Confused in the summer. Now it appears is i…

  • Soho: Crosby and Spring

    Somehow I predict a resurgence of interest in deep red bags.This is Arielle Pytka, of Ford Models. She's wearing one Rick Owens top with multiple built in layers.Beautiful, from Holland. …

  • Laura Blokhina (DNA) and Anna Schilling (Fusion Models)

    Laura Blokhina from DNA Modelsshirt -- ACNEskirt -- PromodLook out for Laura to exhibit a strong presence at the shows this season. In under one year she's appeared in 3 French Vogue editorials, walked the fall 2009 shows in New York London and Paris, and even walked for Christian Dior and Valentino at the Couture shows this summe…

  • The Path That Is My Life

    When I was a little girl - I was often lonely, as some girls are.I never quite fit in.I wondered if I would find my way.I always felt as though I was on my right path, but ... I often walked alone.When I grew up ... I looked back and I realized that it was not a winding road.It was as if I could look down a long straight tunnel an…

  • Street Fashion ParadiseNew York Fashion Weekback stage at Miss SixtyLondon Fashion WeekParis Fashion Week …

  • Dree Hemingway (USA) + travel schedule

    Fashion month is here and it's time for everyone in the fashion industry to hunker down and get done 6 months of work in what seems like 1 week of time. I'll be shooting for New York Magazine again at all four fashion weeks, so look for coverage from the New York shows to London to Milan to Paris. …

  • The men of Soho

    Holy Unique! Socks pulled up to knee length with shorts. That's the first time I've seen this done in a long time.Dior Homme jacket. Trash and Vaudeville shoes and pants. …

  • Soho: corner of Spring and Crosby

    Above is Anne Watanabe of DNA Models. …

  • Ribbons In The Sky

    There are days ... when I find a smile.There are days ... when there is no sun.There are days when I reach for a ribbon ...And when I pull it ...It comes undone.There are days when I turn a corner ...And a friend is standing there.And then there are those others ...Where friends aren't anywhere.I've been lucky in my life ...To hav…