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  1. depth of field
    Mark Seliger on Shooting Obama, Cobain, and MoreHe may be successful, but he’s not yet satisfied.
  2. depth of field
    A Pro Photographer on Shooting Actors vs. ModelsInside the work of Michael Thompson, who has been making images for 20 years in W.
  3. The New Modeling Agency Taking Top New York Models“The Secret Agency” talks to the Cut.
  4. new kids on the block
    Ten Rookie Models to Watch for This Fashion WeekPlus, our helpful predictions of which runways you’ll see them walking down. 
  5. i wanna be a supermodel
    Fourteen Famous Models on Their Breakout GigsCoco Rocha, Hilary Rhoda, Karen Elson, and more on the jobs that got them started.
  6. depth of field
    Norman Jean Roy Thinks Digital Ruined Fashion PhotographyHe sticks with film when shooting Hilary Swank, Joan Smalls, and former presidents’ portraits for Vogue and Vanity Fair.
  7. inside the models studio
    Crystal Renn Is Addicted to Astrology“If I go on a Scorpio shoot, I know it’s going to be an intense day and you better come there to work.”
  8. depth of field
    Getting Comfortable With a Japanese ‘Love Doll’For her latest book, that was photographer Laurie Simmons’s mission.
  9. inside the models studio
    Model Brad Kroenig on His First Time Meeting KarlThe beautiful man (and his adorable son) stop by the Cut’s “Inside the Model’s Studio.”
  10. depth of field
    David Armstrong on 40 Years of Photographing Beautiful MenShots from the four decades he’s spent trying to capture “the bloom of youth.”
  11. inside the models studio
    Inside the Models Studio: Charlotte Free Is Addicted to LemonsShe also tells the Cut why she went pink.
  12. inside the models studio
    Inside the Models Studio: Julia Nobis JamsShe gives an impromptu performance of “The House of the Rising Sun.”
  13. model tracker
    Inside the Models Studio: Jourdan Dunn Hates the Word MajorThe 22-year-old pontificates on fashion, her son, and her favorite jobs.
  14. depth of field
    Depth of Field: Jack PiersonPlus, we discuss some of his most memorable works.
  15. model tracker
    Meet the New Girl: Givenchy’s Grace MaharyThe 22-year-old stopped by our offices to chat about working with Riccardo Tisci and her undying love for basketball.
  16. tastemakers
    Melanie Ward Hates Trends, Doesn’t Consider Herself a MinimalistThe style icon recalls the glory days of grunge and talks about her lingering boot obsession.
  17. hairy situations
    Models and Their Dramatic Hair TransformationsPlus: Arizona Muse, Nadja Auermann, Crystal Renn, and more.
  18. model tracker
    Meet the New Girl: Inez and Vinoodh’s Newest Muse, LoulouTrust us when we say, “Remember this face.”
  19. inside the models studio
    ‘Inside the Models Studio’: Andrej PejicThe male model wunderkind sits down with The Cut to chat about the industry.
  20. models
    Meet the New Girl: Sojourner Morrell Is Scared of Middle AmericaTwenty-one-year-old equestrian turned Italian Vogue cover model Sojourner Morrell opens up about her fast rise to stardom.
  21. model tracker
    Meet the New Girl: Candice HuffineThe proud Maryland native talks about her beauty pageant days of yore and her lack of partying at McDonald’s.
  22. first looks
    First Looks: Advanced Style’s Ari Seth CohenThe photographer speaks to us about his forthcoming book, his 50 grandmothers, and why he dislikes shooting people his age.
  23. model tracker
    Meet the New Girl: Ophélie Rupp Doesn’t Consider Herself BeautifulThe 21-year-old Parisian went from working as a lifeguard to walking the Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Balenciaga, and Chloé catwalks.
  24. model tracker
    Meet the New Girl: Laura LoveThe L.A. native chats with us about her many years studying ballet and how that’s helped her move into modeling.
  25. the new silent film
    March’s Best Fashion VideosAlso, catch Belgian model Delfine Bafort mimicking a horse.
  26. model tracker
    Meet the New Girl: Ava Smith Wants to Get to Know YouThe thoughtful, well-spoken Chicago-native opens up about what she really thinks about the fashion industry.
  27. cover girls
    The Best of Supermodels’ Magazine CoversDon’t call it a return of the supermodels — they never really left, anyway!
  28. test drive
    Street-Testing Hunger Games vs. Fall 2012 Runway MakeupEffie Trinket takes on Chanel in Union Square.
  29. marie piovesan
    Meet the New Girl: Céline’s Marie Piovesan Loves Her Some Jesus and Mary ChainLouis Vuitton’s recent closer opens up about her shy upbringings and that one time she modeled for Paulo Coelho.
  30. model tracker
    Meet the New Girl: Prada’s Vanessa AxenteAt the age of just 16, newcomer Vanessa Axente scored the first looks at Prada, Céline, and Valentino.
  31. model tracker
    Kati Nescher Is Paris Fashion Week’s Top ModelNescher opened for twelve shows and closed for six.
  32. model tracker
    Ten New Models Who Conquered Fall 2012’s RunwaysThese ladies are poised to have a smashing year.
  33. depth of field
    Photographer Roe EthridgeWe sit down with the photographer to discuss some of his well-known images.
  34. model tracker
    Kati Nescher Is Milan Fashion Week’s Top ModelNescher reigns supreme for Milan.
  35. the new silent film
    February’s Best Fashion VideosAnd Quentin Jones collaborates with Victoria Beckham again.
  36. ins and outs
    Wilhelmina’s President Exits AgencyPatterson resigns with several of the agency’s model agents in tow.
  37. q&a
    Q&A: Photographer Chen Man“The Chinese culture is almost like the software, and the Western culture like the hardware.”
  38. model tracker
    Veruschka, Hilary Rhoda, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Sign with Elite New YorkThe agency is on the mend!
  39. model tracker
    Natasha Poly Signs With L’Oréal ParisPoly joins Claudia Schiffer, Liya Kebede, and Doutzen Kroes.
  40. model tracker
    So What Was New About the Models at Prada? Russell Marsh is out, Ashley Brokaw is in.
  41. model tracker
    Lara Mullen Is London Fashion Week’s Top ModelThe rising British model opened for Topshop Unique and Mulberry; and also stars on the new covers of i-D and Dazed & Confused.
  42. cover girls
    Richard Phillips Paints China Chow for Chinese Vogue [Updated]It’s a Work of Art!
  43. model tracker
    Video: Models On What They Ate During Fashion Week And How Their Feet FeelWith appearances by Jourdan Dunn, Hanne Gaby Odiele, Nyasha Matonhodze, and Cara Delevingne.
  44. video
    Casting Director Diaries: James Scully, Part Three“I just want to tell you girls that you look f–king wicked.”
  45. model tracker
    Kati Nescher Is New York Fashion Week’s Top Model Get ready to see a whole lot more of this face.
  46. beauty marks
    Backstage Beauty: Narciso Rodriguez Makeup artist Dick Page created a wide array of beauty looks for the show.
  47. backstage with coco rocha
    Coco Rocha Interviews Anna Sui for Cut TVWith appearances by the designer herself and Karen Elson.
  48. video
    Casting Director Diaries: James Scully, Part TwoWith appearances by the designers themselves, stylist Kate Young, and lots of pretty people.
  49. style diaries
    Fashion Week Style Diaries: Balenciaga’s Marie-Amélie Sauvé, Day EightThis is Sauvé’s “casual” look.
  50. backstage with coco rocha
    Coco Rocha Interviews Michael Kors for Cut TVWith appearances by Arizona Muse and makeup artist Dick Page.
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