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^Ah yes, the eternal who is/isn't an "Angel" questions - and the frenzied ensuing arguments... They should demand their own sub-section here!!! (Y) I'm particularly looking forward to the IS ROSIE STILL WITH VS? enquiry repeated ad infinitum from here until showtime! ^Case made! And yes, I concur, it's about time someone sorted me out. I mean I don't even PiP, or ever post in the "popular" girls sub-forums. Or vote if x is 'way hotter' than y. What kind of shitty member am !? But for not knowing who Behati is: :avada:

^ And you cheeky thing, you! You're all missing the biggest point people. ^ THIS! <_< ( and I'm not talking about the model part... f*ck the models) ^Well it's true isn't it? Everything's cut to shit now - and they let simply anyone take it...Time was we used to have standards.

^ Not really, it's just bitter experience... Somebody always disagrees - even when it's only meant tongue-in-cheek! *sigh* ^Forgive me here, arielle, but I'm not sure what you are meaning?

^You'd best be prepared then, as Miss Chanel Iman will not be happy if she's not invited! Whoah there, Doutzen - don't bulk up too much! No, no, this isn't a 'sneak-peak' of this year's wings, but rather an interesting curio for all us male fans who ever wondered how we could get into our favourite models' panties: http://xdress.com/

Fashion is cyclical - so I suppose it stands to reason that these hoary old clichés will come around with alarming regularity too. These are just a few I've thought of to start the ball rolling. Please add your own or refute, if you will (see last one)... IF YOU LIKE MIRANDA KERR THEN YOU'RE A PEDO Oh yes, any negative discussion of Ms. Kerr will involve this masterstroke to put down the opposition. She looks like a little girl, you nonce! Shows a wonderful naivety to the complex issue of pedophilia. ANY NEW MODEL WILL, AT ONE POINT, LOOK A LITTLE BIT LIKE ADRIANA LIMA What is it that you have to compare every new face to La Lima? She won't look as good, of course. CHANEL IMAN IS WAAAY TOO SKINNY If you don't like Chanel then this is your trump-card. Maybe also mention that you're not a racist. Again. WHAT ABOUT LEO? What about Leo? This is Bar Refaeli's thread... IF YOU DON'T LIKE KATE UPTON THEN YOU DON'T LIKE "REAL" WOMEN OK then, I don't like real women. What the fuck are these women I do like then? Aliens??? CANDICE SWANEPOEL'S WAIST-TO-HIP RATIO IS RIDICULOUSLY OUT OF PROPORTION Yes it is, I suppose. Doesn't stop me thinking it's also 'RIDICULOUSLY' sexy - so stop trying to imply that that's somehow wrong. MODELS THESE DAYS ARE NOT AS GOOD AS THE 'SUPERS' No. And neither are the drugs. BEHATI CAN ONLY DO CUTE This may hold up if you only ever see her once a year in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show - but there are 364 other days going. 365 if you count leap-years fact fans! I THINK x WILL OPEN THE SHOW/BE ON THE COVER Yes, you think. Doesn't make it fact. And just because your friend agrees with you doesn't make it any more reliable. And why are we mentioning this six months before the actual event? Just to piss the rest of us off? ALL THESE BLONDE GIRLS JUST LOOK THE SAME. I CAN'T TELL THEM APART Try this with the Chinese girls and see how long you last on the forum. THE VSFS ISN'T AS SEXY AS IT USED TO BE Also mention how the "Angels" are now 'girls' instead of 'women'. And then mention Gisele and Tyra without drawing a breath. SOMEONE WILL DISAGREE WITH AT LEAST ONE OF THESE POINTS Disproportionately so too. Will it be you?

^The one on the bottom right is from an editorial for AnotherMagazine, by Nick Haymes in 2007. As for the other three, I think they belong together - but I've not seen the middle two in much better quality than that before. The other one I can provide you, as it was always used in her old portfolios:

^I don't know, three pictures from the same editorial seems a bit lazy. Good though it was. ^Not a problem! Happy to help, if I can... This one is the real deal, true-believers:

^Ja ja... Maybe! If you're referring to iceeagel's video, then it was recorded a year or so ago (I saw it advertised on a German station and then icey tried to find it at the time, but to no avail) - he did say he'd translate it when he was next around. But her hair will be as it is in the ModelCandid shots, as that was only a few days ago...As for the VSFS - You never really know until you see the model on the night, doesn't matter who it is or how "important" they are perceived to be to the brand by the likes of us! If we're lucky (like last year) we'll see her being fitted a week or so before, but I'd always be wary of thinking it's a done deal. NYFW showcard: (Source: Models.com)

OK, then... How about another one of these gems:

^Glad you all liked them! (Y) Ja - look who's been 'papped'! (Source: ModelCandids.com) Oh lord, I hope this doesn't turn into Rosie's thread - with every other post there of her walking in and out of some building! Seriously though, I know I've colluded by posting these - but 'street-style' aside what's it all about?

These are by Dewey Nicks as part of a Tommy Hilfiger campaign for autumn/winter '07. The actual shots used didn't amount to very much ( http://www.bellazon.com/main/index.php?s=&...st&p=930954 / http://www.bellazon.com/main/index.php?s=&...t&p=973381), but a lot more were taken. They're old, sure, but you haven't seen (most of) them before - so it's all good!

^I love that shot! (Y) By the way, you did repost my Refinery29 pictures in the very next post up there (^#2642). Occasionally it is nice to know members see and appreciate things other members find before they appear on tFS!

Thought you all might like a little VSX break? <_< New from The Frye Company, hot footin' it around the Arizona desert... There's an accompanying video for the shoot here too: http://www.thefryecompany.com/ I'd upload it myself, but frankly I've done enough for you Erin fans already!

^Whoa there, Magdalena! Some sample shots of the J.Crew September catalogue, via Refinery29:

^There're a couple of her at the tables via JustJared: Maybe her disarming smile outwits her opposition in lieu of a 'poker face'?

^Seconded! (Y) That 'Swinging London' Sixties look suits her a treat...Love the Paul de Luna editorial as well, Fashion icon - there's an accompanying video too:

^I don't know, I think it's part of VS's new strategy: the viral marketing campaign... The Showstopper® - does exactly what it says, to be fair.

^Many thanks then, appreciate the screenshots. (Y) And I see it was a David Oldham shoot... Shall be awaiting those all 'biggerer' soon!Any luck with the Princesse Tam Tam stuff too? I believe the "Angels" can do other lingerie work, as long as it's not another US-company? And at least this company doesn't think that Behati out of PINK undies is such an anathema! (So to speak.) ^Ah, is this that TV spot we so desperately tried to find last year then good Captain? "Irregular visitor" maybe, but respected and missed...

^Well that would be simply splendid! I saw some window displays when I was in Paris last month (which is what gave me the heads-up), with some different pictures than the ones I've already posted...As for Elle - I think the cover photo at least is by David Oldham. I wish you a prosperous day then, mam'selle!

^Thank you mam'selle! I do so hope there's an editorial to go along with that? Photos and interview both by Ashley Jahncke: (Source: 'Streetstyle' via fashionista.com)

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Via Norma Kamali:

MICHAEL BAY - THE GREATEST HOLLYWOOD DIRECTOR OF ALL TIMES Not my words, dear thread followers, but the words of Adriana Lima(pbuh) in the VS Holiday '10 behind-the-scenes video - so who are we to argue? And the time is upon us again as a bunch of blondes (no "ethnics" please) congregate in Prague for this year's affair. One can only hope it will be as bombastic as the last one - so I thought it would be a good time to go over what makes the perfect VS commercial from Bay or a nearly-Bay... EXPLOSIONS! Gotta start with some EXPLOSIONS! Nothing says lingerie more than EXPLOSIONS! This is Michael Bay - nothing says nothing about anything unless there ARE SOME MOTHER-FUCKING EXPLOSIONS! Cue bunch of blonde girls doing that weird shaking your hair about in wind and pouting for unexplained reasons. Does this look sexy? Looks kind of weird taken out of context like this. Yeah, best have another EXPLOSION! Get girls to walk in straight line. A to B - nothing too taxing. Again, not sure why... This does look sexy, not going to lie. Why's that? But why settle for just this when you can add some: EXPLOSIONS! Chuck in some quasi-mythical shit. Maybe some horses in a forest? Blossom blowing about in the wind? Angel wings, of course! Hey - how about horses with wings? Yeah? Cool I know. Oooh yeah - that's why they pay me the big bucks! Better do some more of this - else we'll forget what this ad's about. How about some ill-advised attempts at humour with some barely-concealed racist stereotyping? It's OK - they're ROBOTS. The kids'll love 'em. Cool? Hmmm... No. Maybe scratch that. OK then - one, ummm three, more: YEEE-HAH!!! EXPLOSIONS! That it? Forgot the fucking heart thing, man. Better do that heart thing. Someone? Sweet! Print that. Advertising gold...

^Wow! What a cornucopia of posts to enjoy since my last visit! Particularly like the French Vogue shots. ^Found another one of these - though I'm still at a loss as to what they are for? This one's a nudie though folks: