Who: Bernadett Penkov, a rising German designer since 2005. Why: Penkov creates elegantly feminine pieces with modern and somewhat masculine touches, and has fashion spheres buzzing after winning her second Moet & Chandon Fashion Debut award. Spring/Summer 2008: Delicate fabrics in understated colors were draped into breezy and angelic dresses and tops, and structured...

The name Olga Kapustina is not on the tip of everyone’s tongues … yet. However if current celebrity buzz is any indicator (from none less than the likes of Angelina, Reese, and Cameron), this young designer is an up-and-coming name to be reckoned with. Born in Belarus, raised in Brooklyn, and trained in ballet, chemistry and philosophy, her diverse background has...

Google the name “Ali Stephens” and you’re likely to find a few dozen sites featuring a girl whose beauty is simply otherworldly, clad in Balenciaga, Chloé, and Prada (among many others) strutting down the runway like a seasoned pro. When I searched for her, I kept clicking through the list, hoping to see more photos (really, why were there so few!) and started...

Named by Elite Models as one of their brightest new stars, Jamaican born Jotasha Turnbull is steadily making a name for herself. Making her debut at New York Fashion week in September, Jotasha walked for eight shows and joined Beyonce and other celebrities on the catwalk for Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief. Already represented by Elite New York, she’s also been...

Been spending your days wondering why, Nicole Richie and Lindsay Lohan have gradually started to look like each other? Well wonder no more, their “look” is the work of celebrity stylist of the moment Rachel Zoe. With a long list of celebrity clients including Kate Hudson, Mischa Barton, Enrique Iglesias and Salma Hayek, Zoe commands up to approx. $6000 a day for...