Who: Elena Ivanova, from Voljskiy, Russia
Why: From out of nowhere and straight onto the Givenchy catwalk, Elena has been busy in Paris, where her beauty is in demand. Classically gorgeous with a calm maturity, Elena is a natural in front of the lens and on the runway. An instant classic!
Where: WM Model Management in Paris / Wilhelmina in NY / Storm Model Management in London / Fashion in Milan / Uno in Barcelona / MODELWERK in Germany.
View more info on Elena’s profile.

Who: Angela Bochkareva, from Almetyevsk, Russia.
Why: Hailing from Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, Angela Bochkareva has more than a passing resemblance to a young Kate Moss, especially in her polaroids and video. Having just start modeling in the major markets this fall, Angela, just like Miss Moss, can do glamour just as well as she does grunge.
Where: Wilhelmina in NY / Major in Paris / Fashion in Milan / Uno in Barcelona.
View more info on Angela’s profile.

Anna Tarasova, 16, is from Omsk, where she was scouted by Rush Models a little while ago. Anna’s mischievous beauty is totally endearing, as is her smattering of oh-so cute freckles. Having already worked in Japan to gain experience, Anna is currently in Milan, signed to Fashion. We can hear Paris, NY and London beckoning! View more info on Anna’s profile.

Rita Saunders walked into the offices of Fashion and was signed straight away! This Brazilian babe has an elfin appeal that has already been showcased at the Armani show in Milan. Her long legs, freckles and almond shaped eyes add up to cute as a button! Rita can also bring elegance and sensuality to her shots, as evidenced on the pages of Vanity Fair Italy. As the Beatles would say – lovely Rita! View more info on Rita’s profile.

Per Kristian Linnemann is one part of a duo of Danish brothers. How could one family be so perfect? This young Dane is 6 foot and a half of boyish charm – angular, kind of gawky but very photogenic. And be on the look out for his bro, Henrik, who we will introduce very soon. View more info on Per’s profile.

Looking like he’s stepped out of the cast of Skins, Michael Walsh is a bit of a lad. From Surrey in England’s south east, Michael is a new addition to the very impressive Up & Coming board at Nevs in London. We are major fans of this brilliant Brit boy! View Michael’s profile.

*Now with Fashion.

Aida Aniulyte could have inspired Giuseppe Verdi to pen an opera. This Lithuanian princess with great angles and presence has already inspired some legendary avant-garde designers, having walked for Comme des Garcons, Issey Miyake and Hussein Chalayan earlier this month in Paris. View Aida’s profile.

Ola bonitao! Say hello to Sao Paulo’s Renato Herbella. With Renato’s sculptured good looks you won’t need a dictionary to translate this boy’s appeal. View Renato’s profile.

One of the only brand new faces on the catwalk at D&G makes Marlena Szoka a standout. As well as walking for Antonio Marras and Maurizio Pecoraro, Marlena (who is so far placed with Fashion in Milan) has also lensed campaigns for Blugirl Beachwear and the Pollini eyewear line, and shot for Vogue Russia. Is this just the beginning of something wonderful? View Marlena’s profile.

Instead of being an A.C. Milan wannabe, football fanatic Elia Cometti is ready to play on the international fashion field. From Milan’s Fashion Model Management, this Bergamo native’s wholesome athletic good looks will translate well to any medium. View Elia’s profile.