Who wouldn’t want a skateboard emblazoned with the beautiful Elsa Hosk‘s visage.

Top models, movie stars and skateboards, not a bad combination. Last night the NYC glitterati came out in support of photographer, Ben Watts‘s unique collaboration with 3×1. Limited edition skateboards, featuring 5 unforgettable beauties and with all proceeds going to charity. It is easy to see why the stars of fashion and film converged on 3×1′s store that evening. Naturally we were there to take in a few nightlife moments and while we didn’t see anyone testing out the skateboards (how could they – the room was packed) we’re guessing these will sell out very quickly.

We actually stopped breathing when Jude Law entered the room so enjoy this shot from Just Jared.

DJ Chelsea Leyland provided the evening’s soundtrack.

Behati Prinsloo is all smiles.

Jessica Hart poses with a puppy on her skateboard.

The beautiful Constance Jablonski popped in to show her support.

As did Marchesa‘s Keren Craig

Chanel Iman hangs ten on her board.

Laura Egan‘s evocative dreamscape, Apollo Rising is filled with the kind of imagery that pushes boundaries – experience it all only in MDX.

Lina Zhang. Digital courtesy of Fusion

There are those that think the recent surge in Chinese models is a fad but the smart money is on the idea that there is another flank of cool new girls streaming out of that vital market. Take the FW 12 performance of Fusion’s Lina who exploded this season walking Vuitton, YSL, Celine, Lanvin, Dolce and Ralph Lauren. Which is to say the “expensive” ridge of clients took a shine to this newcomer and that fact is set to serve Lina very well in the upcoming campaign and editorial sweepstakes.

Temperatures may be dipping, but in the land of Victoria’s Secret it is always summer. MDC popped into the VS Swimwear launch to check out the megabrand’s offerings for the season and while we were there, we spotted more than a our fair share of itsy, bitsy, teeny weenie embellished to the hilt options for beach bombshells. So many in fact that they’ve been sorted and cataloged in their own mix & match app – who knew looking sexy had gotten so high tech? Naturally, our favorite Angel Candice Swanepoel was on hand that day for a chat; check out our Q&A with the South African beauty on shooting in the tropics, her favorite beach destinations and how her fans keep her spirits up.

MDC: Tell us a bit about the VS shoot – what was that like?

CANDICE: We shot it in Turks and Caicos and that is one of my favorite destinations, the water is so still, the sand is perfectly white, We stayed in an amazing hotel and I know Russell James who shoots a lot for us. He’s like my photographer dad, we’ve been working together for so many years that it is such a comfortable environment. We just play and blast the music – it is always great.

MDC: I know Brazil is one of your favorite places on the planet, but what do you like to do when you’re there?

CANDICE: Everything! I’m just inspired by life when I go there, the food is amazing, the attitudes of the people is amazing and the beach lifestyle. It is really inspiring to me, I go out a lot we spend most of the time on the beaches. I actually have a car down there and we travel, my boyfriend and I. He’s Brazilian as well. I love traveling on my own time, just exploring new places and feeling that freedom.

MDC: It feels like there are almost a million different options in the VS Swimwear collection and I know you get to see them all first! What are your personal favorite pieces?

CANDICE: There are so many and so different! I have to say that for me the Gorgeous collection - one of VS’s best selling bras last year and now it is a bikini. For women who don’t have big boobs, it is really nice to have that extra pushup on the beach. If you’re feeling insecure about it, it is the perfect fix. One of the swimsuits that I love it is just this bright yellow and I was wearing it in the catalog. When I shot the photo I thought “I’ve got to get this for myself.” I really want to mix it up this year, they’ve got these great animal prints mixed with jungle prints and with the color

MDC: I know you’re big on social media – what is it like to connect with your fans in that way?

CANDICE: When I read Twitter when people say that I inspire them it is strange for me but I’m so flattered. I’m just doing my job the best way that I can and trying to be a good person as well. There’s so much speculation and sometimes people choose to say hurtful things, but I try not to dwell on that. I’m just thankful for those people who are supportive to me – they brighten my day. If I’m feeling sad I go on Twitter and I see these sweet messages. I would love to reply to everyone, but once you start you can’t be there all day replying to people and I don’t want to leave anyone out. I just want to say thank you to them for the support, it really does help me so much.

A look at the oh so sexy cover of the swim catalog.

A touch of pink coral – VS doesn’t miss a beat when it comes to pink accents.

Mix and match bikinis covered every surface of the Gansvoort Park penthouse.

Go behind the scenes of Jeffrey Fashion Cares to see all the fun, festivities and of course all your favorite male models walking the runway for charity. View it all only in MDX.

Elza Luijendijk. Image courtesy of IMG

16 year old Elza Luijendijk continues the Dutch streak in the current model marketplace flipping her Prada exclusive into major Paris velocity at Balenciaga, Givenchy, Miu Miu and YSL where she had opening and closing traction. As such this new IMG find is clearly one of the hottest editorial prospects of the moment proving that a classically beautiful girl is still a powerful ideal.

With its incredible mix of fun and fashion all for a worthy cause, Jeffrey Fashion Cares is one of the can’t miss events of the social season.

Benefiting organizations dedicated to helping the LGBT community, including The Hetrick-Martin Institute, Lambda Legal, ACRIA and the Point Foundation, JFC is responsible for raising over 11 million dollars to date. An impressive accomplishment and one that helps countless people across the country and around the world.

The next Jeffrey Fashion Cares event is on Monday March 26th at the Intrepid museum in NYC. Guests are treated to cocktails, a silent auction of amazing fashion goodies and packages from the many luxury brand sponsors and an incredible fashion show on the Intrepid. This year you can expect everyone from Chloe Sevigny to Joe Jonas in attendance, oh and did we mention a few of the world’s premier male models?

If you’re in New York on Monday March 26th there is no better place to be - go to Jeffrey Fashion Cares.org to order your tickets, we hope to see you there!

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Mat Gordon & Paolo Roldan

Tommy Dunn

Patrick Kafka

Jon Passavant & Michael Camiloto

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One of the cool metallic sweaters on Allen Taylor

The Calvin Klein brand has always embraced an aesthetic focused on modern, urbane sensibilities and for fall, designer Kevin Carrigan defines both concepts with a streamlined collection that captures the brand’s core values. Carrigan’s understated vision of luxury extends across multiple lines, but there is a consistently Calvin ethos, whether the label says Calvin Klein Jeans or simply, ck. Tailored dresses, functional outerwear, well cut suits and a host of chic options for day and night are all anyone needs and Carrigan provided them in spades.

If you noticed an added touch of sparkle, it might be coming from the line’s newly launched ‘Liquid Metal’ denim option, or those glorious metallic knits seen throughout. Even the silver set for yesterday’s presentation seemed to give off a prismatic glow. The final bit of gloss came courtesy of Calvin’s newly launched ck one color cosmetics line. Editors oohed and aahed over the wide array of glosses, lipsticks, eyeshadows and assorted other goodies destined to fly off the shelves.

Herieth Paul with ck one color cosmetics Makeup Artist Hung Vanngo

First look at the ck one color cosmetics line – Image Courtesy of Calvin Klein

Madison Headrick shows off the strong silhouette of the womenswear

A trio of looks from ck one color cosmetics.

Four more regal covers of i-D’s royalty issue, two designers, two models and a whole lot of fun – check them out in all their glory in MDX.

We try on Spring’s top beauty looks on some of our favorite girls. First up, Marie Piovesan (Marilyn) who with her impressive showlist and regal bearing was one of the premier girls of the season. Find out what we used to create this natural look on Marie.