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The Crowning of Fashion Icons

Julia Stegner Named ‘Model of the Year' by Vogue

— December 26, 2008 — Fashion
German-born beauty Julia Stegner has been awarded the presitigious title of ‘Model of the Year’ by the world’s most respected monthly fashion bible, Vogue. To herald the honor, the blonde uber model was plunked on the December 2008 Vogue Germany cover in a holiday red dress, seen above. The 24-year-old Munich native also covered Vogue Deutschland’s first cover of the year for January 2008.

While Julia Stegner wasn’t the most buzzed about model this year (we heard far more about androgynous blondie Agyness Deyn,) she was one of the most prominent faces in high end editorials and strutting down the most esteemed catwalks.
Trend Themes
1. Model Diversity - As the fashion industry continues to diversify, opportunities are available for models of all shapes, sizes, races and cultures to become household names.
2. Sustainability and Ethical Fashion - The rise of sustainable and ethically produced fashion has created opportunities for models that embody these values to become industry leaders, while also helping to reduce the industry's environmental impact.
3. Virtual and Augmented Reality Fashion Shows - With the pandemic making physical fashion shows increasingly difficult, there has been a rise in virtual and augmented reality fashion shows, creating opportunities for models to showcase their skills in a new and innovative way.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion - The fashion industry must continue to evolve and embrace diversity, sustainability and innovation in order to stay relevant in today's world.
2. Technology - The use of virtual and augmented reality in fashion shows represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for technology companies looking to expand into the fashion industry.
3. Sustainability - The rise of sustainable and ethical fashion represents an opportunity for companies committed to reducing their environmental impact to differentiate themselves in the industry.
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