# Gap-Toothed Models Lara Stone is a Supermodel Who's Rising to the Top By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-08-28 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lara-stone References: [blog.urbanoutfitters](http://blog.urbanoutfitters.com/blog/lara_stone_curates_not_just_a_label_shop) & [notjustalabel](http://www.notjustalabel.com/articles/our_september_issue) Lara Stone, the iconic Dutch supermodel who believes that “individuality is a necessity,” will be taking center stage as THE SHOP’s curator from Wednesday 2 September. If you don’t know iconic Dutch model Lara Stone yet, you soon will. The unique-looking model (see her gapped front teeth) was not only named W Magazine’s “most wanted face of the moment,” but she has walked the runway for everyone who’s anyone, including [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-beaut-louis-vuitton-campaign) and Marc Jacobs (and that’s not even including her [fierce ad campaigns with Calvin Klein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillow-talk-beauty-soulmates) and Max Mara). What sets this model apart from the rest is that she has a strong presence driven by her large personality and individual style. Look out for Lara Stone as the new host of NOT JUST A LABEL | THE SHOP’s [curated online store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-science) during September. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Individuality in Modeling:** The uniqueness of models, such as having gapped teeth, can be celebrated and leveraged as a selling point in the fashion industry. - **Curated Online Shopping:** Online stores curated by notable personalities can attract customers seeking unique and personalized products and experiences. - **Celebrity Influencers:** Notable figures can increase brand visibility and sales by curating and endorsing products for online marketplaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can leverage unique modeling traits and curated online marketplaces to keep pace with changing consumer preferences and increase sales. - **Online Retail:** Online retail businesses can benefit from using curated online marketplaces and celebrity influencers to improve the customer experience and enhance brand loyalty. - **Advertising & Marketing:** Marketing and advertising firms can take advantage of celebrity influencer endorsements to increase brand awareness and drive product sales. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cross-Cultural Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chinese-golden-age-models.md) - [Luxury Statement Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-eyewear-collection.md) - [Authenticity-Celebrating Commercials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colgate-commercial.md) - [Model-Collaborative Luxe Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cara-loves-karl.md) - [Supermodel-Backed Automotive Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-dare-to-be-you.md) - [Actress-Starring Clog Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcm-x-crocs-campaign.md) - [Virtual Modeling Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modelverse.md) - [Empowering Woman-Inspired Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/how-lovely-to-be-a-woman.md) - [Confident Smile Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquafresh.md)