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Words like "legend" and "visionary" are often overused--especially in the fashion world. But both would accurately describe modeling agent John Casablancas, who died Saturday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil of cancer, the New York Times is reporting. He was 70. If the glamorous supermodel era of the '80s and '90s could be attributed to one person, it would be Casablancas. But his career was shrouded in almost as much controversy as it was glamor.

A-Listers Reportedly Want to Wear Victoria Beckham to the Oscars: Oh Posh, you've come a long way from being that one Spice Girl who barely sings. Michelle Williams recently walked the red carpet in a piece from the new Victoria by Victoria Beckham line, and now it's rumored that A-listers like Gwyneth Paltrow, Charlize Theron, and Cameron Diaz are eyeing the designer to outfit them for the biggest night in Hollywood. {Fashion Magazine} Lady Gaga to Launch Social Networking Site: So her stans have a safe haven to pay due homage to their Mother Monster, Lady Gaga is developing a new "community" website. Littlemonsters.com isn't operational yet, but you can submit your name and e-mail address to the site so you may be among the first to have access to the site once it's up. {AOL Music} John Galliano Out and About: Beyoncé isn't the only celeb to re-emerge from the depths. John Galliano was spotted at his friend DJ Jeremy Healy's 50th birthday in London. Sources say the designer was "quiet" and "reserved." {Page Six}

Marloes Horst: Height 5'9\", blonde hair, blue eyes Those lips, those eyes. We can't really find the words to describe this fresh-faced Dutch beauty. Since 2007 Marloes has graced a few magazine covers and has appeared in a handful of editorials, but we're betting that 2010 will be the year she really takes the modeling world by storm. We just want to see more of her, please!" ?> Hannah Holman: Height 5'8\", blonde hair, blue eyes This American girl has some serious Italian fashion cred. Hannah made her debut in New York over the summer when she closed Prada's Resort show and opened for Miu Miu's the next day. And recall those pretty fall Miu Miu ads? They featured Hannah. Miuccia's taken quite a liking to the young model. Who will fall for her next?" ?> Ginta Lapina: Height 5'10\", blonde hair, blue eyes Ginta's striking features caught our attention, but it is her versatility in editorials that has held our affection. And it's this same convincing versatility that reminds us a lot of another model: Daria W. Ginta can be sensual in Vogue Italia or playful in Dazed. We don't mind which role she plays, we'll take her any way we can get her." ?> Frida Gustavsson: Height 5'11\", blonde hair, blue-gray eyes Frida only just signed with IMG this past year, but her star is rising rapidly--she was the fourth most requested model of the spring season and walked in a staggering 60 shows! We first noticed Frida after Dior's S/S10 show. (The baby-faced Swede can really rock a red lip.) Will Frida break her own record and walk in even more shows this season? Stay tuned!" ?> Nimue Smit: Height 5'11\", blonde hair, blue eyes Nimue's walked in her fair share of shows (Stateside and abroad) and has been featured in a number of campaigns and editorials. Her most recent Armani ads left us wanting more--those eyes are bewitching! We've fallen for Nimue's pixie features and are looking forward to seeing a lot more of her." ?> Valerija Kelava: Height 5'9.5\", brown hair, blue-green eyes This super-new brunette is bound to make a splash all over fashion week. After opening Chris Kane's SS10 show, she's been featured in Proenza's and Prada's pre-fall presentations and most recently shot by Juergen Teller for Celine's SS10 ads. We're obsessed with her edgy bangs and intense stare, which reminds us of our other current obsessions Jaqueline and Iris. We think she'd be perfect at Givenchy, don't you?" ?>

Here's a sentence we never thought we'd write: ELLE, Elite Model Management, Look Model Agency and Bebe are teaming up. They're in need of a new It-gi