A gorgeous shot from T Magazine’s most recent issue–love the blue shadow under the eyes against the taupe above it. Details–model, Ashley Smith with makeup applied by James Kaliardos, shot by Richard Burbridge.

The lovely Lara Stone is on the cover of  The New York Times T Magazine. It seems part of the reason editors love her beside her other-worldly amazing looks is that she provides a distinct sort of canvas. Like any good model she is a chameleon, but no matter the stylist or makeup artist her persona is distinct so the challenge is revealing an as of yet unrevealed part of her psyche. It’s a quality that elevates her from just another gorgeous girl to one who has super status.

T’s cover is refreshing because it’s a take on Lara we haven’t seen yet–the effortlessly cool Downtown girl who was seemingly born with it status. Maybe she’s not photographed outside of every show wearing all the right designers for the moment, but her influence is both undeniable and considerable.

What another take? Check out Stone on the cover of Vogue Japan on the next page.

New York Times T-Magazine interviewed Nicki Minaj in its most recent issue, dressing her (above) in an Yves Saint Laurent skirt and bra and Nina Ricci shoes.  Minaj is doing press around the release of her first album, “Pink Friday,” which currently sits in the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, sandwiched between Kanye West, who owns No. 1 and Susan Boyle with the No. 3 spot. After the flip, a video interview.

How insane are these Jil Sander woodland wedges? Good crazy of course, though I do believe you might need a step ladder to climb into them! They were featured in New York Time’s T Magazine, whose theme is spring fashion for women. You can view the entire issue on line, including the many ads, which are like a who’s who in label heavy hitters.

The illustrious model Iman on The New York Times_T-Magazine.Rocking fierce Rodarte.  A closer look on the next page.Photo by Robert Maxwell.