www.spsmm.com

Merle || Freeman T Porter

2012-02-08T07:22:00.000-08:00

Photography |
Styling |
Model | Merle Bergers @ SPSMM

Zanna || Dew magazine March issue'12

2012-02-08T01:24:00.000-08:00

" Blue Moon "
Photography | Fleur Bult
Styling | Elise Verhoeven
Model | Zanna van Vorstenbosch @ SPSMM

2012-02-06T04:20:00.000-08:00

" In the desert "
Photography | Lorenzo Bringheli
Styling | Edoardo Marchiori
Model | Rachel Pouwer @ SPSMM

Maaike || Supertrash magazine - Story 2

2012-02-03T07:56:00.001-08:00

" Nomad's Land "
Photography | Klaas Jan Kliphuis
Styling | Roel Schagen
Model | Maaike Klaasen @ SPSMM

Maaike || Supertrash magazine - Story 1

2012-02-03T07:52:00.000-08:00

" The futures bright"
Photography | Klaas Jan Kliphuis
Styling | Roel Schagen
Model | Maaike Klaasen @ SPSMM

Maaike || Me & City Campaign SS/12 extra shots

2012-02-03T07:50:00.000-08:00

Photography | Kai Feng
Styling |
Model | Maaike Klaasen @ SPSMM

Michelle || Neon magazine March issue'12

2012-01-31T06:20:00.000-08:00

Photography | Sabrina Theissen
Styling | Julia Alfert
Model | Michelle Den Hollander @ SPSMM

Lisa || Neo 2 magazine issue feb '12

2012-01-31T01:02:00.000-08:00

" teenage beauty "
Photography | Shamila
Styling |
Model | Lisa Uppelschoten @ SPSMM

Rachel || Voque Gioiello it feb issue '12

2012-01-29T06:20:00.000-08:00

" Freezing beauty "
Photography | Adriano Russo
Styling | Guiulio Martinelli
Model | Rachel Pouwer @ SPSMM

Odile Coco || Standard magazine feb issue '12

2012-01-26T11:14:00.000-08:00

"Safari"
Photography | David Herman
Styling | Justine Allain
Model | Odile Coco @ SPSMM

Rachel || Flair it feb issue'12

2012-01-26T06:57:00.000-08:00

Photography | Angelo Ghidoni
Styling |
Model | Rachel Pouwer @ SPSMM

Michelle || Escada Sport FW/12 - Berlin

2012-01-23T07:13:00.000-08:00

Maaike || River Island SS/12

2012-01-20T01:54:00.000-08:00

Valerie || Tatler Hong Kong feb issue'12

2012-01-20T01:50:00.001-08:00

" The simple life"
Photography | Jeff Hahn
Styling | Anna Trevelyan
Model | Valerie van der Graaf @ SPSMM

Merle || Scapa campaign SS/12

2012-01-19T01:55:00.000-08:00

Photography | Paul Bellaart
Styling |
Model | Merle Bergers @ SPSMM

Rachel || Bund magazine

2012-01-19T01:51:00.000-08:00

"Exotic Beat"
Photography | Oscar Cecere
Styling | Elena Bellini
Model | Rachel Pouwer @ SPSMM

Amy || Dossier Journal feb'12

2012-01-13T00:58:00.000-08:00

"Glitter in their eyes"
Photography | Dirk kikstra
Styling | Steven Dahlberg
Model | Amy Post @ SPSMM

Amy || Crash magazine feb'12

2012-01-13T00:55:00.000-08:00

Photography | Marie-Fleur Charlesworth
Styling | Linda Marina Portman
Model | Amy Post @ SPSMM

Odile Coco and Rachel Pouwer

2012-01-11T08:44:00.000-08:00

Photography | Leo Krumbacher
Styling |
Model | Odile Coco & Rachel Pouwer @ SPSMM

Odile Coco || New material

2012-01-11T08:42:00.000-08:00

Maaike || Me & City Campaign SS/12

2012-01-10T23:52:00.000-08:00

Photography | Kai Feng
Styling |
Model | Maaike Klaasen @ SPSMM

Tessa W || 4 more months to go before she hits the road as a full time model

2012-01-09T02:45:00.000-08:00

Maaike || See by Chloe

2012-01-07T09:52:00.001-08:00

Photography |
Styling |
Model | Maaike Klaasen @ SPSMM

Valerie || Madame Figaro January issue'12

2012-01-04T02:33:00.000-08:00

Photography | Ellen von Unwwerth
Styling |
Model | Valerie van der Graaf @ SPSMM

Maaike || Ilaria Nistri SS12

2012-01-04T02:30:00.000-08:00

Rachel || Material girl jan issue'12

2012-01-04T02:27:00.001-08:00

"Sweet Sweet Rachel"
Photography | Marie Fleur Charlesworth
Styling | Linda Marina Portman
Model | Rachel Pouwer@ SPSMM

Zanna || by Jolijn Snijders

2012-01-04T02:24:00.000-08:00

Photography | Jolijn Snijders
Styling | Jordy huinders
Model | Zanna van Vorstenbosch@ SPSMM

Merle || YOU ROCK

2012-01-04T02:21:00.001-08:00

Change of times, end of the year, start of a new devine inspiration off 2012

2011-12-23T01:42:00.000-08:00

"Wiel van tijd".

2011-12-22T04:11:00.000-08:00

"Yoyas & Cars"
Photography | Sara Zorraquino
Styling |
Model | Rachel Pouwer@ SPSMM

Merle || Fast magazine December / January Issue'12

2011-12-22T02:31:00.000-08:00

Eva || Prestage magazine first issue '11

2011-12-20T10:31:00.000-08:00

Odile Coco || New material

2011-12-20T09:47:00.000-08:00

Tessa W || Russian Glamour December issue'11

2011-12-20T05:13:00.000-08:00

Photography | Julia Kennedy
Styling |
Model | Tessa Westerhof @ SPSMM

Quirine || New material

2011-12-20T05:11:00.000-08:00

Michelle || Harper's Bazaar Idia December issue'11

2011-12-20T05:03:00.000-08:00

" The new evening pieces"
Photography | Julia Kennedy
Styling |
Model | Michelle den Hollander @ SPSMM

Rachel ||

2011-12-15T11:36:00.000-08:00

Photography | Oskar Cecere
Styling | elena bellini
Model | Rachel Pouwer @ SPSMM

Yrla || new material

2011-12-15T06:51:00.000-08:00

Rachel || Chi magazine januari issue'12

2011-12-15T04:15:00.000-08:00

Photography | Simone Falcetta
Styling |
Model | Rachel Pouwer @ SPSMM

Maaike || ELLE Magazine January issue'12

2011-12-13T04:34:00.000-08:00

"Terug naar de toekomst"
Photography | Barrie Hullegie
Styling | Bonne Reijn
Model | Maaike Klaasen@ SPSMM

Maaike || Independent magazine januari issue'12

2011-12-12T08:40:00.001-08:00

"If i were a boy"
Photography | Jason Hetherington
Styling | Gemma Hayward
Model | Maaike Klaasen@ SPSMM

Merle || new material out Paris

2011-12-07T05:03:00.000-08:00

Rachel || Maxi magazine januari issue'12

2011-12-06T08:02:00.000-08:00

"Kontraste ziehen uns an"
Photography | Danilo Giuliani
Styling | Manuela Hainz
Model | Rachel Pouwer @ SPSMM

Valerie || cover Photo magazine december issue

2011-11-28T04:15:00.000-08:00

Photography | Ellen von Unwerth
Styling |
Model | Valerie van der Graaf @ SPSMM

Zanna || new test

2011-11-28T01:36:00.000-08:00

Odile Coco || cover for Image magazine december issue '11

2011-11-25T04:34:00.001-08:00

Photography | Helen MCArden
Styling |
Model | Odile Coco@ SPSMM

ISA MIA || By Hanneke van Leeuwen

2011-11-22T08:29:00.000-08:00

Sara || Myself magazine december issue 2011

2011-11-21T10:13:00.000-08:00

" Funf vor 2012"
Photography | Leo Krumbacher
Styling | Julia Zirpel
Model | Sara de Clercq@ SPSMM

Michelle || for Ilaria Nistri SS12

2011-11-21T01:42:00.000-08:00

AMYGDULE | ILARIA NISTRI SS12 from ilaria nistri on Vimeo.

Valerie || Supertrash magazine december issue

2011-11-18T02:29:00.000-08:00

" Get into the groove, boy you've
got to prove your love to me, yeah"

Photography | Klaas Jan Kliphuis
Styling | Roel Schagen
Model | Valerie van der Graaf @ SPSMM

Merle || Lee by Loren Denis

2011-11-18T00:13:00.000-08:00

DARK DREAMS from Loren Denis on Vimeo.

Maaike || Independent magazine december issue

2011-11-11T07:42:00.001-08:00

Photography | Jason Hetherington
Styling |
Model | Maaike Klaasen @ SPSMM

Odile Coco || Voque uk online

2011-11-11T01:22:00.000-08:00

Photography | Mari Sarai
Styling |
Model | Odile Coco @ SPSMM

Merle

2011-11-07T01:50:00.001-08:00

Eva || new test from out London

2011-11-04T11:32:00.000-07:00

Sara || new test from out London

2011-11-03T01:22:00.001-07:00

Rachel || Lookmagazine UK December issue'11

2011-11-02T03:48:00.000-07:00

Photography | Piotr Berg
Styling | Petro Stofberg
Model | Rachel Pouwer @ SPSMM

Valerie || five minutes with Valerie van der Graaf from my fashion life

2011-11-01T04:06:00.000-07:00

At 20 years old, Valerie van der Graaf is, perhaps, a little older than some of her peers just making a name for themselves in the modelling industry – but then again, they haven’t just landed the most prestigious place on one of fashion’s most iconic calendars.

The Dutch model, who was discovered on Facebook aged 15 and has since landed campaigns for Hilfiger Denim and Topshop, has just scooped the biggest gig of her career – the cover girl of Lavazza’s 20th anniversary calendar for 2012 – and with bouncy blonde hair, strong brows and curves to die for, we don’t suppose she’ll struggle to score more.

We caught up with Valerie at Lavazza’s 20th anniversary launch to chat modelling life, dream designers and shopping…

Tell us a bit about your involvement with Lavazza…
I was really honoured to be chosen as one of the cover girls for the Lavazza calendar. It’s amazing and really good for my career, and it’s great to work with the photographer [Ellen von Unwerth].

Would you want to do it again?
Yes!

What were Lavazza like to work with?
They are lovely. It was a really great day because the team were so creative, it wasn’t like shooting for a product.

What do you think the calendar means to people?
The calendar is art and I love the pictures of the 2011 calendar. I see them at airports and you can’t really get away from them. I think everyone knows about it in some kind of way.

Who’s your favourite photographer?
I would love to work with Mark Seliger. I loved his calendar for 2011, it’s beautiful.

How did you first break into the modelling industry?
I was 15 and a modelling agency in Holland found me on a social network online. Someone came across a picture of me and sent me a message.

Did you think it was all legitimate?
I looked into it with my mum and we called them and organised a test shoot and that’s how it all started.

The Netherlands seem to have a habit of churning out successful models, is there something in the water over there?
It’s probably because we’re all really tall [laughs], and because of all of the milk we drink!

What do you think the secret to your success is? Do you think you have a certain look?
I don’t know, I’ve been lucky to work with certain photographers. Hopefully curves are getting more popular again because I’m lucky with that!

How do you prepare for shoots? Do you have any rituals?
No I don’t really prepare for the shoot, I just get my hair and make-up done.

Is getting your hair and make-up done your favourite part of the shoot?
It’s not my favourite part, I like shooting with the photographer because if they’re really nice, it can be a lot of fun and the day can be over like that.

What do you think is the most important part of the actual shoot is?
For me, it’s the photographer. If he or she is very energetic and nice then this helps a lot. Sometimes photographers who are abrupt get good pictures but it can be a little more difficult. I like it when there’s chemistry.

Do you ever get starstruck when you meet a well-known photographer for the first time?
Sometimes, yeah. At the beginning I didn’t really know a lot about fashion because I was 15, so I didn’t really know who they were. Now they [representatives] tell me if they’re really famous and if I have to be good [laughs].

Are there are designers or brands that you dream of working with?
I’d love to do Victoria’s Secret, I’d love that.

Is there a secret to striking a perfect pose?
No, I think it’s just the moment. Spontaneous pictures are the best – it can’t happen twice. Sometimes the photographer really likes one picture but if you try and do it again, it doesn’t work.

What does it mean to you to be the cover girl for the 2012 Lavazza calendar? Does it mean you’ve made it?
I’m so happy they chose me, it’s really good for my career. But I don’t know, we will see later (laughs).

What’s it like as a model always seeing pictures of yourself?
Something like this [the Lavazza calendar] is pretty weird because it’s really big. Sometimes I’ll see little pictures on the internet and it’s like, ‘okay’ but this is going to be on people’s walls so it’s quite weird. It has something to do with how we worked, too. If it’s a nice day then I’m happy with the pictures, if it’s a terrible day then I’m not really into the pictures.

Have you ever had a shoot where you feel too much has been asked of you?
Most involve really nice people. Sometimes they can be harder, especially in places like Paris. They’re a bit harder with fashion there, but in London they’re very nice and human. In Paris they sometimes think you’re just stone so they don’t get you your food so you have to ask for it all the time. If I don’t get my food by 2pm I can’t do anything anymore, I just need food as a human being!

The nature of your job means you’re always on the go – how do you stay stylish?
It depends, if I have a casting I’ll wear a dress but if I have to get a plane to another country then I’ll make sure I’m comfortable.

Do you have any tips for aspiring models? What would you say to yourself at 15?
Just enjoy everything, every minute. You never know when you’re too old, when you’re out of fashion or when you’re not what they are looking for anymore, so make the most of it. It’s so nice to have the opportunity to travel and live in a great city, it’s the best. I live in London and it’s the greatest city.

What are your favourite places to shop in London?
Topshop! I like the high street – I love New Look and I wear all the high street brands. I like vintage shopping too – Brick Lane, Notting Hill and Portobello.

Valerie || Glamour French December issue'11

2011-11-01T03:42:00.000-07:00

"Sweet strip"
Photography | Honer Akrawi
Styling | Julie Pailhas
Model | Valerie van der Graaf @ SPSMM

Maaike || Preview VS Magazine the top model issue

2011-11-01T02:52:00.001-07:00

Eva || New test @ London

2011-11-01T02:50:00.000-07:00

SPS Supports :: Ending Female Genital Mutilation and Fistula problems

2011-10-28T01:21:00.000-07:00

Female genital mutilation is widely practiced by Muslims and Christians alike in Ethiopia, and official statistics suggest that almost three-quarters of women here have undergone the procedure. Forms vary widely by region but generally entail either a partial or total removal of the clitoris.

In the most severe form, infibulation, the labia are removed and the genitals sewn shut – barring a small hole for the release of urine and menstrual blood.

The predominant cultural belief is that circumcision is an essential pre-condition of marriage and motherhood. In many communities, an uncircumcised female cannot be recognized as a woman. Some feel that circumcision is a safeguard against promiscuity. Another common belief is that uncircumcised women tend to be inept at carrying out common household duties.

According to the World Health Organization, women who have undergone FGM/C are more likely to suffer from infertility, develop vaginal cysts and have recurrent bladder and urinary tract infections. FGM/C also increases the risk of childbirth complications and newborn deaths. It has no proven health benefits.

Worldwide, between 100 and 140 million girls and women are living with the consequences of FGM/C. In Africa, an estimated 92 million girls aged 10 and over have undergone some form of genital cutting.

Charlotte || French Jalouse magazine October issue '11

2011-10-27T06:22:00.000-07:00

Photography | Damon Baker
Styling |
Model | Charlotte Nolting@ SPSMM

Maaike || new polariods by Select

2011-10-24T12:44:00.000-07:00

Merle || Glam it magazine October issue'11

2011-10-24T00:47:00.000-07:00

" Donatella & You"
Photography | Tomas Vandecasteele
Styling | Ellen Monstrey
Model | Merle Bergers @ SPSMM

Isa Mia || D Magazine October issue ;11

2011-10-24T00:42:00.000-07:00

Michelle || Versace for H&M

2011-10-21T07:43:00.000-07:00

Directed by | Champagne Valentine
Producers | Marc Madeleyn @ Cake Film & Photography
Styling | Jordy Huinders
Model | Michelle Den Hollander @ SPSMM

Michelle || Versace for H&M

2011-10-20T09:57:00.001-07:00

Versace 2011 collection for H&M from Champagne Valentine on Vimeo.

Michelle || House of Holland underwear campaign

2011-10-19T08:14:00.001-07:00

Eva || By julian Marshall London

2011-10-17T10:16:00.000-07:00

Michelle || Tatler Hong Kong October issue '11

2011-10-17T06:07:00.001-07:00

" Boy meet girl "
Photography | Frauke Fischer
Styling | Jessica Klimach
Model | Michelle Den Hollander @ SPSMM

Michelle || blanc magazine '11

2011-10-15T10:53:00.000-07:00

Photography | Anje Frers
Styling |
Model | Michelle den Hollander @ SPSMM

Valerie || By Ellen von Unwerth for Lavazza 2012

2011-10-13T06:50:00.000-07:00

Andrea ::

2011-10-12T02:42:00.001-07:00

Rachel || Cosmopolitan October issue'11

2011-10-11T11:26:00.000-07:00

Rachel, back in de Industry.
Watch this girl, lot's to come out from her.

" Hot Mod "
Photography | Dirk Kikstra
Styling | Marrit Mulder
Model | Rachel Pouwer @ SPSMM

Merle || Schweister magazine October issue'11

2011-10-10T07:06:00.000-07:00

Merle || Tank Magazine

2011-10-09T02:42:00.000-07:00

Dana, Isa, Lisa, Eva & Zanna || For Claes Iversen SS12

2011-10-07T03:38:00.000-07:00

Maaike || Vega magazine October issue'11

2011-10-06T06:45:00.000-07:00

" Het goede leven "
Photography | Klaas Jan Kliphuis
Styling | Xaviera Aubrie
Model | Maaike Klaasen @ SPSMM

Charlotte || Jalouse magazine October issue '11

2011-10-06T06:20:00.000-07:00

" Grain de Beauty"
Photography | Damon Baker
Styling |
Model | Charlotte Nolting @ SPSMM

Rachel || New polas out London

2011-09-29T03:52:00.001-07:00

Merle || new polariods from out Paris

2011-09-27T06:45:00.000-07:00

Valerie || L'officiel Paris 90 years issue oct'11

2011-09-26T09:24:00.000-07:00

" 90 et pas un ride"
Photography | Marie Sarai
Styling | Alexandra Albim
Model | Odile Coco @ SPSMM

Odile Coco || Sublime magazine October issue'11

2011-09-26T03:07:00.000-07:00

" For ever England"
Photography | Charl Marais
Styling | Rachel Gold
Model | Odile Coco @ SPSMM

Iris || by Khalid

2011-09-23T03:39:00.001-07:00

Maaike || IO Donna magazine september issue'11

2011-09-21T07:55:00.001-07:00

Photography | Marco La Conte
Styling | Marina Malavasi
Model | Maaike Klaasen @ SPSMM

Odile Coco || Mark fast S/S12 London

2011-09-19T10:28:00.000-07:00

Valerie || Vision magazine October issue '12

2011-09-19T03:47:00.000-07:00

Photography | Grant Thomas
Styling | Katie burnett
Model | Valerie van der Graaf @ SPSMM

Odile || Jean Pierre branganza S/S12 London

2011-09-19T03:40:00.000-07:00

Odile || Nabi El Nayal S/S12 London

2011-09-19T03:38:00.000-07:00

Yrla || New test by Gilbèrt François

2011-09-15T04:39:00.000-07:00

Amy || 1883 magazine issue 3 '11

2011-09-14T07:13:00.000-07:00

Photography |Nicole Maria Winkler
Styling |
Model | Amy Post @ SPSMM

Maaike || Tibi S/S12 New York

2011-09-14T02:03:00.001-07:00

Maaike || Jeremy Laing S/S 12 New York

2011-09-12T00:34:00.000-07:00

Rachel by || Gilbèrt François

2011-09-11T04:54:00.000-07:00

Maaike || Band of Outsiders S/S12 New York

2011-09-10T23:37:00.001-07:00

Iris by || Gilbèrt François

2011-09-10T06:07:00.000-07:00

Maaike || Cushnie et Ochs S/S 12 New York

2011-09-09T00:00:00.000-07:00

Eva || By Yonathan

2011-09-06T01:30:00.001-07:00

Sara || by Frank de Graaf

2011-09-06T01:29:00.001-07:00