HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Lauren Conrad and Kim Kardashian are bringing their fashion expertise to "America's Next Top Model."
The reality TV veterans will be among the guest judges on the CW show's upcoming 13th season, the network announced Tuesday.
Conrad and Kardashian will participate as the series shifts to search for a "Petite Model" for the first time. All fourteen girls appearing on the latest installment will be 5'7" and under, a measurement well below the industry standard.
The former "Hills" star, who debuts her Lauren Conrad fashion line this fall, will appear on the Sept. 16 episode. Kardashian will guest judge on Oct. 21, along with "90210" star Jessica Lowndes.
Other guest judges for the new cycle will include:
- Chanel Iman is one of the world's most in-demand models, having walked in runway shows for Dolce & Gabana and Valentino. Episode airs September 9.
- Jaime Rishar is a famous petite model (5'7 "), having appeared on the cover of Italian, German and Australian Vogue, in addition to walking in fashion shows for designers such as John Galliano and Dolce & Gabana. Episode airs September 23.
- China Chow is an actress and model for such designers as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein. Episode airs September 30.
- Josie Maran is a famous petite model (5'7") who has appeared on the cover of Glamour and was featured as the Guess Girl in a summer/fall 1998 campaign. She is most recognizable as the face of Maybelline Cosmetics. Episode airs October 7.
- Jessica White has been the face of CoverGirl, Chloe and Gap, in addition to walking the runway for Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Marc Jacobs. White recently signed a contract with Maybelline Cosmetics. Episode airs October 14.
- Kirsty Hume has walked the catwalk for Christina Dior, Marc Jacobs, Donna Karan and Louis Vuitton among others, while modeling for campaigns including Chanel, Versace and Gucci. Episode airs October 28.
- Marisa Miller is a Victoria's Secret Angel, has worked on such campaigns at Tommy Hilfiger and has appeared in the pages of Vogue, Elle, Vanity Fair, and the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue from 2002-2008. Episode airs November 4.
- Ann Shoket is the editor-in-chief of Seventeen Magazine. The winner of cycle 13, as in previous cycles, will appear in a six-page spread and on the cover of Seventeen Magazine. Episode airs November 11.
The new season of "Top Model" will premiere on Sept. 9.
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