Not sure what I’m still doing at the agency when almost the rest of the industry left town on Wednesday for the holiday weekend. So, let’s all make a fast break with these ends and odds we call Friday Sundries… — Ford Models Blog Editor

+ Crystal Renn is not purposefully losing weight reports People. There’s been no shortage of sniping on Facebook, Twitter, and the Ford Models Blog about Crystal and a perceived slimming of her figure. The fact is, says Crystal’s agent, “she fluctuates between a 10 and a 14.” She’s been active, very busy, and even hiked much of Patagonia. Let’s hope this puts the issue to bed.

+ VMAN tonight hosts the VMAN MALE MODEL WORLD CUP at Pier 59 in Manhattan. Ford Men will be pitted against other leading New York agencies for top honors. Not sure about you lot, but I can’t wait for the World Cup, which kicks off in a fortnight in South Africa when the hosts play México and how better to celebrate in style than with models? Ford Models Blog will be at Pier 59 cheering on the Ford lads. Watch this page for a tournament recap next week. Oh, and finally, the sport is called football, not soccer.

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Crystal Renn | Chanel Resort 2011 (Photography: Chanel)

THE VMAN MALE MODEL WORLD CUP (Photography: Klaus Thymann)