BURBANK, CA — The CW's hit series "America's Next Top Model" steps into the world of high fashion when cycle 15 kicks-off on Wednesday, September 8 (8:00-9:00 p.m. ET).

Lending their expertise as guest judges during this high fashion cycle are designer Diane Von Furstenberg, designer/stylist Patricia Field ("Sex and the City"), top beauty photographer Matthew Rolston, supermodel Karolina Kurkova, top fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier, Italian photographer Francesco Carrozzini, designer Zac Posen, designer/model Margherita Missoni, IMG Models executive Kyle Hagler, Vogue Italia editor-in-chief Franca Sozzani and designer Roberto Cavalli.



Fourteen model hopefuls will compete for the new, ultimate career-launching prize package: a contract with IMG Models, one of the top international modeling management companies in the world; fashion spread in Vogue Italia and an additional spread and cover of Beauty in Vogue; and a $100,000 contract with CoverGirl Cosmetics.

Tyra Banks leads the panel of judges, comprised of influential fashion editor André Leon Talley and photographer Nigel Barker. Jay Manuel serves as the photo shoot creative director while Miss J Alexander returns as the runway trainer.

"America's Next Top Model" Cycle 15 contestants:

Anamaria
Age: 19
Hometown: Queens, New York
Height: 5'10"
Occupation: Unemployed

Ann
Age: 19
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Height: 6'2"
Occupation: Student

Chelsey
Age: 22
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Height: 5'10"
Occupation: Waitress

Chris
Age: 20
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
Height: 5'10"

Esther
Age: 18
Hometown: Boston, Massachusetts
Height: 5'9"
Occupation: Student

Jane
Age: 19
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Height: 5'9"
Occupation: Student

Kacey
Age: 20
Hometown: Palmdale, California
Height: 5'9"
Occupation: Dance Teacher

Kayla
Age: 19
Hometown: Rockford, Illinois
Height: 5'9"
Occupation: Waitress

Kendal
Age: 23
Hometown: Northport, Alabama
Height: 5'11"
Occupation: Unemployed

Lexie
Age: 18
Hometown: Geneva, Illinois
Height: 6'0"
Occupation: Unemployed

Liz
Age: 21
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
Height: 5'10"
Occupation: Shoe Sales Rep

Rhianna
Age: 20
Hometown: San Diego, California
Height: 6'1"
Occupation: World explorin', dance feverin', people lovin', wild child!

Sara
Age: 21
Hometown: Menifee, California
Height: 5'10"
Occupation: Mother

Terra
Age: 24
Hometown: Arlington, Texas
Height: 5'8"
Occupation: Unemployed

"America's Next Top Model" is produced by 10 by 10 Entertainment, in association with Bankable Productions. Tyra Banks is the creator and executive producer along with Ken Mok ("Making the Band") and Laura Fuest ("Pit Boss").