Australian model Catherine McNeil has reportedly secured Versace's Fall-Winter 2007 campaign, spills our pals at Fashionista.com. The 18 year old beauty went from a tomboy who loved motorbikes to the girl of the moment with an exclusive six-month contract with Mario Testino and the starring role in V’s FALL Fashion Preview writes V Magazine/

Mario Testino photographed McNeil, just twice earlier this year before signing her up to work exclusively with him for a six-month period.

“I was sent some Polaroids of Catherine by her agency,” Testino explains how he discovered the model.

“And I just thought, Wow! This girl is amazing. I see beautiful girls all the time, but many only work for one season. I am looking for something more than good looks, because when you take a photograph what is on the outside creates an impression for the viewer for five minutes. But if a girl can project what’s inside her, that’s what lingers. I think Catherine has got what it takes to be an amazing model. That’s why I’ve put her on an exclusive contract. It’s one thing to spot someone early in their career—I’m never afraid to take risks on a new girl—but it’s a great luxury to be able to develop what starts as an instinct and turns into a rich working relationship. It means we’ll have time to make some fantastic photographs together.”