Tyra Banks Premieres "America’s Next Top Model"

She’s always up for a swanky shindig, and earlier today (September 8) Tyra Banks was spotted at the premiere party for America’s Next Top Model Cycle 8 in New York City.

Joined by Andre Leon Talley, Ms. Banks was all smiles as she posed for the paparazzi at the Marea venue in Manhattan.

This time around, Tyra & Co have recruited industry bigwig Franca Sozzani, the editor of Vogue Italia, to kick up the competition.

Executive producer Laura Fuest told press, "It's one of the most influential magazines in the fashion business. People who wouldn't return our calls are saying, 'We'd love to be part of the show.'"

Enjoy the pictures of Tyra Banks and Andre Leon Talley celebrating the "America's Next Top Model" premiere (September 8).