Now that you’ve had time to digest Fashion Month and the biggest street style trends spotted outside the shows, it’s time to look at the models who actually wore the looks down the runway. The women cast in each presentation are chosen because they embody the collection, bringing a designer's work and vision to life. These faces can then go on to front fashion and beauty campaigns, representing the brand and its ethos for seasons to come. If you need further indication, just look at the influence and legacy of supermodels like Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss.
According to research carried out by Instagram, "this diverse group of global up and coming models dominated the scene this Fashion Month." The 10 models ahead gained the highest percentage of followers during the fashion weeks of New York, London, Milan, and Paris. Click on to meet the future faces of the industry.
Naki Depass
Jamaican model Naki Depass' was spotted at John Galliano, Céline, Balenciaga, Isabel Marant, Giorgio Armani...the list goes on. With an exclusive for Burberry’s fall 2016 show, she was named one of Vogue Italia’s Top 50 Black Models of 2016, and has been shot for i-D, Dazed & Confused, and Bon magazine.
Selena Forrest
She fronted i-D ’s FUTUREWISE issue, had an exclusive with, and opened for, Proenza Schouler in spring 2016, and this season she strutted her stuff down the catwalks for Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Fenty x Puma, Valentino, and Dior (to name a few). She’s already got a cool 12.9k followers on Instagram, and this year posed for Calvin Klein By Appointment’s latest campaign. Phew.
Alanna Arrington
You might recognize Alanna from Stella McCartney’s 'Love Is All' campaign – her curly mop is one to remember. Alanna has fit a lot into her 18 years – she’s a Victoria’s Secret model, has editorials in all of the major publications (think Vogue, i-D, Interview, and Allure), and, this season, she walked for everyone from Off-White to Chanel.
He Cong
Favored by Rihanna for her Fenty x Puma campaign, Cong cites Freja Beha Erichsen as her style icon. And her doll-like features, off-set by razor-sharp cheekbones, caught the eyes of the fashion world this season. Walking for Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Sonia Rykiel, and Dior, she also starred in Coach’s latest campaign.
Teddy Quinlivan
Watch this space: Teddy is the industry’s darling right now. Her fresh face and doe eyes are proving an inspiration for fashion’s powerhouses, from Mario Sorrenti and Paco Rabanne to Versace and Dior. She’s also known for sporting sequin nipple pasties, which we just can’t argue with. This season saw her run the catwalks for the likes of Valentino, John Galliano, and Haider Ackermann, which comprise the 40 or so catwalks she walks each season.
Ratner
Ukrainian model Julia Ratner has an elfish vibe that caught the attention of the big hitters this season. For fall, she strolled through a huge number of shows, including Chanel, Céline, Nina Ricci, and Dior. You can spot her face in Vogue Japan, AnOther Magazine, and Document Journal, as well as in Valentino’s latest campaign. She was discovered when her friend’s mother bought a cat from the director of Ukraine’s OK Models, who then passed on her portfolio. Sounds about right.
Dilone
Dominican-American model Dilone is one to watch – her boyish crop of curly hair and megawatt smile have proven a versatile asset for the likes of Stella McCartney, H&M, and Coach. This season she was chosen by Hermès, Kenzo, Balmain, and Chloé to show their collections. She’s already amassed a huge Instagram following (62k, to be precise), and it’s only up from here for the 21-year-old.
Thylane Blondeau
Blondeau is a French actress and model, and comes from an established gene pool – her father is a footballer and mother a television presenter. She’s only 15, but her Generation Z credibility can’t be denied (just ask her 1 million Instagram followers). She's already been shot for L’Officiel, Jalouse, and Teen Vogue. But you may have also spotted her dancing in the streets of Capri with Zendaya for Dolce & Gabbana’s newest campaign.
Mayowa Nicholas
Nigerian model Mayowa owned the campaign scene last season, starring in Miu Miu, Dolce & Gabbana, and Benetton’s fall ads. She’s walked a total of 127 catwalks to date, including 30 just this season. She repped New York for Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, and Marc Jacobs, and London with Fashion East’s Matty Bovan, Topshop Unique, and Burberry. If that weren’t enough strings to her bow, she’s graced the pages of Dazed, Vogue, Hunger, and Harper’s Bazaar. And just look at that smile!
Yoon Young Bae
This cool South Korean has done the rounds in best-of street style pieces since she landed on the circuit, but it’s her work accolades you should keep an eye on: This season saw her in the shows of Missoni, Sportmax, Versace, Christopher Kane, and Versus Versace (to name several of many). She fronted Vogue Japan’s February cover this year, as well as Vogue Korea last year, and has been featured in Zara and Prada ad campaigns. Plus, she's got the freshest skin we've ever seen.
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