Fashion's New Reigning Runway Queens
Move over Bella, Gigi, and Kendall. There's a squad of viral new faces dominating the runway this year.
From the moment they step onto the catwalk, models allure audiences with their poise and confidence. Their ability to effortlessly embody diverse personas and transcend cultural boundaries makes them indispensable to the fashion industry.
Models serve as powerful ambassadors for the dynamic realm of the fashion industry, challenging traditional beauty standards and advocating for representation across race, gender, age, and body type. Their influence extends far beyond the runway, shaping the way society perceives beauty.
With new faces emerging from fashion month every year, there are standouts that walk the runway for some of the biggest designers in the world. From Alex Consani to Adut Akech, these models are here to stay.
L'OFFICIEL has rounded up some of the newest fashion model vanguards we've seen during fashion month that know how to work the runway.
Colin Jones
American transgender model Colin Jones has made a name for herself on the runway with walking for brands like Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, and Maison Margiela. Not only does Jones know how to work the runway, she also advocates for important causes like advocating for trans representation.
Alex Consani
Consani is easily one of the biggest models right now, and one of the most popular transgender models in the industry. Just within the past few years she has been a new face for Alexander McQueen, Versace, Burberry, Chloé, Thom Browne, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Marc Jacobs, and Givenchy.
Amelia Gray
Gray already has quite the impressive list of designers she walks for. At only 22, this new face has modeled for Diesel, Vivienne Westwood, Balenciaga, Max Mara, and Chanel. She also happens to be the daughter of Lisa Rinna.
Iris Law
Iris Law has been in the modeling game for quite the number of years, first getting her start with Burberry. From then on, she has gained traction modeling for other brands like Miu Miu, Calvin Klein, and Versace.
Adut Akech
From Versace to Schiaparelli, Akech is known for bringing grace, class, and beauty to the runway. Born in Sudan, she has been familiar with the fashion industry for years, being first scouted at the young age of 13. However, Akech has found herself in the newest renaissance of viral models online.
Deva Cassel
At only 19, daughter of Monica Belluci has taken the runway by storm in her most recent appearance as a new face in the Jacquemus show. Cassel is bound to be a force to be wreckoned with in the years to come in the modeling world.
Yasmin Wijnaldum
Wijnaldum stepped onto the runway for the first time at the Jean-Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2015 show. She then exclusively walked for Prada during the Spring/Summer 2016 season. She has captured eyes and hearts with her recent modeling gigs for Versace, Max Mara, and Khaite.
Mona Tougaard
Tougaard made her debut as a Prada exclusive in 2019. In the interim between two seasons, she graced the runways as an opener for Loewe and Fendi, while also strutting for esteemed fashion houses including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Valentino, and Miu Miu. Quite the roster Tougaard is racking up.
Anyier Anei
Anyier Anei, hailing from South Sudan, pursued a Bachelor of Pharmacy at the United States International University - Africa. Beyond her academic pursuits, she took on modeling, and shines at it. Her modeling career includes prominent appearances for renowned brands such as Chanel, Acne Studios, and Marc Jacobs.
Imaan Hammam
The 27-year-old Dutch model can be seen walking in a variety of shows, but made her debut with Jean Paul Gaultier Couture in 2013. Her following has only flourished over the years as she continues modeling for Vogue and walking for nearly every brand from Alexander McQueen to Maison Margiela.
