You've Seen These Models Everywhere — Now Learn Their Names
Gigi Hadid and Kendall Jenner may be on a one-name basis at this point, but they aren't the only models who've got that It girl quality about 'em. Rather, there are a ton of equally talented ladies out there silently ruling the runway, simply waiting for that moment when they explode onto the scene. And luckily, you'll know their names before that happens.
Ahead, you'll find a handful of models who could possibly become superstars post-Spring '17. With their standout looks, impressive résumés, and Instagram feeds to back it all up, scroll through to follow this roster of It girls on the rise. Then check out more influencers to have on your feed now that New York Fashion Week is in full swing.
Molly Bair
Claim to Fame: Her unique look got her scouted at a flea market, and the next week, she was walking in Proenza Schouler. Now, she can be spotted strutting her stuff for Chanel, Dior, and Moschino, as well as facing major campaigns.
Stella Lucia
Her Claim to Fame: Her pretty pout is what Lucia's known for. Since being discovered over Facebook at age 13, she's walked in Giambattista Valli, Chanel, and Balenciaga, just to name a few.
Grace Hartzel
Her Claim to Fame: Grace appears in the Spring '16 campaigns for Dior, Tods, and Giuseppe Zanotti and can even be spotted in the February '16 issue of Vogue. As far as the runway goes, she's done everything from Valentino to Saint Laurent to DVF, and that's not even a fraction of 'em.
Imaan Hammam
Her Claim to Fame: Imaan stars in Topshop's new denim campaign and has walked for labels such as Marchesa, Hermès, and Dolce & Gabbana. While her natural curly hair is pretty much her signature look, she sometimes wears it sleek and straight for shows — and looks equally stunning both ways.
Greta Varlese
Her Claim to Fame: Greta's unique look is one you've totally seen before — and should probably get acquainted with, STAT! Aside from ruling the regular ol' runway, she walked for many a major fashion house last Couture Fashion Week — from Givenchy to Dior to Versace — and won't be slowing down anytime soon.
Aya Jones
Her Claim to Fame: From the cover of Teen Vogue to shows like Tommy Hilfiger, Coach, Stella McCartney, and more, Aya's face is everywhere — and we don't mind one bit.
Ine Neefs
Her Claim to Fame: Oscar de la Renta, Victoria Beckham, and Céline are just some of the runways this Belgian beauty has on her résumé.
Vanessa Moody
Her Claim to Fame: Vanessa is for sure an It girl on the rise, and if you don't recognize her name, you'll surely know her face — from Zara, Michael Kors, and Fendi campaigns. This season, we wouldn't be surprised to see her walk over 50 shows (she's done it before!), opening and closing a handful of them.
Kenya Kinski Jones
Her Claim to Fame: Perhaps you've heard of Kenya's dad — Quincy Jones — or her half-sister Rashida Jones? Kenya's got the genetics that'll help her rise to the top, and her talent has landed her a sweet gig modeling for Calvin Klein. Will she appear on the runway this season? We've got our fingers (and toes) crossed.
Olivia Jansing
Her Claim to Fame: She's done it all, from Alexander Wang to Public School to Salvatore Ferragamo, but at the end of the day, Olivia's still pretty chill. Last year during Fashion Week, she told Vogue, "It's been so busy, but I'd much rather be busy than sitting at home on the computer watching Netflix!"
Mica Arganaraz
Her Claim to Fame: That shaggy hair! Considering she's rocked it in everything from Lacoste to Calvin Klein and even in couture shows, Mica is always easy to spot on the runway.
Lineisy Montero
Her Claim to Fame: She's a Balmain babe . . . as well as a Miu Miu babe, a Louis Vuitton babe, a Moschino babe, and a babe overall.
Jamilla Hoogenboom
Her Claim to Fame: Jamilla was a fashion student who was scouted via social media — and soon found herself appearing in shows for Alexander Wang, Alexander McQueen, and Céline. Success story much?
Bhumika Arora
Her Claim to Fame: In an industry that doesn't include many Indian models, Bhumika's look stands out in the crowd. She's got an impressive list of shows under her belt, including Balmain, Roberto Cavalli, DVF, Vera Wang, and Lacoste.
Romy Schonberger
Her Claim to Fame: Can we talk about these brows? They rival Cara Delevingne's for sure, and designers are definitely fans. From Chanel to Burberry to Ralph Lauren, she's done it all, and she can currently be spotted in Jill Stuart's Spring '16 campaign.
Kris Gottschalk
Her Claim to Fame: After shaving her head after a horrific car accident, Kris's career exploded. Not only did she catch the eye of Riccardo Tisci and walk in Givenchy, but she also appeared in Public School's menswear show.
Maria Borges
Her Claim to Fame: Maria's natural hair made headlines at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, but the model isn't new new to the scene. Just last season alone, she walked for Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera, DVF, Balmain, and Zimmermann, and we expect to see her in plenty of shows this time around, too.
Rhiannon McConnell
Her Claim to Fame: Those freckles! Both Chanel and Gucci are big fans of this girl's look.
Hari Nef
Her Claim to Fame: Hari Nef is currently helping to change the face of fashion by being one of the top transgender models in the game. She recently walked in Gucci's Fall '16 show during Milan Men's Fashion Week, rocking a bright red look, and completely slayed it.
Frederikke Sofie
Her Claim to Fame: Her curly blond hair is something you'll remember, and perhaps you've already spotted her in a campaign for Céline. Some big shows for Frederikke? Marchesa, Jason Wu, and Tommy Hilfiger — just to name a few.
Mathilde Brok Brandi
Her Claim to Fame: Those brows, though! Mathilde has that classic supermodel look that's landed her a spot walking for Calvin Klein, Coach, and Thakoon. She also appeared in Victoria Beckham's Spring '16 lookbook.
Maartje Verhoef
Her Claim to Fame: For Spring '15, Maartje was the most popular model, walking in a whopping 66 shows. Her momentum only continues to grow, and we're bound to be spotting her in Dior, Balmain, Marni, and possibly even Topshop.
Karly Loyce
Her Claim to Fame: Karly's another model who loves to rock her natural hair for shows — and we love that she loves it! Recently, she walked in Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda Spring '16 show, as well as Moschino Fall '16 and Chanel Spring '16.
Zuzu Tadeushuk
Her Claim to Fame: Zuzu's a name you likely won't forget, and as her career explodes with such honors as walking for Sonia Rykiel, Stella McCartney, and 3.1 Phillip Lim, you definitely won't want to.
Hyun Ji Shin
Her Claim to Fame: Miu Miu, Elie Saab, Prada — some big fashion houses grace Hyun's résumé, and we know more will be added this time around, too.
Antonina Petkovic
Her Claim to Fame: This brunette beauty's been around since 2013, but with a few seasons of walking for Dolce & Gabbana, Tory Burch, and Elie Saab under her belt, we're thinking it's her time to really shine.
Pooja Mor
Her Claim to Fame: Pooja — who studied engineering in college before pursuing modeling — is definitely a breakout star. So far she's done Alexander McQueen, Victoria Beckham, and Narciso Rodriguez, which makes us excited for what we'll spot her in next.
Neelam Gill
Her Claim to Fame: When she's not busy appearing in Vogue or attending movie premieres, you can catch this London beauty slaying the Burberry runway.
Immy Waterhouse
Her Claim to Fame: She's Suki's younger sis, but she's definitely got her own set of skills. Immy's appeared in videos for Tommy Hilfiger and Love magazine, and while she doesn't have too much runway experience, we're crossing our fingers we spot her up there soon.
Ruth Bell
Her Claim to Fame: It was nearly impossible to tell Ruth and her sister May apart — until Ruth switched up her look by shaving her head. She went on to land gigs for Kenzo, Acne, and Lanvin and has even modeled opposite her sibling for Forever 21.
Harleth Kuusik
Her Claim to Fame: She really stepped on the scene in 2014, but since then, Harleth has walked in an extraordinary amount of shows, from Valentino to Louis Vuitton to Versace. Expect to see this blonde with a laid-back look everywhere.
Tyg Davison
Her Claim to Fame: Alongside her sister, Elizabeth, Tyg's made headlines and has walked the catwalk in edgier shows like Marc Jacobs and Jean Paul Gaultier.
Elizabeth Davison
Her Claim to Fame: Elizabeth was recently signed by Elite and has a more feminine look that has caught the eyes of Chanel, Balenciaga, and MSGM.
Pauline Hoarau
Her Claim to Fame: This dark-haired, brown-eyed beauty's French looks are in demand, and she's done everything from snapping selfies on the Dolce & Gabbana runway to appearing in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
Yasmin Wijnaldum
Her Claim to Fame: Yasmin first stepped foot on a major catwalk in 2015, kicking things off with Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture. Since then she's added Valentino, Versace, DVF, Jason Wu, and Salvatore Ferragamo to her resume, helping her quickly rise to the top.
Lia Pavlova
Her Claim to Fame: Lia's versatile look is a favorite worldwide, landing her spots on the runways for Gucci, Erdem, Tommy Hilfiger, and more.
Alice Metza
Her Claim to Fame: Alice has some striking features that work well with the edgy esthetics of Moschino and Marc Jacobs, but more feminine brands like Coach and Dior Haute Couture have cast her in their shows as well, proving she's got what it takes to do it all.
Damaris Goddrie
Her Claim to Fame: After appearing in J.W. Anderson's pre-Fall '15 lookbook, Damaris'S career took off, and her short hair has been spotted everywhere from Vera Wang to Fendi.
Sophia Ahrens
Her Claim to Fame: WWD said this half-German, half-English model was one to watch last year, and the publication wasn't wrong. When her deilcate looks aren't put on display in Chanel, you'll spot her in Tommy Hilfiger, Topshop Unique, and Jeremy Scott.
Sarah Brannon
Her Claim to Fame: Prabal Gurung, Marc Jacobs, and DVF are all fans of Sarah's intense look — and so are we!
Marjan Jonkman
Her Claim to Fame: When Marjan's light-blond hair appears on a catwalk, you know it's going to be a good show. With a résumé that includes everything from Oscar de la Renta shows to Marc Jacobs campaigns, how could it not be?
Katherine Moore
Her Claim to Fame: Katherine cut her long blond hair and dyed it red, drastically changing her look and making it easier to spot her at shows like Alexander Wang and Max Mara.
Vanessa Moody
Her Claim to Fame: You know Vanessa's face from both Zara and Fendi's Spring campaigns, but she's also walked the catwalk for a handful — if not all! — of those major fashion houses. We'll continue to watch this girl on the rise make her way to the top — she should be arriving shortly!
Yumi Lambert
Her Claim to Fame: This Belgian model is part Japanese, giving her a look that's all her own. She's walked in Burberry, Victoria's Secret, and Marchesa, just to name a few, and she's showing no signs of slowing down.
Alanna Arrington
Her Claim to Fame: That girl you couldn't stop staring at throughout DVF's Fall '16 presentation? That was Alanna, who held her own while standing next to the likes of Karlie Kloss and Kendall Jenner.
Julie Hoomans
Her Claim to Fame: Marni, Missoni, Coach, Marc Jacobs. The real question is, where hasn't Julie been walking over the past few weeks?
Dylan Xue
Her Claim to Fame: Alexander Wang tapped her for its Spring '16 campaign, but Dylan's also appeared in ads for Coach, on the Ralph Lauren, Narciso Rodriguez, and Opening Ceremony runways, and in a shoot for T Magazine China.