Meet the Girl Who Beat Kendall and Gigi For Model of the Year
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There's no doubt Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid both had killer 2015s in terms of modeling and It-girl status, but alas, neither lady landed one of fashion's top honors: Models.com's model of the year. Instead, the industry pick happened to be 22-year-old Anna Ewers, a name you might not recognize at first glance.
But just because you haven't seen a million paparazzi shots of Anna or heard rumors about who she's dating doesn't mean this chick hasn't been quietly ruling the runway and starring in major campaigns. In fact, the edgy Brigitte Bardot look-alike has quite the impressive résumé, having been featured in over 100 editorials and numerous editions of Vogue; she even occasionally walks the red carpet with designer Alexander Wang. And don't even get us started on all the times she's strutted her stuff down the catwalk — this girl's been working since she was 16.
So while Gigi may have been voted as "readers' choice" as Kendall was runner-up, our eyes are currently on Anna. Keep scrolling to see where you might recognize her from, and then look out for the newest It girl in 2016.
She Started Modeling at 16
Anna's originally from Germany, but she began her career in Colombia, where she was an exchange student.
She's Pretty Tight With Alexander Wang
Aside from walking the red carpet with the designer at major fashion events, Anna frequently models for his brand and posts pictures of the two on her Instagram, @annaewers.
You've Probably Spotted Her in a Few Alexander Wang Campaigns
Remember this one? How about these risqué denim shots?
Like Many Great Models, She's Appeared in Ads For H&M
Like the recent Fall '15 campaign.
Anna Also Posed For the 2015 Pirelli Calendar
While 2016's edition featured stars like Amy Schumer, last year's calendar starred top models and showed Anna riding a bike.
The Model Has Walked Many Runways
Such as Chanel, Fendi, Balmain, and Balenciaga.
And Recently Landed Her First US Magazine
She was spotted on the May 2015 issue of Harper's Bazaar.
Anna Appeared in Mario Testino's Towel Series
Just like Gigi Hadid!
She's Also Pretty Tight With Her Co-Workers
Including top models Binx Walton, Lexi Boling, and Cat McNeil.
Her Boyfriend Is in the Industry Too
Photographer Levin Scholl has shot Anna for many major fashion spreads.
We're Expecting Big Things From Anna in 2016
Watch out, world! Here she comes!