It's no secret that we all want to look like off-duty models, but we were curious to know: who do actual models want to emulate when they get dressed? So when we had the opportunity to interview nine Angels backstage before the 2016 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in Paris [1], and two more at a celebratory lunch [2], we asked them each whose closet they'd like to raid and why. While Kendall Jenner unsurprisingly got a vote, it was clear that Lily Aldridge, Elsa Hosk, and Romee Strijd are fashion leaders in this well-heeled group. Keep reading to learn more!
Stella Maxwell
"I really like Behati [Prinsloo]'s style. She's very bohemian. We're both quirky."
Behati Prinsloo at Milan Fashion Week Fall 2017 in trousers, white booties, a leather coat, and a handful of standout accessories.
Romee Strijd
"Probably Elsa [Hosk]. She has a really nice '90s style, but she's also the only one who can pull it off because it's really hers."
Sara Sampaio
"Ooh, good question. Probably Elsa [Hosk]’s. Have you seen her street style? She has the best street style. She always dresses herself on point, and I know she does it all by herself. She does not have a stylist. She loves shopping, and she has the most iconic pieces in her wardrobe. Every time she comes for a normal shoot, she’s looking incredible. So, I would definitely steal all of her clothes." —Sara Sampaio
Rachel Hilbert
"Elsa Hosk, because she has the dopest style I’ve ever seen and I would love to raid her closet." —Rachel Hilbert
Elsa Hosk spotted out in NYC wearing an on-trend pale pink coat and model-off-duty staples: cozy denim and black accessories.
Joan Smalls
"I would say Kendall’s. Because she has a plethora of cool heels that I always want." — Joan Smalls
Kendall Jenner rocking amazing thigh-high, lace-up sandals at the 2016 MTV Movie Awards in LA.
Jasmine Tookes
"I think I would raid Romee [Strijd]’s wardrobe. Romee has an amazing style. It’s like, cool, chic, and fresh." —Jasmine Tookes
Ming Xi
"Oh my god, that’s really hard. I like Romee [Strijd]'s style. She just looks so healthy and fit with the confidence and sexiness in her Instagram pictures all the time. Every time I see her, I’m like, 'oh, I wanna be like her.'" —Ming Xi
Romee Strijd showing us just how dressed up overalls can be during NYFW.
Bella Hadid
"Martha [Hunt] has the cutest clothes. She was wearing this cute corset yesterday with a gold chain belt, and I was like, ‘OK girl, I got you.’" —Bella Hadid
Martha Hunt rocking a very New York all-black, chic outfit during NYFW.
Elsa Hosk
"Lily Aldrige — Lily has really good stuff. She’s like a bit rock 'n' roll, and that translates into my English-ness." —Elsa Hosk
Martha Hunt
"Lily Aldridge because she has a very cool effortless, minimalist approach to style, and I like that." —Martha Hunt
Lily Aldridge making a camo-print tee, baseball jacket, and skinny jeans look glam with edgy heels.
Devon Windsor
"Oh my gosh, if I could raid anybody’s wardrobe . . . that’s so hard! I mean, I love Alessandra [Ambrosio], because she’s so boho chic and likes swimsuits, and I’m such a beach bum, as well. So probably her, because she probably has like five bajillion swimsuits." —Devon Windsor
Alessandra Ambrosio looking absolutely fabulous in Paris. We will see that Moschino in our dreams tonight.