These Are the 18 Models You Need to Know by Name in 2018

The first black model ever to open Louis Vuitton's runway show stepped off of the label's Spring 2018 catwalk and onto our list of faces to watch.

This Dominican Republic-born beauty had an exclusive with Saint Laurent for the label's Spring 2017 show before heating up the runways of the three V's: Vuitton, Versace, and Valentino — all before her 17th birthday.

This Seattle native and androgynous beauty has a distinctly high-fashion look and a haircut to match. Spotted on the runways of everyone from Miu Miu to Givenchy, this transformative model proved she's a force to be reckoned with at the Spring 2018 shows.

Born in China, supermodel-in-the-making He Cong made the runways of New York, London, Milan, and Paris her home throughout the Fall 2017 season. Still, this stunner looks equally in her element in flirty Christian Dior as she does in dramatic Alexander McQueen.

A runway regular since the age of 16, this French stunner personifies Parisian chic both in the street and on the runways of designers like Givenchy and Dior.

A certified Prada girl, this Russian style star made her runway debut in the label's Spring 2017 show . . . and hasn't looked back. And on the topic of looking, have you seen the Italian brand's latest campaign?

After leaving Louisiana after Hurricane Katrina, Selena Forrest was discovered in her new home state of California. This American woman represents for homegrown brands like Marc Jacobs and Proenza Schouler, but her presence is just as felt in Europe as well.

Named one of Models.com's top 50 faces this year, it's clear to see why this Alexander Wang-approved runway star is topping everyone's list!

If the name wasn't a dead giveaway, suffice to say that this model is no ordinary model. Once homeless in L.A. before stomping the runway for Yeezy and Fenty, this edgy beauty is on the verge of icon status with her recent casting in the 2018 Pirelli calendar.

Salem Mitchell became more than just Instagram famous when the San Diego native was signed by Ford Models and embraced by magazines and designers alike.

After becoming the face of Dior at 14 years old, this Israeli model continues to soar with moments on runways like Erdem x H&M and in Marc Jacobs's Daisy campaign alongside Kaia Gerber.

While she left her mark (pun intended) on the runways of Jason Wu, Fendi, Lacoste, and Versace, this Danish superstar really made a statement on Instagram when she posted a selfie in September wearing a shirt reading: "Bee kind. I have Autism." Diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome, Marker is using her platform to be a true role model.

It's only right that model Hayett McCarthy would make her name on the Burberry runway; after all, the model was discovered at a London pub. After landing an exclusive with the British brand, she turned heads by walking the catwalk with "Bowie" scribbled on her hands the day after his death.

This Canadian model is as recognizable for her red hair and freckles as she is for her runway appearances for top designers like Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang.

Both a street style star and hair icon (thank you, buzz cut), it's no surprise that this cool-girl model got her start as part of the Wang Gang, through which designer Alexander Wang's team created her signature coif.

The Spring 2018 shows were truly British model Hannah Motler's year because she was, well, everywhere. From Louis Vuitton to Maison Margiela, if there's a runway she wasn't on, we'd like to know about it.

This former beauty queen has the looks (and walk) to show for it. Born in Japan, Kiko Arai has won a place on the catwalks of Sacai, Prada, Givenchy, and Balmain.

Why go by one name when you can have two letters? EZ made her debut at Seoul Fashion Week with a buzz and a bleach, and the rest, as they say, is history (and by history, we mean Alexander Wang, Kenzo, and Balenciaga).