23 Models You Need to Know in 2019

There are so many models walking the runways this year, you might be wishing for the days when you only had to know Cindy, Naomi, Claudia, and Helena. But every era has to give way to a new generation. So to make it easier for you, we've compiled a list of the models to keep an eye out for, because who knows, the next Kate Moss could be stepping foot on the runway in 2019. Read on to see our 23 picks.

Indira Scott
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Indira Scott

This New York native has been rocking her signature box braids since she walked in Dior's Chantilly Resort show in 2018. Off the runway, she works with her sister, Bria Scott, as a designer, social activist, and creative consultant.

Francesca Summers
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Francesca Summers

Summers is known for her sense of humor as well as her skill on the catwalk. Since being discovered in her small Yorkshire town, she has appeared on the runways of Chanel and Givenchy and continues to be in high demand in 2019.

Mads Mullins
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Mads Mullins

With one of the most distinctive looks on the runway, Mullins's platinum cut is what caught the eye of Saint Laurent, Coach, and Celine last Spring.

Alexandra Micu
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Alexandra Micu

After signing to Ford Models, this Romanian model has made brands like Carolina Herrera and Chanel swoon over her dark and brooding looks.

Ninouk Akkerman
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Ninouk Akkerman

Dutch model Ninouk Akkerman has taken a break from studying neuroscience and cell biology to walk the runways of Oscar de la Renta, Peter Pilotto, Gucci, and Dior.

Jordan Daniels
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Jordan Daniels

An international beauty, Daniels was born in South Africa and raised in New Zealand. Her modeling career began when she was discovered at a school fashion show and she has walked the runways of Off-White, Alexander McQueen, and Prada.

Blesnya Minher
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Blesnya Minher

Appearing in Valentino's campaign beside Christy Turlington may have made this Angolan model one of the most promising newcomers, but it was appearing on the runway for Calvin Klein's Fall 2017 show that truly cemented her status.

Chunjie Liu
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Chunjie Liu

This Chinese model has caught the attention of many designers after opening Alexander Wang's last New York Fashion Week show.

Natalia Montero
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Natalia Montero

Colombian model Natalia Montero's signature strut comes from her experience as a salsa dancer. As one of Spring's most popular models, she is sure to be all over the runways this year.

Sara Grace Wallerstedt
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Sara Grace Wallerstedt

Sara Grace Wallerstedt has some of the most striking looks out there. The Texan model debuted in 2016 at Proenza Schouler's show and was labeled the show's breakout star by Vogue. Since then, she's walked for Calvin Klein, Prada, and Givenchy.

Jordan Swail
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Jordan Swail

Canadian beauty Jordan Swail has taken her androgynous and angular look across the runways of brands like Emilio Pucci and Maison Rabih Kayrouz.

Rebecca Longendyke
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Rebecca Longendyke

The New York-born model made a name for herself at the Spring 2019 shows, where she was one of the season's most in-demand models walking for Versace, Chanel, and Valentino.

Ysaunny Brito
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Ysaunny Brito

Dominican model Ysaunny Brito's walked her first shows ever for Dior and Kenzo in Paris, so it's pretty obvious why she has taken off in the past couple years. Since then she has walked for Louis Vuitton and Alexander McQueen and landed a spot on Model.com's top 50 models list.

Sara Eirud
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Sara Eirud

Born in Sweden, Eirud gained her posture and grace from her experience as an equestrian. She was discovered at a horse show and continues to ride competitively when she's not walking for Givenchy, Valentino, and Prada.

Hyun Ji Shin
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Hyun Ji Shin

Former winner of Korea's Next Top Model Hyun Ji Shin has risen to worldwide popularity over the last year. She has also shown her skills on the runway when she opened the show for Giambattista Valli in Paris.

Anita Terenteva
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Anita Terenteva

Russian model Anita Terenteva has made her mark on the runways of Marc Jacobs and Rick Owens with her distinctive bleach-blond hair and heavy gaze.

Bomi Youn
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Bomi Youn

Since opening Simone Rocha's show for London Fashion week, this South Korean model has been lighting up runways with her edgy but cute look.

Alyssa Traoré
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Alyssa Traoré

One of the freshest faces of Raf Simons' Spring 2018 show, Dutch model Traoré has continued to stun when walking for Marni and Calvin Klein.

Aliet Sarah
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Aliet Sarah

Modeling in Europe was a dream come true for the 18-year-old South Sudanese model. Sarah has already walked for big names such as Saint Laurent, Miu Miu, Dries Van Noten, and Versace.

Ugbad Abdi
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Ugbad Abdi

One of the season's standouts, Ugbad Abdi started modeling when she took a gap year after high school. The Somali model has already walked for Miu Miu, Valentino, and Off-White and opened Marc Jacobs.

Tang He
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Tang He

The 18-year-old Chinese model started modeling a year ago but has already appeared in over 30 shows including Off-White and Dolce & Gabbana.

Chaikra Shanti “Chai” Maximus
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Chaikra Shanti “Chai” Maximus

The 18-year-old Belgian model is already making her way up in the fashion world after walking for Dior, Maison Margiela, and Loewe.