With the start of every year, the industry welcomes a new generation of models. The likes of Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid may just have to watch their backs, because there is a new pack of models on the block, and every single one of them is runway ready. Allow us to introduce you to the model class of 2018…
1. Halima Aden
Now, we’re sure you have already heard of Halima Aden, aged 20, she is a Cosmo favourite after all! Known popularly to as “The First Hijab wearing model,” Halima has smashed the proverbial glass ceiling, and competed in a Miss Minnesota USA pageant, been the first hijabi model to feature on the cover of Allure and in an American Eagle campaign. Aside from Aden’s debut walk at NYFW for Yeezy season 5, she’s also participated at Milan Fashion Week and London Modest Fashion Week. Also, we loved her shoot for Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty campaign!
Halima sure stands as an idol of inspiration for many young women, go girl!
2. Nora Attal
You can’t ignore this Arab beauty… talk about #browgoals! It all started when she was cast by photographer Jamie Hawkesworth as part of the JW Anderson’s Spring/Summer 2014 campaign, for which she auditioned through school when she was only 16-years-old. She has also walked for famous brands such as Prada, Burberry and Chanel.
3. Mackinley Hill
Well if you didn’t already know, Victoria’s Secret Angel Taylor Hill has a little sister too, named Mackinley Hill, 20. Being under her elder sister’s tutelage has surely helped her bag huge opportunities in no time. Apart from making frequent appearances on the runway for various brands she’s also posed for Karl Lagerfeld’s Fall/Winter 2017 campaign.
4. Marjan Jonkman
This 23-year-old Dutch model Marjan, made her debut walk for Saint Laurent’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection, after which she was approached to be a part of campaigns for the likes of Adidas, Topshop and Marc Jacobs. She’s worked with high-end photographers like Mario Testino.
5. Zuri Tibby
Kudos to this young girl from Florida who happens to be the first black spokesmodel for Victoria’s Secret’s sister brand Pink! From being discovered at a mall to posing for Rihanna’s Stance campaign, she’s come a long way at just the age of 22!
6. Line Brems
Meet Cara Delevingne’s doppelganger, model Line Brems, aged 20! It almost seems impossible enough for her not to stand out with those thick brows, which happen to be her signature feature. From walking at Paris Fashion Week to London Fashion Week, name it! she’s done it.
7. Nandy Nicodeme
You would never expect any model to get scouted during a Justin Beiber concert! However 18-year-old model Nandy Nicodene was spotted by a casting director during Beiber’s Purpose tour. This lucky lady has spent Fall 2017 walking for some of the biggest runway shows, including Chanel, Prada and Altuzarra.
8. Mason Grammer
Mason Grammer is the daughter of two very famous people – Camille Grammer from The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills and Frasier‘s Kelsey Grammer. And the 16-year-old is following in their famous footsteps by entering the modelling world with a bang! Although she admits to having a rational fear of “sneezing” while walking the runway, her CV still seems pretty impressive, as a reoccuring star on the Malan Breton catwalk.
9. Radhika Nair
We simply couldn’t leave out model Radhika Nair, the first Indian woman to have ever walked for Balenciaga. The 23-year-old made her debut on the runway at NYFW and has since been interviewed by a host of magazines, including ELLE and Vogue.
10. Aiden Curtiss
Presenting to you Aiden Curtiss, the 18-year-old daughter of designer Nigel Curtiss and legendary model Katoucha Niane, one of Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic muses. She’s walked the ramp for Stella McCartney, Victoria’s Secret and FentyXPuma. Apart from modelling she also takes time out for herself, as she’s also super passionate about music.
11. Kaia Gerber
If you haven’t heard about Kaia, where have you been? She’s been all over the headlines, thanksin-part to her mother, supermodel Cindy Crawford! This 16-year-old made her modelling debut by walking at NYFW for Raf Simon’s Calvin Klein collection followed by Chanel, Alexander Wang and Versace. Her brother Presley Gerber has also modelled alongside her for a few ad campaigns such as the Calvin Klein Jeans’ SS18 Campaign!
12. Georgia Fowler
One Direction band member Harry’s ex-girlfriend, Georgia Fowler is one to watch out for! This 25-year-old New Zealander hasn’t just made appearances for famous brands on the runway, but also featured in Selena Gomez’s video It Ain’t Me. She’s most recently been linked to Nick Jonas. She sure is popular in the music industry!
13. Diana Silvers
Well, looking at her you’d totally imagine a woman who’s just walked out of a renaissance painting! Her features are so artistic. This 20-year-old has worked with famous photographers like Raul Romo and posed for Brandy Melville.
14. Sohyun Jung
Her buzz cut sure gives her an edge and helps dramatize her facial features which adds to her uniqueness. She made her runway debut by walking for fashion brands such as Alexander Wang and slowly came to prominence when she was finally offered to walk for Chanel, good going girl!
15. Lauren de Graaf
From magazines to runways, name the brand and she’s done it all! Outshining with an impressive resume comes Lauren De Graaf, aged 20, a Dutch model, who’s done runway shows for brands such as Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, and Giorgio Armani.