A variety of beauty: 10 beginner models with a great future.
Dasha Prince
After the fashion weeks, lists of trends for the next season are traditionally formed. In the modeling business, it is also time to sum up - everyone is interested in who of the models went to the podium the greatest number of times, who opened the Prada show (one of the signs of a successful start of a modeling career), who missed the season, and who decided to return to the profession. At the same time, there are ratings of novice models, some of which will disappear from sight already by the next season, but some will remain with us for a long time. We chose 10 "new faces" - promising girls, whose appearance can be used to track current views on the diversity of beauty in the modeling business (and which so far, alas, almost do not relate to body types).
Peyton Knight
Successful season model Peyton Knight, as often happens, is associated with luck and chance. A scout from the Elite Model Look went up to the girl and her mom when they went to the movies on "Twilight" in their native St. Louis. Peyton at the time was only 11 years old, and according to her, she was more like a boy, including thanks to a huge brown T-shirt. With the full support of her mother, she signed the first contract with the notorious IMG agency at 13 years old and traveled extensively for work, mainly to Tokyo and London. Peyton's first big shoot happened a couple of years later - she managed to work with Stephen Meisel for the September issue of W.
The title of one of the most promising models of the season was presented to the girl exclusively by Alexander Wang. In the show of his own brand, the recent creative director Balenciaga decided to abandon the unification of models in favor of exceptional individuality. To this end, a longtime friend and designer's collaborator, the legendary rebel hairdresser Guido Palau, made Peyton an elongated bean with a thick, long bang. The girl has changed beyond recognition. Following this, her exits were not only awaited by Balenciaga (still subservient to Vangu), but also by appearing on the podium with other key brands from Prada to Chanel. While the model is resting after a hard working season, but very soon we should expect it to appear in the pool of advertising campaigns.
Ruth Bell
Ruth Bell - a real "fresh" head at the last shows. History knows more than one example when a successfully done hairstyle completely changes its modeling career, and the short hedgehog Ruth is one of them. Photographer David Sims wanted Ruth to cut off her hair in Alexander McQueen's fall campaign. With a light hand of hairdresser Paul Hanlon and with a heavy heart of Ruth herself ("Oh, the decision was not easy"), the girl got rid of a smart hay.
Prior to this, the main interest in the British woman was associated with her twin sister May. A scout Elite Model Look found cute-looking sisters with infinitely sad eyes in an Essex shopping center. They were constantly shot together for teen magazines, but it didn’t go further. Together they dreamed of a podium, but good luck this season was on the side of Ruth, who became a real star of Milan week (Max Mara, Versace, Gucci - is it a joke?) And new favorite model Edie Slimane. Nevertheless, the girls still have a close relationship in which there seems to be no room for rivalry. “Having a twin means having a best friend all my life. Besides, if I need any organ, I always know who to turn to,” Ruth jokes.
Victoria Kosenkova
This season, a new wave of female models from Russia and the former USSR has finally formed - the sisters Lia and Odette Pavlova, Varvara Shutova, Liza Ostanina and Anastasia Abramova appeared on the catwalk with enviable regularity. But we decided to single out Victoria Kosenkov, who received two important exclusives this season - the opening and closing of Burberry Prorsum and the appearance of Prada. It is difficult to imagine that at some point the modeling business will do without a clear, pleasant appearance for all, which the girl has. Now Victoria has a real career ascent: her angel-like face with sensual lips could be seen in both Christian Dior, Miu Miu, and Valentino - in a word, everywhere where the classical canons of beauty still rule.
Wangy
“Chinese baby-face” - this is how the representatives of the industry called the model Wangi, who in the modeling business does not use a last name that is difficult to pronounce for Europeans. The girl with the reference for the podium 177 cm, surprisingly, began her career with the appearance in the filming of the Chinese Vogue. Less than a year, she managed to make one of the most successful seasons among the representatives of the "new faces" - now in her portfolio Calvin Klein, Jil Sander, Gucci, Hermès, Alexander McQueen, Lanvin and Christian Dior. Designers celebrate the natural state of the girl - just look at how bright Christian Dior choker looks on her swan neck.
In Paris, Milan and New York, Wengi represents Next, which once signed contracts with other well-known Asian models (Shu Pei Kin and Yuan Bo Chao) and strongly supports those who stand out from the world standard of models - a good half of our list " 10 young and successful models with atypical appearance "just from there.
Lululeyka Ravn Liep
A Danish model with a childish blush, long wheat hair and translucent eyebrows seemed to come off Botticelli's canvases. The first seventeen-year-old girl was noticed by Nicolas Gheskieres, and only Louis Vuitton had her only appearance at the spring-summer 2015 shows. Further more - Lululeyka appeared in their pre-autumn lookbook, as well as in the next two prêt-à-porter shows. The current season turned out to be a turning point for her - in addition to appearing on the catwalk of her own home brand Louis Vuitton, she also made her debut with Valentino, Jil Sander, Gucci, Prada, J.W. Anderson, Kenzo.
Lululeyka’s name may be known to the general public in connection with the scandal connected with the Danish magazine Cover - because of her thinness and supposedly emaciated face, the newspaper was accused of promoting anorexia. Everyone had to apologize, but her mother agency, Scoop, later explained that the girl had survived the death of two close people, and asked her to treat her physical condition with understanding. Agents of the model also denied rumors about her illness. Well, it looks like the current success became really deserved for Lululeyka - having managed to cope with personal misfortunes and experiences, she continues to work, and everything works out for her.
Yasmin Vinaldam
The ascent of Yasmin Vinaldam, a resident of Amsterdam with Surinamese roots, began with fashion shows Valentino and Jean Paul Gaultier. From this point on, it became clear that the girl would more than successfully complete her first season. Seventeen-year-old Yasmin missed New York and London, and in Milan signed a contract for the exclusive appearance of Prada. In Paris, the model was spotted on the catwalk by Kenzo, Loewe, Chloé, Valentino and Lanvin. Participation in the shows of such different brands suggests that Yasmin is a true master of reincarnation. The unusual and very noticeable appearance of the girl also distinguishes her from the crowd of "new faces". It is especially nice to know that a recent graduate has not lost herself: judging by her instagram, she still loves to spend her free time with friends and ride a moped.
Mike Merino
Models with visible ears - a real trend in the world of beauty. At first, everyone admired the touching "loud-eared ears" of Molly Bair and the muses of Raf Simons Sophia Mechetner, and now the whole model world talks about the girl who opened the Prada show this season - Spaniard Mike Merino. The girl, who began her modeling career at the age of 14, never wanted to be like the others and always appreciated her own individuality. Nevertheless, she calls her character Carly Kloss: "I like it when models have distinctive features and when they have an interest in life outside of work." In addition to the turning point of Prada, the model also appeared on shows by Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton and Chanel. With the support of one of the most remarkable designers of our time, Jonathan Anderson (the girl went to the show and his own brand, and Loewe, whose fashion director he is), you should not worry about Mikey’s future career.
Carly lois
Advanced fashion brands try to engage in fashion shows not only of European appearance, but each time it becomes almost an event - alas, the situation with equality on the catwalk is far from ideal. Last season, the Prada show opened the Dominican Laynezi Montero, and now Carly Lois has appeared on the trendy sky. A confident look, high afro and big eyes in a short time attracted the attention of a huge number of casting directors. This season we saw Carly at the shows Calvin Klein, Chanel, Stella McCartney, Céline, Max Mara, Marc Jacobs and many others. But it all began with the patronage of Phoebe Failo. Carly’s first big job is taking part in the Céline show, and later on the brand’s advertising campaign for the fall-winter 2015 season. Carly says that, despite the growing success, she pragmatically relates to the profession: "I do this job just because I love to travel." Judging by her instagram, it is.
Allison chalmers
Allison Chalmers owes the start of her career to Instagram. The largest IMG agency for the last six months is looking for models on social networks, offering applicants to upload their photos with the #WLYG hashtag ("We love your genes") - this is how Allison fell under the sight of the Bookers. The girl says she learned to walk on YouTube with Naomi Campbell and Gisele Bundchen, and she practiced in the dining room while no one was at home. Signing a contract with IMG, she first appeared on New York Fashion Week on exclusive conditions from Calvin Klein. Given that Carly Kloss and Tony Garrn’s career began in the same way, Allison has a great future. The blonde-haired brunette we then saw in Valentino, Christian Dior, Jil Sander, Marni and Gucci.
Nirvana naves
Dutch Nirvana Naves is another girl who should be grateful to the Prada casting team with her career: “It’s no secret that Prada is watching a huge number of models while casting. The fact that I was chosen was a surprise. When my agent called me with this news, I almost died of happiness. But I was even more glad when everything was left behind - I walked along the runway and did not fall. " Nirvana denies any manifestation of "hazing" at the shows - according to her, and business novices and experienced models get along well with each other behind the scenes: "The atmosphere is always relaxed, and no one behaves like a diva. Girls with experience are always happy to share advice and really try to make “new faces” like me easily adapt. " In addition to opening the show J.W. Anderson (“The Friendliest Team in the World!”) And participation in the aforementioned Prada, Nirvana this season walked the podium at Loewe, Chloé, Céline, Valentino and Hermès shows.
By the way, the girl's name is quite real, and not at all a pseudonym, as one might think. Moreover, her parents were not fans of grunge and Kurt Cobain, although Nirvana herself loves the group with the same name, and she even “feels a little sorry” that she has nothing to do with her. She combines her modeling career with studies at the Amsterdam School of Economics and enjoys a life full of contrasts.
Photo: IMG, Code Model Management, Women, Elite, Premiere, Select, The Society