The 10 New Faces of New York Fashion Week Inline
Photo: Courtesy of Abby Williamson / @abby_double_u1/10Abby Williamson (IMG)
One of the more compelling faces to come out of couture, Abby Williamson took her first turn down the catwalk during Dior Haute Couture’s Spring 2016 show. Modeling locally in her hometown of Southlake, Texas, since her teens, Williamson has paid her dues and is set to make an impact on New York.
Photo: Courtesy of Charlee Fraser / @charleefraser2/10Charlee Fraser (IMG)
The latest in a long line of Aussie cool girls, Charlee Fraser has worked up a storm Down Under with regular appearances at Sydney Fashion Week. Though she’s taken her charms across the pond before, this season Fraser—fresh off some buzzy appearances in Italian Vogue—is looking better than ever, and seems ready to showcase a sexy new side of her persona.
Photo: Courtesy of Blue Sumrie / @bluesumrie3/10Blue Sumrie (Elite)
Though she first arrived on the scene last season, couture was where Blue Sumrie distinguished herself. Landing Chanel, Dior, and Dolce & Gabbana Alta Moda, the redhead propelled herself into the spotlight. A North London girl with a love for politics and animal rights causes, Sumrie has the total package of brains and beauty.
Photo: Courtesy of Women Management NY / @womenmanagementny4/10Shanna Jackway (Women)
In the past year, Shanna Jackway has quietly built a loyal following among several of Europe’s premiere luxury houses. Appearing on Chanel’s runway twice in a row and in Palm Springs for Louis Vuitton, Jackway has clearly come to represent youthful elegance for an elite group of designers.
Photo: Courtesy of Copenhagen Fashion Week / @cphfw5/10Lululeika Ravn Liep (Women)
Fresh from her year as a Vuitton exclusive, Lululeika Ravn Liep spent Spring working with nearly every major European designer on the calendar. The daughter of a costume designer, Ravn Liep is a bona fide design aficionado who channels her love of fashion and art into work in front of the camera.
Photo: Courtesy of Yasmin Wijnaldum / @yasminwijnaldum6/10Yasmin Wijnaldum (The Society)
As the latest in a long line of fashion’s Dutch obsessions, Yasmin Wijnaldum has the kind of buzz most models only dream about. (Let’s just say that when you have both the opening spot at Atelier Versace and the latest Prada campaign, it’s safe to say that you’re in high demand.) Heading into NYFW, it isn’t a matter of will she show up, it’s a matter of where.
Photo: Courtesy of Dilone / @_dilone7/10Dilone (DNA)
Dilone’s beauty and rap skills have impressed everyone from Katie Grand—who placed her on the cover of Love—to Marc Jacobs, who selected her for the label’s star-studded Spring 2016 campaign. Having made a runway splash with three top-tier couture shows, Dilone is ready to go the distance.
Photo: Courtesy of Romy Schonberger / @romyschonberger8/10Romy Schonberger (DNA)
Already a presence in Karl Lagerfeld’s recurring model lineup, Schonberger brings her classic good looks to NYFW for the second time this season. Given her success during couture and that newly minted fragrance contract for Chanel, Schonberger’s season is set to be even bigger than the last.
Photo: Courtesy of Elizabeth Moore / @lizannemoore9/10Elizabeth Moore (Next)
A wide-eyed Gucci girl perfect for Alessandro Michele’s whimsical designs, Elizabeth Moore is front and center on Michele’s catwalk and his latest campaign. All-American Moore is gearing up for her first NYFW, and we guess the reaction will be every bit as big.
Photo: Courtesy of Yuka Mannami / @nijihan10/10Yuka Mannami (The Society)
Lethally cute and skilled with social media—to the tune of 83.2K followers—Mannami was discovered on Instagram, where she posts an array of creative selfies and videos. But even without the must-follow account, Mannami is a girl to watch, appearing as an exclusive on the Fendi catwalk last season. We’re thinking New York should afford her several opportunities to shine.
