The Models Redefining American Beauty Today Inline
Photo: Courtesy of Vanessa Moody / @vanessa_moody1/11Hometown: Dallas
An elegant newcomer who became ubiquitous on the runways during fashion month, Moody has quickly become a favorite of star-making photographers like Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott and Steven Klein.
Photo: Courtesy of Hari Nef / @harinef2/11Hometown: Newton, Massachusetts
As known for her trans-activism as her modeling, Nef experienced a breakthrough year in 2015, working with fashion darlings Eckhaus Latta and Hood By Air and landing a role on Amazon’s award-winning series, Transparent.
Photo: Courtesy of Grace Hartzel / @graciehartzel3/11Hometown: Zionsville, Indiana
Few can hold a candle to Hartzel when it comes to racking up campaigns. The model has made a name for herself as the face of Valentino, Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, and countless other power labels. With her tousled hair and long bangs, Hartzel projects an image of nonchalance that brands can’t seem to get enough of.
Photo: Courtesy of Taja Feistner / @feistyt4/11Hometown: Urbandale, Iowa
Though Feistner is tattooed and pierced, her ethereal look makes her a versatile presence on the runway. Whether she’s walking for Louis Vuitton or Simone Rocha, she brings a sophistication and sensuality to every catwalk.
Photo: Courtesy of Sarah Brannon / @sarahdonnealia5/11Hometown: Tennessee
Gothic and gorgeous, Brannon’s dramatic look has found fans in Alexander Wang and Givenchy’s Riccardo Tisci.
Photo: Courtesy of Asia Chow / @asia_chow6/11Hometown: Los Angeles
As the daughter of famed restaurateur Michael and designer Eva Chow, Asia was a fashion insider long before she decided to model. Balancing appearances in campaigns like Givenchy with her studies at Columbia University, Asia has the best of both worlds.
Photo: Courtesy of Alice Vanessa Metza / @6bubbles6erotica67/11Hometown: Inglewood, California
With turns at Prada, Proenza Schouler, and Miu Miu, Metza has clearly impressed casting director Ashley Brokaw. Online, Metza keeps things entertaining on her unfiltered and oft-amusing Instagram account.
Photo: Courtesy of Nabil Harlow / @highnability8/11Hometown: New York City
Scott’s androgynous, streetwise look makes her stand out from the pack. Debuting in a Balmain campaign alongside Cara Delevingne and Jourdan Dunn is one way to get noticed, but Scott kept the momentum going with a chic, Meisel-lensed cover for Italian Vogue.
Photo: Courtesy of Briley Jones / @jonesbriley9/11Hometown: St. Louis
Though only on her first season, Jones has already worked with Miuccia Prada, Katie Grand, and Tomas Maier. With her fiery locks, she’s on the fast track to becoming another of fashion’s favorite redheads.
Photo: Courtesy of @thevetiver10/11Hometown: New York City
An industrial design student turned model, Backus has struck a chord with fashion’s esoteric designers, including Céline’s Phoebe Philo, who tapped her for the brand’s latest campaign.
Photo: Courtesy of Isabella Emmack / @isabellaemmack11/11Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
An Alexander Wang exclusive with an enviable pixie crop, Emmack was among last season’s most wanted models.
