8 Models on What It Really Means to Get a Designer Exclusive Inline
Photo: Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv1/8Dilia Martins
Exclusive: Miu Miu
“The best part? If I would be allowed only one word, it would be lineup! It was amazing to be in a lineup with so many professional supermodels like Lara Stone, Adriana Lima, Joan Smalls, Irina Shayk, Bella and Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner . . . and being handpicked by the very cool Anita Bitton and her team! I felt humbled to be part of such a great lineup for my first show ever!
“I was also amazed how it all came together—the makeup of Pat McGrath, the hairstyling by Guido Palau, and Katie Grand for styling. There was such a relaxed and family-like atmosphere behind the scenes. But above all, the collectsion: Every outfit looked so beautiful on the girls, and I felt so strong in mine. It all made sense, so to speak. Now I understand how Miuccia Prada empowers women!”
Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv2/8Liv Mason Pearson
Exclusive: Dior
“Walking for Dior was insane. I only found out I was opening the show at the fitting the night before, so I was definitely feeling honored but terrified at the same time. It was even more scary when I realized how many mega models were in the show, and that they would literally be walking in my footsteps in the show! Even so, the music was really cool, so I felt in my element when walking.”
Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv3/8Leah Milligan
Exclusive: Dior
“It was unbelievable. Honestly. I can’t believe I can actually say I have walked for Dior. Someone pinch me. Traveling to Paris straight after school to then walk in the show was the random-est and most nerve-racking thing I have ever done, but it was so exhilarating and exciting. I got to work with so many amazing, influential people: the designers, stylists, casting director, hairstylists, makeup artists, et cetera. And getting a selfie with Kendall Jenner was the added bonus!”
Photo: Kim WestonArnold / Indigital.tv4/8Alexandra Moncreiffe
Exclusive: Lanvin
“Walking for Lanvin was an amazing experience—it all felt a bit surreal, as it was my first season. It was a little bit daunting, but it was so lovely to work with Fran Burns and Claudia [Sinclair] again, as I worked with them both at the Ashley Williams show in London. It was so nice to be looked after by a pair of familiar faces, despite them being exhausted from the Fashion Week mania!”
Photo: Monica Feudi / Indigital.tv5/8Chanel De Leon Gomez
Exclusive: Givenchy
“My favorite part about doing Givenchy was modeling for one of my favorite designers, Riccardo Tisci. I will never forget that runway—it was so hard for me to learn the labyrinth, but I was super excited about the result.”
Photo: Kim WestonArnold / Indigital.tv6/8Maddy Rich
Exclusive: Saint Laurent
“Walking for Saint Laurent was quite a surreal experience. Firstly, there were no photographers backstage, which meant the atmosphere was peaceful (unlike the usual chaos!). Also, the call time was super early, so there was no rush with hair and makeup! The show was special because it was so intimate with a very small audience and no music—this kind of added to the nerves when you’re waiting to go on in complete silence! We were told to walk slow, which I was grateful for, as we had to walk down a massive staircase and I didn’t want to fall on my face . . . Overall, it was an amazing, exciting experience. Hedi [Slimane] made fashion history, and I was so grateful to be a part of it!”
Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv7/8Emily Jones
Exclusive: Burberry
“Walking for Burberry exclusively was such an amazing ‘pinch me, I’m dreaming’ experience! The team was amazing to work with, and the atmosphere at the show was electrifying! I’m also obsessed with anything sparkly or sequined, so I loved the collectsion, especially my look! My favorite item was the snakeskin boots, which I got to walk in.”
Photo: Kim Weston Arnold / Indigital.tv8/8Chiara Lesuis
Exclusive: Louis Vuitton
“I felt so honored to be in a worldwide exclusive—this way I was able to witness the incredible Nicolas Ghesquière and his team the days before the show. All the energy and dedication that build up all to that moment, that it has to be released. I was quite nervous, but seeing them work hard also made me want to give the best of myself. He is such a kind person, which made me feel at ease along the process. It’s an experience that I will cherish forever! My outfit was epic—but especially the hat I was wearing. It’s already caused a stir among the industry. It was so cool to wear such an iconic piece of the collectsion.”
