The Models We Couldn
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Cara Delevingne
The fashion world’s obsession with Cara continues. She walked down 15 runways in New York, where her fun, playful, youthful vibe earned her the opening spots at DKNY, Diane von Furstenberg and Jeremy Scott.
Image at Diane von Furstenberg: IMAXtree
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Catherine McNeil
Catherine’s return to modeling after her two-year hiatus continues to be triumphant. She killed it on the New York runways this season, booking 12 prestigious shows, including a closing spot at Kenneth Cole.
“She’s so back it’s not even funny!” lozz marveled.
“She's the only model capable of taking my breath away…she’s looking great on the runway!” Yelizaveta gushed.
Image at Oscar de la Renta: IMAXtree
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Clare Negardh
A recent haircut may just be the impetus this newcomer needed to launch her career. She walked one of the hottest shows in New York – Proenza Schouler – as an exclusive.
“That haircut was such an incredibly smart overhaul, she looks fantastic,” HeatherAnne commented.
“She looks more interesting with darker, shorter hair,” Andrea.RL agreed. “Want to see what's next for her.”
Image at Proenza Schouler: IMAXtree
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Grace Mahary
Grace had a stellar New York Fashion Week showing, walking in a total of 17 shows. Highlights included appearances at Alexander Wang and Marc Jacobs.
“Grace's walk is beyond amazing,” teaars admired.
Fiercification wrote, “Must say that she has really upped her runway presence from last season, looking a lot more confident. As she should!”
Image at BCBG Max Azria: IMAXtree
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Kati Nescher
This runway vet continues to be a standout on the catwalks. She got selective this season, walking in 11 high profile shows, opening Kenneth Cole Collection, and opening and closing the J. Mendel show.
Image at J. Mendel: IMAXtree
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Manon Leloup
This French stunner walked in 19 quality New York shows, with standout moments at Altuzarra and Milly by Michelle Smith, where she opened.
“She is so intense,” daggertrepe commented.
“She is soo cooool,” CATO drawled.
Image at 3.1 Phillip Lim: IMAXtree
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Marike Le Roux
Marike may have only walked in two shows this New York Fashion Week (she was a semi-exclusive at Alexander Wang and later did the Marc Jacobs show), but her appearance at Wang was a Fashion Week highlight for several forum members.
“Star of the show at Wang for me,” Wolkfolk declared. “Her walk was fantastic and the new hair is just perfect.”
“She was the standout at Wang (which had a stellar cast) by far,” HeatherAnne agreed.
Image at Alexander Wang: IMAXtree
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Marine Deleeuw
Marine was our pick for best model newcomer last New York Fashion Week, and she’s clearly keeping up her momentum. She walked in a whopping 22 shows this season, opening Richard Chai Love, and opening and closing Thakoon Addition.
“Wow, she's basically everywhere,” kostadinka commented.
“Marine did sickeningly well,” Dutchhie remarked once the New York shows wrapped up.
Image at Narciso Rodriguez: IMAXtree
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Nadja Bender
Nadja continues to be one of the hottest models of the moment. She walked a total of 15 high profile shows this New York Fashion Week and took the opening spot at Rodarte.
“She absolutely KILLED it at Rodarte, OMG she looked so good,” daggertrepe declared.
“She's doing fantastic in NY, I hope she'll have an equally great season in Europe!” mackos wrote.
Image at Rodarte: IMAXtree
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Sara Steiner
Sara made her hotly anticipated runway debut with an exclusive appearance at Alexander Wang.
“She definitely did not disappoint!” HeatherAnne exclaimed. “Which is great, as there were high expectations for her after her no-show last season.”
Not bad for a newbie. Next up, Europe? An appearance at Balenciaga, perhaps?
Image at Alexander Wang: IMAXtree
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Sam Rollinson
This British beauty with killer cheekbones walked in every New York show worth mentioning this season.
“She has the most incredible eyes and cheekbones,” Melly5525 commented. “She’s had a great week in NY.”
“Sam's easily my favorite NYFW freshman...obsessed with her face right now,” JSYK shared.
Image at Proenza Schouler: IMAXtree
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Tilda Lindstam
Tilda dominated the runways last season, walking down more catwalks than any other model, and if her New York appearances are any indication, her hot streak won't be cooling off any time soon. She walked a mind-boggling 29 shows, opening Suno and Victoria Beckham, and closing Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti and Tommy Hilfiger.
“Whoa. Tilda must be a machine or something,” 82ndfrag wondered. “She walked like every single major show!”
Image at Victoria Beckham: IMAXtree
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Vanessa Axente
After two consecutive Prada exclusives, this model is definitely one to watch. Currently number 25 on model.com’s list of the Top 50 models, she kicked off her New York show appearances with a semi-exclusive at Alexander Wang, opened the Marc by Marc Jacobs show, and closed at Narciso Rodriguez.
“I really only see Vanessa's career going forward in terms of bookings, relationships with clients, etc. She really has everything she needs to make it to the top and stay there,” teaars shared.
Image at Marc by Marc Jacobs: IMAXtree
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Yumi Lambert
With a face unlike anyone else’s and a Chanel campaign under her belt, it’s no wonder Yumi was in demand for New York Fashion Week. She strutted down a total of 13 runways, and even opened the show for ICB.
“Her face is so refreshing,” Ctlesbees noted.
Image at Donna Karan: IMAXtree
