Model girls: Who to watch at Fashion Month
Fashion month is already in full swing and New York Fashion Week well underway, but which models will be big this season?
From names you may have heard of but are destined for even bigger things to complete newcomers, see our pick of the modelling world's rising stars.
Damaris Goddrie
It’s not often you find a model with as much badass attitude as Damaris Goddrie – and we mean that in an entirely good way. She will always stand out in a model line-up and wears clothes very well indeed, which is probably why JW Anderson enlisted her in his pre-fall 2015 collection lookbook. She’ll also debut at his forthcoming catwalk collection at London Fashion Week, so watch this space. We love her messy, boyish crop and moody stare.
Tami Williams
Another Storm new girl, Tami Williams made her modelling debut back in 2012 and she has a poise and confidence that go way beyond her 16 years. Her enviable cheekbones and proportions have so far attracted work from Dolce & Gabbana, Valentino, DKNY, Kenzo and Lanvin. Expect to see her everywhere for A/W 2015.
Rex FeaturesAya Jones
Just LOOK at this girl’s face; she’s indisputably beautiful, but also has bags of attitude that make you want to stare at her. Aya Jones debuted as a Prada exclusive (this is a big deal as Miuccia Prada has a gift for hiring future model stars, having previously launched the careers of Lindsey Wixson, Daria Werbowy and Sasha Pivovarova ) and has hit the catwalk for Valentino and fronted a Marc Jacobs campaign. Oh and Naomi Campbell loves her – the two were spotted hugging at Fashion For Relief catwalk show.
Getty ImagesBella Hadid
Anyone with an interest in models will know Bella Hadid’s older sister Gigi – unarguably one of modelling’s 2014 break-out stars. But Bella, who at 18, is a year younger than her sister and is signed to the same agency IMG. They’re a genetically gifted pair, but while Gigi has the monopoly on that all-American blonde-hair blue-eyed look, Bella has a more understated edge – she’d be well-suited to a minimal Calvin Klein campaign. She’s already been spotted at the DKNY show with Nicole Richie’s little sister, Sophia.
Ella Richards
Oh to be the granddaughter of Keith Richards. Ella Rose is the daughter of Marlon Richards and Yves Saint Laurent’s muse Lucie de la Falaise and Kate Moss is a family friend (Ella was one of the supermodel’s bridesmaids) so it’s not unreasonable to assume she has a strong sense of style. Represented by Storm (which counts Kate Moss and Cara Delevingne on its books) Richards fronted Tom Ford’s A/W 2014 campaign and has walked for brands such as Valentino, Giambattista Valli, Prada and Calvin Klein.
Getty ImagesHailey Baldwin
If last year was all about Ireland Baldwin (who goes out with rapper Angel Haze), 2015 is all about her cousin Hailey. She’s from Hollywood stock (her father is Stephen Baldwin and her uncle is Alec); she’s friends with Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Taylor Swift and Gigi Hadid and is rumoured to be dating Justin Bieber, so she’s pretty comfortable in the limelight. Currently the face of Topshop denim, expect to see her on front rows and catwalks.
IndigitalMolly Bair
Now this is a face you won’t forget in a hurry. Molly Bair has been described as elfin, futuristic and alien; there’s something of Lily Cole about her, but her features have a more mischievous edge. Fashion influencers such as Edward Enninful and Charlotte Stockdale pit her as one-to-watch and Chanel, Proenza Schouler and Prada are also brand fans. In fact, Karl Lagerfeld picked her to close the Chanel S/S 2015 couture show - a high accolade for any model, established or otherwise.
Getty ImagesImmy Waterhouse
Immy Waterhouse – the younger sister of Suki – has already fronted a Tatler cover, having been signed to Next last year. At 5ft 6”, she’s shorter than your average model, but everyone’s talking about her all the same – check out those cheekbones and angelic blue eyes. Immy has acting aspirations and dreams of playing Pattie Boyd in an Eric Clapton biopic.
Ali Michael/InstagramAli Michael
Ali Michael’s story is truly brilliant – she was sent home from Paris Fashion Week in 2008 for allegedly putting on five pounds and now she’s back and ready to prove doubters how very wrong they were. She’s since fronted campaigns for CK One, Levis Urban Outfitters and has cultivated an Instagram following of 136,000 – probably because of her entertaining posts, which make us laugh a lot. Definitely a girl we’d love to hang out with.
Namara Van Kleeff
A new Viva recruit, Namara Van Kleeff was chosen to walk for Chanel, Valentino and Giambattista Valli in the latest S/S 2015 couture shows. From the Netherlands, Van Kleeff looks the picture of health and has a bone structure to die for. If anyone was to inspire us to take up jogging it’s that toned physique.
Getty ImagesOlympia Campbell
There seems to be a trend for little sisters following in the footsteps of their older siblings and Olympia Campbell is no exception. But while her sister Edie is known for her Sixties-esque mod-like androgyny, Olympia has a softer appeal. She’s often pictured beaming in pictures (although not here, admittedly) and imbues an easy, relaxed femininity. She’s starred in campaigns for Lanvin and Marc by Marc Jacobs and has walked for fashion heavyweights such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Burberry.
IndigitalBinx Walton
You'd be right in thinking that Binx might not be this Tennessee-born model's real name - she was given the moniker by her brothers who thought she looked the Star Wars amphibian Jar Jar Binks (her real name is Leona, in case you were wondering). She made her debut for Marc Jacobs' A/W 2013 show and has appeared in countless campaigns since, including Celine, Chanel, Tom Ford and Alexander Wang.
