With street style photographers chronicling every move that models make (and every outfit that they put together), the pressure is on to look perfect at all times—whether on the runway or off. During fashion month, models are judged not just for the shows they walk but also for the ensembles they throw together, meaning that picking the right clothes can mean the difference between fading into the background and making a name for yourself. We caught up with seven style-savvy models who stuck out this season for a crash course in off-duty excellence.
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Photo: Melodie Jeng
Vasilisa Pavlova
How would you define your personal style?
“I like to feel good in the clothes that I’m wearing, so I’d say anything that suits my mood at the moment and looks good. I definitely love shapes and fabrics, and how they can combine with each other in an unexpected way.”
Favorite designers?
“Acne is my all-time obsession, J.W.Anderson, The Row, Dries Van Noten, the list can go on . . . but I can easily wear something from Zara at the same time, it’s not all about the labels.”
Where do you shop?
“I like Opening Ceremony on Howard Street in New York City. They have a great selection of cool brands and also promote some younger designers that you might have never heard of.”
What do you want from the runway this season?
“Those Anthony Vaccarello cutout dresses are insane. I would love one!”