Forget Brazil—The Models Everyone’s Talking About Now Are All From the Dominican Republic Inline
Photo: Gianni Pucci / Indigitalimages.com1/5Afrodita Dorado Dominguéz
Who says a model has to do every fashion city? The gamine Domínguez’s mid-Paris arrival—walking for Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, and Acne Studios—proved to be a breath of fresh air.
Photo: Michele Morosi / Indigitalimages.com2/5Lineisy Montero
Given her accomplishments, it’s hard to believe Montero has only been modeling for less than a year. In that short time she has snagged a Prada campaign, become Spring 16’s top runway walker, and racked up impressive work with top photographers like Steven Meisel and Paolo Roversi.
Photo: Gianni Pucci / Indigitalimages.com3/5Luisana Gonzalez
Nicolas Ghesquière’s Louis Vuitton runway has provided a promising start to many careers, and the latest model to make her presence felt at Vuitton is Gonzalez. Delivering a solid catwalk debut and displaying a look unlike anyone else in Paris, she set the stage for a fantastic postseason.
Photo: Indigitalimages.com4/5Milly Reuter
Baby-faced and strong-browed, Reuter has made waves on the runway for labels like 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rodarte, and Marques ‘ Almeida. An alum of Elite Model Look, Reuter is half German and half Dominican, and her serene beauty makes her capable of pulling off even the most experimental designer creations.
Photographed by Kevin Tachman5/5Ysaunny Brito
Brito’s edgy haircut and tomboy style have made her an appealing presence on the runway for such labels as Jil Sander, Maison Margiela, and Akris. Off the runway, she’s a true chameleon, capable of showcasing her sexy side in Mario Sorrenti’s sensual imagery one minute, then transforming into an otherworldly being for Sølve Sundsbø.
