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Meet the 10 Standout Models of Fall 2023 

Meet the 10 Standout Models of Fall 2023

One of the keys to a good fashion show is an inclusive, global cast. Long gone are the days of only one or two models from underrepresented diverse backgrounds being the top names of the season. Take this past fashion season for example: notable names stem from South Sudan, Senegal, Indigenous communities in Canada, and beyond. 

The fall 2023 shows were also dominated by models with equally diverse and passionate interests and ventures outside of fashion. South Sudanese model Anyier Anei is CEO of Aquasana Filters, which works to improve access to clean water for impoverished communities in her home country. Burberry model Celina Ralph recently pursued a degree in psychotherapy. And Heather Diamond Strongarm, who hails from the Fishing Lake First Nation, is using her platform to champion Indigenous voices and customs. Today, models are powerful influences on and off the runway. Below, check out the top models from the fall 2023 season. 

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    Elodie Guipaud

    Age: 18
    Agency: Women Management Paris
    Hometown: Dakar, Senegal 
    Season Highlights: Prada, Loewe, Courreges

    Guipaud broke into fashion last year when she attended a casting call in Dakar, Senegal, late last year. She was signed to the Hunt Management Agency—a small agency that focuses on bringing the diversity of African voices and talent to the international modeling scene. And that’s exactly what Guipaud has done in a remarkably short period of time. The beauty turned heads when she walked in Prada’s minimalist-minded fall 2023 collection, bringing a welcome dose of the African diaspora to the Italian brand. 

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    Celina Ralph

    Age: 22
    Agency: The Society Management
    Season Highlights: Burberry, Valentino, Molly Goddard 

    This British model dreamed of becoming a dancer, and studied contemporary dance at the lauded London Contemporary Dance School for six years. From there, Ralph went on to study psychotherapy, with the intention of one day becoming a mental health counselor. But a lucky break into fashion quickly altered Ralph’s trajectory: She landed the cover of i-D Magazine early into her burgeoning model career last year. Since then, Ralph has enjoyed a remarkable upward ascent, walking for Valentino, Daniel Lee’s inaugural collection at Burberry, Alexander McQueen, and others. Celina is well on the path to becoming a British top model.

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    Divine Mugisha

    Age: 20 
    Hometown: Ottawa, Canada 
    Agency: Elite New York
    Season Highlights: Burberry, Ferragamo, Palm Angels

    This beauty began her modeling journey in 2021, when she signed with AMTI Management in Canada. She quickly caught the attention of industry insiders and began booking high-profile gigs, including shoots for Carolina Herrera and Ssense. Recently, she appeared in Marc Jacobs’s resort 2022 campaign and walked for notable brands such as Ferragamo, Courreges, Coperni, and Palm Angels. 

    She is dedicated to using her platform to uplift others and is passionate about promoting diversity and inclusivity in the fashion industry.

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    Sylke Golding

    Age: 56 
    Agency: Muse Models 
    Hometown: Berlin 
    Season Highlights: Balenciaga, Collina Strada, Area 

    Golding is proof that a promising ascent can begin at any time. After modeling as a young adult and retiring from the industry in her 20s, Golding returned to the fashion industry this past season for the first time in decades. She has experienced success, walking down the runway for Balenciaga, Puppets and Puppets, Area, and more. 

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    Jeanne Cadieu

    Age: 26 
    Agency: Elite New York
    Hometown: Paris 
    Season Highlights: Valentino, Loewe, The Row 


    This French model has walked for top brands such as Loewe, The Row, and Isabel Marant. A student at Columbia University, she debuted her relationship with actor Jake Gyllenhaal on the red carpet at the 2021 Tony Awards last year. Though Cadieu caught the eye of the fashion scene this season with her jam-packed schedule, she has been working as a model for quite some time now. In 2014, a younger Cadieu spoke with FashionTV after a show and discussed her ambitions to become a full-time model. “I finish school in four months and then I’m gonna do this full-time,” she said. And her dreams have certainly come true.