The Top 10 New Models of the Season Inline
Photo: Gianni Pucci / Indigitalimages.com1/10Sophia Ahrens
(DNA)
As the season s quick-change artist, Sophia Ahrens set herself apart with her ability to tackle any concept. One minute she was a slinky sexpot at Versace, the next she was the picture of elegance at Dior and Céline. Ahrens disappeared into each of the season s archetypes, displaying a versatility that made her the most-booked newcomer. Number of shows walked is irrelevant unless a model has the right combination of personality and skill, both of which Ahrens possesses. On the runway, she displays poise beyond her years, looking like a seasoned vet, and off duty she carries herself with a graceful charm that has caught the eye of editors and street-style photographers alike. Given that Ahrens has already logged time with influencers Steven Meisel and Ashley Brokaw by appearing in Prada s Fall 2013 campaign, she s got a competitive edge. It will be exciting to see how she channels her chameleonic side once she starts appearing in magazines.
Season Highlights: Calvin Klein Collection, Marni, Versace, Dior,
CélineFollow Her: @sophiaahrens
Photo: Indigitalimages.com2/10Lineisy Montero
(Next)
If there were an award for Best First Impression this season, it would have to go to Lineisy Montero. Moments after walking down the Prada runway, Montero became a sensation and the face that launched a thousand think pieces and ignited a debate about natural hair within the fashion industry. Montero is more than just a hairstyle, she s a versatile and compelling new presence on the scene. With her high cheekbones, dimpled chin, and spray of freckles, Montero is a wholly original beauty who would stand out from the fray no matter how she was styled.
Season Highlights: Prada, Givenchy, Loewe, Balenciaga, Miu Miu
Follow Her: @lineisymontero
Photo: Gianni Pucci / Indigitalimages.com3/10Astrid Holler
(IMG)
Every season has its designated cool girl and for Fall the honor goes to Astrid Holler. The Australian stunner opened Alexander Wang s goth-influenced show with swagger and went on to add a touch of chic everywhere she went. With a moody look and attitude to spare, Holler might just be the next Australian to hit the big leagues.
Season Highlights: Alexander Wang, Burberry Prorsum, Marni, Dries Van Noten, Lanvin
Follow Her: @astrid_holler
4/10Julia van Os
(Women)
Nothing beats a classic beauty and Julia van Os glamorous looks hark back to the days of Cindy, Linda, and Naomi. While she wouldn t seem out of place in the 90s, there is still something modern about Van Os allure that has made her a favorite of designers. Jason Wu, Prabal Gurung, and Tom Ford featured her prominently on their runways, while Calvin Klein s Francisco Costa even took to social media to post candid Polaroids.
Season Highlights: Tom Ford, Fendi, Versace, Balmain, Chanel
Follow Her: @juliavanos
Photo: Indigitalimages.com5/10Amilna Estevão
(The Society)
Personality more than beauty is what keeps a model in the game, but it s always nice when a girl has the right combination of both. Amilna Estevão was unmistakable this season, whether on the runway for designers like Alexander Wang and Stella McCartney or backstage snapping selfies with the likes of Lady Gaga, Adriana Lima, and Cara Delevingne. There s no doubt that Estevão is a striking, one-of-a-kind beauty, but it s her cheerful demeanor and carefree attitude that have won her fans in and out of the business.
Season Highlights: Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, J.W. Anderson, Balenciaga, Rag Bone
Follow Her: @amilnaestevao