A/W 2012 : New Model Faces

If you want to become the model-of-the-moment, you need an Alexander Wang booking. And that’s exactly what Maria Bradley achieved in her catwalk debut. Since opening NY’s most desirable catwalk slot, the 17 year old who hails from Lindsay Wixson’s Kansas, went on to walk for the likes of Proenza Schouler, Versace and Balenciaga. And with lookbook and editorial bookings quickly coming in and an instantly recognisable gaze, you’re guaranteed to be seeing more from this uber-cool girl…

See the ten rising models set to make a huge impact on the autumn winter 12 catwalks...

Her striking androgynous appeal and impressive catwalk roster have fused together to make Mart Mei one of the stand-out favourites for the AW12 shows. Her Prada exclusive in Milan had an instantaneous effect and she bagged herself ten top tier shows including Chanel, Givenchy and Balenciaga. She has since landed her first campaign and can currently be seen making an appearance in the Topshop campaign. Watch this face… 

See the ten rising models set to make a huge impact on the autumn winter 12 catwalks...

At just 16 years old, Romee Strijd is one of the freshest – and prettiest - faces on the catwalks. Her debut was opening and closing Christopher Kane before walking in Burberry and then wowing Milan and Paris in Prada, Jil Sander, YSL, Louis Vuitton and Alexander McQueen. While her strong pout and stunning features have caught the attention of Solve Sundsbo’s lens, campaign and editorials are sure to follow. Look out for her on the AW12 catwalks…

See the ten rising models set to make a huge impact on the autumn winter 12 catwalks...

Greek goddess references aside, Ros Georgiou was one of the most memorable faces from last year’s shows. And thanks to a Calvin Klein exclusive, she’s on track to become Greece’s first high-fashion model. With refined traditional features, the aspiring journalist managed to bag Celine and Dries van Noten in her debut season as well as Marni, Versace and Jil Sander. With editorial bookings pouring in, Ros is certainly one to watch…  

See the ten rising models set to make a huge impact on the autumn winter 12 catwalks...

Argentinean beauty Magda Laguinge made an instant impact. The former unknown hit the radar early in the season by opening the covetable Marc Jacobs show as an exclusive. She then surged through Milan and Paris, scoring Chanel, Miu Miu, Roberto Cavalli and Louis Vuitton. Campaign bookings followed, placing her firmly on the rising star list.

See the ten rising models set to make a huge impact on the autumn winter 12 catwalks...

Lara has seriously wowed this year. Tipped as the new British sensation, Lara Mullen epitomises the instant success story dream. Scouted barely a month before the shows, Lara’s debut at the Alexander Wang show made her a NY favourite, before securing top shows in London and then going onto secure every models apex - the Prada exclusive. All this success in a matter of weeks cements Lara’s place on our models to watch list.

See the ten rising models set to make a huge impact on the autumn winter 12 catwalks...