The 21 Standout Models Of SS16 You Need To Know About
From newcomers to runway-regulars, here are the models of the moment
Ruth Bell
Trademark: Buzz cut hair
SS16 Shows walked: 15
Highlights: Saint Laurent, Gucci, Lanvin, Versace
Follow her: @ruthnotmay
Why we love her: Ruth has had an amazing catwalk season and channels some real badass confidence on the runway.
The next: Agyness Deyn
Agency: Elite London
Lineisy Montero
Trademark: Mini afro
SS16 Shows walked: 68
Highlights: Chanel, Balmain, Victoria Beckham, Celine, Louis Vuitton
Follow her: @lineisymontero
Why we love her: Ranked as the top walker, Leneisy has a unique, natural beauty that has been seen everywhere this season. She is a solid powerhouse for the big brands including Chanel, Balmain and Louis Vuitton.
Agency: NEXT Models
Aya Jones
Trademark: Chiseled jaw, heart-shape face
SS16 Shows walked: 26
Highlights: DVF, Roberto Cavalli, D&G, Stella McCartney
Follow her: @iamayajones
Why we love her: She's come a long way since walking her first ever show in SS15 for Prada, and this season Aya's endless legs walked some of the biggest shows. She a solid designer an editor favoruite and with her striking looks we can see why.
The next: Naomi Campbell
Agency: Elite London
Bhumika Arora
Trademark: Classic dark features, full eyebrows
SS16 Shows walked: 30
Highlights: Stella McCartney, Balmain, Dries Van Noten
Follow her: @bhumika_arora04
Why we love her: Bhumika has such a refreshing demure, but once on the runway she becomes this demanding presence that you can't take your eyes off her.
Agency: Elite London
Aamito Lagum
Trademark: Runway elegance
SS16 Shows walked: 30
Highlights: Burberry, Gucci, Topshop Unique, Dries Van Noten
Follow her: @aamito_lagum
Why we love her: Aamito is such a graceful presence and handles each show with such poise. She's earned her stripes with some of the biggest names both editorial and during the show season.
Agency: Viva London
Vanessa Moody
Trademark: Severe and focused look
SS16 Shows walked: 57
Highlights: Chanel, Sonia Rykiel, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney
Follow her: @vanessa_moody
Why we love her: A designers dream, Vanessa is the epitome of versatilility. She can captivate you with her brooding eyes or natural elegance.
Agency: Storm Models
Gigi Hadid
Trademark: Beach, LA girl-next-door
SS16 Shows walked: 8
Highlights: Balmain, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, Dian Von Frustenberg Instagram following: 7m
Follow her: @gigihadid
Why we love her: Apart from giving us major #squadgoals, Gigi breaks all the rules and stood by her body image with strength and eloquence when she replied to negative social media trolls.
Agency: IMG London
Binx Walton
Trademark: Androgynous, laid-back, edgy style
SS16 Shows walked: 37
Highlights: Chanel, Balmain, Miu Miu
Follow her: @binxwalton
Why we love her: The eptiome of off-duty cool, Binx inspires us to embrace her laid back and effortless style and swap the heels for a pair of supergas.
Agency: NEXT London
Amilna Estevao
Trademark: Flawless skin & full pouty lips
SS16 Shows walked: 36
Highlights: Givenchy, Lanvin, DVF, Oscar de la Renta
Follow her: @amilnaestevao
Why we love her: Aside from her enviable flawless skin and full pout, we love Amilna's sweetness that she brings to the runway.
Agency: Elite London
Maartje Verhoef
Trademark: Pure, fresh-faced beauty.
SS16 Shows walked: 58
Highlights: Givenchy, Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, Topshop Unique
Follow her: @maartjeverhoef
Why we love her: Maartje was seen everywhere this season and landed an admirable 58 shows. Her ethereal glow and natural blush cheeks skin goals.
The next:
Agency: Select Models
Pyper America Smith
Trademark: Platinum hair, nordic looks
SS16 Shows walked: 7
Highlights: Giorgio Armani
Follow her: @pyperamerica
Why we love her: Well apart from being part of the probably the coolest model family around, She adds an edgy vibe to the ruway with her icelandic-esque looks.
Agency: NEXT Models
Taylor Hill
Trademark: Blue eyes, chiseled cheekbones
SS16 Shows walked: 13
Highlights: Balmain, Versace, Tommy Hilfiger
Follow her: @taylor_hill
Why we love her: Perfectly sculted face, golden glow, dark beachy locks and piercing blue eyes. What's not to love?!
The next: Adrianna Lima
Agency: IMG London
Tami Williams
Trademark: Tall, long limbs and fresh face
SS16 Shows walked: 27
Highlights: Chanel, Balmain, Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabanna
Follow her: @tamiwilliamsofficial
Why we love her: Sicne first popping on the radar as one of Jamaica's ones-to-watch, Tami stormed the runways almost immediately with her statuesque physique and entrancing looks. We love that she has come so far, but holds such a humble attitude through her success.
Agency: Elite New York
Pooja Mor
Trademark: Dark Features, long thick hair
SS16 Shows walked: 17
Highlights: Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, Victoria Beckham, Stella McCartney
Follow her: @poojamor
Why we love her: Not just a pretty face. Pooja studied engineering before hitting the runway. Now she's one of the most buzzed about moldels of the moment.
Agency: Wilhelmina London
Alexandra Elizabeth
Trademark: Bushy eyebrows, v-shape jawline
SS16 Shows walked: 17
Highlights: Givenchy, Prada, Dior , Topshop Unique
Follow her: @alexandraelizabethljadov
Why we love her: Designer and editor favourite - Alexandra is a fashion chameleon.
Agency: Storm Model Management
Stella Maxwell
Trademark: Full, pouty lips
SS16 Shows walked: 11
Highlights: Chanel, Balmain, Versace, Tommy Hilfiger
Follow her: @stellamaxwell
Why we love her: Stella has the Victoria Secret image nailed, with sexy blonde confidence at every appearence she makes.
The next: Candice Swanepoel
Agency: The Lions New York
Peyton Knight
Trademark: Quirky bowl haircut
SS16 Shows Walked: 21
Highlights: Alexander Wang, Victoria Beckham, Marc Jacbobs
Follow her: @peyton.knight
Why we love her: She's landed some big brands for her 1st season of shows plus anyone that can pull off a bowl cut is gets props from us.
Agency: IMG New York
Mathilde Brok Brandi
Trademark: Bushy bows, v-shape jawline, beauty spot
SS16 Shows walked: 17
Highlights: Celine, Isabel Marant, Calvin Klein
Follow her: @mathildebrandi
Why we love her: Mathilde has an expensive and regal look and has walked the likes of Calvin Klein, DKNY and Vionnet. Not bad for a first season repertoire.
The next: Doutzen Kroes
Agency: Models 1
Sophia Ahrens
Trademark: Lean and long physique, slender face
SS16 Shows walked: 40
Highlights: Chanel, Stella McCartney, Chloe
Follow her: @sophiaahrens
Why we love her: She has such a great energy and professional confidence that is quite inspiring and refreshing for someone so young.
The next: Kate Moss
Agency: The HIVE Management
Soo Joo Park
Trademark: Big round eyes, platinum blonde hair
SS16 Shows walked: 8
Highlights: Chanel, Jeremy Scott, Moschino
Follow her: @soo_joo_park
Why we love her: Soo has such an individual look that sets her aside from everyone else and makes her memorable. We love that she can look quite sweet and cute, but can also channel and more severe and intense look when needed.
The next: Liu Wen
Agency: Wilhelmina New York
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