10 catwalk queens you’ve probably never heard of
They may be young, beautiful and have figures to die for, but many of fashion's most-booked runway models aren't household names.
McKenna Hellam in Paris, January 24, 2018. Picture: AFP/Patrick Kovarik
These 10 girls are currently the most in-demand names among designers and fashion houses.
From Léa Julian and Leah Rödl to Kiki Willems and Emm Arruda, here’s a look at the models who walked the most runway miles in London, New York, Milan and Paris this year.
Léa Julian
With 106 fashion shows to her name between June 2017 and May 2018, French model Léa Julian tops the list of the most in-demand models on the runway right now.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf5o2OrHSMR/?hl=en&taken-by=lea_jul
He Cong
Chinese model He Cong featured in 101 fashion shows over the course of a year, for labels such as Dolce & Gabbana
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfoaN5xnB27/?hl=en&taken-by=heconghc
McKenna Hellam
Elie Saab is just one of the fashion houses that booked Mckenna Hellam in the last 12 months. The young model has featured in 95 shows.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeV_3_AnSWJ/?hl=en&taken-by=mckennahellam
Cara Taylor
With more and more bookings each season, Cara Taylor notched up 89 shows this year, including Moschino’s catwalk spectacular
https://www.instagram.com/p/BfektBcDuvJ/?hl=en&taken-by=cara_taylorrr
Kiki Willems
Kiki Willems comes fifth in the top 10, walking in 89 shows in a year, including three show openings and six closing appearances.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BgBG5JinpSv/?hl=en&taken-by=kdhwillems
Emm Arruda
With 87 shows over the year, Emm Arruda walked the runway for some of fashion’s most prestigious houses, including Proenza Schouler’s haute couture week show.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeRGAl7FgYX/?hl=en&taken-by=emm_arruda
Jessie Bloemendaal
Jessie Bloemendaal walked in 85 runway shows in the last 12 months, with one opening and two closing appearances.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf76t7onpHB/?hl=en&taken-by=jessie.bloemendaal
Yoon Young Bae
Yoon Young Bae featured in 85 fashion shows in a year, including Chanel’s eagerly awaited Cruise show.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BiWuum2gke2/?taken-by=mulan_bae
Hyun Ji Shin
Hyun Ji Shin notched up 83 fashion shows, with two closing walks and a sublime appearance at Stella McCartney.
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf8Fr7tgjTD/?hl=en&taken-by=iamhyunjishin
Leah Rödl
Leah Rödl rounds off the top 10 with some 82 catwalk shows in the space of a year, including the Giambattista Valli haute couture week show.
https://www.instagram.com/p/BeXyhU7BvWk/?hl=en&taken-by=leah_rodl
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