Top Five Faces of 2015

by Eden P.

In one day, and out the next: that’s how modeling works. Casting directors are always looking for the next big thing, and in an industry that moves at lightning speed, there are always a select few girls that stick around for a little while longer. Here are a few new faces that have taken the fashion world by storm and are sure to stay.

Amilna Estevao

At fourteen, Amilna won the Elite Model Look Angola 2013 and  came in third place  in Elite Model Look International. Now sixteen and signed with The Society, Amilna made her runway debut at Alexander Wang FW15 and took off from there. After walking five more shows in New York, Amilna went to London where she walked for the likes of JW Anderson, Burberry, and Jonathan Saunders. Now in Milan, Amilna has already walked for big names like Fendi and Prada. Already a favorite of casting directors and designers, Amilna is sure to make an impact.  
 

Stella Lucia

After walking exclusively for Givenchy during the SS15 season, sixteen-year-old Stella Lucia starred in the campaign that followed. The Riccardo Tisci favorite has had an impressive FW15 season so far; walking in Alexander Wang, Prada, JW Anderson and more. Stella’s unique looks landed her a spot in Mert and Marcus’s “Bewitched” for W magazine, where she starred next to big names like Lara Stone, Jamie Bochert, and Anna Ewers. She landed her first cover for AnOther Magazine in a shocking Alexander McQueen ensemble. At just sixteen years old, Stella is on her way towards a successful career in the industry.

Aya Jones

A Prada exclusive for SS15, Aya Jones had every casting director wishing they had chosen her first. This season, Aya had a strong New York Fashion week- walking 12 shows- before heading to Paris to walk in major shows like Valentino, Giambattista Valli, and Miu Miu. Signed with The Lions New York, she walked a total of forty three shows.  Aya is also featured in Vogue Japan’s “New Age” editorial for April 2015. There’s no stopping this French beauty with angelic features and a gorgeous smile.  

Molly Bair

Who doesn’t know the name Molly Bair by now? The long-limbed seventeen year old made her debut at Proenza Schouler SS15 and had everyone talking. Showing up again in Milan to walk for Prada, and then in Paris to walk for names like Chanel and Dior, Molly’s first impression on the industry was a good one. This past season, Molly starred in her first campaign for Coach, shot by the extraordinary Steven Meisel, and made her first printed appearance in an editorial for Vogue Italia, which starred supermodel Lara Stone. Stylist Edward Enninful has also taking a liking towards Molly; she has already appeared in W Magazine twice since her debut. Even CNN did a feature on her- and how her “alien/gremlin/goblin/rat” looks won over the fashion world. With thirty two FW15 shows under her belt, it doesn’t look like Molly will be slowing down anytime soon.

Lineisy Montero

In every show cast by Ashley Brokaw, there is always that one standout girl who blows everyone away. This season, Lineisy was that girl. The Dominican beauty, signed with Next Models New York, stunned in a pastel green down coat as she walked down the Prada runway. After stealing the hearts of  stylist Edward Enninful and Vogue Magazine, it’s safe to say Lineisy will be around for a while.