Anok Yai
Imaxtree19-year-old Sudanese-American Anok Yai made waves this season as the first black woman to open a Prada show since Naomi Campbell did it back in 1997.
Prada Fall 2018
Ariel Nicholson
Imaxtree16-year-old transgender model Ariel Nicholson is taking on fashion week while being an advocate for trans rights. After her runway debut at Calvin Klein last season, the American model made her second appearance for the brand in New York, and opened the Marc Jacobs show, all while attending high school.
From left: Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs Fall 2018
Songhwa Oh
ImaxtreeKorean newcomer Songhwa got her NYFW start in a hot pink look for Alexander Wang, and has since also walked for big names like Marc Jacobs and Emilio Pucci.
From left: Emilio Pucci, Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang Fall 2018
Eniola Abioro
ImaxtreeThe 19-year-old Nigerian beauty walked her first ever show this season – and it was Prada, NBD. She's kept the momentum going—Tommy Hilfiger, Versace and Saint Laurent are all under her belt.
From left: Salvatore Ferragamo, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, Prada Fall 2018
Natalie Ogg
Imaxtree21-year-old California girl Natalie Ogg has been adding to her runway portfolio, making her debut at Alexander Wang and following it up with appearances at Versace, Calvin Klein, Prada, Fendi and more.
From left: Versace, Calvin Klein, Alexander Wang, Prada Fall 2018
Alina Bolotina
ImaxtreeIt all began at J.W. Anderson for Russian newcomer Alina Bolotina. Since walking that show, she has taken this fashion month by storm, walking for major labels like Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi and many more.
From left: Burberry, Erdem, Dolce & Gabbana, Mary Katrantzou Fall 2018
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