This season’s runway seemed to be full of Cinderella stories: a young woman scouted on the streets of Missouri makes her show debut for Proenza Schouler; a teenager cements them An extraordinary transformation from a viral comedian on TikTok to a bona fide haute couture model; and a non-binary model mainstay for a series of famous houses.
Some of the most exciting names are models who debuted a year or two ago. The move marks the designer’s commitment to developing exciting new talent. Here’s a guide to the 11 models who added an unforgettable spark to this season’s collection.