2016 REVIEWED

Meet the 10 Breakout Models of 2016


From the winner of a reality TV show to the model who made her debut on the Miu Miu runway, here are the models who ruled 2016. Gisele, watch out.

1
Ellen Rosa
Photo courtesy of DNA Models.

The Brazilian native, who is signed with DNA Models, made her debut in the Alexander Wang Spring 2017 show and then walked for Prada, Fendi, Chanel, Miu Miu, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, and Marc Jacobs. Not bad.

2
Katie Moore
Photo courtesy of Trump Models.

Who can forget the new ‘do that stylist Guido Palau gave Katie Moore at Trump Models for the Alexander Wang Fall 2016 show? Since getting the chop, all the major houses and publications want a piece of her.

3
Naki Depass
Photo courtesy of Elite New York.

Naki at Elite New York landed three major exclusives this year, including Burberry, Prada, and Celine during the Fall 2016 season. Now, she’s solidified her status as one to watch.

4
Charlee Fraser
Photo courtesy of IMG Models.

Since getting a buzzy new haircut and signing with IMG Models, Charlee has opened for both Marni and Acne Studios’ fashion shows, and walked for many others.

5
Hoyeon Jung
Photo courtesy of the Society Management.

As this year’s runner-up on Korea’s Next Top Model, Hoyeon’s decision to move West helped her land an exclusive with Louis Vuitton and sign with The Society Management.

6
Cara Taylor
Photo Courtesy of Silent NY.

Tomboy Cara Taylor at Silent NY kicked off the year with an exclusive at Alexander Wang and ended Spring 2017 by closing Maria Grazia’s first and very feminist Dior show.

7
Impy
Photo courtesy of Next Management.

Impy kept our attention not just with her name, but also with her new blonde hair. This year, the model at Next Management walked for Chanel, Versace, and Stella McCartney.

8
Mali Koopman
Photo courtesy of Women Management.

Altuzarra was one of the major houses that tapped Mali this year, allowing her to open the Celine Fall 2016 show. She’s signed with Women Management.

9
Julia Ratner
Photo courtesy of Trump Models.

Julia Ratner made her official debut at the Miu Miu pre-fall 2016 show this year, and then walked in Chanel and Valentino’s Haute couture shows. She’s signed with Trump Models.

10
Zhenya Migovych
Photo courtesy of Women Management.

Zhenya at Women Management had a spectacular season for a newbie–she opened shows for designers like Prabal Gurung and Nina Ricci and closed both Rodarte and Erdem.