If you're a model fangirl like us, the best part of every runway season is spotting the newest, freshest faces in fashion. Well, you don't have to wait for the shows to start this season — ahead of New York Fashion Week, we asked nine newbies to come by and show off their hidden talents.
These new faces come from all over, but the one thing they have in common is that we're already totally obsessed. Wearing spring's coolest variations of knitwear, they prove why they're ones to watch: In vintage inspired sneaks, statement jewelry, and quirky accessories (check that fuzzy bucket hat!), they're playing with more than just color.
Get to know the girls below, and take notes — these girls are going places.
Amelia Rami
Trump Models
Age: 19
Hometown: Dominican Republic
Model Icon: Naomi Campbell
These are a few of my favorite things: Cooking, graphic design, my experience diary.
Instagram: @ameliabcr
Back dress $640. annsofieback.com. Back skirt, $495.annsofieback.com. Trademark earrings, $198. trade-mark.com. Rike Feurstein scarf, $214. rikefeurstein.com. Gola sneaker, $85 per pair. golausa.com. Puma sneaker, $65 per pair. puma.com.
Lauren de Graaf
The Society
Age: 18
Hometown: Velsen-Zuid, Netherlands
Model Icon: I don't have a model icon, actually!
These are a few of my favorite things: My cat (obviously), hanging out with my friends, buying new jackets, shoes or just clothes in general, the thunder outside when I'm in bed...and my family of course!!!!
Instagram: @laurenjdg
Faithful sweater $140. faithfullthebrand.com. Tees by Tina top, $58. teesbytina.com. BCBG shorts $298. bcbg.com. Rosie Assoulin earrings, $595. modaoperandi.com. Stylist’s own socks. Nike sneakers, $65. nike.com.
Caroline Reagan
Next Models
Age: 17
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Model Icon: Christy Turlington for all of her philanthropic work.
These are a few of my favorite things: Franny & Zooey by JD Salinger, coffee, my dog Sammi, art museums, dark chocolate.
Instagram: @carolinereagan
Tabula Rasa sweater, $550. tabularasa-ny.com. M Missoni dress, Price upon request. Similar styles available at M Missoni Boutiques. Wool and the Gang beanie, $69. woolandthegang.com. Orly Genger by Jaclyn Mayer earrings, $275. jaclynmayer.com. Stylists own socks. Gola sneakers, $80. golausa.com.
Cai Lee
DNA Models
Age: 18
Hometown: Queens, New York
Model Icon: Jourdan Dunn
These are a few of my favorite things: My dogs, swimming, movie theater goer.
Instagram: @caiileee
Coach sweater, $495. Similar style available at coach.com. Carven pants, $550. Carven SoHo. Saucony sneakers, $60. saucony.com. Stylist’s own beanie.
Julee Huang
Women Management
Age: 18
Birthplace: Fuzhou, China
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Model Icon: Coco Rocha
These are a few of my favorite things: My family, volleyball, chocolate cake, eating out, and Sam Smith's voice.
Instagram: @juleeh
Tory Burch top, $250. toryburch.com. Rosie Assoulin pants, $1,995. Five Story, NYC. Dinosaur Designs bangles, $75 - $110. dinosaurdesigns.com. Original Collection by Dr. Scholl’s Shoes sandal, $88. drschollsshoes.com.
Shelby Hayes
The Lions
Age: 16
Hometown: Costa Mesa, California
Model Icon: Joan Smalls
These are a few of my favorite things: Supernatural! Doodling with sharpies, Unicorns, specifically Brayden <3 , Dancing (badly), Barney Stinson!!!
Instagram: @shelbyhayes14
Acne sweater, $650. acnestudios.com. Carven bodysuit, $290. Tender, Carven SoHO. Tory Sport pants, $135. torysport.com. Icing earrings, $9.50. icing.com. Puma sneakers, $65. puma.com.
Abby Williamson
IMG Models
Age: 17
Hometown: Southlake, TX
Model Icon: Karlie Kloss
These are a few of my favorite things: The beach, puppies, shopping, Netflix, hanging out with my family and friends, Fall Out Boy
Instagram: @abbydoubleu
Back shirt $495. annsofieback.com. Olivia von Halle top, $280. oliviavonhalle.com. Tommy Hilfiger shorts $230. Tommy Hilfiger. L. Erickson USA scarf, $60. franceluxe.com. Creatures of Comfort x Leigh Miller Jewelry earrings, $276. creaturesofcomfort.us. Saucony sneakers, $60. saucony.com.
Sophie Jones
DNA Models
Age: 17
Hometown: Austin, Texas
Model Icon: Daria Werbowy.
These are a few of my favorite things: Amy Schumer’s comedy channel, Celebrations with family and friends, Cooking - especially sushi rolls! Cass Bird’s instagram account, and popcorn.
Instagram: @sophiekatherinejones
Tommy Hilfiger sweater $430. Tommy Hilfiger. Paco Rabanne pants, $1,550. Barneys. Robert Lee Morris Soho necklace, $60. robertleemorris.com. Kangol hat, $65. kangolstore.com. Nike sneakers, $65. nike.com.
Sofia Sanoh
Women Management
Age: 18
Hometown: Odense, Denmark
Model Icon: I don't really have one favorite model Icon. I think there are so many great models out there with a lot of good qualities. Personality means most to me, and if a girl has great energy and personality, she gets so much more beautiful in my eyes!
These are a few of my favorite things: My ipod, my phone and coconut water!!!!
Instagram: @sofiasanoh
Tome top (worn underneath), $425. Tomenyc.com. Tylynn Nguyen top, $110. tylynnnguyen.com. Beaufille pants, $975. Bondi Beach, Australia. Rosie Assoulin earrings, $695. modaoperandi.com. PUMA sneakers, $65. puma.com.
