{"id":70847,"date":"2026-11-04T14:13:57","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T19:13:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/?p=70847"},"modified":"2026-11-04T19:07:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T00:07:05","slug":"the-graduates-frauke-nijs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/the-graduates-frauke-nijs\/","title":{"rendered":"The Graduates: Frauke Nijs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='row' id='cover'>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 columns\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/005_3662_V5_EXT_4x5_HR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2000\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<div id=\"covertitle\">\n<h3>The Graduates<\/h3>\n<h1>Frauke Nijs<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n#content .row {max-width:100%}\n#cover { \nbackground-color: white; position: relative; margin: 0 auto 30px auto;; text-align: center; \n}\n#covertitle, #covertitle h1, #content #covertitle h3 { \ncolor: white;\nfont-family: \"SuisseIntl-SemiBold\", sans-serif; \n}\n#covertitle { \nposition: absolute; bottom: 2%; width: 100%; font-size: 3.8rem; font-weight: 900; \n}\n#content #covertitle h3 { \nfont-size: 8vw; line-height: 12vh;\ntext-transform: uppercase; \n}\n#covertitle h1 { \nfont-size: 12vw; \ndisplay: inherit; \n}\n#content div.post h2 {margin: 20px 0; background: white; font-family: \"SuisseIntl-SemiBold\",sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; color: #333;}\n@media (min-aspect-ratio: 1\/1) {\n    \/* Styles for tablets in landscape *\/\n   #cover img {width: 70% !important;}\n   #content #covertitle h3 { font-size: 4vw;}\n   #covertitle h1 { font-size: 6vw; display: inherit; }\n}\n#introbox { border: 1px solid white; padding: 90px 30px !important; max-width: 850px; margin: auto !important; font-family: \"SuisseIntl-SemiBold\",sans-serif; font-size: 20px; text-align: center !important; }\n.introblurb, .introblurb p, .post div.introblurb p:first-child {\nfont-size: .7em; \nline-height: 1.6; \ntext-align:justify;\nfont-family: \"SuisseIntl-Book\", sans-serif;\npadding: .3em 1em;\n}\n#content div.introcredits, #content div.introcredits p {\nfont-family: \"SuisseIntl-Book\", sans-serif;\nfont-size: .8em; \n}\n.pic40 { margin: 2% 10%;; text-align: center; }\n.videocontainer {max-width:600px; margin: auto;}\n.txtbox { \nfont-family: \"SuisseIntl-Book\",sans-serif; \nline-height: 2;\nfont-weight: 400; \nwidth: 36%; \nborder: 0; \nmargin: auto; \npadding: 5%;\n}\n.pullquote {\nfont-size:4vw;\nline-height: 1;\ntext-align:center;\nfont-style:italic;\nmax-width:900px;\nmargin:auto;\npadding:1em;\nfont-family: \"SuisseIntl-SemiBold\",sans-serif;\n}\n.credits:empty {display:none;}\n.credits {\nfont-size: .75rem; \npadding: 2rem 0;; \nfont-weight: normal; \ntext-align: center; \nclear: both; \ntext-transform: uppercase; \nmax-width: 800px; \nmargin: auto; }\n#thumbsul { margin: 0 8%; }\n.text-left {text-transform: capitalize !important;}\n#thumbsul a, .text-left a {color: black;}\n#thumbsul a:hover, .text-left a:hover {color: #666;}\n.separ { border: 1px solid white; clear: both; margin: 60px; }\nem {color: #999;}\n.introcredits em {margin-right: .35em;}\n.txtbox p {margin: 0 0 1.5em 0;}\n.txtbox p:last-child {margin-bottom: 0;}\n<\/style>\n<link type=\"text\/css\" rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/css\/sb\/f9defe4b9aca4767cc8a4f9e8a8731fa33a8f40b.css\"\/>\n<!-- mdc font Suisse --><\/p>\n<div class=\"txtdiv\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"introbox\">\n<div class=\"introblurb\">\n<p>For over a decade, Models.com\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/tag\/the-graduates\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Graduates series<\/a> has served as a visual check-in with the models of the moment who have consistently performed at the highest levels, graduating from rising newcomers on the Hot List to the Top 50&#8217;s most recognizable faces. Stars like Bella Hadid, Hoyeon, Vittoria Ceretti, Selena Forrest, and Sora Choi, to name a few, have all taken part in the milestone series, which marks a defining shift in a model\u2019s career. With major bookings across editorials, campaigns, lookbooks, and runways, these models have secured their places among fashion&#8217;s most sought-after talents, working with leading luxury houses and influential creatives while continuing to make their mark on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>For the 2026 edition, Models.com headed back to Paris during the whirlwind of Fashion Week to capture this year&#8217;s graduating class through the lens of photographer <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/valentin-herfray\">Valentin Herfray<\/a>, with styling by <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/dara-allen\">Dara<\/a> and looks exclusively from LVMH Prize finalist <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/de-pino\">De Pino<\/a>. Beyond the images, the cast sits down with the Models.com team to reflect on their unexpected beginnings, career-defining moments, the designers and photographers who have shaped their journeys, and what lies ahead as they cement their positions as the next generation of leading faces in fashion.\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"introcredits\">\n<p><em>Photography<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/valentin-herfray\">Valentin Herfray<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Stylist<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/dara-allen\">Dara<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Collection<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/client\/de-pino\">De Pino<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Hair Stylist<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/sarah-jo-palmer\">Sarah Jo Palmer<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Makeup Artist<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/julian-stoller\">Julian Stoller<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Manicurist<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/sylvie-vacca\">Sylvie Vacca<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Movement Director<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/gabriele-esposito\">Gabriele Esposito<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Video Director &amp; Art Direction<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/marcelgitard\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Marcel Gitard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/en__mode\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">En Mode<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Video Director of Photography<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maxime_thioletberger\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maxime Thiolet Berger<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Editor-in-Chief<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/stephan-moskovic\">Stephan Moskovic<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Editorial Director<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/irene-ojo-felix\">Irene Ojo-Felix<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Interviewer<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/anire-ikomi\">Anire Ikomi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Production<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/360_pm\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">360PM<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/agency\/management-artists\">MA + Group<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Producers<\/em> Jocelyn Rummler and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/juliachelou\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Julia Lellouche<\/a><br \/>\n<em>1st Assistant Photographer<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/remiprocureur\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">R\u00e9mi Procureur<\/a><br \/>\n<em>2nd Assistant Photographer<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/joshuaredlinger\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Joshua Abecassis<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Digital Tech<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/romainboe\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Romain Bo\u00e9<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Retouching<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/inkretouch\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">INK<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Styling Assistants<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/monaantabli\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Mona Antabli<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/masziaa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Maszia Oettgen<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Tailor<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/carolesavaton\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Carole Savaton<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Hair Assistants<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/celinel_muha\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Celine Lanclume<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/aimeric_hair\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Aimeric Amiot<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tois_hair\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Taisiia Povalii<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Manicure Assistant<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lemakeupdisa\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Isabelle Guyon<\/a><br \/>\n<em>Special Thanks<\/em> <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/people\/christopher-michael\">Christopher Michael<\/a> at Egos &amp; Icons<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"videocontainer\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-top: 80%;\">\n  <iframe\n    src=\"https:\/\/customer-3i7jy10gxs89s0iu.cloudflarestream.com\/ab9d40b2ba47d2c5c4d649d5185499a8\/iframe?muted=true&#038;preload=true&#038;loop=true&#038;autoplay=true&#038;poster=https%3A%2F%2Fcustomer-3i7jy10gxs89s0iu.cloudflarestream.com%2Fab9d40b2ba47d2c5c4d649d5185499a8%2Fthumbnails%2Fthumbnail.jpg%3Ftime%3D%26height%3D600\"\n    style=\"border: none; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; height: 100%; width: 100%;\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; gyroscope; autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture;\"\n    allowfullscreen=\"true\"\n  ><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\n<p>In just a year, Belgian model <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/frauke-nijs\">Frauke Nijs<\/a> has made her mark on the industry, making her runway debut as a Prada exclusive for S\/S 26 before returning for F\/W 26, once again as an exclusive, a rare feat, and appearing in two campaigns for the house. Her route to the runway, however, began far from the fashion circuit. While shopping with friends in Antwerp, Nijs was approached by a woman who asked, \u201cHi. Are you a model?\u201d Her answer was simple and to the point: \u201cNo. I\u2019m not a model.\u201d After being asked if she was interested, she went along to hear more, and before she knew it, she was walking in Milan for Prada. Reflecting on the relationship that began with her debut, Nijs said, \u201cEvery time I go back to Prada, I&#8217;m again impressed by the clothes, because I started with them, and I love the clothes they make.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-6 columns\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/004_3351_V5_4x5_HR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2000\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-6 columns\">\n  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/004_3411_V5_4x5_HR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2000\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pullquote\">&#8220;Every time I go back to Prada, I&#8217;m again impressed by the clothes, because I started with them, and I love the clothes they make.&#8221; <\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\n<p>The past year has brought an impressive run of editorial and campaign work for the Top 50 model. Nijs appeared on five covers across The Face, System, Harper\u2019s Bazaar Italia, and D Repubblica Magazine, including two for the latter, and fronted two Zara campaigns photographed by Steven Meisel. Her runway schedule has been just as busy, walking more than 20 shows for brands like Dior, Sacai, and Chlo\u00e9 this past S\/S 27 season, and on top of that, a new Loewe campaign photographed by Talia Chetrit. As for what she&#8217;d like to do next, Nijs has her sights set on Tokyo. \u201cI\u2019ve never been to Tokyo, and it\u2019s right now my dream destination. If I can go there for a job, it will be insane.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"small-12 columns\" id=\"thumbs\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<h2>The Graduates<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"small-block-grid-2 medium-block-grid-7\" id=\"thumbsul\">\n<li id=\"thumb-achol-kuir\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-achol-kuir\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/015_7299_V4_1x11_HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/013_5869_V3_1x11_HR.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Achol Kuir<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-alaina-rae\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-alaina-rae\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/016_7708_V3_1x11_HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/016_7486_V5_1x11_HR.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Alaina Rae<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-emeline-hoareau\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-emeline-hoareau\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/002_0640_V3_1x11_HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/003_1538_V3_1x11_HR.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Emeline Hoareau<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-fatou-kebbeh\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-fatou-kebbeh\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/011_5430_V3_1x11_HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/010_5088_V1_1x11_HR.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Fatou Kebbeh<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-frauke-nijs\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-frauke-nijs\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/005_3662_V5_EXT_1x11_HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/004_3411_V5_1x11_HR.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Frauke Nijs<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-lauren-huyskens\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-lauren-huyskens\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/009_4877_V5_1x11_HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/009_4952_V4_1x11_HR.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Lauren Huyskens<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"thumb-saar-mansvelt-beck\"><a href=\"\/mdx\/the-graduates-saar-mansvelt-beck\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/008_4439_V6_1x11_HR.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/007_4281_V4_1x11_HR.jpg\" style=\"display:none\"\/><br \/>\n        Saar Mansvelt Beck<br \/>\n      <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"separ bottom\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\n$(\"[id^='thumb-']\").hover(function() {\n    $(this).find('img').toggle();\n});\n<\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Graduates Frauke Nijs For over a decade, Models.com\u2019s The Graduates series has served as a visual check-in with the models of the moment who have consistently performed at the highest levels, graduating from rising newcomers on the Hot List to the Top 50&#8217;s most recognizable faces. 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