{"id":70850,"date":"2026-11-04T16:35:17","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T21:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/?p=70850"},"modified":"2026-11-04T21:30:35","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T02:30:35","slug":"the-graduates-lauren-huyskens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/models.com\/mdx\/the-graduates-lauren-huyskens\/","title":{"rendered":"The Graduates: Lauren Huyskens"},"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\/009_4877_V5_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>Lauren Huyskens<\/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: black;\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=\"https:\/\/models.com\/client\/de-pino\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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=\"https:\/\/models.com\/client\/de-pino\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">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=\"https:\/\/models.com\/people\/gabriele-esposito\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> 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\/maximeberger_\/\" 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\/irene-ojo-felix\">Irene Ojo-Felix<\/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\/e98c6497b20d9ec9b0e8e8cebf0d8404\/iframe?muted=true&#038;preload=true&#038;loop=true&#038;autoplay=true&#038;poster=https%3A%2F%2Fcustomer-3i7jy10gxs89s0iu.cloudflarestream.com%2Fe98c6497b20d9ec9b0e8e8cebf0d8404%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>Belgian Top 50 model <a href=\"\/\/models.com\/models\/lauren-huyskens\">Lauren Huyskens<\/a> has had a remarkable rise since making her runway debut as a Prada exclusive for F\/W 25. The Antwerp-born model has since become a fixture on the international runways, walking for Ala\u00efa, Victoria Beckham, Sacai, and more, while building an impressive portfolio of campaigns and editorials. In just over a year, she has worked with some of fashion&#8217;s most celebrated photographers, including Steven Meisel, Willy Vanderperre, and Juergen Teller, the latter photographing her for the Calvin Klein Spring 2026 campaign. Yet Huyskens&#8217; introduction to fashion was entirely unexpected. Growing up in Antwerp, a city renowned for its fashion heritage, she had little interest in the industry beyond experimenting with her personal style. Her career began with a chance encounter on the street when she smiled at a stylish woman who turned out to be a model scout. \u201cSuddenly the cool lady was chasing me, and I was like, \u2018Oh no. I smiled at a crazy person,\u2019\u201d she recalled with a laugh. After learning the scout&#8217;s intentions, Huyskens decided to take a chance. \u201cI was like, \u2018You know what? I&#8217;m going to try it. Why not? I have nothing to lose.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"small-12 medium-12 columns\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/009_4952_V4_16x9_HR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pullquote\">&#8220;Comparison is truly the thief of joy. It&#8217;s so important to focus on the things that you&#8217;re getting instead of all the stuff you&#8217;re not getting.&#8221; <\/div>\n<div class=\"pic40\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.mdel.net\/mdx\/i\/2026\/11\/009_4792_V6_EXT_4x5_HR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2000\" class=\"alignnone size-full\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"txtbox\">\n<p>That decision eventually led to her Prada exclusive debut in Milan in February 2025, a moment that still feels surreal. \u201cDuring the finale, I was like, \u2018Oh my God, I&#8217;m on a runway. It&#8217;s for Prada. I&#8217;m in Milan. This is insane. How is this my life?\u2019\u201d she recalled. Fighting back tears until she stepped off the runway, Huyskens had little idea how quickly her career would accelerate. Since then, she has embraced both the camaraderie of fashion shows and the creative freedom of editorial work, appearing in publications including Self Service, Pop, and D la Repubblica. Working with Steven Meisel proved particularly memorable. \u201cHe&#8217;s very talented and he has a vision. So it&#8217;s a clear vision, so it takes five minutes to get the perfect shot.\u201d Now based in New York, Huyskens balances her demanding schedule with time alone to decompress and her favorite pastime, knitting. Looking ahead, she expressed her hopes to explore more transformative beauty work, like experimenting with elaborate prosthetics, and taking on characters that challenge her appearance. Despite her rapid success, she remains grounded in a philosophy of celebrating individual achievements rather than measuring herself against others. \u201cComparison is truly the thief of joy,\u201d she advised. \u201cIt&#8217;s so important to focus on the things that you&#8217;re getting instead of all the stuff you&#8217;re not getting.\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 Lauren Huyskens 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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