Growing up in a small town in Guangxi, China, face-painter Valentina Li didn’t have that many forms of entertainment. A developed love for nature and painting naturally led to a desire to…
Kai Newman Manifested Her Runway Resurgence Through a Vision Board
It was impossible to miss Jamaican model Kai Newman when she walked for Loewe, Prada, Valentino, The Row, Burberry, and more this Fall/Winter 2022 season. When she first got into the scene…
How América González Quieted Her Imposter Syndrome
From dreams of becoming a doctor to walking 34 runway shows this season, Venezuelan model América González’s career path made a 180° turnaround due to her strong sense of perseverance. Rejection is…
Xu Meen on Practicing Humility and Leading Responsibly
To become a household name as a model is nothing short of an accomplishment that SuMin Kim aka Xu Meen knows all too well, going from Models.com’s Model of the Week to…
Hot Lister Precious Kevin on her Life-Changing Scouting Story
Models’ scouting stories are usually quite serendipitous, but Nigerian model Precious Kevin‘s story is not only moving but kismet. Just as the world around her seemed to be crumbling, her mother agent…
Geometric and Sensual Silhouettes Were at Center-Stage for Courrèges F/W 22
Marie Loridan & Metta Irebe In the last year, French heritage house Courrèges has had a significant revival, becoming a fan favorite for younger consumers, all thanks to CEO Adrien Da Maia…
Mila van Eeten Makes a Soaring Return After a Hiatus
After being discovered at a young age, Dutch model Mila van Eeten was already exclusively walking Versace back in 2015 before taking a break from modeling. Now she’s jumped back onto the…
“In America: An Anthology of Fashion” Highlights Unsung Designers of the Past
Marguery Bolhagen, 1961 The first part of the Costume Institute’s exhibit, In America: A Lexicon of Fashion was an analysis of 20th and 21st-century American fashion designs and contemporary clothing, including newer…
Theophilio’s Edvin Thompson Emerges as A Designer Paying Homage to the Caribbean
Jamaican-born, Brooklyn native, Edvin Thompson found a practical way to communicate critical conversations by leaning into his zeal for design, eventually creating his brand Theophilio in 2016 derived from his middle name…
Véronique Nichanian Focuses on Sophisticated Seduction for Hermès F/W 22
Neil Varel & Thomas Riguelle Hermès is known for its sleek classic opulent designs, but for F/W 22 creative director Véronique Nichanian decided to venture into the world of sophisticated seduction calling…