Ayo Edebiri Is the New Face of Chanel
Ahead of Matthieu Blazy’s debut at Chanel, the house has announced actor Ayo Edebiri as its new brand ambassador. “Ayo Edebiri embodies a new generation of genre-defying performers who are constantly pushing boundaries,” the brand shared. “Her distinctive style, wit, and singular perspective on the world make her a natural ally of Chanel.” Edebiri is best known for her role as chef Sydney Adamu in The Bear, which has earned her multiple awards, including a Golden Globe and an Emmy. She is also a screenwriter and director. The Bear star hinted at the partnership earlier by wearing Chanel to the premieres of her new film After the Hunt at both the Venice and New York Film Festivals. [WWD]
The Latin American Fashion Awards Taps Donatella Versace as President of the Jury
The Latin American Fashion Awards has appointed Donatella Versace as president of the jury for its second edition, set to take place from November 6th to 9th. The inaugural edition was led by Haider Ackermann. Versace will collaborate with the Latin American Fashion Awards to honor and champion the most visionary designers, artists, and cultural innovators from across Latin America and its global diaspora. “I have always championed the next generation of design talent. It has never been more important to support and encourage our global creative community, and I am honored to be president of the Latin American Fashion Awards,” said Versace. She will lead a distinguished jury that includes Nina Garcia, Imran Amed, Steven Kolb, Kean Etro, Gabriela Hearst, Karla Martinez de Salas, Carlos Nazario, and more. [WWD]
H&M’s In Betweens Campaign Highlights Model Street Style
This season, H&M introduces In Betweens, a campaign spotlighting some of the most in-demand faces, including Mariacarla Boscono, Vittoria Ceretti, Alex Consani, Sora Choi, Diane Chiu, Paloma Elsesser, Maty Fall, Jacqui Hooper, Awar Odhiang, and Mona Tougaard. Each model styled their own look from H&M’s A/W 25 collection, celebrating individuality and self-expression. Captured by Melodie Jeng and Adam Katz Sinding, and directed by Robbie Mailer Howat, the series follows models as they navigate between fittings, backstage sprints, and city sidewalks, where personal style takes center stage. Eliana Masgalos, Design Lead of H&M Womenswear said, “During fashion week, I always get excited to see the looks the models are wearing in between shows, when they get to be themselves. That authenticity is so inspiring. This project celebrates that ethos by spotlighting individual style and creativity, getting to the very core of what we do at H&M.”
The Art of Collaboration: Karlie Kloss and Thom Bettridge
The role of magazines in shaping culture, whether it’s to amplify or to disrupt, has been up for debate as of late. Print might be harder to justify in the digital age, but Karlie Kloss is betting big on its future on and off the runway. With Bedford Media, she’s reviving i-D Magazine and bringing in editor-in-chief Thom Bettridge to honor its punk roots while pushing it to the global masses. In the latest segment of The Art of Collaboration, Models.com sat down with Kloss and Bettridge to reveal how business acumen and editorial vision intertwine, how magazines can still make or break cultural moments, and why, at their best, they remain necessary vessels for discovery. Find the full interview directed by Kyleen James and Benson Thach only on Models.com.
Model of the Week: Eli Langer Locked In Miu Miu and Meisel In A Single Year
Model of the Week is back! This week’s muse is Eli Langer, the 21-year-old rookie blending fashion, fantasy, and introspection. From shooting with Steven Meisel to walking Miu Miu all in one year, Eli is a face to watch. Click the link here to see her whole shoot with Kristina Shakht, only on Models.com.
See What the Models Wore Off-Duty During PFW S/S 26 Days 4-6
As fashion month has now wrapped, we look back on the last few days of Paris Fashion Week. Click the link in bio for Melodie Jeng’s street-style moments here.
And don’t forget to check out our Fashion Week coverage, Betsy Gaghan walked the most shows of the S/S 26 season, plus A Day in the Life features with Ella Dalton at Miu Miu, Elina Gunawardena at Coperni and Kathia Nseke at Alexander McQueen. Stay tuned for our biannual Top Newcomers selections coming soon.
