Breakout Models To Watch: Our Favorite Faces From NYFW

by Kristi Mikesky

Aside from the new collections and street-style scene, another favorite facet of NYFW is keeping our eyes on the models—new and familiar faces—walking the runway. The whirlwind week is a breeding ground for the industry’s up-and-coming talent, and this season we noticed a handful of girls that stood apart from the pack. Here, models to keep on your radar—we predict big things for their blossoming careers.

Anna Cleveland

Shows walked: Anna Sui, Carolina Herrera, Diane von Furstenberg, Zac Posen & more.

Fun fact: She's legendary supermodel Pat Cleveland's daughter.

Instagram handle: @anna_vrc

Aya Jones

Shows walked: Anna Sui, Coach, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang & more.

Fun fact: If she wasn't a model, she'd likely be a nurse.

Instagram handle: @iamayajones

Grace Hartzell

Shows walked: Derek Lam, Diane von Furstenberg, DKNY, Michael Kors, Prabal Gurung, Vera Wang & more.

Fun fact: She's obsessed with anime.

Instagram handle: @graciehartzel

Line Brems

Shows walked: Coach, Givenchy, Jeremy Scott, Rodarte, Wes Gordon & more.

Fun fact: This one's obvious—she's a Cara Delevingne doppelganger. Those brows!

Instagram handle: @lineobrems

Lineisy Montero

Shows walked: Calvin Klein, Diane von Furstenberg, Narciso Rodgriguez, Ralph Lauren, Proenza Schouler & more.

Fun fact: She graced the cover of Teen Vogue's August issue alongside the aforementioned Aya Jones.

Instagram handle: @lineisymontero

Mica Arganaraz

Shows walked: Alexander Wang, Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler & more.

Fun fact: She was discovered by sending a Polaroid to her now-agency.

Instagram handle: @micarganaraz

Selena Forrest

Shows walked: Proenza Schouler.

Fun fact: Proenza's Spring 2016 show—which she opened—was her runway debut.

Instagram handle: @selena.forrest