JULIA NOBIS, 18
HOMETOWN: Sydney, Australia.
HOW LONG SHE’S BEEN MODELING: Full-time since the end of last year—so, realistically, eight months.
WHAT SHE LIKES ABOUT IT: Traveling is fun.
That being said, the jet lag isn’t. But apart from that, I do enjoy seeing the different countries and cultures.
WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT WHEN SHE'S WALKING DOWN THE RUNWAY: I try to keep my mind clear and concentrate on not falling over. Oh, and keep a straight back.
Sweater and pants: Dries Van Noten. Necklaces: Casoar and Model’s own.
TATI COTLIAR, 21
HOMETOWN: Buenos Aires, Argentina.
HOW LONG SHE’S BEEN MODELING: I started in Argentina two years ago, and it’s been one year already since I first traveled to New York City.
WHAT SHE LIKES ABOUT IT: The chance to
exchange even some words with people I really admire and who I consider visionary.
WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT WHEN SHE’S WALKING DOWN THE RUNWAY: I don’t realize that there are a lot of people looking at me, which I think is good for not being nervous. I try to just focus on the character I’m performing, not on how I look.
Jacket: Roberto Cavalli. Sweater: Celine. Pants: Ann Demeulemeester. Necklace: Maison Martin Margiela. Rings: Agry.
TATI COTLIAR, 21
Top and skirt: Marc Jacobs. Hat: Juun.J. Scarf: Dries Van Noten. Bracelet: Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere. Ring: Stylist’s own. Boots: Alexander Wang.
MIRTE MAAS, 19
HOMETOWN: Helmond, Netherlands.
HOW LONG SHE’S BEEN MODELING: One and a half years.
WHAT SHE LIKES ABOUT IT: I love that you get to travel to go so many places. You meet so many people in so many parts of the world. I could be anywhere next week, and that’s exciting.
WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT WHEN SHE’S WALKING DOWN THE RUNWAY: Keeping with the pace and not passing the girl in front of me. Most of the time you spend on the runway isn’t long enough for deep thoughts.
Coat: Dries Van Noten. Sweaters: Celine. Skirt: Ann Demeulemeester. Sneakers: Adidas.
MIRTE MAAS, 19
Sweater: Dries Van Noten. Pants: Junya Wantanabe.
KIRBY KENNY, 17
HOMETOWN: Born in New York, raised in Mendham, New Jersey.
HOW LONG SHE’S BEEN MODELING: Since this past December!
WHAT SHE LIKES ABOUT IT: The ability to get into character and become a different person every day.
WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT WHEN SHE’S WALKING DOWN THE RUNWAY: I try to give the most I can to the vibe or inspiration of the show and just get into the music.
Coat and skirt: Yohji Yamamoto. Bodysuit: Maison Martin Margiela. Hat: Brigitte Campagne. Sneakers: Adidas.
HANNAH HOLMAN, 19
HOMETOWN: A small town in Utah called Leamington.
HOW LONG SHE’S BEEN MODELING: Three years.
WHAT SHE LIKES ABOUT IT: New experiences, meeting all sorts of people, and traveling the world.
WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT WHEN SHE’S WALKING DOWN THE RUNWAY: I try to clear my mind and see it from the perspective of the audience, which I assume is more glamorous than the chaos backstage.
Top: Comme des Garcons. Dress: Nicole Miller.
Necklace: Maison Martin Margiela. Scarf: Dries Van Noten. Shoes: Alexander Wang.
ANN KENNY, 17
HOMETOWN: Born in New York, raised in Mendham, New Jersey.
HOW LONG SHE’S BEEN MODELING: Since December.
WHAT SHE LIKES ABOUt IT: I love to work with incredibly talented, creative, and accomplished photographers, stylists, designers. It’s a privilege to work with them!
WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT WHEN SHE’S WALKING DOWN THE RUNWAY: I try to look like a believable character on the runway,
to fit into the mood of the show, so it changes according to each show’s clothes and inspiration.
Jacket and cardigan: Maison Martin Margiela. Dress: Calvin Klein. Scarf: Dries Van Noten. Boots: Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere.
ANN KENNY, 17
Coat: Junya Wantanabe. Sweater: Celine. Pants: Ann Demeulemeester.
JAC, 16
HOMETOWN: I come from a small city called Puszczykowo near Poznan City in Wielkopolska province—in Poland, of course.
HOW LONG SHE’S BEEN MODELING: I modeled as a 13-year-old girl, so three years. but I did my first season a year and a half ago, so that would be the real beginning.
WHAT SHE THINKS ABOUT WHEN SHE’S WALKING DOWN THE RUNWAY: When I started, I couldn’t think because I was just concentrating on my moves. Now that I have some runway experience, I’m able to end my thoughts from backstage and think about my facial expression, the music. I can even have a look on spectators. Ha-ha!
Jacket: Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere. Shirt: Charvet. Pants: Dries Van Noten. Sneakers: Converse.
JAC, 16
Cardigan: Reed Krakoff. Sweater and skirt: Marc Jacobs.
Cosmetics: Dior Beauty, including Diorskin Sculpt Foundation. Fragrance: Miss Dior Cherie by Christian Dior. Hair: Shon/Julian Watson Agency. Makeup: Val Garland/Streeters. Manicure: Cristina Conrad/Calliste. Models: Julia Nobis/Elite, Tati Cotliar/Next, Mirte Maas/Women, Kirby Kenny/DNA, Hannah Holman/Elite, Ann Kenny/DNA, and Jac/IMG. Casting: Michelle Lee/KCD, Inc. Production: Brachfeld Paris. Stylist Assistants: Delphine Dahnier and Edouard Dondolo.
