The Tamesis
Another season has come and gone. While we’re past the upheaval of spring’s 15 designer debuts, fall 2026 is shaping up to be another action-packed fashion month. The changes are still underway: Meryll Rogge showed her first collection for Marni, while Pieter Mulier took his final bow at Alaïa, moving into new territory at Versace.
As for the runway, models strutted through makeshift greenhouses and construction sites. And, while we saw a lot of familiar faces (Gemma Ward, Kate Moss and Raquel Zimmermann, to name a few), there were also some freshly minted models.
Nine new faces stand out this season. Groundbreaking models like these can be found in every corner of the world, from major metropolitan areas such as Warsaw, Melbourne and Sao Paulo to scenic cities such as Loveland, Colorado and Seedingsee in Germany.
Although these models were new, they were quickly put into service. Thalita Ferreira made a lasting impression, opening Loewe, Saint Laurent and Schiaparelli, and closing Jean Paul Gaultier. Meanwhile, Alina Miller, who was named in Prada’s 15-strong cast, took off her clothes four times on the catwalk.
As busy as they are during fashion month, these models also have fulfilling lives outside of the catwalk. Nyela Hopster is an avid K-pop fan who even practices choreography backstage, while track and field star Joseph Akuei harbors aspirations of competing in the Olympics. Below, let’s take a look at nine breakout models for the fall of 2026.
