Meet the 10 Breakout Models of Spring 2026 Fashion Week

The Spring 2026 season was one for the history books, with new creative directors and groundbreaking collections from top houses like Proenza Schouler and Chanel. But amidst the established names, a new generation of talent emerged. This year, we’re spotlighting the 10 breakout models who dominated the catwalks from New York to Paris.

The New Faces of Fashion

These rising stars, hailing from all over the world, made their mark on the most exclusive runways. Ivy Stewart, from Scotland, and Athiec Geng, from South Sudan, brought a global presence to the shows. For others, like Luna Yohannan and Charlie Jones, fashion month was a homecoming, as they walked for top designers in their native cities.

This breakout class didn’t just walk the shows—they owned them. Many of them booked coveted opening and closing spots, a rare achievement for a first season. Marylore Heck opened for Rabanne, and Yohannan closed the same show. Emaan Zishan was chosen for the first look at Duran Lantink’s Jean Paul Gaultier collection. And Noor Khan proved to be a powerful new force, opening for Khaite and closing for Calvin Klein Collection and McQueen.

These are the new faces you need to know. Here’s your introduction to the breakout models of the Spring 2026 season.

Ana Beatriz Cortes