WWD looks at the latest crop of fresh faces set to make a splash at New York Fashion Week.
Mae Van Der Weide
Mae Van Der Weide started her modeling career in Los Angeles, racking up a few editorial shoots after being scouted in Iowa City by Mother Model Management. “I’ve never walked the runway before, so I think it’s going to be cool to learn how to do something new,” she said.
Age: 18
Hometown: Iowa City, Iowa
Agency: Next Management
Height: 5’8″
Instagram: @maevdw
Emm Arruda
Arruda was a Proenza Schouler runway exclusive in New York last season and went on to walk for Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Dior and Chanel in Paris. The curly haired Canadian said she’s most looking forward to prepping her street style: “It’s so fun to get all dressed up and be photographed on the street. It’s a chance to express yourself.”
Age: 17
Hometown: Toronto
Agency: Women Management
Height: 5’10”
Instagram: @emm_arruda
Noemie Abigail
Noemie Abigail won the Elite Model Look contest in France in 2014 and recently walked in the Dior and Valentino couture shows. As for New York, Abigail said, “There’s a special energy in that city — I can’t really describe it, but it makes me feel good.”
Age: 18
Hometown: Lille, France
Agency: DNA
Height: 5’11”
Instagram: @noemiiiiiiiiiie
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