Fashion Week Forecast: New Faces

By Christine Cruz

Like a stockbroker watching the ticker at Wall Street, we here at Modelinia have been diligently analyzing the runways, campaigns, and covers to predict which models’ “stock” will skyrocket in the third quarter, which in fashion terms is known as Fashion Week. Models like Jac and Dree Hemingway have been steadily building their portfolios while newcomers like Mimmi Soderstom and Julia Hafstrom are ready for their breakthrough. Let us introduce you to the models we think will be dominating the runways this season.

	Julia Hafstrom Agency: IMG Nationality: Swedish It has been awhile since a firecracker redhead like Karen Elson has rocked the fashion world. This Fashion Week it might just happen with a young Swede named Julia Hafstrom. Julia has been groomed by IMG to be the next big star, and it seems like all her hard work is paying off: She landed the August 2009 cover of Dazed and Confused and scored a spot in the highly coveted Fall Prada campaign. No doubt this stunner will have all the casting directors seeing red this season!
	Dree Hemingway Agency: Elite Nationality: American Mix one part American literary pedigree, one part stunning good looks, and one part electrifying personality, and what do you have? Well, Dree Hemingway, of course. This party girl has become one of the hottest names in the fashion industry. Not only did Dree accompany wonder boy designer Alexander Wang to the Met Gala in May 2009, but she is also featured in Gucci’s Fall ad campaign, on the cover of Russian Vogue’s August 2009 issue, in an editorial for the August 2009 issue of Vogue Paris, and in an editorial for the September 2009 issue of W.
	Jac Agency: IMG Nationality: Polish Known simply as just Jac, this newcomer is sure to secure her spot as a top model this coming season. Since her introduction to the runways February 2009, Jac has been blowing away both casting directors and editors alike. The Polish beauty opened Calvin Klein and Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti and closed Marc by Marc Jacobs. Since then, Style.com has featured her as one of the top 10 rising stars, she became the face of the Calvin Klein Fall ad campaign, plus she was featured in an editorial in Vogue Paris. Not bad for a newbie!
	Karolin Wolter Agency: Supreme Nationality: German We knew this German wonder was going to go far when she opened the highly coveted Jil Sander show and walked for other top-tier designers like Marc Jacobs, Marni, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Lanvin. Since then she has managed to keep that Fashion Week momentum going by gracing the cover of Vogue Portugal; landing top campaigns such as Gianfranco Ferré, Isaora, M Missoni, and Bergdorf Goodman; and appearing in editorials for Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue Nippon, British Vogue, i-D, and Numéro.
	Gracie Carvalho Agency: Marilyn Nationality: Brazilian Gracie is the newest import from our model-making country of the south: Brazil. Since her debut last season when she walked big ticket shows like Stella McCartney, Carolina Herrera, Vera Wang, and Ralph Lauren, Gracie has taken off at the speed of light. She booked major advertising campaigns for BCBG Max Azria, DKNY Jeans, Kenneth Cole, Target, and Gap, plus an editorial in T: The New York Times Style Magazine. Could this beauty be the next Gisele? Stay tuned to find out!
	Hannah Holman Agency: Elite Nationality: American Talk about blonde bombshell. This small-town girl from Utah plans to hit the runways strong this season. Brand-new to the fashion arena, she has already managed to score mentions in 10 magazine’s 10 faces to watch, an editorial in Tush, and she is featured in the Fall Miu Miu campaign. Looks like this modest beauty should get ready for the big leagues!
	Auguste Abeliunaite Agency: Women Management Nationality: Lithuanian Call her the girl who cried “fame.” After starting out just last season she already understands that sometimes bad press can be good press. Auguste was the name on everyone’s lips last season when she cried while walking the Jil Sander show. But tears or no tears, Auguste managed to walk Prada days later. Since then she’s been seen in an editorial for Vogue Nippon, was featured in 10 magazine’s 10 faces to watch, and a spot in the Philosophy di Alberta Ferretti Fall campaign. Who says there’s no crying in modeling?
	Mimmi Soderstrom Agency: Viva (Paris) Nationality: Swedish Looking through the gigantic September issues of your favorite fashion magazines can be a somewhat daunting experience with all of the advertisements packed in. One advertisement that will catch your eye is the Miu Miu Fall campaign. You will be confused and yet amazed at the beauty staring back at you; this rising star is Mimmi Soderstrom. Hailing from Sweden, this newbie has luck on her side: With only test shots in her portfolio, she managed to jump the ladder and go straight to the top. There is no doubt you will see her dominating the runways this season.