From Kai Schreiber to Cortisa Star These Gen Z Models Dominated the Runways This Fashion Month
Fashion Month didn’t just deliver high fashion on the runways, must-try beauty trends, and copycat-worthy model-off-duty looks on the streets of Paris — it also brought a wave of fresh faces to the catwalk, introducing the newest generation of emerging models. While seasoned names like Bella Hadid, Alex Consani, and Kendall Jenner made their expected appearances, it was equally exciting and refreshing to see a new class of models making the rounds, from Schiaparelli to Miu Miu to Isabel Marant.
From models with famous last names to recently discovered stars, here are a few rising Gen Z faces that caught our eye this Fashion Month.
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images1/8Sunday Rose Kidman Urban
Daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, 17-year-old Sunday Rose has been nonstop this Fashion Month — walking Jonathan Anderson’s debut women’s Dior show in Paris, as well as Calvin Klein and Khaite shows. Her parents had her wait until she was 16 to start modeling so she could focus on school. As soon as she was able, she debuted on the runway at Miu Miu’s Spring 2025 show last year. It’s safe to say she’s already carving out her own space as a Gen Z model to watch.
Antoine Flament/Getty Images2/8Yar Aguer Gabriel
Though Yar Aguer Gabriel may be new to modeling, she’s already proving to be a breakout star in the current fashion zeitgeist. The 24-year-old from South Sudan was discovered by her agency on Instagram, and this Fashion Month alone, she walked for Schiaparelli, Victoria Beckham, Ann Demeulemeester, and Balenciaga. Even more impressive, she was named one of Vogue’s breakout models of spring 2025.
Taylor Hill3/8Natalia Bryant
Natalia Bryant, 24, has quickly become a regular on both red carpets and runways. A recent graduate of the University of Southern California, the eldest daughter of Vanessa Bryant and the late Kobe Bryant made her runway debut for Versace in 2023 and, most recently, walked in Off-White’s Spring 2026 show at New York Fashion Week.
Marc Piasecki4/8Kai Schreiber
Kai Schreiber — the daughter of actors Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber — is working for (and arguably earning) her spot as the fashion world’s next it-girl. The 16-year-old dominated Fashion Month, opening the Jason Wu Spring/Summer 2026 show in New York and walking for Valentino and Mugler. Her mom even sat front row at the Mugler show to cheer her on. A sweet mother-daughter moment.
Victor VIRGILE/Getty Images5/8Cortisa Star
While Cortisa Star may be more well-known in the music space as a rapper and her TikTok-viral song “Fun,” she’s making a name for herself in the fashion biz, too. The 20-year-old Delaware native graced the Miu Miu catwalk in Paris, as part of a show that paid tribute to working women. It wasn’t her first time working with the brand either — she made her runway debut at their Fall 2025 show.
Peter White/Getty Images6/8Mia Armstrong
Mia Armstrong, 23, was also named one of Vogue’s breakout models of spring 2025, and it’s easy to see why. Known for her strong, brushed-up brows, the British model brought a serious presence to the runways this Fashion Month, walking for Balmain and Isabel Marant. She was also a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Angel in 2024 following the show’s multi-year hiatus.
Kristy Sparow/Getty Images7/8Bhavitha Mandava
Bhavitha Mandava’s claim to modeling was both unconventional and impressive: she was discovered last year at a New York subway station, then made her runway debut a few weeks later at Bottega Veneta’s Summer 2025 show. Born and raised in India, she moved to New York to study assistive technology and architecture. A recent graduate from New York University, Bhavitha Mandava walked the Chanel Spring/Summer 2026 show.
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Lyvans Boolaky/Getty Images8/8Vivian Wilson
Former Teen Vogue cover star Vivian Wilson is making a name for herself as a model, distancing herself from her association with Elon Musk. This season, the 21-year-old made her runway debut at New York Fashion Week, walking for Prabal Gurung, Alexis Bittar, and Dauphinette.
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