The new version is coming on 2nd December Fashion AwardsBritish Fashion Awards where their guests’ looks on the red carpet go viral in record time. Awards that, in 2024, will have 6 women competing for the Model of the Year award: Alex Consani, Alva Claire, Amelia Gray, Hi there, Liu Wen And Mona Togard. A sextet of stars you can meet in this news.
Who will be the best model of the year?
Before getting into each one more specifically, you should know that the Model of the Year award is a distinction that recognizes “the global impact of what has impacted the industry in the last 12 months.” Furthermore, the company says that its influence is not only on the catwalk, but also that it “makes outstanding contributions to the industry, creating numerous editorials and advertising campaigns throughout the year.” In the previous edition, this award went to Paloma Elsaesser. Bella Hadid, Adut Akech or Kaia Gerber.
Alex Consani
He started in the world of fashion in 2015 and since then his fame has only increased by participating in the 2024 Victoria’s Secret Parade and not only that, Alex Consani (July 23, 2003, California) has made history. On many occasions, for example, becoming the first trans model to be nominated at the London Fashion Awards. On the other hand, apart from his photographic work (he is the current image of Marc Jacobs, Sisley and Puki among other brands) and on the catwalk he has achieved many successes such as influencerEspecially through TikTok. Soon, we will be able to see his pose in the famous Pirelli 2025 calendar.
Alva Claire
Originally from London, though based in the US, this model is a champion of inclusivity in fashion. It started in 2019 when it became an international face after participating in the Savage x Fenty presentation. A year later, he would participate again display Rihanna will go from the underwear brand and onto the Versace catwalk, marking her certain sanctity. On the other hand, Calvin Klein, H&M and Burberry are some of the companies that wanted to feature this 1.70m tall woman for their advertisements.
Amelia Gray
The daughter of actors Harry Hamlin and Lisa Rinna, she was born on June 13, 2001 in Los Angeles (USA). She always wanted to be a model and in 2017, she made her debut in the Dennis Basso Spring/Summer 2018 fashion show, being chosen to open and close the presentation. In fact, this job established her professional career and gradually, she became one of the most sought after as well as the best style in the industry. For example, in 2024 alone, we were able to see her parade in 38 notable fashion shows, both ready-to-wear and haute couture, one of which is her collection for Spring/Summer 2025 hosted by Desigual in Barcelona. .
Hi there
He is naturalized as an American, but he was born on December 20, 1997 in Cairo (Egypt). Of South Sudanese parents, Anok Yoye started in the world of fashion by chance. It all happened in 2017 when he was in university. There was a photographer who wanted to take her picture and after posting her picture on Instagram (she got over 20,000). choice), many modeling agencies were interested in it. However, her milestone was becoming the second black woman (after Naomi Campbell) to open the runway for Italian brand Prada, specifically, with its Fall/Winter 2018-2019 collection.
Liu Wen
She was born on January 27, 1988 in Yongzhou (China) and it was through a national modeling competition where she placed 10th that opened the door to fashion for her. Gradually, her fame grew like wildfire and among her greatest achievements, she became the first model of Asian descent to walk for Victoria’s Secret. Specifically, this historic event took place in 2009. Later, she would walk for the brand in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2024. All this means that, in general, she is considered the first Chinese supermodel. .
Mona Togard
She was born on April 3, 2002 in Aarhus (Denmark) and is one of the most unique beauties in fashion that comes from having a Somali-Ethiopian mother and a half-Danish, half-Turkish father. It is not surprising that his features at the age of 12 did not go unnoticed by talent scouts. However, it would be three years later, when her fame would definitely rise after winning the Danish edition of the Elite Model Look competition. In the fall of 2024, we can see it as the image of Louis Vuitton, H&M, Zara or Marc Jacobs, among other brands. In addition, and as a curious fact, he was signed to participate in the music video of the song by FKA Twigs this year. The Perfect Stranger.