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From creating monster wrestling sets to Beyoncé’s Renaissance album cover, set designer Nicholas des Jardins (@nicholasdesjardins) brings abstract ideas to life with a fabrication-first approach. Hailing from the Virgin Islands, des Jardins shares his creative journey, the stories behind collaborations with Khaite and 032c, and his pick for who’s one to watch in this edition of #BehindTheImage. Read the full interview now on Models.com 🔗

Models.com’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award honors a trailblazing model who has left an indelible mark on the fashion industry and beyond. Discovered at just 14 in a Brazilian mall, Gisele Bündchen has defined excellence over a career spanning more than three decades. From her iconic reign as a Victoria’s Secret Angel to gracing the silver screen in The Devil Wears Prada and serving as a dedicated Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations, Gisele has repeatedly proven that her impact transcends the runway. Join us in celebrating the extraordinary Gisele Bündchen, Models.com’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. Discover more about her legendary journey at Models.com. Lifetime Achievement Award #GiseleBundchen Visti Models.com !

Congratulations to the Social Movers ✨ winners for Industry’s Vote and Readers’ Choice respectively, Alex Consani and Bella Hadid. This year has emphasized the importance of going beyond mere social metrics; it’s about amplifying awareness of pivotal issues. Discover the full list of Social Movers nominees and more, by clicking the link in the bio. Social Mover of the Year Industry’s Vote #AlexConsani @alexconsani Readers’ Choice #BellaHadid @bellahadid Runners Up Industry’s Vote #QuannahChasingHorse @quannah.rose Readers’ Choice #AlexConsani @alexconsani Visit Models.com for more!

Congratulations to the 2024 Breakout Star 💥 winners Bibi Breslin, for Industry’s Vote, Gabbriette, for Readers’ Choice, and respective runners-up, #Gabbriette and Sascha Rajasalu. Congratulations to Industry’s Vote and Readers’ Choice winner Valentin Caron for Breakout star Men+, and runners up for Industry Vote, Douta Sidibe and Readers’ Choice, Hamin Yu. For more Model of the Year results, click the link in the bio! 🔗 Breakout Star Women: Industry: #BibiBreslin @bibi_breslin Readers: #Gabbriette @gabbriette Breakout Star Men: Industry and Readers’ Choice: #ValentinCaron @valentin_caron_ Runner Ups: Women + Industry’s Vote #Gabbriette @gabbriette Readers’ Choice #SaschaRajasalu @sascha._.alexandra Men+ Industry’s Vote #DoutaSidibe @douta_sidibe Readers’ Choice #HaminYu @yuhamln

The 2024 Models.com Model of the Year Awards are here! 🏆 With the support of industry leaders and our vibrant digital community, the votes are in! Congratulations to Alex Consani for winning Industry Vote and Anok Yai for Readers in the Women+ #MOTY category, Leon Dame for Industry’s Vote and Hedi Ben Tekaya for Readers’ Choice in the Men+ category. Special mention to the respective runner-ups Kit Butler and Mathieu Simoneau. To see the rest of this year’s winners, visit Models.com. 🔗 #MDC Model of the Year: Women+ Industry’s Vote: #AlexConsani @alexconsani Readers Choice: #AnokyYai @anokyai Model of the Year: Men+ Industry’s Vote: #LeonDame @leondame Readers Choice: #HediBenTekaya @hedi.bentekaya Runner Ups Womens+ Industry Vote: Anok Yai @anokyai Readers’ Choice: Alex Consani @alexconsani Mens+ Industry Vote: #KitButler @kitbutlerr Readers Choice: #MathieuSimoneau @mathieu.simoneau Visit models.com!

In this edition of #BehindTheImage, Models.com speaks with London & Paris-based stylist Nell Kalonji (@nellkalonji). From her early love of fashion and costumes to landing her first break with a three-month internship at Dazed and eventually working full-time with Katie Shillingford, Kalonji has a portfolio that includes British Vogue, AnOther Magazine, and working with Shygirl. She shares with Models.com more on her career journey, the vision behind co-founding @rubricinitiative, and the impact she hopes to leave. Find the full interview only on Models.com 🔗

These rookies all know the importance of teamwork. Find out who’s family is into the arts, who studies cancer science, and who would travel the world if money wasn’t an issue. Find out their answers and more, on Models.com #MDCSelects ✨ Editor: Rosie Daly @rosiemdc Angelo Ricco — @angelo lucixno Annaya Baird — @bingi.nys Caio Perin — @caioeduperin Erik Ilin — @_ ilierk _ Ruby Samuels — @ruby.samu Yao Zhou — @sweetcolacola

Chanel announces Matthieu Blazy (@matthieu_blazy), formerly of #BottegaVeneta, as its new Creative Director. Blazy steps into the iconic role, overseeing fashion, couture, and accessories, with his highly anticipated debut collection set for October 2025. Find more news and discover his design legacy, only on Models.com 🔗

Posted on Carven’s Instagram account, Brotish designer Louise Trotter (@louise_trotter_) will be exiting the house on January 24th. With her final collection presented during Paris Fashion Week, CEO Shawna Tao confirms the collection will spotlight the house’s core codes, delivering a “concise and focused” vision while setting the stage for deeper exploration next season. No successor has been announced at Carven yet. UPDATE: Trotter has been announced as Matthieu Blazy’s replacement at Bottega Veneta. Find more of Trotter’s past collections on Models.com 🔗

London and New York-based set designer Polly Philp (@polly_setdesign) shares in the next installment of #BehindTheImage how she found her way into the world of set design. After attending art school, Philp honed her craft, assisting Janina Pedan with early support from Ben Toms. Today, her creative vision brings life to projects for top brands like Miu Miu and Prada and leading publications like Dazed. Discover Philp’s approach to creative collaborations, what she wants people to know about her beyond work, and her pick for who’s next in the industry in the link in bio!

For stylist Vittoria Cerciello (@vittoriacerciello), fashion isn’t just about clothes it’s about empowerment, storytelling, and honoring individuality. From her roots in Naples to the global fashion capitals of Milan, Paris, and NYC, Cerciello blends culture, art, and bold creativity into every look. Models.com contributor @sheltonboydgriffith caught up with the cosmopolitan stylist to dive into her creative journey, the inspirations behind her work, and her thoughts on the future of fashion in a rapidly changing world. Full interview on Models.com

After a decade at the helm of Maison Margiela, John Galliano is officially stepping down. Known for his bold vision and boundary-pushing creativity, Galliano has delivered countless unforgettable collections that defined fashion moments and drove significant business growth for the French house. Renzo Rosso, President of @otb Group, parent company of Margiela, described their collaboration as “life-changing and groundbreaking.” As of now, no successor has been announced. Find more only on Models.com. (Photo by Bertrand Rndoff Petroff/ @gettyimages)