In the modeling world, there is always talk about who is the new “It” girl or boy. Every year, a new crop of fresh faces hit the runway and magazine covers. But who are these models and where do they come from? We’ve put together a list of the top 10 young, hot models in the world for you to keep an eye on in 2022. From established superstars to newcomers on the scene, these are the models that are sure to make waves in the fashion industry in the coming year.
Kaia Gerber
Kaia Gerber is the undisputed queen of the fashion world right now. At just 16 years old, she has already graced the cover of Vogue Paris, walked in major runway shows for the likes of Chanel, Givenchy, and Alexander McQueen, and been named a brand ambassador for both Marc Jacobs and Omega.
And it’s not just her high-profile gigs that have us obsessed – Kaia’s personal style is pretty darn cool, too. She’s often seen rocking vintage denim, edgy leather jackets, and statement accessories, all with an effortless cool-girl vibe.
We can’t wait to see what this fashion powerhouse does next!
Sofia Richie
Sofia Richie is an American model, born in Los Angeles, CA. Richie is the daughter of musician Lionel Richie and his second wife, Diane Alexander. She has two sisters, Nicole and Sofia.
Richie began her modeling career in 2014. In 2016, she was featured in a campaign for Tommy Hilfiger. In 2017, she walked in the fashion shows for Chanel, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, and Ralph Lauren during New York Fashion Week. That same year she was also on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia
In 2018, Sofia Richie was named one of the “Top Ten Fashion Influencers” by Forbes magazine. As of 2019, she has over 7 million followers on Instagram.
Anok Yai
Anok Yai is a Congolese-American model who was discovered when she attended a homecoming party at Howard University in October 2017. Since then, she has been featured on the cover of magazines such as Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue and GQ, and has walked the runway for brands such as Givenchy, Marc Jacobs and Calvin Klein. In 2018, she was named one of the “Top 50 Hottest Models” by Maxim magazine.
Adwoa Aboah
Adwoa Aboah is a Ghanaian-British model. She is the founder of Gurls Talk, a website that provides advice and discussion for young women.
Aboah has been featured on the cover of British Vogue, i-D, and Dazed. She has also appeared in campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Burberry, and Calvin Klein. In 2017, she was named Model of the Year at the Fashion Awards.
Hailey Baldwin
Hailey Baldwin is one of the hottest young models in the world. She has graced the covers of magazines such as Vogue, Elle, and Harper’s Bazaar. She has also been featured in campaigns for top brands such as Guess, Tommy Hilfiger, and Ralph Lauren. Hailey is currently signed with IMG Models.
Kendall Jenner
Kendall Jenner is one of the most successful young models in the world. She has worked for some of the biggest fashion brands, including Chanel, Balmain, and Givenchy. Kendall has also appeared on the cover of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar.
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid is an American fashion model. She was signed to IMG Models in 2014. In December 2016, she was voted Model of the Year by industry professionals for Model.com’s annual Model of the Year Awards.
Hadid signed with IMG Models worldwide in August 2014. Later that year she made her runway debut walking for Desigual’s show during Barcelona Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014–15. She was then featured in Tom Ford’s Eyewear
Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski is an American model and actress. She rose to prominence in 2013 after appearing in the music video for Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines”, which became the number-one song of the year in several countries. Her modeling career has included campaigns for Adidas, Blumarine, and Forever 21, among others. In addition to her work in fashion, she has appeared in several films, including Gone Girl (2014) and Entourage (2015).
Gisele Bundchen
Gisele Bundchen is a Brazilian model and actress. She was born on July 20, 1980, in Horizontina, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. She has been married to American actor Tom Brady since 2009. They have two children together.
Bundchen has appeared on the covers of many magazines, including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and Rolling Stone. She has also walked the runway for fashion designers such as Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana, and Oscar de la Renta.
In 2007, Forbes magazine named Bundchen the world’s richest supermodel. As of 2015, she is listed as one of the world’s highest-paid models by Forbes. In 2014, she was ranked the 89th Most Powerful Woman in the World by Forbes.
Conclusion
The world of modeling is always changing, and there are always new faces gracing the covers of magazines and walking the runways. These ten young models are some of the hottest in the world right now, and we can’t wait to see what they’ll do next. From stunning supermodels to fresh-faced fashionistas, these ladies are taking the modeling world by storm. Keep an eye on them — they’re sure to be big stars in the years to come.
