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Gen Z Gets Its Own Class of Supermodels

A new generation of models are transcending the runway, appearing in interviews and music videos on their way to becoming cultural figures like those that came before.
A still from Doja Cat's music video for Gorgeous
Doja Cat's (center) music video for the song Gorgeous featured top models like Karen Elson alongside relative newcomers like Anok Yai, Ugbad Abdi, Alex Consani, Paloma Elsesser and Mona Tougaard. (YouTube)

With her latest music video,

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The Rise of the Indigenous Model

The four years since Quannah ChasingHorse was discovered by a Calvin Klein scouting director have seen a wave of Native talent appear on magazine covers and in high-profile shows. But for an industry that’s coasted on lazy depictions of Indigenous culture, old habits die hard.

About the authors
Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

Brennan Kilbane
Brennan Kilbane

Brennan Kilbane is News and Features Editor at The Business of Beauty. He is based in London, and supports BoF’s coverage of the multifaceted cosmetics industry, from fine fragrance to wellness trends.

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