{"id":1396,"date":"2026-04-29T10:31:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/?p=1396"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:31:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:31:10","slug":"5-legends-of-the-runway-that-we-love-right-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gleamgrid.co.za\/index.php\/2026\/04\/29\/5-legends-of-the-runway-that-we-love-right-now\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Legends of the Runway That We Love Right Now"},"content":{"rendered":"

The world of fashion modeling is currently ruled by a powerful new generation\u2014women whose influence extends far beyond the catwalk. From Italian stunners and Senegalese\u2011Italian sensations to American trailblazers redefining beauty standards, these legends are the faces of luxury brands and the stars of the biggest shows. Here are five models who aren’t just walking runways\u2014they’re owning them.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Vittoria Ceretti<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Vittoria Ceretti has firmly established herself as the definitive face of modern luxury, fronting campaigns for Bottega Veneta and Cos while dominating runways from Chanel to Armani. She even had the honor of carrying the flag at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremony, wearing a custom Armani Priv\u00e9 gown. Whether she’s debuting a bold micro\u2011fringe haircut or turning heads at the Vanity Fair Oscar afterparty, Vittoria Ceretti is absolutely everywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Maty Fall Diba<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Senegalese\u2011Italian model Maty Fall Diba currently holds a spot on Models.com’s Top 50 list, having walked for virtually every major fashion house\u2014Saint Laurent, Valentino, Dior, Schiaparelli, and Herm\u00e8s. Her incredible versatility makes her a casting director’s dream, and a nominee for Model of the Year in 2024, she continues to enchant designers and captivate global audiences. Maty proves that true runway royalty never takes a season off.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Alex Consani<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Alex Consani has quickly become a runway sensation and an influential presence recognized everywhere from Vogue to street\u2011style blogs. From starring as the “queen of the Gucci kingdom” in tiger\u2011print fur to walking for McQueen and Stella McCartney, she dominates high fashion with equal parts edge and elegance. Named a Vogue 2025 Best Dressed cover star, Alex has cemented her status as a modern icon both on and off the runway.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Precious Lee<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Precious Lee is not just a stunning model\u2014she’s a force of nature rewriting fashion history. She famously became the first Black curvy model to open a Versace show, a groundbreaking moment that kicked open the door for plus\u2011size representation in luxury fashion. From Balmain to Moschino, she continues to walk for powerhouses while fiercely advocating for diversity, proving that high fashion belongs to everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. Gabbriette<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Gabbriette has carved out a unique space for herself, blending edgy “grunge glamour” with an instantly recognizable off\u2011duty style. After fronting Jimmy Choo’s 2026 bridal campaign and starring as the face of Demna’s ‘Trash’ campaign for Gucci, she’s become the rebel the fashion world craves. Her dark, raw energy and recent Mugler Fall 2025 campaign prove that sometimes the edgiest legend is the one everyone wants to follow.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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