Meet the 6 Faces Defining Japan’s New Model Wave
Every season, Tokyo Fashion Week introduces a fresh wave of modeling talent, but during the main Spring 2018 collections, Japan’s top models were front and center overseas, bringing excitement to the casts of some of fashion’s biggest shows. Following in the footsteps of groundbreaking stars like Ai Tominaga and Tao Okamoto, these catwalkers are making names for themselves on and off the runways. From the elegant designer muses with impressive street style to the guys changing the face of male modeling, these are the Japanese models to know now.
Miki Ehara Instagram: @miki_ehara
With her tousled hair and cool-girl attitude, it’s easy to see why Ehara caught the eye of Louis Vuitton creative director Nicolas Ghesquière. Discovered by a photographer while working in a sporting goods shop last year, she made her runway debut via an exclusive with the brand during Fall 2017. Ehara experienced a breakout for Spring 2018, walking for Dior, Hermès, Nina Ricci, and more.