South Sudanese by way of Nairobi, Kenya, Shanelle’s poise and complete composure brought grown-up glamour to the catwalks of Miu Miu (for the third time), McQueen, Balenciaga, Gucci, and Marc Jacobs. This season Shanelle played a distinct part in delivering black power to the runway.
Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya
Highlights: Balenciaga, Haider Ackermann, Gucci
A great face will take you places, and Shanelle Nyasiase has a look like no one else’s. The Kenyan rising star’s commanding beauty stood out amid a sea of standard-issue glamazons and cutesy newbies, and her powerful presence on the runway helped propel her to a season devoid of filler gigs.
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