New York Fashion Week: 15 Black Models to Know

Get to know the famous faces burning up the runways.

Jourdan Dunn - You’ve seen their faces in magazines and on the runways, now get a closer look at the Black models poised to heat up the catwalk at New York Fashion Week. By Britt Middleton Discovered by the same scout who made Kate Moss a household name, this British beauty is practically as ubiquitous in recent months, starring in her seventh cover for i-D magazine, advertisements for Rihanna’s River Island clothing collection and runway shows for Tom Ford and Burberry.  (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

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Jourdan Dunn - You’ve seen their faces in magazines and on the runways, now get a closer look at the Black models poised to heat up the catwalk at New York Fashion Week. By Britt Middleton Discovered by the same scout who made Kate Moss a household name, this British beauty is practically as ubiquitous in recent months, starring in her seventh cover for i-D magazine, advertisements for Rihanna’s River Island clothing collection and runway shows for Tom Ford and Burberry.  (Photo: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Joan Smalls - It’s no surprise why this Puerto Rico native is ranked as number one on Models.com’s Top 50 Models list: with a coveted Estée Lauder cosmetics contract, regular appearances on the covers of Vogue and Harper’s Bazar and runway appearances for Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior and Chanel, Smalls has solidified her reign as supermodel of the moment. (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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Joan Smalls - It’s no surprise why this Puerto Rico native is ranked as number one on Models.com’s Top 50 Models list: with a coveted Estée Lauder cosmetics contract, regular appearances on the covers of Vogue and Harper’s Bazar and runway appearances for Jean Paul Gaultier, Dior and Chanel, Smalls has solidified her reign as supermodel of the moment. (Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Rainbow Bright - Chanel Iman added a flirty glance to her bright and playful tutu outfit accessorized with rainbow socks, neon yellow wedge booties, polka dot gloves and glowing wings.(Photo: Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

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Chanel Iman - This Los Angeles native, 22, is best known for strutting her stuff as a Victoria's Secret Angel, but is also a staple in editorials for Vogue, Vanity Fair and Lucky. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Betty Adewole - The Nigerian-British beauty was tapped as the face of Tom Ford?s Spring 2014 campaign. Between her smoldering stare and glowing complexion, this girl?s the total package.  (Photo: Tom Ford Beauty)

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Betty Adewole - The Nigerian-British beauty was tapped as the face of Tom Ford’s Spring 2014 campaign. Between her smoldering stare and glowing complexion, this girl’s the total package.  (Photo: Tom Ford Beauty)

Kayla Scott - A fresh face with Ford Models, Kayla (top left) starred in Balmain’s Autumn/Winter 2014 campaign. #Fierce(Photo: Balmain Paris)

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Kayla Scott - A fresh face with Ford Models, Kayla (top left) starred in Balmain’s Autumn/Winter 2014 campaign. #Fierce(Photo: Balmain Paris)

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Nisaa Pouncey - In 2012, this young beauty won a model search hosted by fellow model and reality TV star Cynthia Bailey. Today, she?s signed with ReQuest Model Management in New York City and recently covered Jones magazine.  (Photo: Nisaa Pouncey via Instagram)

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Nisaa Pouncey - In 2012, this young beauty won a model search hosted by fellow model and reality TV star Cynthia Bailey. Today, she’s signed with ReQuest Model Management in New York City and recently covered Jones magazine.  (Photo: Nisaa Pouncey via Instagram)

Keith Van Nelson - Hello, six pack! Aside from keeping fit, this New Jersey Native and newcomer on the scene has been keeping busy with New York Fashion castings, according to his Twitter account. Oh yes, we looking forward to seeing him on the runway. (Photo: Keith Van Nelson via Instagram)

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Keith Van Nelson - Hello, six pack! Aside from keeping fit, this New Jersey Native and newcomer on the scene has been keeping busy with New York Fashion castings, according to his Twitter account. Oh yes, we looking forward to seeing him on the runway. (Photo: Keith Van Nelson via Instagram)

Malaika Firth - The fashion community hails this Kenya-born beauty as the next Naomi Campbell, particularly as the 19-year-old is the first Black model to land Prada’s Fall 2013 campaign since Campbell did so in 1994. (Photo: New York Model Management)

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Malaika Firth - The fashion community hails this Kenya-born beauty as the next Naomi Campbell, particularly as the 19-year-old is the first Black model to land Prada’s Fall 2013 campaign since Campbell did so in 1994. (Photo: New York Model Management)

Herieth Paul - Earning a spot on Models.com’s Hot List, this Tanzanian-born beauty has lent her gorgeous face to campaigns for cK One Color Cosmetics, Tom Ford and Stella McCartney. (Photo: Women Management)

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Herieth Paul - Earning a spot on Models.com’s Hot List, this Tanzanian-born beauty currently stars in the cK One Color Cosmetics Fall/Winter 2013 campaign, plus spots for Tom Ford and Stella McCartney. (photo: Women Management)

Roberta Narciso - The Angola native previously starred in Legion: An Army of Beauty, a photo campaign highlighting models of color, as well as the 2013 Fall/Winter campaign for Banana Republic. She’s strutted down the runways for designers including Louis Vuitton and Elie Saab. (Photo: The Society Management)

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Roberta Narciso - The Angola native currently stars in Legion: An Army of Beauty, a photo campaign featuring models of color, as well as the 2013 Fall/Winter campaign for Banana Republic. (Photo: The Society Management)

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Ajak Deng - Originally hailing from the Sudan, 23-year-old Ajak Deng is the face of Kate Spade’s Spring/Summer campaign and is a runway fixture for luxury brands including Lanvin, Givenchy and Chloe.(Photo: FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP/Getty Images)

Jeneil Williams - The Jamaica native, 23, appears in the September issue of Vogue Germany and appears in recent campaigns for Sephora and Hogan Sunglasses and has walked the runways for Kenzo and Jenny Kao. (Photo: Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images for Calvin Klein Collection)

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Jeneil Williams - The Jamaica native, 23, appears in the September issue of Vogue Germany and appears in recent campaigns for Sephora and Hogan Sunglasses and has walked the runways for Kenzo and Jenny Kao. (Photo: Rabbani and Solimene Photography/Getty Images for Calvin Klein Collection)

Maria Borges - A fresh face on the rise, Angola native Maria Borges currently stars in Tommy Hilfiger’s 2013 Fall/Winter denim campaign and is featured in Banana Republic’s 2013 Fall/Winter look book. (Photo: Supreme Management)

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Maria Borges - A fresh face on the rise, Angola native Maria Borges currently stars in Tommy Hilfiger’s 2013 Fall/Winter denim campaign and is featured in Banana Republic’s 2013 Fall/Winter look book. (Photo: Supreme Management)

Conrad Bromfield - Hailing from South Africa, Conrad Bromfield is pegged as the next big thing in male modeling, having walked the runways for Tom Ford, Gucci and Michael Kors. (Photo: Ford Models)

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Conrad Bromfield - Hailing from South Africa, Conrad Bromfield is pegged as the next big thing in male modeling, having walked the runways for Tom Ford, Gucci and Michael Kors. (Photo: Ford Models)

Adonis Bosso - When you’re named after the Greek God of beauty and desire, you'd better look the part! Canadian native Adonis Bosso pulls it off effortlessly, having starred in runway shows for DKNY and Jeremy Scott, plus ad campaigns for H&M. (Photo: DNA Model Management)

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Adonis Bosso - When you’re named after the Greek God of beauty and desire, you'd better look the part! Canadian native Adonis Bosso pulls it off effortlessly, having starred in runway shows for DKNY and Jeremy Scott, plus ad campaigns for H&M. (Photo: DNA Model Management)