1, Tshepiso Ralehlathe
Instagram: Tshepiso_Ralahlathe
Agency: Ice Models
Tshepiso’s face can be seen nationwide in all Foschini stores and she also bagged herself some major editorials, from Grazia, True Love to Bona magazine. Tshepiso is the quintessential of a female model in South-Africa as she has balanced a high fashion image but still managed to attain her commercial appeal.
2, Toyin Oyeneye
Instagram: TheToyin17
Agency: Ice Models
This Nigerian born model had an incredible 2015 and his streak continued right into 2016. Appearing on campaigns for Markhams and Mr Price, as well as his runway work at S.A Menswear Week and most recently – Lagos Design Fashion Week. He is one of the few top male models in the country to not burn out after a couple of fashion seasons.
3, Samuel Mukhuwana
Instagram: SamMukhuwana
Agency: Full Circle
3, Samuel Mukhuwana
Instagram: SamMukhuwana
Agency: Full Circle
This South-African born model’s unique and memorable looks definitely made him one of the most booked models this year. Appearing on campaigns for Cell C as well as appearing on Vulkan & Edgars Club magazine covers, he cemented his place in the modelling industry.
4, Yemi Awoyemi
Instagram: Theopeyemi
Agency: Boss Models
There is a crew of elite South-African based Nigerian models and Yemi sits comfortably in that crew and her work speaks for itself. She has bagged herself Old Khaki, Edgars and Woolworths campaigns. This stunning beauty also found runway success and is currently nominated at the ASF Awards for female model of the year.
5, Julia Otobo
Instagram: Nappyese
Agency: Ice Models
The other half of the Otobo sisters, Julia is a runway and editorial favourite. After shooting for Luminance in designer brands such as Jimmy Choos and Balenciaga, we couldn’t help but be mesmerised. She also appeared in editorials for Elle Magazine and walked for S.A Fashion Week.
6, Yannick Konan
Instagram: Yanick_Konan
Agency: Boss Models
A GQ favourite, Yannick’s abs are the reason why he can currently be seen strutting his stuff for swimwear brand Granadilla. However, don’t limit him to just ‘abs and a face’ – he also bagged himself a Truworths and Spree campaign – reminding us that he looks just as good when dressed.
7, Lwakhe Matiwane
Instagram: Lwakhe_M
Agency: 20 Model Management
This young man came out of nowhere and literally hit the industry by storm. He fronted campaigns for Woolworths, Ackermans and Mr Price. When it comes to Lwakhe, It’s all in the hair and that youthful appeal. We can’t wait to see what 2017 holds for this young man as he virtually did what takes years for some – in one year.
8, Mide Ogundele
Instagram: OlamideOgundele
Agency: Boss Models
Whether it was editorials, campaigns, commercials, this girl did it ALL and effortlessly so. From starring in the Spree commercial to appearing on billboards for H&M as well as editorials for Women’s health magazine – it is her beautiful skin tone and a smile that could light up an entire stadium; that made Mide a force to be reckoned with.
9, Sean McCollet
Instagram: SeanMcCollet
Agency: 20 Model Management
Having walked all the major runway shows in South-Africa, Sean established himself as a powerful runway model thus doing London’s Graduate Fashion Week. He appeared on British Vogue and came back home to appear in campaigns for Jockey underwear and PQ Clothing.
10, Emy Ozori
Instagram: emytcc
Agency: Boss Models
10, Emy Ozori
Instagram: emytcc
Agency: Boss Models
When it comes to Emy it is all about that sky high hair and that beautiful chocolate dark skin. She is the epitome of an editorial model and that’s why she has shot editorials for Destiny Magazine and appeared on the cover of Vulkan magazine. Emy also graced the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week runway and attained herself a Soft N’ Free campaign.
11, Nkanyiso Ndayi
Instagram: Kenzomvp
Agency: Outlaws Models
Nkanyiso’s charming golden boy look has made him one of the most booked models this year. Fronting campaigns for Jet, Old Khaki and The Hub, this Durban born model has earned his place as one of South-Africa’s top male models. He was also on the runway for Durban Fashion Fair as well as S.A Menswear Week.
12, Bianca Koyabe
Instagram: bkoyabe
Agency: Ice Models
12, Bianca Koyabe
Instagram: bkoyabe
Agency: Ice Models
This golden brown beauty’s social media presence is proof that she had an incredible year. She starred in a campaign for Legit and appeared on the covers of Invert and 708 magazine whilst still maintaining her visibility on print publications such as Women’s health and Glamour magazine.
13, Kwen Maye
Instagram: Mannikwen
Agency: 20 Model Management
To say he has had an incredible year would be an understatement, the half-Kenyan and half Nigerian model was on the cover of GQ Style magazine, fronted the Tread & Miller campaign and also appeared in editorials for Edgars Club magazine. He was also a runway favourite, as he appeared at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week as well as S.A Menswear Week.
14, Lemohang Molobi
Instagram: lemohangmolobi
Agency: Ice Models
This South-African born girl’s secret lies in versatility, she recently appeared in editorials for Destiny and Elle magazine. She then stunned industry insiders by getting signed in Amsterdam and Milan. As if that wasn’t enough, she came back home and fronted campaigns for PQ Clothing and Woolworth’s Style By SA. When it comes to Lemo, the sky is the limit and we are here to watch it all unfold.
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