The Next Big Thing: Australian Models Take Center Stage at Paris Fashion Week The recent emergence of Amou Ring and other Australian models with South Sudanese heritage on the international fashion scene is a significant trend.
Paris Fashion Week, long a proving ground for emerging talent, has seen an influx of Australian models breaking through to the big leagues. Many of these new stars share a common thread: their South Sudanese heritage.
Ring's recent debut in the Balenciaga haute couture show alongside industry titans like Gigi Hadid is just one example of this trend. However, what does it mean for the fashion industry as a whole?