TOP 13 Best Runway Models of SS24

Let's be honest, mens fashion shows have not been as interesting in the last few years as they used to be, so the job of the runway model is even more vital. A good runway model must convince the buyer of the urgent need for the clothes on their back. They need to convey how the clothes make you feel, how they make you move and make you imagine all the destinations you’d go in those clothes. They must sell us a dream right there and then. I’ve often said before that I believe that in fashion the model is as important as the product, maybe even more so. This is especially true on the runway. A model that can sell a product in a picture - that goes through photoshop and every correction you can think of - is one thing, but a model that can sell a garment simply by walking in it, is one in a million. This is why good show casting is so important, it is an incredibly intricate skill and I stand in admiration of those that do it very well. Nevertheless, it’s not critiqued as often in mens fashion as in womens, but, most models that look great in images don’t always translate that magic on the runway. This is for a couple of reasons, NUMBER 1: being THE WALK. I need male models to realise that a good walk is essential to their career and ascension into stardom. A good walk makes you stand out, makes you look like a professional and most importantly, elevates the product/clothes you are selling. Number 2: is PRESENCE. You have to bring a presence and energy to a room that can be felt even through the computer and phone screens live streaming every runway you walk. I’m not saying you have to be distracting or cocky, the contrary. You have to radiate an energy of sophistication and precision. That comes from confidence and practice, practice, practice. The same way you walk down the street, should not be the same way you walk for LV or Valentino - also taking into account that every show will have a mood and pace they are aiming for. However, this is the perfect opportunity to develop a walk that is adaptable and develop a presence that radiates regardless of the brief for a show. In other words, whether you’re walking down a large runway on the streets of Paris or in a small showroom in London, your presence and walk should draw attention to you and THE PRODUCT. This is something that goes unsaid in womens fashion because it’s almost a requirement to book a show. I bring this up because I saw a lot of walks this season that need to improve drastically and also walks that blew me away. This is bound to happen when we have such an influx of new models coming in, alongside much more established models. Ofcourse, we won't be comparing newer models to the likes of Kit Butler, Fernando Lindez, Alpha Dia or Noah Brown (who i think models can look to for help to improve their walks and presence on the runway) but rather, picking out a list of fairly new faces that really stood out on the runway and brought so many of the Spring Summer 2024 collections to life.

This list is more about the quality of a model’s presence and walk on the runway than the quantity of shows they book; shows come and go but a good runway model is forever.

1. Habib Masovic @habibmsvc

@RebelManagement

The top spot goes to Habib Masovic, whose presence on the runway reminded me of a legendary 90s runway model. He adapted his walk for every show but still kept his identity on each runway, managing to still keep both the effortless and chic manor to his strut. He manages to be sexy and coy in every look he wears. I can see Habib becoming one of the biggest names in fashion on and off the runway. Habib walked for the likes of Dolce and Gabbana, Jacquemus, Giorgio Armani, and Dsquared2 this SS24 Collections season.

2. Dara Gueye @dara__gueye

@DNAModels

Dara is a supernova on the runway, with the kind of energy and sophistication in his walk that makes everything he wears on the runway a must have piece. His presence on the runway is truly unique with a walk to match. You can see him on the SS24 runways for Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Dior, Kenzo, Ami, Fendi, and Ludovic de Saint Sernin.

3. Cheikh Dia @_cheikhdia

@SoulModelManagement

Cheikh’s poise and elegance stuns every catwalk we saw him on. He has an energy in shows of a true star and top model. He is the kind of model every big show needs to present their collections. You can see Cheikh walking for brands like Giorgio and Emporio Armani, Neil Barrett and the Resort Versace x Dua Lipa collection.

4. Douta Sidibe @douta_sidibe

@TheClaw

Douta is the must-have runway boy. His very dominant walk and feline face create a beautiful juxtaposition on every runway he graces. Every time I see Douta on a runway it feels like he is creating a new standard of elegance on the runway. Douta appears in collections for Valentino, Dior, Amiri, Fendi, and Zegna, SS24.

5. Yoesry Detre @yoesrydetre

@RaptureManagement

Yoesry has legs like a gazelle. His runway walk screams fashion, giving us just the right amount of drama and restraint - it's fun yet precise. He is truly a model that captivates your attention and makes you want to buy everything he’s modeling. Yoesry has the ability to become one of the best runway faces of the 2020s. You can catch Yoesry on the Spring Summer 2024 runways for Emporio Armani, D&G, Tod’s, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, and Bed j.w. Ford.

6. Hedi Ben Tekaya @bentekaya

@IMGModels

Hedi is fashion’s rising IT BOY off the runway but his appearances on the runway show that he is truly a force to be reckoned with. He is cool and extremely stunning to look at when he walks, making him an ideal model to showcase a collection. You can catch Hedi walking for SS24 runways for Dsquared2, Jacquemus Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, and D&G.

7. Ridzman Zidaine @ridzmanzidaine

@NextModels

Ridzman has that majestic beauty on the catwalk you can only hope for. His walk exudes confidence and grace, always perfectly matching the identity of a brand and the garments being showcased. Ridzman can be seen on the SS24 collections for Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Ami, Wooyoungmi and Homme Plissé Issey Miyake.

8. Rubuen Bilan-Carroll @rubuenooo

@SoulModelManagement

Rubuen is chicness bottled into one person. He is striking on the runway and someone you can’t take your eyes off when he is walking. Rubuen makes an appearance on the runways for brands such as Hermès, Ami, Zegna, Fendi, Amiri and Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Spring Summer 2024.

9. Abas Abdirazaq @abas.abdirazaq

@CrewModelManagement

Abas’s walk on the runway is the definition of class. He is gorgeous to watch in every sense when he moves. Abas has a walk and energy on the runway that elevates every brand he wears, always taking his garments to that next level of desirability. Abas showed up in SS24 collections for LV, Givenchy, D&G, Wales Boner, Hermès, and Amiri.

10. Ondrej Mokoš @ondrej_mokos

@SoulArtistManagement

Ondrej is the hottest runway model of the moment, his appearance on the runway is always sizzling. Ondrej has a mix of class and sex appeal that always lends itself so well to the most daring of fashion looks. Ondrej dominates the runways of Giorgio Armani, Dsquared2, and Dolce & Gabbana, Spring Summer SS24.

11. Frederic Bittner @worldbyfred

@Tomorrowisanotherday

Frederic radiates pure luxury on the runway. His expensive strut is the reason he is opening for shows as big as Saint Laurent. Frederic has the skills it takes on the catwalk to carry a big show and I don’t doubt he will continue to book more. Frederic can be found exclusively this season on the Saint Laurent SS24 show.

12. Edoardo Duse @duse_edoardo

@NextModels

Edoardo is a relatively new face on the fashion scene but nonetheless, a firecracker on the runway. His walk and personality on the catwalk is exceptional, and displays to me that he is truly one to watch for future seasons. This young model is going to be as big as the best of them. Edoardo can be found this season on the runway for ZEGNA SS24.

13. Zhichuan Hu @huzhichuan8

@imgmodels

Zhichuan’s walk is strong, seamless and laid back. His presence and walk speaks to the fashion men (and probably everyone else) who are effortlessly cool and want clothes to match that. He strides in clothes like he is in the most exclusive garments on the runway and that's what runway modeling is. You can find Zhichuan on the SS24 runways of Hermès, Dsquared2, and Emporio Armani.