New York Fashion Week’s Rookie Models on What They’re Looking Forward To

New York Fashion Week is a true rite of passage for those who step on its runways for the first time. From Karlie Kloss to Kendall Jenner, many of today’s model superstars made a name for themselves here, giving it special significance for the up-and-comers who dream of the moment when they’ll be able to make an impression at shows like Alexander Wang, Marc Jacobs, or Ralph Lauren. As the Spring 2017 collections kick off, the newcomers’ excitement is understandably palpable. Take a look at the sights, moments, and experiences that these NYFW newcomers, rookies, and first-timers are most looking forward to.

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Lisa Helene Kramer

Instagram: @lisahelenekramer

“I’m looking forward to seeing all my friends from all over the world [during my first full NYFW]! Twice a year everyone comes together; we catch up and enjoy the little time we can spend together even though everyone is super busy.”

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Mical Bockru

Instagram: @micalbockru

“I’m excited to meet new people. Doing the shows, you get to work with so many different stylists, makeup artists, and hair people so you’re always meeting someone new.”

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Bara Podzimkova

Instagram: @barborapodzimkova

“It’s my third season but my first full season in New York so I’m looking forward to exploring the city too. I still live in my hometown, so I go for a few weeks, have all the excitement of fashion, then come back to a normal life and school.”

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Iris Landstra

Instagram: @irislandstra

“This season I’m doing all the cities for Fashion Week, and I’m excited to kick off the month with New York Fashion Week. It’s my first time in New York City and it’s like I’m living a dream!”

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Anna Rose

Instagram: @annaroosvw

“I look forward to wearing some of the vintage pieces I’ve collected. New York Fashion Week is the best time to bring them out!”

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Aliyah Galiautdinova

Instagram: @iamaliyahgalyautdinova

“I’ve come to New York before but as a tourist. I’ve had so many castings, which is amazing. You run back and forth, and when you come home you can’t feel your legs, but it’s nice because the energy is so incredible—I want to see and do everything.”

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Alicia Burke

Instagram: @alicia.burke.14

“This is my first time in New York and I’m thrilled to be in the city! I’m also excited to work with new clients this season; I’m curious about their reaction to me.”

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Victoria Kosenkova

Instagram: @_victoriakosenkova_

“I came here ten days ago and I’ve done mostly castings, but I went to Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and got to do a little sightseeing. I’m excited about everything; we’re at the start of a whole month of fashion so it can’t not be fun!”

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Pong Lee

Instagram: @its_pong

“I love the energy in New York; it’s so different from anywhere else. I’m also curious to see the direction in which fashion trends will go this season at the shows.”

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Cait Winn

Instagram: @caitlynwinn

“While all my friends back home will be going from one class to another, I’m thrilled to be missing school for the week and shuttling between castings!”

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Nina Serebriakova

Instagram: @trip_to_venus

“You know that song by The Pointer Sisters, ‘I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it’? That pretty much sums up how I feel right now being in New York!”