Class Of 2025 — The Actors, Singers, Designers And Models That Will Be Everywhere

Model of the moment, Alex Consani, had her biggest year to date in 2024, walking for brands like Chanel, McQueen, Simone Rocha and Diesel and bagging campaigns for Jacquemus and Marc Jacobs.

When she’s not slaying the runway, you’ll have seen her bumping it with Charli XCX in the '360' music video or on your For You Page on TikTok – where her fans lovingly refer to her as ‘Miss Mawma’.

Solidifying her status as one to watch, she closes the year earning Model of the Year at the 2024 Fashion Awards, the first trans person to secure the honour. Showing no signs of slowing down, 2025 will see her go stratospheric.

Born in Birmingham, 19-year-old Bebe Parnell was first scouted while shopping at Bicester Village. After making her worldwide debut at JW Anderson SS24, she’s become a runway fixture at brands including Givenchy, McQueen, Chloé, Miu Miu as well as for Phoebe Philo’s newly launched eponymous label.

Expect to see her already-impressive résumé grow at the upcoming AW25 shows in February.

South Sudanese model Nyakier Buong stole the show at Maison Margiela’s Artisanal show in January – transformed into a haunting living doll, thanks to Pat McGrath’s viral glass skin make-up.

Now a mainstay on the runway at London Fashion Week, she’s appeared at shows for the city’s upcoming designers including Karolina Vitto, Johanna Parv, Harris Reed, SS Daley and Mowalola.

Swedish designer Ellen Hodakova Larsson first launched Hodakova in 2021 after graduating from the Swedish School of Textiles. Focusing on upcycling, she wizards vintage belts, bras and spoons into chic skirts, bags and dresses that have been worn by Dua Lipa, Julia Fox, Kylie Jenner, Lady Gaga and Cate Blanchett.

After two successful seasons presenting at Paris Fashion Week, Hodakova has continued to impress, winning the 2024 LVMH Prize in September. With a grand prize of €400,000 (£332,000) and invaluable mentorship, the brand is set to reach new heights in 2025.

A highlight at the SS25 shows during London Fashion Week in September, British-Nigerian designer Tolu Coker transformed her show space into a retro Nigerian living room – complete with cosy sofas and family portraits while a live band serenaded guests. Throwing back to the '60s, the collection, Olapeju, featured psychedelic prints, luxe leather and matching mini skirt sets. Closed by Jourdan Dunn, who led the procession of dancing models on a victory lap, we can’t wait to see what Coker has in store for her AW25 show in February.

In the three years since the brand launched in 2021, Standing Ground has become a red carpet favourite – worn by Naomi Campbell, Florence Pugh and Tilda Swinton.

Founded by Michael Stewart, the Irish designer draws inspiration from ancient relics, carefully hand-draping jersey with alien-esque baubles bubbling up from under the surface. After graduating from Fashion East’s initiative last year, Stewart’s two standalone shows since have seen him further refine his craft – bringing an unexpected elegance to London Fashion Week. Expect a hat trick in February.

Almost overnight, Chappell Roan’s 2023 album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, blew up. 1980s pop perfection, 'HOT TO GO!', 'Pink Pony Club' and lesbian love anthem 'Red Wine Supernova' have become inescapable on the radio and TikTok.

Self-coined 'your favourite artist’s favourite artist', the Missouri-born singer-songwriter won Best New Artist at the 2024 VMAs. After teasing a new era on her Instagram recently, the follow-up to 'Good Luck, Babe!' – released in April – will be released soon, no doubt ahead of her headline appearance at Reading and Leeds festival in August.

First finding fame on TikTok – with a casual following of 88million, no less – 2024 saw Addison Rae fully embrace music, becoming the pop princess we didn’t know we needed.

Debuting a duo of ethereal pop tracks, 'Diet Pepsi' and 'Aquamarine', she also appeared on the remix of 'Von Dutch' from Charli XCX’s inescapable Brat album. Keep your eyes peeled, Rae’s first album is set to drop very soon.

Initially releasing music via Soundcloud in 2016, Florida-born rapper Doechii quickly gained a following for her fast flow and comical bars. 2024 has been her biggest year to date, following appearances at Coachella and supporting Doja Cat on tour, earning her a trifecta of nominations at the 2025 Grammys – including Best New Artist. After releasing a trio of mixtapes – including the critically acclaimed 'Alligator Bites Never Heal' this year – the artist has promised 2025 will see the release of her debut album. About time!

After starring in smaller roles in Scream and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, this year saw Californian actress take on the lead as the titular character in Anora. Written for her by director Sean Baker, Madison received critical acclaim for the role and has already received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – alongside Hollywood heavyweights Demi Moore, Zendaya and Amy Adams. We smell an Oscar nomination next.

You’ll already recognise West London actor Leo Woodall from his appearance as Essex lad Jack in series two of The White Lotus. Showcasing his talent, Woodall was tapped as the lead in heartbreaking romcom One Day, alongside Ambika Mod.

When he’s not on your screens, you’ll find the actor smouldering in a Loewe campaign – making his appearance in the brand’s SS25 pre-collection. Stepping into film, the actor has a slew of upcoming projects, most notably as Renée Zellweger’s love interest, Roxster, in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. Dropping just in time for Valentine’s Day, get your tissues at the ready.

A trailblazer for trans actors, Nava Mau made her debut in HBO Max’s Genera+ion as Ana, but her role as Teri in Netflix’s acclaimed series Baby Reindeer was her standout. Earning her an Emmy nomination for supporting actress – the first ever for a trans woman in the category – and a spot in the 2024 cohort for BAFTA Breakout, she’s already booked and busy in 2025. Catch her in the final series of You and In The Dregs – an upcoming thriller comedy about a cursed wine bottle.

Aimee Lou Wood made her on-screen debut back in 2019, as the loveable Aimee Gibbs in Sex Education. After winning a BAFTA in 2021, the actor appeared in various stage shows, including playing the lead role of Sally Bowles in the West End version of Cabaret. Wood is set to return to our screens next year in the hotly anticipated third season of The White Lotus. Premiering in February, she features alongside an ensemble cast, including Parker Posey and Blackpink’s Lisa, who is making her acting debut.

Among a new generation of comedians to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Megan Stalter entertained with a Rolodex of zany characters. After presenting a successful one-woman show, An Evening of Mayhem with Megan Stalter, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer, she then appeared on screens in the HBO Max series Hacks as Kayla – a ditsy Hollywood assistant. In 2025, she’ll be playing the lead in Lena Dunham’s upcoming romcom series Too Much alongside Will Sharpe, Emily Ratajkowski and Adwoa Aboah – stay tuned!

By now New York-based comedian and TikTok star Sabrina Brier will be a regular on your For You Page. Beloved for her extremely accurate depictions of modern friendships – see: ‘The friend who always makes excuses for her boyfriend’ or ‘The friend who is always right’ – her signature exclamation (‘Oh!’) and constant rotation of enviable outfits have earned her over 800k followers on the platform.

Bringing her humour to TV, she appeared as a sassy substitute teacher in season three of Abbott Elementary. In 2025, she’s pivoting again, debuting her first audiobook, That Friend, which will follow the story of an influencer living in New York whose life begins to crumble. A must listen.