KSENIA KAKHNOVICH

This 21-year-old Russian appeared on the catwalk a year ago for designers Carolina Herrera, Doo Ri, Tuleh, and Vera Wang. Ksenia Kakhnovich followed that up with shows for Badgley Mischka and Louise Goldin in NYC and London. No idea who they are? Don’t worry, all you really need to know is that Ksenia’s a prize to admire.

ALEXANDRA TRETTER

Alexandra Tretter’s an 18-year-old German who signed with an agency in New York. She debuted in Milan for Armani and followed it up with more shows in Milan plus work for Italian designers in London and Paris. Her latest work includes modeling on the cover of German ELLE, plus a Christian Dior show in New York. If the runway looks more like this, fashion may be a lot easier to appreciate.

ABBEY LEE

Abbey Lee is a 21-year-old Australian who got her start in New York. Soon after this, she was voted the “next superstar” on Models.com. In 2008, she ran with her exposure and modeled for a series of campaigns, including Lord and Taylor, Cosmo, Givenchy, and designer Rodarte. Later that year, she was included in Chinese Vogue and ad campaigns for CK Jeans and Gucci. This fall, however, she was literally brought back down to earth when she stumbled on a catwalk and fell on her ass. Still, with looks like these, it’s a fair bet it won’t keep her down.

ARLENIS SOSA

Nineteen-year-old Arlenis Sosa is from Dominican Republic and debuted on the runway for — what else? — Banana Republic in early 2008. But judging from the steady buzz she’s created in the industry, she probably hasn’t had time to appreciate the irony. Her shoots have included a Vogue, Italian Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar editorial, plus she just opened and closed the Oscar de la Renta show in New York. All signs suggest she’s a star to watch, and we’re happy to keep an eye on her.

SHEILA MARQUEZ

At 23 years old, Sheila Marquez is a grizzled veteran compared to her tween model contemporaries — but experience is fine with us. Born in Madrid, Sheila Marquez can quote a laundry list of top designers and shows she’s worked with. From Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar to Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy and Gucci, Sheila Marquez has a stacked resume. And looking at her picture, it’s no wonder why.

JOURDAN DUNN

She’s British. She’s 18. And she’s blazing a trail through fashion after being “discovered” while shopping with a friend. Jourdan Dunn debuted in 2007 at NYC and Milan shows, boosted her profile with a feature in British Vogue and modeled for Hermes Paris. And 2008 has been just as packed for the model. She’s flown to Italy for shoots, as well as New York and London, and became a face for Benetton. If she keeps up this production, she can retire by 20.

ADINA FORIZS

Born in Hungary, Adina Foriza is a 21-year-old model with a successful French modeling resume. In 2007, she appeared in a French Vogue editorial and a few Paris shows, followed by another Vogue editorial later that year. In 2008, she expanded her reach to Italy where she posed for Italian Vogue and London where she starred in fashion shows. Is America next? She’s clearly got the right passport photo.

DAUL KIM

Literally more than just a pretty face, Daul Kim admits an interest in watching German films, painting and producing her own film projects. But right now her day job probably pays a helluva lot more. Nineteen-year-old Daul Kim was born in Seoul, Korea, and has modeled for Korean Vogue and Harper’s Baazar, and took the spotlight opening shows in London, and doing shows for Dolce & Gabbana and Louis Vuitton. Until she walks into her own art galleries, we look forward to seeing more of her while she’s on the catwalk.

ENIKO MIHALIK

Striking looks have given 20-year-old Eniko Mihalik a confident place on designers’ runways. Born in Hungary, she started there for ELLE and traveled to New York where she modeled for designers Isaac Mizrahi and Diane von Furstenberg. In 2008, she got a big break as one of the new faces for Gucci, and bookended it by closing a recent fall fashion show in New York. We’re happy to stare at her success.

GEORGINA STOJILJKOVIC

Born in Serbia, 20-year-old Georgina Stojiljkovic can easily stop a room with her looks. And judging by the consistent work she’s done walking runways, she’s stopped more than one. She’s worked for designers Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Dior, and she’s received a ton of media hype for it. She’s also posed for Japanese Vogue and recently opened and closed shows in New York and Paris. OK, that’s enough… get back to drooling.