Model
of the Year 2026
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— Yana Bovenistier
Originally from Ostend, Yana Bovenistier is a Belgian model of Belgian and Congolese heritage who has developed a strong international editorial career. She was discovered through Instagram by Women Management New York and is now represented by leading agencies across Europe and the United States. Bovenistier’s work is particularly rooted in editorial fashion, with appearances in publications including Vogue Netherlands, Vogue Germany, Document Journal and Le Mile Magazine. Known for a naturally expressive presence in front of the camera, she has developed a distinctive visual identity that has helped her stand out within the international modelling landscape and build a career centred on image-making and editorial storytelling.
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— Kina Vandevelde
Belgian model Kina Vandevelde, also known as Isabelle Vandevelde, has built an international career spanning more than three decades. Since the 1990s, she has appeared in editorials, campaigns and runway shows for houses and brands including Givenchy, Hermès, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent and Simone Pérèle. Her longevity reflects an ability to continually reinvent herself within an industry known for its rapid pace and constant change. Today, Vandevelde remains active on the international runway, walking for a new generation of designers and brands including Julie Kegels, Marine Serre, Ester Manas, Vivienne Westwood, Zegna and Ruohan. Alongside modelling, she has developed a broader creative practice within fashion, also working as a make-up artist, hairstylist and photoshoot stylist.
— Louise Robert
At 21, Belgian model Louise Robert has established herself as one of the country’s most visible faces on the international fashion scene. She has walked for major houses including Chanel, Fendi, Zimmermann, Ann Demeulemeester and Erdem, while her campaign work includes Givenchy, Raf Simons, Coperni and Mytheresa x Courrèges. Robert’s editorial profile has grown equally quickly. She has appeared on the covers of Vogue Czechoslovakia, DAZED, PUSS PUSS and AnOther Magazine, and became the face of Zadig & Voltaire’s fragrance Zadig. Combining high-profile runway work with beauty, fashion campaigns and major editorial credits, she continues to consolidate her position among the most sought-after Belgian models of her generation.