| In her first season on the fashion show circuit, Lineisy Montero did what many models could only dream about: She started as an exclusive at Prada, then went on to appear at only top shows, including Loewe, C�line, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Louis Vuitton, and Miu Miu. A show list like that would be impressive for a supermodel, but for a new face, it offers unparalleled exposure, setting her up for a bright future filled with campaigns and editorial work. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Montero always envisioned a career in fashion, but her aspirations were behind the scenes, not in front of the cameras. “I always loved fashion,” says Montero, who is now signed to Next, “but my true dream was to be a great fashion designer. I never thought of being a model.”
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Scouted while visiting an amusement park, Montero quickly garnered the attention of modeling’s star-makers. Casting director Ashley Brokaw has a long history of launching distinctive models (stars like Aymeline Valade and Sam Rollinson began their careers after being discovered by Brokaw) and she tapped Montero for a career-making exclusive at Prada. Though Montero admits to not at first fully understanding the importance of walking Prada, once the day of the show arrived, it became clear. “It still feels like a dream—it was my first runway show. I can’t even describe it. I only thought before walking out, I can do anything since God gives me strength. After the show, so many people were congratulating me and saying I looked beautiful. It was really something I will never forget.”
Since walking Prada, Montero and her signature Afro have been generating buzz on and off the runway. A high-profile campaign seems imminent, and industry insiders like Edward Enninful, Pat McGrath, and Stella McCartney have taken to social media to post shots of Montero backstage. The newfound attention doesn’t phase her. “Right now I just want to work hard, make money, and be able to help my family,” she says. Still, the ambitious beauty hasn’t forgotten what brought her here in the first place: “I want to have a clothing line after I have my modeling career.”
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