Is Aussie model Grace Simmons the next big thing?

SHE’S in the Big Apple for New York Fashion Week, and is off to London and Paris next. Here’s all you need to know about Australia’s newest flame-haired model.

Brisbane model Grace Simmons snapped a selfie with Kanye West

RISING modelling star Grace Simmons is in the Big Apple for New York Fashion Week.

Having already walked for the likes of Zimmermann, Honor, Jill Stuart and Academy of Art, the flame-haired beauty is off to London and Paris in coming weeks and hopes to be home in April for Sydney Fashion Week.

Walking in Paris last year.

Walking for Jill Stuart during New York Fashion Week.

She’s certainly come a long way since winning the Girlfriend Model Search competition in 2012.

Since then, it’s been a quick ascension for the Queenslander who was just 17-years-old when made her haute couture debut for Christian Dior in Paris, little more than six months ago.

Grace Simmons walking the Dior show in Paris.

Here’s some insight into Australian modelling’s up-and-coming international talent:

SHE THINKS NEW YORK FASHION WEEK IS CRAZY

“Everyone is running between shows, castings and fittings but whilst being crazy it’s a great energy and it’s amazing to see so many different creatives all in the one place!”

MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BEING A MODEL

“The long hours! Especially during fashion week. Most days I tend to leave my apartment around 7am and won’t get back until around midnight, often even later!”

LESSONS LEARNT

“I’ve learnt how important it is to have a thick skin and not take things personally — because it’s not! I’ve learnt how important it is to be confident and content in yourself and just take everything day by day, both the highs and lows.”

That. Face.

On the runway.

DREAM MODELLING JOB

“It’s probably a tie between shooting for American Vogue and getting a single-girl campaign for a big international fashion house.”

MODEL ROLE MODEL

“Definitely Karlie Kloss! I love how she is such an amazing role model for younger girls and advocates living a healthy lifestyle with balance and happiness. Plus, I really admire how she has also gone even further with her modelling to create a brand name, as seen by her healthy ‘Karlie’s Cookies’ and also the multiple collaborations she’s done with designers such as Nike and Oliver Peoples.”

ITALIAN DREAMING

“I want to open up an Italian restaurant in the West Village. I want it to be really authentic and made with the freshest of fresh produce. I also would ideally like it to be known as somewhere that has a great vibe and is always tasty — no matter your tastes or what dish you order, you’d be guaranteed to be beyond satisfied.”

Supporting Vogue Fashion’s Night Out Australia.

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