Model Remington Williams was discovered at Chipotle restaurant just 10 days before her New York Fashion Week debut

THIS is model Remi Williams working at a fast food chain two weeks ago — where she was scouted for New York Fashion Week.

Remington Williams always dreamt of being a model. Picture: Facebook

ONE minute, Remington Williams was scrubbing dishes at a fast food restaurant in Austin, Texas.

The next, she’s strutting down the catwalk at New York Fashion Week alongside the world’s top models.

A scout just happened to notice Williams at the Chipotle where she worked two weeks ago, and whisked her off to New York to sign a modelling contract with DNA Models — following in the footsteps of Linda Evangelista and Natalia Vodianova.

Can I take your order? Picture: Facebook

After hanging up her kitchen gloves, the long-limbed redhead donned Calvin Klein, Marc Jacobs and Sies Marjan, walking in their Fashion Week shows alongside big names like Gigi Hadid and Cindy Crawford’s daughter Kaia Gerber.

Remi on the catwalk for Sies Marjan. Picture: JP Yim

Walking for Calvin Klein. Picture: JP Yim

With little time to practise her walk before the shows, she turned to Calvin Klein designer Raf Simons.

“During my callback, Raf Simons personally taught me how to walk,” Williams told Vogue.

“He could have picked any model, but he believed in me so much that he took the time to help me so that I could do his show.”

Remi Williams walks the runway for Marc Jacobs. Picture: Slaven Vlasic

Now the model is preparing for European shows by wearing heels to the grocery store near her apartment.

“Models do not get enough credit for walking in those crazy shoes — they make it look so easy!” she said.

Gigi Hadid walks the runway for Marc Jacobs. Picture: Slaven Vlasic

Kaia Gerber walks the runway for Marc Jacobs. Picture: Slaven Vlasic

Originally from Denver, Colorado, Williams is a graphic design student and longtime fashion fan who says she “will never stop creating art, no matter what I am doing in my life”.

News of her achievement sparked an outpouring of support on Facebook, where old friends congratulated Williams, saying: “Stay sweet and enjoy this incredible new chapter of your life.”

Remi Williams has big dreams for her future. Picture: Facebook

Fierce. Picture: Facebook

“This has been your dream since we were in first grade!” one friend wrote.

“You’re amazing and totally deserve this. Have so much fun.”

Another wrote: “I knew it was just a matter of time!”

Williams replied: “Thank you so much for helping me in my journey. You along with many other people are a huge part of how I made it this far. I will be forever grateful.”

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