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Led by high-fashion stunner
Herieth Paul, these supes-in-the-
making are poised to take
over from Coco and Daria.
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our years ago, Herieth Paul was standing in
front of an open refrigerator in Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania, trying to keep cool in the shimmer-
ing summer heat. Today, shes slouched on a
lounger on the rooftop of the swank Thompson
Toronto hotel during her ELLE Canada cover
shoot. The Ottawa-based model is new to
the fashion game, but she is already on a first-
name basis with industry power brokers like Diane von
Furstenberg and Steven Meisel.
Despite the hype she is generating, Paul seems endear-
ingly unaffected. Its the same attitude she had when she
moved to Ottawa with her diplomat
mother in 2007. It was a culture
shock, but I was young, so it was
a fun adventure, explains Paul.
Besides, there was a silver lining.
The culture back in Tanzania was
very traditional, she says. I used to
buy my own clothes and then hide
them from my mom. Now, I can
wear my H&M dresses and Topshop
platforms any time I want.
That new sartorial freedom gave
her modelling aspirations room to
grow. Being a model was my des-
tiny, she jokes, explaining that she
has always wanted to work in fash-
ion. While her mother was at work,
Paul researched local agencies.
Angies Models & Talent International
didnt hesitate when the lithe stunner
walked through the door in 2009.
When I signed with them, I didnt know that it was going to be a whole
other world out there, she says with a smile. Paul was signed last June
by the famed NYC Women Direct Agency to walk in both the Lacoste
and 3.1 Phillip Lim spring/summer 2011 shows. But the magnitude of
what was happening still hadnt sunk in. I closed the Lacoste show and
I was mad because I thought they put me last, says Paul. My agency
was like, No, you closed the showthats different!
It seemed like there was only one roadblock to superstardom: mom.
It took a lot of convincing for her to let me make a real go of model-
lingand a lot of phone calls from my aunts, says Paul. She was
afraid that Id fall in with a bad crowd. Pauls mother finally relented,
chaperoning her youngest daughter to Milans fall/winter 2011 fashion
week to watch her stomp down some of the hottest runways in town:
Emilio Pucci and Ermanno Scervino.
Paul also landed an en viable
big-budget CK One commercial
shot by star maker Steven Meisel.
(The second ad airs this month.) In
a resum-making coup, Meisel re-
quested Paul for an editorial in the January edition of
Vogue Italia. He has long been an advocate of diversity in
the industry, acting as the creative force behind Vogue
Italias 2008 all-black issue.
As she talks about crushes
(she loves Lil Wayne, even
though he curses too much) and
tomorrows trigonometry test,
Paul seems like a typical teen
until she gets a text from her
NYC booker telling her that she
has landed Alexander Wangs
next spring/summer campaign.
She knows shes having a mo-
ment, but shes looking ahead to
the future. Ive heard theres a
thing called a buzz, she says.
Once thats gone, youre out.
But if Naomi can be famous for
30 years, why cant I? h
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Runway stomps Oscar
de la Renta, Marchesa.
Defining moment I sent
a cellphone picture of my-
self to the Ford Agency
and they called me the next day. Fave ac-
cessory My mom has an old pair of blue
vintage glasses from high school. I wear
them as sunglasses now. Exotic excursion
I shot in Greece on a really hot day, wearing lots of heavy
knits. It was an arduous day, but we were at the very top of
a hill and you could see down to the beautiful city. Travel
buddy My stuffed animal named Doogie. Holiday hit
list My family and I have been to Disneyland about
20 timesits kind of crazy. Global style
Being around people of different cultures
really gives me the confidence to try something new, like
clashing prints. Global education It sounds trivial, but
when you go somewhere as breathtaking as Greece, you
just take a step back and you can see the beauty in every-
thing. Last splurge A Louis Vuitton purse when I was
in Athens. Foodie moment Fresh octopus right out of
the ocean in Santorini, Greece. Biggest vice Peanut but-
ter. I search for the kind I like when Im travelling.
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Runway stomps Denis Gagnon, Joeffer Caoc. Signature style Elegant
grandma meets grunge hobo. Travel tip Dont forget a pen for the New York
Times crossword puzzles. Best gig I love work-
ing in Germany. Ultimate souvenir My travels
always end up expanding my already-bursting
closet. City crush Montreal. I love the beautiful
neigh bourhoods, open-minded people and amazing
food. Its always a great place to come home to.
Secret skill I love the
precision required to be
a baker and the chem-
istry involved in putting it all together. Biggest vice
Men with interesting noses. Hidden gem In
Milan, my only shopping stop is
a store called Ennji. Travel fuel
I normally carry cashews and
chocolateand plenty to share
with the person beside me, as a
peace offering after Ive fallen
asleep on them. Foodie mo-
ment My friends mother made
us a four-course lunch at their home in France with
ingredients from her backyard, followed by cham-
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Runway stomps Marc Jacobs, Rachel
Roy. City crush Toronto has been good
to me, but I really enjoy working in New
Yorkits just so creative there. Travel
gear A comfortable pair of jeans and
my Dr. Martens. Exotic excursion I
went to PEI on a shoot where I wore crazy
wedding dresses.
The East Coasts
huge green grassy
fields were just
so beautiful. Ul-
tim ate souvenir
YSL stiletto boots from
a vintage store in New
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My mom. Her trademark
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lot more black.
Secret skill Im
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lages. Foodie moment When I was
first in Italy for Milan Fashion Week, we went on a
hunt for thin-crust pizza and finally found a place on
a cobblestoned street close to our hotel.
Runway stomps Vena Cava, Malandrino.
Go-to outfit When Im at home, I usually wear
sweats. Craziest schedule I lived in Germany
for a while and went to Marrakesh, South Africa
and Mexicoall in one month. Craziest shoot
In the Swiss Alps. It was warm for me because
Im from Canada, but I wore a summer dress out-
side in the middle of the mountains. Exotic ex-
cursion Bali was really cool because we
shared a house together. When we woke up, a Komodo dragon was
swimming in the pool. There were always snakes and geckos crawling
around. City crush Sayulita, Mexico. I would live there in a second.
At night, when we went for dinner, the village got together in the
square and danced and sang. Holiday hit list Trinidad, where my
parents are from. Its dangerous, but if youre a local, you wont get
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Runway stomps Marc Jacobs,
Dries van Noten. Signature
style Colourful. Craziest
shoot I went to Australia for a
week with a Japanese team and it
was really fun. One day we were
shooting in a zoo and the next
in a museum. I was sightseeing at the same time as
working. Exotic excursion I went to Mexico in
April for a shoot. We were in this beautiful little hut
on a beach. City crush New York, because I just
got an apartment there. Travel buddy I used to
have a teddy bear that my grandparents got me when
I was born, but the cleaning lady at the last apartment
I was staying in threw it out by accident. Its really
sad. Strangest sighting I did a campaign in
Montreal and I was all over the metroit was strange
to see my big face staring back at me. Summer sip-
per I dont drink cocktails, but I love gin. Foodie
moment I love avocados on anything and every-
thing! Biggest vice I like to crack my knucklesit
feels so good. Secret skill I can juggle fruit.
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Runway stomps
Giambattista Valli,
Miu Miu. Shoe fetish I wear flats; I dont understand
girls who wear heels when theyre not working because
theyre really painful. Excess baggage My dream
suitcase is a small one. My real luggage is very big and heavy,
though. Travel tip Always roll your clothesIm a pro
now. Signature style Feminine and classic. Exotic ex-
cursion Costa Ricait was almost a vacation. We shot in
the jungle and then on the beach. The food was
great and the people were nice. City crush
Paris. Its so beautiful, and it helps that I speak
French. Taste of home I always travel with
maple-syrup candies. Holiday hit list When
Im able to just spend time at home with my fam-
ily and friends. Global style Anytime I go to
a city, I try to get that look. Italians are really
sporty, Parisians are really chic and New Yorkers are trendy
and cool. Global education I learned how to be much
more social. Now I just love to meet new people constantly.
Strangest sighting In Japan, outside of the subway there
was a big poster of me for a campaign. I had a wig on and it
looked very weird because I was 15 years old. Summer
sipper An Amarula Sunset. I first had one in Montreal.
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Runway stomps Chanel, Sonia Rykiel. Defining mo-
ment When I was 13, my father was in a really bad acci-
dent that left him paralyzed. He had to go to rehab in
Toronto and ended up rooming with an art director from
ELLE Canada who told me I could be a model and gave
me an agencys phone number. Go-to outfit Bangles,
wedges and a band T-shirt. I was definitely brought up in a
town built on rock n roll. City crush My heart is def-
initely in Tokyo. The city is a mix of
metropolis and nature: Zen gardens and
1,000 people crossing the street every
minute. Craziest shoot The last
shoot I did was really rock n roll
and I really got out of my shell.
Ive been reading Keith Richards
book and he inspires me. Global
style Being from a small town, it seems like everyone
follows the same trend, but Ive learned that its okay
to be yourself. Hidden gem Ive been to a lot of
vintage shops around the world, but nothing is like
my favourite Toronto shop, I Miss Youincredible
designer selection and prices. Model hangout
Raspoutine in Paris. Foodie moment Eating scor-
pion. Secret skill I have a good singing voice, like
all the women in my family. h
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Cline, Richard Chai
Love. Signature style
Less is more. Down
time Its so funny; I
dont like to be in the
spotlight, even though Im a model.
Cozy style I have a big red fleece
Snuggie that I take on planes.
Scaredy-cat I never watch scary
movies. I cant scare myself because I
have nowhere to run. Foodie mo-
ment My first trip to Paris. I had so many Nutella
coconut crepes and chocolate croissants. Top shop
I really like going to Union Square. Theres a huge
market there almost every day, with people selling
food, homemade jams and paintings. Ultimate gift
My fianc wrote me 52 notes for the en-
tire upcoming year to read every Sunday.
I take the letters with me everywhere.
Secret skill I played university volleyball
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Working with Cline was huge for me because I
was only 16 when we did the presentation in
Paris. Ultimate souvenir I like to bring gifts
back for my family, especially my little sister. She
always wants a snow globe from each place I go
Ive gotten her ones from Milan, Paris and
Nuremberg. Excess baggage The first time I
went to Paris, my sister and I bought so many
things. We had so much luggage and had to pay so
much money to get the luggage on the
plane. My sister had more, though!
Global education Ive learned how im-
portant family is. By travelling, you learn
the best way to be yourselfbut learn the
best from other cultures. Favourite track
Eminems I Need a Doctor. Foodie
moment I love Italian food, and I found
this place called Da Nico in Little Italy in
New York. I liked it so much that I brought
my friends and my dad to eat there. Fave
designer Denis Gagnon. I work with him
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