Meet Vogue’s Open Casting Class Of 2023

How Our Finalists First Introduced Themselves To Vogue:

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For Mars, a Los Angeles native who just finished a double major in psychology and women, feminist, and queer studies from Vassar, and who hopes to become a counsellor or therapist, the lessons learned on set were truly priceless. “My favourite part was when we were all shooting together,” they say. “It reminded me that modelling is a skill – and it took a lot of work!”

It’s also worth noting that, for some, this work and these skills serve a higher purpose. “This wasn’t just about fulfilling a dream,” says Rania, who flew in from Marrakech, Morocco. “It was a fierce determination to shatter stereotypes and empower us to embrace our identities unapologetically.”

Cynthia Machava, Johannesburg, South Africa

TURNING POINT
Versace minidress; versace.com.

Abrar Mohammed, London, UK

TAKE A BOW
Balenciaga top and skirt. Gianvito Rossi boots. Ara Vartanian earrings.

Colette Kanza, Paris, France

A STEP AHEAD
Alexander McQueen dress. Dolce & Gabbana shoes. Ara Vartanian earrings.

Mars, Los Angeles, California

WINNING ATTITUDE
Marc Jacobs dress; bergdorf​goodman​.com.

Rania Benchegra, Marrakech, Morocco

STAY HIP
Tom Ford dress and corset belt. Miu Miu shoes. Mizuki earrings.

Mengyao Wang, Zhoukou City, Henan province, China

BLUE MOOD
Alaïa trench coat. Noor Fares earrings.

Dulmi, Tokyo, Japan

WRAP IT
Bottega Veneta coat. Noor Fares earrings.

Rayan El-Mahmoud, Accra, Ghana

THIS SIDE UP
Maison Margiela body and skirt. Givenchy shoes. Noor Fares earrings and ring. Hermès moonstone and diamond ring.

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