Dime-a-dozen teenagers have and will always dominate the catwalk, but superstars like Amyeline Valade and Lakshmi Menon have changed the game for a new generation of 20-somethings breaking into high fashion.

Enter Marie Piovesan, the 26-year-old French newcomer who’s already captured the attention of Paolo Roversi (Vogue Italia) and Craig McDean (Interview). The striking beauty also snagged a Céline campaign and took the coveted closing spot at Louis Vuitton’s fall 2012 show, while opening for Rick Owens and walking for countless others. Age diversity, we never thought we’d see the day. (Marilyn)