NICOLE ATIENO

Draped in red satin and veiled with crystals, our Breakthrough Model of the Year (above) is a vision in haute couture on page 220. The first black model to open a Gucci show, she has walked for the brand 10 times in a row, as well as appearing on the catwalk for the world’s leading brands in the latest S/S 19 collections. Your woman of the year ‘Oprah, because she has taught me so much. I’ve been listening to her podcast and now I see the world from a more positive perspective.’

A woman who has inspired you ‘Naomi Campbell is my absolute idol. Her love and passion for her work is incredible.’

A woman you call to have fun with ‘My agent Veronique Kern – she’s my second mum. Whenever I feel down I can talk to her and she always cheers me up. She’s so fun to be around.’

A woman you would like to meet ‘Grace Jones, because she’s the most iconic human being on Earth.’