8 looks from Paris Fashion Week: black girls rule the catwalk

Lutz Huelle : Runway – Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017

Lutz Huelle show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017 on March 4, 2016 © Getty

Lutz Huelle went for an athletic and playful collection. Achok Majak was just one half of the South Sudanese models on the runway; check out Nykhor Paul below.

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Mugler : Runway – Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017

Mugler show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017 on March 5, 2016 © Getty

Imaan looked stunning for Mugler, bringing some much-needed melanin to the line-up of models. The black mini dress was a highlight on the Moroccan-Egyptian model.

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Elie Saab show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017 on March 5, 2016 © Getty

Karly Loyce has gone from strength to strength since her Céline editorial spread last year. The Martinican’s signature ‘fro is definitely here to stay.

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Nina Ricci : Runway – Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017

Nina Ricci show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017 on March 5, 2016 © Getty

Tanzanian model Herieth Paul looked stunning in a sheer top and trousers for Nina Ricci. Highlight of her career so far? Becoming a new face for Maybelline in February is probably one of them.

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Céline show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017 on March 6, 2016 © Getty

Naki Depass made her debut for Burberry this PFW. She’s from Jamaica – according to her Instagram emoji-use of the flag – and has only just set up her account. She’s gone on to walk for Prada, Riccardo Tisci and of course, Céline. Not bad for your first (or any) season.

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Givenchy : Runway – Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017

Givenchy show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017 on March 6, 2016 © Getty

Lineisy Montero has been everywhere this season. She co-starred in Chanel’s spring 2016 campaign with fellow it-girl Mika Arganaraz. Her look for Givenchy clearly shows how adaptable she is as a model.

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Valentino : Runway – Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017

Valentino show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017 on March 8, 2016 © Getty

Jamaican model Tami Williams stunned in Valentino’s Victorian-esque sheer dress. She stood out from the crowd, see below for exaggerated effect.

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Chanel : Runway – Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017

PARIS, FRANCE – MARCH 08: A model walks the runway during the Chanel show as part of the Paris Fashion Week Womenswear Fall/Winter 2016/2017 on March 8, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Cape Verdean Alecia looked sharp in Chanel. She’s done a few other high-profile walks including Dior for SS16. Here she is with fellow Portuguese-speaking model Maria Borges.

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