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Paris Fashion Week has drawn to a close with some of most respected designers handpicking the best black models to walk for them. 

Here’s a rundown of some of the fiercest looks on the runway.

1.
Achok Majak for Lutz Huelle

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.

2.
Imaan Hammam for Mugler

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.

3.
Karly Loyce for Elie Saab

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.

4.
Herieth Paul for Nina Ricci

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.

5.
Naki Depass for Céline

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.

The look @burberry – thank you @barbaranicolicasting ❤️

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6.
Lineisy Montero for Givenchy

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.

I promise I will not drink again ??? in @anothermagazine

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7.
Tami Williams for Valentino

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.

@maisonvalentino today

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8.
Alecia Morais for Chanel

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.

Bom te encontrar @mariaborges28 ??

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