Nyasha Matonhodze

Biography

Nyasha Matonhodze is a Zimbabwean-British fashion model known for her significant contributions to the fashion industry. She gained prominence after winning the Elite Model Look UK contest in 2009, which led to her signing with Elite Model Management. In her debut season, Matonhodze walked for renowned brands such as Louis Vuitton, LOEWE, and Emmanuel Ungaro, and has also graced the runways of Marc Jacobs, Dior, and Michael Kors, notably closing the show for Balenciaga. At the age of 16, she featured in a Louis Vuitton campaign photographed by Steven Meisel, alongside other models. Matonhodze has appeared on the cover of Love magazine and in publications like Harper's Bazaar, Teen Vogue, and V. In 2011, she was recognized on models.com's "Top 50 Models" list, highlighting her impact in the fashion world.