Meet Gabriel Nhial: South Sudanese Model now walks on World’s Most Exclusive Runways.

Fresh off his debut at Versace SS24 and a nod from Models.com as a 2024 Breakout Star, he’s now striking the epicenter of luxury once again.

At the Tom Ford F/W 25 show, Gabriel Nhial stepped out under Haider Ackermann’s direction, adding weight to a casting lineup that included heavy hitters like Liu Wen and Sora Choi, yet his presence felt disruptive, provocatively reshaping the visual narrative of modern menswear.

But he didn’t stop at runways. In April 2025, Gabriel fronted the Marc O’Polo Lookbook shot by Wolfgang Pfau, layering his image into a brand narrative focused on relaxed elegance, another string to his still-young bow.

This new wave of assignments reinforces a pattern: from high-gloss runway drama to natural, everyday allure, Gabriel Nhial is a flexible force, whether cloaked in Tom Ford’s dark glamour or draped in Marc O’Polo’s casual sophistication.

Stopping at London (PRM Model Agency) and Milan (I Love Models, etc.) isn’t enough, Gabriel’s path now carves straight through fashion capitals and genre borders. His trajectory speaks to more than personal achievement; it signals a shift in who gets seen and celebrated on a global scale.

The industry calls him a breakout, maybe now he’s on his way to being the standard. With each appearance, Gabriel Nhial isn’t just modeling clothes, he’s modeling a rewriting of who belongs in high fashion and nobody’s crying foul yet.

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