River Klein: 18-Year-Old Model on Her 'Messy' '90s Style and Fashion Week Essentials

River Klein, an 18-year-old model born and raised in New York, was scouted by Heroes Model Management at 14 while shopping with a friend in Soho. She has since walked the spring 2027 shows for Coach and Ami Paris, and appeared in campaigns for Calvin Klein and Polo Ralph Lauren. Her first runway was a Calvin Klein exclusive for Veronica Leoni's fall 2025 debut. She describes her personal style as "a bit messy and a bit '90s," mixing vintage designer bags, vintage tees, and statement shoes. Key wardrobe pieces include shearling Miu Miu boots, a Chloé Paddington, a 2005 fur Chanel, a 2006 patchwork Chanel, and Hysteric Glamour tees. For castings, she favors vintage Dior heels, low-rise black pants, and a white tank. Her Fashion Week survival tip: Uber Eats and time with friends. Now a freshman at NYU living in a dorm, she balances modeling with college. Career highlights include a Self Service cover shot by Ezra Petronio, a Harper's Bazaar Italia cover with Alasdair McLellan and Max Pearmain at the White Cliffs of Dover, and a Zara fall 2026 campaign with Steven Meisel, Karl Templer, Fabien Baron, and Pat McGrath. She felt she "made it" with the Ralph Lauren fall 2025 campaign by David Sims, seen on billboards in her hometown. Her bucket list includes shooting with Chanel and Saint Laurent, working with Hedi Slimane, and landing a Vogue cover.