Child top models secure work for the likes of Ralph Lauren, Chanel and Marc Jacobs. There are a few mini models who are making a name for themselves before reaching teenage years and earning a lot of cash. Elite designers do sell a children’s range and require child models to promote their line to the target audience. Due to popularity of the brand the stars of the campaign are becoming well known and carving a very lucrative career in the industry.

Let’s take a look at the child top models who are making an impression in the fashion world before their thirteenth birthday.

Betty Lowe – For Marc Jacobs’ Fall/Winter 2015 campaign he featured 9 year old Betty claiming “beauty, style and talent know no age.” Sitting on a stool wearing a long sleeved brown top and a python-printed maxi skirt that fell far below her feet showed that the campaign image was in fact for his womenswear collection, which is a rarity in the modelling world but in fact works very well due to keeping her naivety and age in consideration. Betty is no stranger to modelling as at 4 years old she was hired by the children’s label Alexa and Alexa alongside her two brothers.

Baylor and Hudson Cryder – The brother duo have stolen the heart of the fashion industry landing campaigns with J.Crew, Ralph Lauren and Oscar de la Renta by the age of 7 and 10; to name a few. To not feel left out their elder sister Ellie has also taken to the child modelling world with Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy’s and Juicy Couture listed on her portfolio of work. It appears the beautiful family trio are taking the fashion world in their stride.

Hudson Kroeing – As Karl Lagerfeld’s muse, Hudson has featured in many Chanel ads and catwalk appearances. Having an influential fashion figure and a model dad on your team sure does help a child models chances. Hudson has featured in German Vogue and starred alongside his father Brad for Fendi. We are sure that a promising future is all set for him in the modelling world as he has some fantastic connections to guide and help him as he grows.

Julian O’Neill –  Working for the likes of Roberto Cavalli, Vogue Bambini and Elle UK is a credit to his hard work and talent. His piercing blue eyes, even features and blond locks have landed him contracts with big names in the modelling industry. He also has links with film and television due to his acting talent and is all set to be a big star. Julian is able to take direction and listen carefully, which makes him a pleasure to work with earning a great reputation at such a young age.

Do you know any young top models who are working in the industry for high fashion designers? It is a market that only a select few actually succeed in due to high competition and few places to fill. It takes a lot of hard work, dedication and maturity to succeed! Are you up for the challenge??