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The 2014 Model Street Style Olympics: Who Had the Best Off-Duty Look of the Year?

Welcome to the street style Olympics, where top spots are won and lost in the flash of an iPhone, and photographers trample each other for that all-important post-show snapshot. But beyond the thrill of pure Fashion Week entertainment, the street-style scene provides a career-boosting lift for models who can express their personalities and idiosyncrasies right on the sidewalk. Here, meet the seven models with the most winning off-duty style of 2014.
By Liana Satenstein
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    Hanne Gaby Odiele

    She knows it, street style photographers know it, and we know it: Hanne Gaby is the ultimate in model-off-duty style. And what makes her such catnip to the cameras? The Belgian model is truly a fashion chameleon, and her look has impressive range. It might be a ladylike plaid A-line skirt that grabs her fancy one moment, or an oversize white button-up and fringed shorts the next; either way, she manages to push the boundaries of fashion every time she gets dressed.

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    Binx Walton

    A tomboy with a pinch of low-slung insouciance, newcomer Binx Walton has what it takes to be a top street style contender. You can spot the Tennessee native in anything from baggy shredded shorts to perforated trousers (mostly midriff-baring, mind you), all worn with a classic rompish vibe.

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    Fei Fei Sun

    While plenty of models are known for their borrowed-from-the-boys aesthetic, Fei Fei brings something entirely different to the street. The Vogue #Instagirl is all about keeping her look classic, contoured, and polished.

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    Tilda Lindstam

    With her signature funny girl flair, Tilda Lindstam makes vintage looks feel so fresh and new. Think flared mom jeans and a simple white tee carried off with a heavy dose of pizzazz.

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    Malaika Firth

    Two words to describe London native model Malaika Firth’s style: downtown cool. You can catch the very cute face of Burberry making a case for worn-in Nike Jordans paired with a floral jumpsuit.

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    Aymeline Valade

    Want a true lesson in French style? It’s wrapped up in oversize men’s sweaters, cocooned in fur-lined jackets, and topped off by a pair of sporty, laid-back kicks, all worn by the darling androgyne of the industry, Aymeline Valade. Plus, her transit accessory of choice couldn’t be more Parisian: a bicycle.

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    Abbey Lee

    Maybe we haven’t seen Abbey Lee in a while (she’s been busy on the set of her new film Mad Max: Fury Road), but her sole appearance on the street this year reminded us why we’ve missed her so much. On the way to Hugo Boss in New York City, she gave the nineties rave look a run for its money in a sports bra, chunky heeled boots, oversize hoops, and an Adidas track jacket.

TopicsBest Dressed of the YearYear in ReviewAymeline ValadeMalaika FirthFei Fei Sun