Who will walk the runway during New York Fashion Week and win $20,000? You decide.
Janai Thomas
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Voting for this round ends on July 30, 2026 at 9:00 PM EDT
About Janai Thomas
Hey yall! My name is Ja’Nai and I’m from North Carolina. I grew up in the military and have experienced people and cultures worldwide. I’ve been on my modeling journey since 2017. First, with John Casablancas and recently with District of Curves.
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What makes you the Next Runway Star?
I’m the next runway star because I treat the world like my runway already. As the Cheetah Girls would say, “You gotta strut like you mean it!” and that’s what I do! I love fashion and bringing visions to life.
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