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Fashion Insiders to Follow in 2014

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Who wouldn’t love a backstage pass to the lives of the famous and fashionable? From DJs and designers to models and actresses, a look at 10 up-and-coming stars to follow this year.

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Who wouldn’t love a backstage pass to the lives of the famous and fashionable? From DJs and designers to models and actresses, a look at 10 up-and-coming stars to follow this year.

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This model/DJ is quickly rising as one of the top sartorial stars -- she's all over fashion week and even designed a collection with Diane von Furstenberg. Expect photos of her many fashion friends and lots of cute cat snaps.

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Following highly-coveted collaborations with Versus Versace and Topshop, the Irish fashion designer has big shoes to fill come 2014, when he will be at the helm of his namesake line as well as Spanish label Loewe. With his youthful mindset and trendsetting talent, Anderson is one to watch.

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The 18-year-old model became the first Indian to be cast in a Burberry campaign, starring in the brand’s Spring/Summer 2014 campaign. Between gorgeous selfies and a backstage look at fashion week, Johal's Instagram account gives an intimate look at her life as she rises to the top.

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The singer/songwriter and actress has a flawless ease when it comes to fashion, somehow successfully combining a vintage pin-up-meets-contemporary look. Her pictures have the same quirk featuring food, funnies, and her fiery red locks.

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His sexy designs were all over the place this past year -- from from Gisele Bündchen at the Met Gala to Alessandra Ambrosio at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Now, as the latest designer for Versus Versace, Vaccarello is bound to have many tricks up his leather sleeve.

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With a J. Crew collaboration under her belt and a flagship store opening in the New Year, the British designer's quirky accessories are bound to be a sartorial standout come next fashion week.

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This 13-year-old actress is pretty much the next Kiernan Shipka. Only follow if you can handle your envy on why you weren't this cool in middle school.

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Mellon had a huge year in 2013, with the release of her book, In My Shoes, as well as the launch of her namesake label. Expect more from the ex-Jimmy Choo founder and CCO come next year, as her newfound position in the fashion industry continues to grow.

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Emily Ratajowski broke out this year thanks to her racy Blurred Lines performance, leaving guys -- and girls -- speechless. If you're not already following the star, she's the star of the upcoming film Gone Girl, set to release in October of next year.

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Her baubles have already been spotted on the likes of Kanye West and Sienna Miller. Created from Mammoth tusks, Van Der Velden's jewelry is practically wearable conceptual art.

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