04/09/2026
The September issue of ELLE Australia celebrates its 2026 Next Gen Model Of The Year, Latahlia Hickling, the 19-year-old Githabul and Bundjalung talent whose journey took her from small-town NSW to the Chanel runway under Matthieu Blazy.
For the cover story, Latahlia reflects on the whirlwind rise, the quiet nerves before stepping into the spotlight, and the family ties that keep her feeling like herself through it all.
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Editor: Jessica Bailey Jessica Bailey
Fashion Director/Stylist: Naomi Smith Naomi Smith
Photographer: Conrad Aleksander conradaleksander
Hair: Sophie Roberts Sophie Roberts
Chanel Makeup Artist: Victoria Baron Victoria Baron
Chanel Manicurist: Tulin Coban LUX MANICURES BY TULIN
Movement Director: Matthew Gode Matthew Gode
Fashion Assistant: Benji Luis Benjamin J Luis
Interview: Pema Bakshi Pema Bakshi
Production: Nicola Hanratty Nicola Hanratty
Wearing: CHANEL
Beauty: CHANEL BEAUTY