Petra Palumbro: The Next Big Thing?

Next Models has signed Petra Palumbo, a London College of Fashion graduate who is fast becoming known for her own signature style and her skills as an embroiderer. Recently, Petra's eye for design has also caught the attention of several luxury labels, including British brand Dunhill, with a view to collaborating.

"I am excited to have joined Next Model Management because it will give me the opportunity to explore new challenges in fashion branding, as well as push my career further and in new directions," Palumbo said. "I am also hoping to encourage and inspire people of all generations to hand-embroider creative designs."

Petra Palumbro

The daughter of Lord and Lady Palumbo, Petra developed her design skills under her mother's watchful eye. The duo work together at Tapisserie - the family business - creating unique, hand-painted embroidered pieces, from handbags and canvases to Christmas stockings and doorstops.

"We are so excited to be representing Petra," Faith Kates, founder and owner of Next Models, told Vogue. "She is a beautiful British girl with an exciting creative passion with real heritage. Her designs bring this art-form right up to date and make it totally relevant in today's fashion landscape. Stunningly beautiful and so bright, Petra is a fantastic addition to the Next global roster."