Introducing Leela Raynes: The Emerging Talent Joining Paris Runway on Her Journey to Fashion Week

London based model and artist Leela Raynes has joined Paris Runway with a clear goal in mind to take her place on international runways and build a presence in the global fashion industry. At her core Leela is a creator. She grew up surrounded by art and was deeply inspired by her mother who worked in property and also crafted garments as a dressmaker. Watching her mother bring designs to life showed Leela that clothing can be storytelling and that fashion holds a unique power to express individuality.

Her love for the arts began early. Born in Bangkok and trained as an actor from the age of four Leela has spent her life performing writing directing and teaching. She entered the world of modeling at eighteen and has since collaborated with a variety of photographers designers and creative teams. She recently walked the runway at London Fashion Week for Susie Buttons and Liv Luv Culture and was featured in Vigour Magazine in Canada.

Leela began posting her work online to share her creative expression and to connect with other artists in both acting and fashion. Her Instagram has become a space where she shares style imagery performance influences and glimpses into her evolving artistic journey.

Now she is ready to take the next step. With Paris Runway she hopes to expand beyond the United Kingdom and begin building her presence in major European fashion capitals including Paris Milan and London. Her goals include walking in Fashion Week working with renowned designers attending industry events and growing her media and press visibility. She is fully available for international travel and eager to take on new markets.

Alongside modeling Leela works as a property investor actress and public speaking coach. Her passions are rooted in creative expression and in using art to communicate meaning. She believes that purpose is something given by God and remembered through the things we love and the talents we carry. For her modeling and acting are both pathways to share her message with sincerity and depth.

Leela Raynes is determined focused and ready to grow. With Paris Runway by her side she steps into the next chapter of her career bringing with her a strong artistic foundation and an unshakable belief that all things are possible with persistence faith and creativity.

Follow her on Instagram at @leelaraynes