Meet the newest model to take on the Runway, Anja Knutson

Anja Knutson: Leading with Purpose, Grace & Authenticity

In an industry that thrives on reinvention, Anja “Anji” Knutson is bringing something timeless to fashion... authenticity. Born in Germany and now based in Denver, Colorado, Anji is more than a model in motion; she’s a woman redefining what it means to create, connect, and contribute.

A Heart for Humanity

By day, Anja serves as a Practice Manager for an outpatient clinic, overseeing operations and ensuring compassionate care for every patient. Beyond her professional life, she’s a force in her community serving on a leadership committee for events benefiting a domestic violence shelter, and dedicating her time to supporting unhoused and vulnerable populations.

These experiences have shaped her not only as a leader, but as a storyteller with depth. “Compassion and empathy are at the heart of everything I do,” she says. “Modeling is another extension of that... it’s how I express myself creatively while opening doors that allow me to do more good.”

From Runway to Real Life

Having already walked for Denver Fashion Week, Aspen Fashion Week, and the Abide Gala, Anji is steadily carving her path through the American fashion landscape balancing ambition with authenticity. Her next chapter with Paris Runway Official marks an evolution: a focus on media exposure, meaningful collaborations, and connecting with designers who value individuality.

“My main goal is growth,” she shares. “Not just in modeling, but as a person learning, evolving, and using each opportunity to uplift others.”

Freedom & Faith

Driven by a lifelong passion for freedom, creativity, and connection, Anji describes her outlook on life as one of openness and gratitude. “Freedom to me means showing up fully as myself,” she explains. “Traveling, creating, and meeting new people reminds me that our differences are what make us beautiful. I want to live authentically and inspire others to do the same.”

Anji believes purpose isn’t always found overnight but it’s revealed through experience. “It’s within all of us,” she says. “Sometimes you just have to live, learn, and grow into it.”

A Model of Meaning

For Anji, modeling is more than posing in front of a lens but it’s a platform for positive impact. “Success isn’t just about reaching my goals,” she adds. “It’s about staying true to my purpose and using what I achieve to uplift those around me.”

As she prepares for new creative chapters ahead, Anja Knutson stands poised to inspire... proof that fashion’s most powerful statement isn’t what you wear, but the purpose you walk in.

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