These days, celebrities are about as integral to fashion week as the clothes themselves. The front rows of shows get just as much (if not more) attention as the pieces that walk down the runway.

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To say it’s surprising to spot a celebrity moonlighting as a runway model these days would be a bit of a lie. It’s almost a rite of passage for actors, singers, athletes, and It girls to do their ...