Every fashion week brings forth new designs and emerging faces in the modeling world. Making waves after New York Fashion Week is Daniel Julez Smith Jr. (born in 2004), the nephew of the renowned singer Beyoncé.

He made his modeling debut on the runway during the Fall 2024 collection showcase by the fashion house Luar. Beyoncé herself graced the front row of the show, expressing special encouragement for her nephew as he took his inaugural steps on the catwalk. 

From the age of three, Smith Jr. began exploring the world of modeling when he became the face of a toy advertising campaign produced by Music World Entertainment, owned by his grandfather. He has been attending significant events alongside his mother from a young age.

Prior to stepping into the fashion world, Daniel Julez Smith Jr. displayed a passion for sports, particularly basketball, as revealed in an interview with The Box in 2019.

Born into a family with a rich musical legacy, the 20-year-old revealed his early interest in music production while still in school. He pursues hip-hop music and shares some of his rap performances on social media.

Currently, Daniel Julez Smith Jr. boasts over 78,300 followers on Instagram. Despite posting infrequently, each upload showcases his unique and fashionable personality. The initial images on his profile were captured by photographer Blair Caldwell, who has close ties with Beyoncé and Kendall Jenner.