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Little Steps, Big Dreams And A Crowning Achievement

Willow has been modeling on and off since she was little. Life pulled her in other directions for a while, but the runway kept calling. When she found her way back to modeling and discovered Archie Brown, everything clicked.

By Devario Johnson Madison Ave Magazine  · Fashion 7 min read
Willow Hooten | Audrey Eckert | Madison Ave Magazine

Fashion Week is full of surprises. Sometimes the biggest ones come in the smallest packages.

During Runway7 Fashion’s February 2026 New York Fashion Week shows at Sony Hall, a young model named Willow Hooten walked the runway for designer Archie Brown. She prepared for about a month. She stepped out with confidence. Then something magical happened.

DEVARIO JOHNSON

Devario Johnson is the founder and creative lead of Madison Avenue Magazine and Derek Madison Media, where he shapes culture through editorial storytelling, original photography, and platform design. As a fashion editor, media entrepreneur, and senior technology leader, he blends style, innovation, and narrative across every venture. As a former world-class athlete, he brings the same discipline and vision to all his creative pursuits.