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Victoria’s Secret Angel Taylor Hill ditches her undies as she becomes the new face of Topshop

The 20-year-old American model fronts the high-street giant's autumn/winter range

WE'RE used to seeing her storming the runway in glitzy, barely-there underwear sets.

But now Taylor Hill has covered up to front Topshop's stylish new autumn/winter line.

 Taylor shows off her edgy style in a new Topshop shoot
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Taylor shows off her edgy style in a new Topshop shootCredit: Topshop

The 20-year-old Victoria's Secret Angel follows in the footsteps of fashion heavyweights Cara Delevingne and Gigi Hadid to model for the British high-street giant.

Taylor, who hails from Illinois, America, showcases her supermodel looks and effortless sense of style as she unveils the brand's new collection in an edgy shoot.

In one image, the brunette stuns in a tight-fitting black slip dress featuring delicate spaghetti straps and embellished detailing.

 The 20-year-old dons a black slip with delicate spaghetti straps
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The 20-year-old dons a black slip with delicate spaghetti strapsCredit: Topshop

In another, she reclines on a balcony wearing a sheer dress toughed up with a studded black biker jacket.

The trend-led collection, which also features a faux fur leopard-print coat, metallic boots and red leather trousers, hits stores on 25 August 2016.

Taylor's debut campaign for Topshop was shot in New York by acclaimed photographer Giampaolo Sgura and styled by Creative Director, Kate Phelan.

 The autumn/winter collection hits stores in August
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The autumn/winter collection hits stores in AugustCredit: Topshop

Speaking about their latest recruit, Kate said: "Taylor walked in the February 2016 UNIQUE show – she is a social supermodel and a young woman with style and personality; she is every Topshop girl rolled into one.

"Whether she is a tomboy in jeans, glamorous in cocktail, or pretty in polka dots, Taylor is Topshop’s ultimate girl crush."

Taylor was discovered at the tender age of 14 while on a horse ranch in Colorado.

She went on to star in Intimissimi's catalogue, model for Forever 21 and front campaigns for H&M.

Taylor was snapped up by Victoria's Secret in 2014 and was granted the coveted Angel role last year.

 Taylor storms the runway for Victoria's Secret
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Taylor storms the runway for Victoria's SecretCredit: Getty Images - FilmMagic

The 5ft 9in stunner, who has also walked the runway for Alexander Wang, DKNY and Versace, is dating fellow model Michael Stephen Shank.

She told Vogue he doesn't seem to notice if she makes an effort with her make-up or perfume.

"He's a boy, they don't notice! He just says, 'You smell weird'," she revealed.

"Boys just don't get it. Do it for yourself, not for anyone else."

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