Model business has existed for many years. Once upon a time, working as a model was not prestigious, but now the situation has changed.
Female models defiling on the catwalk are held in high esteem and respect, and some have no less glory than famous Hollywood actors.
In addition, today the model’s work is very well paid, many girls try to get into this area.
In our article you can find out about the most famous models of the world.
10. Kate Moss
The peak of the popularity of the British supermodel occurred in 1990-2000. Kate's beauty was already noticed at the time when she was only 14 years old.
After a couple of years, the girl’s face was already adorned on the cover of a famous magazine. Then the model began to collaborate with the Kelvin Klein brand, it was this brand that introduced the androgyny into fashion, Kate just fit her standards, as she was very thin. In the 2000s she became the highest paid model.
During her modeling career, the girl participated in shows from:
- Gucci
- Versace;
- Christian Dior
and many others.
Also, her photographs were on all covers of famous magazines.
Interesting fact: For several years, the supermodel was in a love relationship with the famous Hollywood actor Johnny Depp.
9. Linda Evangelista
Canadian supermodel is of Italian origin. The rise of her career was observed in the 1990s.
To become a successful model, Linda was helped by a victory in a local beauty contest, which allowed her to get a job in one of the US agencies.
She easily made changes with her hair and hair color, thanks to this ability she received the nickname "chameleon".
The girl successfully collaborated with such fashion houses as:
- Calvin Klein;
- Chanel;
- Chloé;
- Versace
- Ralph Lauren.
She also participated in the filming of two clips of British music artist George Michael.
8. Claudia Schiffer
The German supermodel was 17 years old when she hit the catwalks. After that, she immediately moved to the capital of France, where she appeared on the cover of the fashion magazine Elle.
Then she managed to collaborate fruitfully with the Chanel fashion house, and then she became a muse for Karl Lagerfeld, who found her similar to the famous French actress Brigitte Bardot.
Schiffer is considered the record holder for the number of photos on the covers of various magazines.
She worked:
- with Cosmopolitan;
- with Elle;
- with Esquire;
- with Marie Claire;
- with Playboy;
- with Time;
- with Vogue.
In addition to her modeling career, Claudia was able to successfully star in several films, for example, Rich Richie, Friends and Lovers, Black and White, and several others.
7. Cindy Crawford
At the age of sixteen, the beauty of the girl was noticed by a photographer from the newspaper. Successful shots convinced her to pursue a career as a model.
The peak of its popularity came in 1980-1990. She was the most sought-after top model, the face of many famous brands, took part in advertising shootings, her photos were on the covers of magazines.
In the 2000s girl set aside model business. For some time, she hosted the television show "House of Style", and then began to record video fitness lessons, this project brought her considerable commercial success.
Interesting fact: the supermodel was married to the famous actor Richard Gere, their marriage lasted about four years.
6. Christy Turlington
The future top model in her youth did not think about this career, she was fond of horses and took riding lessons.
As a teenager, photographers noticed her beauty, and the girl agreed to work as a model so that there was money for equestrian sports.
She collaborated with:
- Gianni Versace;
- Karl Lagerfeld;
- Christian Lacroix;
- Azzedine Alaia.
Also, for a long time she starred in an advertisement for the Maybellyn brand of cosmetics.
5. Naomi Campbell
The supermodel is also known in the world under the nickname "Black Panther". She took up this career as a teenager and became the first black girl to appear on the covers of such famous publications as Vogue and Time.
Then the model began to regularly participate in shows from brands such as Roberto Cavalli, Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, Gianni Versace and many others.
In addition to a successful career as a top model, the girl boasts a considerable filmography. She starred in many television shows, such films as "Miami Rhapsody", "Captive of Love", "Call", "Karma", "Pretty Woman."
4. Janice Dickinson
Janice's career was not successful right away, in those years, modeling agencies needed blue-eyed blondes, the girl's appearance was completely different.
But soon, luck smiled at her, she managed to find an agent, then she went to the romantic capital of France.
She returned to the states in the late 1970s. Since then, all the fashion houses have sought to cooperate with her. The girl worked with Versace, Calvin Klein, Valentino and many other brands.
She also took photos for magazine covers. After the end of her career as a supermodel, she agreed to take part in the TV show “Top Model in American Style”.
Interesting fact: she also had a brief affair with Sylvester Stallone.
3. Twiggy
The real name of the model is Leslie Lawson. She received the nickname “Twiggy” for her harmony, her resemblance to a reed. In adolescence, she became the face of a hairdressing salon.
In the 1960s became a famous model, girls all over the world wanted to be as thin as she was, many tried to make a similar short haircut.
In the 1970s the girl decided to end her modeling career. Since then, it has often been seen on television.
Interesting fact: The model has the title of Lady Commander of the British Empire for her contribution to the fashion, art and charity industries.
2. Verushka
The German actress and model has a noble origin. Her real name is Countess Vera Gottlieb Anna von Lendorf.
Her life was not easy. Her father took part in the conspiracy, as a result of which he was executed, Vera ended up in a concentration camp with the other children of the count.
The girl began to work as a model after moving to Florence. In 1961, she moved to New York, deciding to pursue a modeling career, but in the states she did not gain popularity, so she returned to Europe.
Fruitful was her collaboration with such artists as:
- Dali Salvador
- Franco Rubartelli
- Stephen Meisel
- Helmut newton
- Diana Vreeland
- Michelangelo Antonioni
- Peter Beard
- Bernd Byung
- Johnny moncada
and many others.
In 1975, she left the world of fashion.
1. Dovima
The real name of the model known under the pseudonym Dovima - Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba, she was widely popular in the 1950s.
She was born in New York, sick for a long time, in connection with which almost all the time I was in bed.
At 18, she worked as a saleswoman, here one of the photographers noticed her. Her career developed rapidly, at the initial stage it was shot by Irving Penn, who at that time was a famous photographer and art director. Her most famous photograph was taken by Richard Avedon.
During the heyday of her career, Dovima was the highest paid model. After leaving the modeling business at the age of 35, she began trying to build a career as an actress or presenter on television, however, with this she did not work out. In the last years of his life, the once-famous model worked as a waitress.