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The modeling business has been around for many years. A long time ago, working as a model was not prestigious, but now the situation has changed.

Female models, parading on the catwalk, are honored and respected, and some are as famous as famous Hollywood actors.

In addition, to date, the work of a model is very well paid, many girls are trying to get into this area.

In our article you can find out about the most famous models in the world .

List of famous models

  • 10. Kate Moss
  • 9. Linda Evangelista
  • 8. Claudia Schiffer
  • 7. Cindy Crawford
  • 6. Christy Turlington
  • 5. Naomi Campbell
  • 4. Janice Dickinson
  • 3. Twiggy
  • 2. Veruschka
  • 1. Dovima

10. Kate Moss

The popularity of the British supermodel peaked in 1990-2000. Kate’s beauty was noticed already at the time when she was only 14 years old.

A couple of years later, the girl’s face was already on the cover of a famous magazine. Then the model began to cooperate with the Calvin Klein brand , it was this brand that introduced androgyny into fashion, Kate just fit her standards, since 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 the 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

The Canadian supermodel is of Italian descent. Her career took off in the 1990s.

Linda was helped to become a successful model by winning a local beauty contest, which allowed her to get a job in one of the US agencies.

She easily went for changes with her hair and hair color, thanks to this ability she received the nickname “chameleon”.

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The girl has successfully collaborated with such fashion houses as:

  • Calvin Klein;
  • Chanel;
  • Chloé;
  • Versace;
  • Ralph Lauren.

She also took part in the filming of two music videos by British music artist George Michael.

8. Claudia Schiffer

The German supermodel was 17 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 fruitfully collaborate 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 appear in several films, for example, “Richie Rich”, “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 modeling career.

Its popularity peaked 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. the girl set aside the modeling business. For some time she hosted the House of Style program on television, and then began recording 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 in order to have money for equestrian sports.

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She collaborated with:

  • Gianni Versace;
  • Karl Lagerfeld;
  • Christian Lacroix;
  • Azzedine Alaia.

She also starred in advertising for the Maybelline cosmetics brand for a long time.

5. Naomi Campbell

The supermodel is also known all over 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 well-known 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 TV shows, such films as “Miami Rhapsody”, “Prisoner of Love”, “The Ring”, “Karma”, “Pretty Woman”.

4. Janice Dickinson

Janice’s modeling career did not succeed 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 herself an agent, then she went to the romantic capital of France.

She returned to the states in the late 1970s. Since then, all fashion houses have sought to cooperate with her. The girl has worked with Versace, Calvin Klein, Valentino and many other brands.

She also took photos for magazine covers. After retiring as a supermodel, she agreed to take part in the TV show “America’s Next Top Model.”

Fun fact: she also had a short affair with Sylvester Stallone .

3. Twiggy

The real name of the model is Leslie Lawson. She received the nickname “Twiggy” for her slimness, her resemblance to a reed. As a teenager, 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 her, many tried to make a similar short haircut.

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In the 1970s. the girl decided to end her modeling career. Since then, she has often been seen on television.

Fun fact: The model holds the title of Dame Commander of the British Empire for her contributions to the fashion, arts and charity industries.

2. Veruschka

The German actress and model has a distinguished lineage. Her real name is Countess Vera Gottliebe Anna von Lehndorff.

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 along with the other children of the count.

The girl began working as a fashion model after she moved 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.

Her collaboration with such artists as:

  • Dali Salvador
  • Franco Rubartelli
  • Stephen Meisel
  • Helmut Newton
  • Diana Vreeland
  • Michelangelo Antonioni
  • Peter Beard
  • Bernd Byehn
  • Johnny Moncada

and many others.

In 1975 she retired from the fashion world.

1. Dovima

The real name of the model known under the pseudonym Dovim is Dorothy Virginia Margaret Juba, she was widely popular in the 1950s.

She was born in New York, was ill for a long time , and therefore was in bed almost all the time.

At the age of 18 she worked as a saleswoman, here she was noticed by one of the photographers. Her career developed rapidly, at the initial stage she was filmed by Irving Penn, who was at that time a famous photographer and art director. The most famous photograph of her was taken by Richard Avedon.

During the prime of her career, Dovima was the most paid fashion model. After leaving the modeling business at the age of 35, she began to try to build a career as an actress or presenter on television, however, this did not work out for her . In the last years of her life, the once famous model worked as a waitress.

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