Tuesday, June 23, 2009

MODELS.com TOP 20 SUPERMODEL ICONS (10 - 1)


1
Gisele Bundchen

New York:
IMG


London:
IMG London


Paris:
IMG Paris


Hamburg:
Model Management Hamburg


Copenhagen:
2pm Model Management


Milan:
IMG Milano




It'll be a long time before any other model will nab anything like the $25 million dollar Victoria's Secret mega-contract that put Ms Bundchen on the map five years ago. Though she has since then moved in from the brand Gisele still looms as the highest earning model on the planet at an estimated $33 million for 2006 and remains one of the only two models who actually can move mags on the newsstands. official website: http://www.giselebundchen.com.br F/W07: YSL, Dolce Gabbana One, Ebel with Craig McDean S/S08: Versace with Mario Testino, Stefanel with Mario Testino, Aquascutum with Mario Sorrenti, Disney Parks, Dolce Gabbana fragrance "the one", Vogue eyewear with Mario Testino, Pantene F/W08: Aquascutum with Michael Thompson, Stefanel with Mario Testino, Ebel, Max Factor. Dolce y Gababna The One




2
Kate Moss

New York:
IMG


London:
Storm Model Management


Paris:
Marilyn Agency


Milan:
d'management group




No model working, right this second commands more covers (2X Vanity Fair, French Vogue, 2X British Vogue, V and 2X W magazine) and campaigns than the iconic Miss Moss. The girl who once memorably opined "Never complain. Never explain", has certainly got the last word. FW/07: Versace, Rimmel, David Yurman, Roberto Cavalli, Longchamp S/S08: Donna Karan, Longchamp, Roberto Cavalli, YSL with Inez and Vinoodh, David Yurman F/W08: Longchamp with Mert and Marcus, Just Cavalli with Inez and Vinoodh, Stella McCartney with Inez and Vinoodh, Donna Karan with Mert and Marcus, David Yurman with Peter Lindbergh




3
Claudia Schiffer

New York:
1 Model Management


Milan:
d'management group


Hamburg:
Model Management Hamburg


Copenhagen:
Elite Copenhagen




The definition of an icon? That would be the ability to return to the industry after a haitus to log campaigns, covers and editorials aplenty for clients ranging from Purple to Vogue Paris, Chanel and Ferragamo. Such is the pristine proposition that is Schiffer S/S08: Chanel with Karl Lagerfeld F/W08: Chanel with Karl Lagerfeld, Salvatore Ferragamo with Mario Testino



4
Natalia Vodianova



The supermodel with the fastest rise to the top of the industry is indisputably Natalia Vodionova, converting the cachet of a Calvin Klein contract into full-on celebrity via her Vanity Fair profiles and Only Girl July 07 Vogue cover. F/W07: David Yurman, Calvin Klein fragrance S/S08: David Yurman, Calvin Klein fragrance Euphoria Blossom, Louis Vuitton with Mert and Marcus, Diane von Furstenberg F/W08: Versace with Mario Testino, Chanel beauty with Dominique Issermann


5
Carolyn Murphy

New York:
IMG

London:
IMG London

Milan:
IMG Milano



The signature face of Estee Lauder cosmetics and its array of blue chip fragrances has capped off a dream editorial career with a dream contract.Her longevity has been a masterpiece of management on the part of her very devoted agency. F/W07:Estee Lauder + Youth Dew Amber Nude Fragrance, Tiffany & Co S/S08: Estee Lauder (contract), 7 for all mankind, Stella McCartney, Jantzen, Lord and Taylor F/W08: Estee Lauder (contract), Tiffany's, Banana Republic with Tom Munro, Lord and Taylor with Mario Testino





6
Naomi Campbell



Is Naomi Campbell the most relentless beauty of all time? One season she's laying low, treasuring her private life and the next gearing up to give the naysayers yet one more shock. Wait till you see her FW 06 work. It's legendary. S/S08: Louis Vuitton, Pinko with Steven Klein



7
Linda Evangelista

New York:
DNA Models

London:
Models 1



What words do you use to invoke the specialness of Linda Evangelista? One of the greatest models of all time, her drive, beauty, chameleon quality and fashion intelligence has made her the grand dame of modeling. We hereby nominate her for a title. Lady Linda Evangelista sounds right no? F/W07: De Beers F/W08: Prada with Steven Meisel, L'Oreal



8
Daria Werbowy

New York:
IMG

London:
IMG London

Paris:
IMG Paris

Milan:
IMG Milano



She has been a model with one of the most impeccable booking records of recent times with every single campaign being as prominent and as blue chip as they come (Prada, Prada fragrance, Gucci, Chanel, YSL, Missoni, Vuitton). Add to that a major W cover and a near monthly Only Girl rotation in US Vogue at her height and then the grand ring of a Lancome contract. Flawless! F/W07: Missoni, Hermes, Valentino, David Yurman, Lancome (contract) S/S08: Roberto Cavalli, Balmain, Pepe Jeans, David Yurman, Lancome (contract), Isabel Marant, H&M with Alexi Lubomirski F/W08: Lancome (contract), Dior with Craig McDean, Isabel Marant, Jean Paul Gaultier, H&M


9
Karen Elson



Polly Mellen was right. Sometimes the girl just needs to be left alone to grow into herself.Karen Elson has certainly grown into the stature of an iconic, unique and absolutely essential figure in the business. S/S08: Celine, BCBG F/W08: Phi with Steven Meisel, Celine with Bruce Weber


10
Angela Lindvall

New York:
IMG

Paris:
IMG Paris

Milan:
IMG Milano

Madrid:
Group Model Management



One of the great campaign champions of recent times, Angela Lindvall has slowly but surely evolved into that rare and coveted level where only supermodels dare to tread. Do you notice that her campaign work was always"only-girl", for the best clients (Fendi) throughout her career. And she still maintains that quality. S/S06:Fendi F/W07:BCBG, DKNY S/S08: Louis Vuitton with Mert and Marcus, Just Cavalli, Isabel Marant F/W08: Roberto Cavalli with Inez and Vinoodh, Jimmy Choo with Terry Richardson, Valentino with Peter Lindbergh, Jones New York

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