In the last century, a small number of models have acquired "super" status thanks to their prolific use in advertising campaigns, runways and inside (and on the cover) of magazines. What we remember are those who broke barriers, such as those who increased the diversity of the industry and the models that defined beauty and fashion for a particular era (see '90s supermodels). For these reasons and so on, these supermodels are considered the most iconic in history.

Whether Anna Vail was the "first Asian supermodel" or not, she was considered that way. Born in Manila and with some early pageant experience, she became one of the best top models of her day— then retired to become an entrepreneur., It is clearly not possible to separate Kendall Jenner's popularity as a model from her popularity as a media (that is, her role in various Kardashian shows). However, she has been working hard since she was 14 years old and has repeatedly surpassed the list of models with the highest wages.

Alessandra Ambrosio was Victoria's Secret Angel 14 (.Years, that's probably what most people are familiar with when thinking about her (she was also a spokesperson model for the pink line). But she is also modeled for greats like Dior and Armani.

Sondra Peterson was known for her work in the 50s and 60s, when modeling was another profession (and generally less profitable). But Peterson, along with contemporaries like Jean Shrimpton and Twiggy, made numerous magazine covers for Vogue, including this top model

the former Victoria's Secret Angel, Chanel Iman literally started modeling as a Tween (12) and became the world's competitive supermodel. It was the second time in a year that I had been a runner・up in the World Championship. She has done tons of runways and advertising campaigns, and she is also a media personality, philanthropist, and actor. Jerry Hall, one of the most popular 1970s models in the world, was in demand for her "look" (6 feet, very tall, luscious blonde hair). She was on tons of magazine covers and served as a muse for artists like Andy Warhol. Her popularity helped make her financially successful in a way that not all models could at the time.

There is debate as to who was actually the "first black supermodel", but Donir Luna was certainly one of the pioneers as a supermodel in the 60s. She was a favorite of Andy Warhol and even starred in an independent film (this is a still image of Satirikon) before her tragic death at just 33 years old.

If you grew up in the 70s, you might be familiar with Cheryl Tiggs' 1978 "Pink Bikini" poster (it's a very symbolic 10・year-old Tiegs was a frequent cover star for Sports Illustrated magazine, but she also had lucrative contracts, including a deal with Cover Girl.

If you are only familiar with Grace Jones as a singer and actor (she was the best part of the view to the James Bond movie Kill), she is an inspiration to the likes of Lady Gaga and Rihanna, not to mention that her short hair and androgynous model knows no fear of her daring. It is the inspiration.

Tatjana Patitz bridged the 80s and 90s in an impressive way, and her career soared after appearing on the iconic British Vogue cover of 1990 (alongside Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christie Turlington and Linda Evangelista) and George Michael's Freedom. It was. '90."

Grouping these two sister models together may probably be cheating (their work is fundamentally quite different because they have very different looks and vibes), but the two often support each other aloud, and each is the highest-paid model in the world." Make a list of

Joan Smalls was a Puerto Rican and (among many other engagements) the first Latina model to become a spokesperson model for Estéelauder. She started with commercial modeling and then moved on to runway work, then modeling and editorial photography for top designers.

You may know Brooke Shields best as an actor (he started her career super young). She actually started modelling before she was 1 and was the youngest model at the time when she appeared on the cover of Vogue at the age of 14. Among other things, she appeared in a very popular (and very controversial) Calvin Klein commercial — also as a teen.

Widely cited as China's first supermodel, Liu Wen made the first number: the first Chinese model walking Victoria's secret fashion show, the first East Asian spokesperson model for Estee Lauder Cosmetics, and the second Chinese model to appear in American Vogue .

Kathy Ireland gained supermodel status in the 1980s and continued into the 1990s - most notably, including 13 consecutive sports illustrated swimsuit issues. In a brilliant move, she founded the licensing company kathy ireland Worldwide (kiWW), which is worth billions.

Victoria's Secret Angel (she was a fixture at the fashion show for years) and the first German model to become a sports illustrated model, Heidi Klum, was a successful media partner, possibly including as a former host of the Project Runway. It is now most known as sonarit.

The first black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in 1974, Beverly Johnson appeared on the cover of more than 500 magazines, the industry to be more comprehensive She is also an actor, writer, singer and businessman.

Sometimes referred to as "Body" (Monica was given to her by the time in 1989), Elle MacPherson was on the cover of Sports Illustrated, where she also founded, acted, and is a media personality with Elle Macpherson Intimates and other business ventures.

Jean Patchett's career, one of the most famous models of her time, ranged from the 1940s to the 1960s (she was known for her calm and cool attitude compared to other modern models). She was known for her iconic Vogue cover and paintings present in the Smithsonian. As the image above shows, part of Linda Evangelista's innate appeal was her ability to shape the shift to all kinds of hair, makeup and clothing.

The Eminent Victoria's Secret Angel In the late 90s and 00s, Gisele Bündchen ushered in a new "look" for the model. She has appeared on the covers of more than 1,200 magazines. In the 2020s, she became prolific as a model again, including a reunion with Victoria's Secret.

Technically, Claudia Schiffer (who was one of the "Big Six" and was initially known for her resemblance to Brigitte Bardot) began her career as a supermodel Dom in 1989 and launched several very prominent Guess' campaigns. From there, she became the face of Chanel in 1990, and the rest is history.

The longest running Victoria's Secret model (and the Angel of 19 years) was also a prominent Maybelline spokesperson. She is also a media presence, from hosting American beauty stars to making cameos at Oceans 8. She participated in the 2023 Victoria's Secret Icon campaign.

Considered one of the world's first supermodels, Jean Shrimpton promoted more natural and casual street-style photography through his work with photographer David Bailey. She also helped the spread of miniskirts and was considered the "face of the 60s."

Pat Cleveland, one of the first black models to make it bigger in America, was the most prolific in the 60s and 70s. She wanted to be a designer, but despite the racism she experienced in the industry, she was soon scouted and Fik in Studio 54 (Andy Warhol's muse) she started her own agency.

Christy Turlington, one of the Big 6's 1, first achieved stardom as a supermodel in the 80s and continued into the 90s.She had prominent work with Calvin Klein and Maybelline and was one of the models featured in George Michael's "Freedom" 1. '90. "She continued to model and had an impressive longevity. Before she became the creator and host of America's next top model, Tyra Banks was the first black woman to appear on the cover of Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition and on the cover of gq. You know you probably remember as Victoria's Secret Angel, the title she held for eight years, and she became the world's most profitable model

after graduating from high school (as valedictorian.Cindy Crawford's modeling career began in earnest in 1984. It will only be six short years until she joined other models on the cover of British Vogue 1 May 1990 and became part of "Free". '90" - the first of many symbolic moments for her.

Twiggy first helped popularize the look of the "waifish" model and, as the spiritual successor to Jean Shrimpton, she became very popular in the UK in the late 1960s.But the pleasant fact is that she also worked as a singer and actor and had a long career beyond modeling.

Speaking of the Wyfish model, Kate Moss reinvigorated the trends of the 90s, including her campaign with Calvin Klein. She also had a long and fruitful career and her advertising campaigns included Chanel, Louis Vuitton, YSL and Gucci — as well as many, many magazine covers.

The only black model in the Big Six (which defined much of the culture in the 90s) was also the first black model to appear on the covers of TIME and Vogue France. She started her career at the age of eight with Bob Marley's "Is This Love" music video and has been working for decades.

Born in Somalia, Iman's American modeling career began in the mid-1970s. She was a muse to many, including Halston, Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, Thierry Mügler and Gianni Versace. She acts, designs clothing lines and makeup lines, and is a philanthropist.