Getting into the modeling industry is by no means an easy task. Over the years a number of beautiful young women have tried their luck at modeling. However, only few have succeeded at becoming successful models. The oomph factor and personality of supermodels determines their contracts, endorsements, campaigns and recognition associated with their modeling careers. Hectic schedules form an integral part of a supermodel’s life. The number of fashion assignments established female models undertake all year long is astonishing. Fashion models have to get accustomed to working with individuals with varied temperaments in the fashion industry.
Modeling Agencies and Supermodels
The number of modeling agencies since the 80s has been significant. Some of the most popular supermodels have emerged through the ranks of modeling agencies doing a varied body of work for fashion houses, fashion designers and brands. Models groomed by leading modeling agencies at a young age have gone onto to become highly successful supermodels in their modeling careers. Some of the popular modeling agencies responsible for spotting and nurturing talent are mentioned below.
- Elite Model Management
- Storm Management
- One Management
- DNA Models
- Next Model Management
- Ford Models
- Women Management
- Model Management
- IMG Models
- Marilyn Agency
Supermodels in the 80s and 90s
The 80s was a decade that gave new meaning to glitz and glamour in the fashion world. A number of independent designers emerged from different parts of the world bringing an aesthetic sense to global fashion. The 80s is also remembered as the decade that paved the way for supermodels. The supermodel trend got big in the 80s and garnered a lot more attention in years to follow. While the modeling industry has evolved significantly since the 80s, what remains true is the passion and dedication among supermodels. With so many beautiful women walking the ramp for designers, it takes something special to emerge a supermodel.
Supermodels in the 90s gave sensuality a brand new meaning to fashion bringing a whole new degree of oomph and sophistication. While the lifestyle of supermodels has often been taken to the whipping post revealing the dark side of their success, what’s not often glorified is the effort and struggle it has taken models to reach the top. It takes a lot of discipline and dedication to remain committed professionally towards modeling assignments. Striking a balance with personal life and professional life is never easy for supermodels.
Over the years a number of supermodels have been exemplary with their personal lives and professional commitments and have become role models for young girls aspiring to become fashion models. Supermodels are often required to travel to different parts of the world for fashion shows and photo shoots. Without high energy levels it is not possible to reach the rank of a supermodel. Since the 90s a number of supermodels with distinctive features have emerged from far corners of the globe. A large number of runaway models in the 90s went onto achieve tremendous success as supermodels. Few models have achieved tremendous success doing photo shoots for fashion magazines, appearing in music videos, and doing ad campaigns for leading brands. A number of models have achieved a great deal of fame being on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and Vogue. Models featured in Sports Illustrated and Vogue issues have earned iconic status among fans in the fashion world.
Supermodels in the 2000s and 2010s
Fashion models of the 2000s took their craft to a whole new level with their mesmerizing catwalk on the ramp. Striking a pose while maintaining poise is what sets apart a supermodel from the rest. Since the 2010s a new crop of young models has given newfound meaning to the word ‘supermodel’. Models have created a roar on internet-based photo sharing services, Instagram in particular. The current crop of top models has a huge following on social media networks. The new league of supermodels referred to as Instagirls has not gone down too well with supermodels of the past; however, it’s the need and demand of the present generation that has propelled a new generic term associated with beauty and fashion.
Walking the ramp for designers and doing photo shoots and ad campaigns throughout the year is tiring. However, for supermodels there is no such thing as a long break. Top models have to keep fit with a healthy diet and their exercise routine at the gym. Supermodels may opt for different types of workouts depending on need and requirement, and advice of dieticians, nutritionists or personal trainers. Supermodels have to bring along the right attitude to connect with fashion houses, fashion designers, fashion photographers, and brands. While a drop-dead gorgeous face and figure goes a long way in the modeling world, it’s the attitude that determines varied assignments a supermodel gets. In the fashion world attitude is everything…the right attitude.
The lines below showcase a diverse list of supermodels of the 80s 90s, 2000s and 2010s
100 Greatest Supermodels of the 80s, 90s, 2000s and 2010s
- Linda Evangelista
- Adriana Lima
- Laetitia Casta
- Gisele Bundchen
- Claudia Schiffer
- Naomi Campbell
- Kate Moss
- Cindy Crawford
- Heidi Klum
- Stephanie Seymour
- Karen Mulder
- Elle Macpherson
- Gia Carangi
- Milla Jovovich
- Tatjana Patitz
- Christie Brinkley
- Karolina Kurkova
- Miranda Kerr
- Candice Swanepoel
- Allessandra Ambrosio
- Iman
- Hilary Rhoda
- Bar Refaeli
- Emily Ratajkowski
- Abbey Lee Kershaw
- Marisa Miller
- Karlie Kloss
- Gigi Hadid
- Tyra Banks
- Doutzen Kross
- Kristen McMenamy
- Yasmeen Ghauri
- Natasha Poly
- Natalia Vodianova
- Christy Turlington
- Liya Kebede
- Niki Taylor
- Chanel Iman
- Jourdan Dunn
- Isabeli Fontana
- Hailey Baldwin
- Coco Rocha
- Joan Smalls
- Kelly Emberg
- Yasmin Le Bon
- Anja Rubik
- Caroline Trentini
- Selita Eubanks
- Lindsey Wixon
- Agyness Deyn
- Eva Herzigova
- Kate Upton
- Ann Beatriz Barros
- Tatiana Sorokko
- Sasha Pivovarova
- Carol Alt
- Kendall Jenner
- Behati Prinsloo
- Raquel Zimmerman
- Molly Sims
- Lara Stone
- Kathy Ireland
- Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
- Bella Hadid
- Alek Wek
- Crystal Renn
- Daria Werbowy
- Jessica Stam
- Nadja Auermann
- Freja Beha Erichsen
- Bridget Hall
- Liu Wen
- Helena Christensen
- Shalom Harlow
- Karen Elson
- Angela Lindvall
- Irina Shayk
- Lily Donaldson
- Gemma Ward
- Selita Ebanks
- Cara Delevingne
- Kim Alexis
- Brooklyn Decker
- Janice Dickenson
- Carla Bruni
- Rebecca Romijn
- Anna Selezneva
- Jessica Hart
- Ines de La Fressange
- Adriana Sklenarikova
- Paulina Porizkova
- Catherine McNeil
- Mariacarla Boscono
- Amber Valletta
- Cindy Bruna
- Kasia Struss
- Iris Strubegger
- Josie Maran
- Kelly Brook
- Irina Lazareanu
Other Notable Supermodels of the 80s 90s 2000s and 2010s
- Vlada Roslyakova
- Jill Goodacre
- Maryna Linchuk
- Barbara Palvin
- Fei Fei Sun
- Veronica Webb
- Tricia Helfer
- Nadege du Bospertus
- Taylor Hill
- Olga Kurylenko
- Carmen Cass
- Lily Aldridge
- Erin Wasson
- Abbey Lee Kershaw
- Patricia Velasquez
- Magdalena Frackowiak
- Patti Hansen
- Kim Noorda
- Megan Gale
- Estella Warren
- Petra Nemcova
- Anouck Lepere
- Sophie Dahl
- Joanna Krupa
- Cindy Taylor
- Frederique van der Wal
- Emina Cunmulaj
- Jennifer Hawkins
- Audrey Quock
- Renne Simonsen
- Yasmin Warsame
- Lias Ribeiro
- Beverley Peele
- Estelle Lefebure
- Anna Marie Cseh
- Jasmine Tookes
- Ujjwala Raut
- Josephine Skriver
- Erin O’Connor
- Dewi Driegen
- Kelly Gale
- Ruslana Korshunova
- Liliane Ferrarezi
- Caroline Winberg
- Fernanda Tavares
- Bhumika Arora
- Nataliya Gotsiy
- Aurelie Claudel
- Karmen Pedaru
- Eve Salvail
- Anneliese Seubert
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