Few women have the height and measurements to be considered supermodels.. But, of this select group of demigoddesses, there are those who manage to stand out thanks to other traits such as personality and attitude, forming part of an even more select club; that of the most important supermodels.
Since the fashion industry has existed, we have known generations with great supermodels, those who become the image of the most sophisticated companies in the world and add more zeros to their bank accounts. This is how names like Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss or Tyra Banks will resonate in our minds. Currently other names have taken over the catwalks, according to the Forbes list of the most important and highest paid models 2016, these are:
Gisele Bundchen: Although she left the catwalks in 2015 at the age of 36, this did not prevent her from continuing to be in demand for different campaigns in 2016 and occupying first place as the highest paid model in the world, with 30 million dollars a year.
Adriana Lima: This exotic Brazilian supermodel, known for being the queen of the Victoria’s Secret catwalk, the image of Maybelline and other important brands, is considered one of the most important today.
Kendall Jenner: The youngest of the Kardashian clan has been able to take advantage of her beauty and recognition as a «socialite» to make a successful career in the world of modeling. Her itinerary includes campaigns with Calvin Klein, a chair at the world’s biggest fashion weeks and a hefty amount of money a year.
Karlie Kloss: She became known as a Victoria’s Secret angel and although she lost her wings a couple of years ago, she is now one of the best paid thanks to contracts with L’Oreal, Express and Swarovski.
Gigi Hadid: another «socialite» who decided to start a career in the world of modeling and has achieved it with impressive success at 22 years old. She is the image of Tommy Hilfiger and Maybelline.
Rose Huntington: She has taken advantage of the name that has been made on the catwalks to venture as a businesswoman, creating her own line of perfume and makeup and has also taken steps as an actress.
Cara Delevingne: Although in the last two years she has disassociated herself from the catwalks and has preferred the big screen, she is still one of the most important supermodels, thanks to her contracts with YSL Beauty and Tag Heuer.
Candice Swanepoel: one of the undisputed angels of Victoria’s Secret and also the image of Versace and Givenchy. She is one of the most recognized models worldwide. In 2016, she fell from the list of the highest paid for the arrival of her new baby.
Liu Wen: She is considered China’s first major supermodel. Her contracts include Anna Sui and Victoria’s Secret, Wen, Vidal Sassoon and Mango.
Miranda Kerr: He has paraded for the most important brands in the world. She currently has exclusive contracts with Bonds and Wonderbra and owns her cosmetics line called Kora Organics.
These girls with ideal faces and bodies have achieved a place in the world of fashion and have taken the opportunity to diversify and build true empires.