Fashion

The World’s Most Legendary Models

Kate Moss
English model Kate Moss was discovered at the tender age of 14, rising to fame in the mid-nineties. Her incredibly thin figure and her statuesque silhouette caused quite the stir, and popularized what is known as the “Waif look”. Being one of the world’s leading models, Moss was featured on many covers and advertising campaigns for the biggest fashion houses, such as Chanel, Dior, Burberry and Calvin Klein. The model has now her own clothing line, forever contributing to the fashion industry.
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Naomi Campbell
Long black hair, pouty lips and the eyes of a tiger; those are a few attributes that make Naomi Campbell one of the most celebrated models in the world. The supermodel was born in London and started modeling at the sweet age of 15, climbing her way up the fame-ladder and establishing her presence on various magazine covers. The gorgeous model walked the runways for the biggest designers and brands, such as Versace, Azzedine Alaia and so many more.
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Naomi Campbell
Long black hair, pouty lips and the eyes of a tiger; those are a few attributes that make Naomi Campbell one of the most celebrated models in the world. The supermodel was born in London and started modeling at the sweet age of 15, climbing her way up the fame-ladder and establishing her presence on various magazine covers. The gorgeous model walked the runways for the biggest designers and brands, such as Versace, Azzedine Alaia and so many more.
Via Instagram.com/naomicampbelll

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Naomi Campbell
Long black hair, pouty lips and the eyes of a tiger; those are a few attributes that make Naomi Campbell one of the most celebrated models in the world. The supermodel was born in London and started modeling at the sweet age of 15, climbing her way up the fame-ladder and establishing her presence on various magazine covers. The gorgeous model walked the runways for the biggest designers and brands, such as Versace, Azzedine Alaia and so many more.
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Elle Macpherson
Also known as “The Body”, Elle Macpherson is an Australian model who distinguished herself through her cover appearances in sports magazines, and of course, her exceptional slender figure. The beautiful blonde is also an actress, a business woman – founding her own lingerie line – a TV show host and a mother. Talk about multitasking!
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Elle Macpherson
Also known as “The Body”, Elle Macpherson is an Australian model who distinguished herself through her cover appearances in sports magazines, and of course, her exceptional slender figure. The beautiful blonde is also an actress, a business woman – founding her own lingerie line – a TV show host and a mother. Talk about multitasking!
Via Instagram.com/ellemacphersonofficial

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Elle Macpherson
Also known as “The Body”, Elle Macpherson is an Australian model who distinguished herself through her cover appearances in sports magazines, and of course, her exceptional slender figure. The beautiful blonde is also an actress, a business woman – founding her own lingerie line – a TV show host and a mother. Talk about multitasking!
Via Instagram.com/ellemacphersonofficial

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Cindy Crawford
For those of you who missed a huge part of the late eighties, allow us to introduce you to Cindy Crawford, America’s most celebrated fashion model. Together with her athletic built, irresistible charm and picture-perfect face, the brown-haired model embodied fame and success all at once. And now, she passed on the candle to her daughter, Kaia Gerber, who has been lighting up the runways for nearly 2 years now!
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Cindy Crawford
For those of you who missed a huge part of the late eighties, allow us to introduce you to Cindy Crawford, America’s most celebrated fashion model. Together with her athletic built, irresistible charm and picture-perfect face, the brown-haired model embodied fame and success all at once. And now, she passed on the candle to her daughter, Kaia Gerber, who has been lighting up the runways for nearly 2 years now!
Via Instagram.com/cindycrawford

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Cindy Crawford
For those of you who missed a huge part of the late eighties, allow us to introduce you to Cindy Crawford, America’s most celebrated fashion model. Together with her athletic built, irresistible charm and picture-perfect face, the brown-haired model embodied fame and success all at once. And now, she passed on the candle to her daughter, Kaia Gerber, who has been lighting up the runways for nearly 2 years now!
Via Instagram.com/cindycrawford
 

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Kate Moss
English model Kate Moss was discovered at the tender age of 14, rising to fame in the mid-nineties. Her incredibly thin figure and her statuesque silhouette caused quite the stir, and popularized what is known as the “Waif look”. Being one of the world’s leading models, Moss was featured on many covers and advertising campaigns for the biggest fashion houses, such as Chanel, Dior, Burberry and Calvin Klein. The model has now her own clothing line, forever contributing to the fashion industry.
Via Pinterest

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Kate Moss
English model Kate Moss was discovered at the tender age of 14, rising to fame in the mid-nineties. Her incredibly thin figure and her statuesque silhouette caused quite the stir, and popularized what is known as the “Waif look”. Being one of the world’s leading models, Moss was featured on many covers and advertising campaigns for the biggest fashion houses, such as Chanel, Dior, Burberry and Calvin Klein. The model has now her own clothing line, forever contributing to the fashion industry.
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Christy Turlington
American model Christy Turlington started her career in the late eighties and was considered by the industry as “the greatest model of all time”. Representing Maybelline and appearing on countless magazine covers, the model worked with the world’s most famous designers, appeared in music videos and was featured in advertising campaigns for Prada, Valentino and Versace – amongst others. She is now a humanitarian and has founded several non-profit organizations.
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Christy Turlington
American model Christy Turlington started her career in the late eighties and was considered by the industry as “the greatest model of all time”. Representing Maybelline and appearing on countless magazine covers, the model worked with the world’s most famous designers, appeared in music videos and was featured in advertising campaigns for Prada, Valentino and Versace – amongst others. She is now a humanitarian and has founded several non-profit organizations.
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Christy Turlington
American model Christy Turlington started her career in the late eighties and was considered by the industry as “the greatest model of all time”. Representing Maybelline and appearing on countless magazine covers, the model worked with the world’s most famous designers, appeared in music videos and was featured in advertising campaigns for Prada, Valentino and Versace – amongst others. She is now a humanitarian and has founded several non-profit organizations.
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Claudia Schiffer
If you’re looking for Brigitte Bardot’s lookalike – well, a taller version – then Claudia Schiffer is your go-to gal. The German supermodel rose to fame in the 1990s, holding the record for the model with the most magazine covers and chosen by Karl Lagerfeld to be the face of Chanel. The blonde-haired beauty is now a fashion designer residing in London – and our favorite muse on Instagram!
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Claudia Schiffer
If you’re looking for Brigitte Bardot’s lookalike – well, a taller version – then Claudia Schiffer is your go-to gal. The German supermodel rose to fame in the 1990s, holding the record for the model with the most magazine covers and chosen by Karl Lagerfeld to be the face of Chanel. The blonde-haired beauty is now a fashion designer residing in London – and our favorite muse on Instagram!
Via Instagram.com/claudiaschiffer

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Claudia Schiffer
If you’re looking for Brigitte Bardot’s lookalike – well, a taller version – then Claudia Schiffer is your go-to gal. The German supermodel rose to fame in the 1990s, holding the record for the model with the most magazine covers and chosen by Karl Lagerfeld to be the face of Chanel. The blonde-haired beauty is now a fashion designer residing in London – and our favorite muse on Instagram!
Via Instagram.com/claudiaschiffer

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Just like the fashion industry would have never existed without designers, it would also be nothing without models who strut their incredibly good looks in their clothes. Nowadays, we’re all gushing over the new millennial models, with the likes of Kendall Jenner, the Hadid sisters, Kaia Gerber and Taylor Hill leading the way, but we sometimes forget about the list of gorgeous models that started it all!

It’s in the late 80s that models were no longer just a “pretty face”; their fame was competing with that of celebrities and the notion of “supermodel” became a widespread phenomenon, with models such as Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer leading the way.

With looks that appeal to both men and women and a charisma that could charm the whole world, these models rose to fame quite fabulously and continue to have a grip on the fashion scene.

Below, we’ve rounded up the world’s most iconic models to date. Scroll away!
 

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