The fashion world is full of models. Fashion modeling comprises showcasing costumes, trends, and beauty by beautiful models. If we talk about the Fashion icon or symbol, then Paris is the symbol and the iconic place of fashion shows. Models represent the brand or the upcoming trend, and are sponsored while showing on a ramp during a ramp walk. In this article, we have compiled a list of the top 10 models in the world that have been recognized for their beauty and fashion.
One of the gorgeous girls in the world right now. Kendall comes among the world’s highest-paid models. Her’ ballet skills ‘may have recently come under fire, but Kendall netted herself $40 million last year. We doubt she’s bothered about the haters. She’s one of the most followed models on Instagram.
Kim Kardashian is an American Model. Apart from that, she is a television presenter, supermodel, and an American Socialite. She has held the utmost respect in the film industry with her business skills as Mrs. Kim Kardashian.
American media personality, socialite, model, and businesswoman from New York City. She first came to public attention as a friend and stylist to Paris Hilton. Her appearances on the reality television series Keeping Up with the Kardashians (2007-2021) started later that year and continued until the end of the series. Following the show’s success, spin-off programs Kourtney and Kim Take New York (2011), Kourtney and Kim Take Miami (2009-2013), and the extremely successful series The Kardashians.
Emily Ratajkowski is an American model and actor. She is from London and started her career in 2014-15 New York fashion week for Marc Jacobs. She has represented brands such as Kerastase, DKNY, Paco Rabanne, The Frye Company, etc.
Ratajkowski was even featured in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions of 2014 and 2015, respectively. She has subsequently gone on to walk the runways of Milan Fashion Week for Bottega Veneta and Dolce & Gabbana and the runways of Paris Fashion Week for Miu Miu. Ratajkowski made her first TV appearance during the 2016 Super Bowl.
Bella Hadid is an American Model. Apart from being a model, she is a philanthropist and actress. In 2016, Bella was nominated as the “Model of the year.” She began her career as a teenager. She starred in Victoria’s Secret Pink Campaign. Bella represents brands such as Dior makeup, French fashion, etc. Bella Hadid’s annual income is approximately $9 Million. In 2016, she was awarded the “Model of the Year” by industry experts. She has been covered 27 times by international Vogue magazines over four years.
At the age of 16, she started her modeling career. She was born and raised in the United States capital of Washington, D.C, and Santa Barbara, California.
Gigi became one of the top models in the world, with an estimated earning of $20 million at the tender age of 22. She represents such as Maybelline, Tommy Hilfiger, BMW, and Topshop. She was among the Top 50 Models at Models.com. Moreover, she was named “International Model of the Year” by the British Fashion Council.
Cara Jocelyn Delevingne is a popular name in the modeling industry. She has a dedicated Instagram following of 34 million, making her one of the most famous and one of the earners this year. Delevingne is a fashion supermodel, actress, and singer. She made her modeling debut at age 10; then, in 2009, after leaving school, Delevingne signed with Storm Model Management. Delevingne was awarded “Model of the Year” twice in 2012 and 2014 at the British Fashion Awards. Cara has appeared in shows for houses like Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Mulberry, and Jason Wu. She has worked in films like Anna Karenina (2012), Paper Towns (2015), and Suicide Squad (2016). Among AskMen’s ‘Most Desirable Women,’ Delevingne ranked 13th.
Gisele Bundchen is amongst the highest-paid models. All hail the reigning Queen of wealthy supermodels. Gisele has headed over the top of the list for over ten years.
Gisele Caroline Bündchen is not just a model but also an actress and producer from Brazil. Bündchen witnessed a peak in her modeling career in the 90s. By 1999, she is credited with ending the “heroin chic” modeling era. Sometimes called the only remaining true supermodel today. Bündchen started the “horse walk” and was part of Victoria’s Secret Angels from 2000 to mid-2007. As an actor, she has played a supporting role in Taxi (2004), and another supporting role in The Devil Wears Prada (2006). Bündchen has long been associated with many charities like; Doctors without Borders and Save the Children, Red Cross.
Adriana Lima is a Brazilian supermodel and is among the world’s highest-paid and top models. Since 2000, Lima has been a spokesmodel for Maybelline cosmetics and Super Bowl and Kia Motors commercials from 2003 to 2009. She is famous as Victoria’s Secret Angel.
Lima began considering modeling when she won a beauty pageant in elementary school. When she was 15, she participated in Ford’s “Supermodel of Brazil” competition and came second in the Ford “Supermodel of the World” competition.
Miranda Kerr is an Australian model. Besides this, she is an actress and entrepreneur. In 2007, Kerr was nominated for Victoria’s Secret Angel and high fashion work. At the age of 13, she began her career as a model. She has continuously been nominated for Forbes as one of the world’s highest-paid models. Kerr received public recognition in 2007 when she was selected as one of the Victoria’s Secret Angels.
Kerr’s first Australian Victoria’s Secret model was also modeled for the David Jones department store chain. Kerr has launched her line of organic skincare products, KORA Organics, and a self-help book, all of which are available on Amazon. At thirteen, Kerr won the Dolly magazine model search competition in 1997, which established her professional modeling career.
Liu Wen is a Chinese fashion model. She has everything from face to body. Her ongoing contracts with Estee Lauder and high-end clothing brand La Perla make her one of the top and highest-paid models in the world. She is a model of East Asian descent and the first one to walk at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
So, these are the top 10 models in the world, who have earned respect in this industry.
Besides respect, some of them are among the highest-paid models in the world. Which one is your favorite? Do let us know in the comments.
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