No. 1: Gisele Bündchen
$42 million
Bündchen's biggest source of income remains her lucrative merchandising partnerships, which includes a lingerie line, multiple accessory collections and her globally popular Ipanema flip-flops. As Brazil’s retail sector skyrockets, we may see the supermodel mom turn her attention from her modeling to her business ventures, such as her eco-friendly Sejaa Pure Skin Care company.
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The World's Highest-Paid Models Of 2013
In the modeling business, stardom usually requires flawless genes and a lot of luck. But the 10 long-limbed beauties on FORBES’ list of highest-paid models list make it look like an effortless stroll down the road of riches.
The World's Highest-Paid Models Of 2013
No. 1: Gisele Bündchen
$42 million
Though her endorsement earnings dipped this year, the 32-year-old is still one of the most powerful supermodels. She recently replaced Beyonce as the face of H&M, reportedly beat out Rihanna for Chanel and took over David Yurman from Kate Moss -- all in the same year she welcomed daughter Vivian, her second child with quarterback husband Tom
Gisele Bündchen leads the pack for the seventh year in a row with $42 million in earnings, seven times as much as second-place Miranda Kerr.
Our earnings estimates are based on editorial shoots, independent licensing ventures, spokesperson gigs and contracts from beauty and fashion companies from June 2012 to June 2013.
Bündchen’s earnings may be off $3 million from last year’s total, but the 33-year-old Brazilian bombshell has enjoyed a sharp rise in fortune since 2009, when she led the list with $25 million. This is in part due to her successful partnership with Grendene, the Brazilian footwear company, in which she owns a stake.
Since 2012, Grendane’s shares have more than doubled, pushing its valuation to a five-year high. The supermodel mom makes millions from her eco-friendly cosmetics company, Sejaa, and multi-year contracts with international campaigns like Pantene, Oral-B and Sky HDTV.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/vannale/2013/08/19/the-worlds-highest-paid-models-of-2013/