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Joan is the new global ambassador for W Hotels. That's a huge deal.
forbes.comEarnings are based on income from cosmetics, fragrance and other contracts; estimates are sourced from interviews with numerous managers, agents and brand executives. Models are rarely remunerated for magazine editorials or catwalk appearances, while gigs with storied design houses pay little but give models prestigious exposure they can leverage into moneyed underwear and beauty deals.
“Our business has changed,” says Chris Gay, President of The Society Management, which represents Jenner. ”These models [have] become more and more influential because they are the conduits of media–not only somebody who can be the face of the campaign but a powerful means to distribute it.”
“Models, YouTube stars, social media stars–this is their era,” explains Ivan Bart, President at IMG Models, which represents Hadid. ”Models were on the cover of the last two issues of American Vogue: Gigi [Hadid] in August and Kendall [Jenner] in September.”
Together, the world’s 20 highest-paid models earned a cumulative $154 million between June 1, 2015, and June 1, 2016, before fees and taxes; they boast close to 200 million Instagram followers combined.