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happycanadian
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me too, tanii!!!
i really miss her on the runways! and in campaigns! i mean, she dropped off the Forbes list this year:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/27/moss-bundchen-klum-business-media-models.html
The World's Top-Earning Models
Lauren Streib, 05.27.09, 6:00 PM ET
Less than two years ago, Claudia Schiffer declared that the age of the supermodel was over. Magazine covers and beauty contracts had become the province of celebrities.
The industry's newest generation had not quite attained the international, first-name basis fame that Naomi, Cindy and Christy had pioneered.
A lot has changed in two years. While fashion magazines and retail brands still market their wares with stars from music and movies, models have moved off the runway in equal measure, expanding their brands into fashion, entertainment and philanthropy. The age of the multi-hyphenate model has replaced the age of the supermodel, giving the top girls more earning power than ever before.
In Pictures: The World's Top-Earning Models
A perfect example is the No. 2 earner on our list, Heidi Klum. While still a successful model at the age of 35 after having three kids, the majority of Klum's earnings are driven by her TV and endorsement career. Klum remains a member of the Victoria's Secret angel entourage as well as host of Project Runway and Germany's Next Top Model. The German beauty also designs a line Birkenstock sandals and has endorsement deals with Diet Coke, Volkswagen, McDonald's and LG. Last year, she came out with her own skincare line, In An Instant.
Returning at No. 1 this year is Gisele Bündchen, who earned an estimated $25 million in the last year from numerous campaigns including Versace, True Religion jeans, Dior and Ebel watches. The Brazilian model has rare range--from high fashion to mass market--and measured impact on the success of the brands she represents. She also has her own Brazilian shoe line and tabloid fame on par with movie stars.
The models on our list were ranked according to estimated earnings from June 2008 to June 2009.
The modeling industry was hard-hit by the economic crisis. Prominent fashion labels canceled or downgraded their runway shows, leaving models hoping for a break with fewer opportunities. Declining revenues at major beauty and retail companies left agents with less leverage to bargain for their clients.
But, the economy has increased the value of the versatile yet trademark beauty of those at the top of the industry. "After a few years of mixed results where the sole obsession was attaching the biggest name or celebrity to your brand, companies are searching for that face that won't muddle their message," says Chris Gay, president of Marilyn Agency, which represents Adriana Lima. "The models that possess that beauty are the faces everyone wants right now, but that's a rare beauty."
The most successful models, including those who have cycled on and off this list, are able to evoke an emotional consumer response. While celebrities hawk everything from cotton underwear to Smart Water, only professional models can walk the Victoria's Secret runway with inimitable perfection and enough accessibility to get plain Janes across the world into the stores. While the uber-successful make millions, the majority make very little compared to the impact they have on the retail economy.
"These are young business professionals at the height of their game, rarer than superstar athletes, who are in an incredibly competitive environment and who have to deliver their skill set at any time day or night," says Ed Razek, president and chief marketing officer of Limited Brands, the parent company of Victoria's Secret. "These are people who can connect to consumers and move product."
As with years previous, the changes on the list illustrate the cyclical nature of the modeling business. The loss of a major contract can have a huge impact on overall earnings, as in the case of Karolina Kurkova, who dropped off our list after her Victoria's Secret contract expired.
Bündchen, though still No. 1, earned $10 million less with the loss of Victoria's Secret and other contracts. Kate Moss' earnings climbed $1 million based on the continued success of her clothing line for the British chain Topshop and several deal renewals.
This year's new girl is Emanuela De Paula at No. 11, who broke through as the face of U.K. retailer Next and is featured prominently in Victoria's Secret campaigns.
In Pictures: The World's Top-Earning Models
i really miss her on the runways! and in campaigns! i mean, she dropped off the Forbes list this year:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/27/moss-bundchen-klum-business-media-models.html
The World's Top-Earning Models
Lauren Streib, 05.27.09, 6:00 PM ET
Less than two years ago, Claudia Schiffer declared that the age of the supermodel was over. Magazine covers and beauty contracts had become the province of celebrities.
The industry's newest generation had not quite attained the international, first-name basis fame that Naomi, Cindy and Christy had pioneered.
A lot has changed in two years. While fashion magazines and retail brands still market their wares with stars from music and movies, models have moved off the runway in equal measure, expanding their brands into fashion, entertainment and philanthropy. The age of the multi-hyphenate model has replaced the age of the supermodel, giving the top girls more earning power than ever before.
In Pictures: The World's Top-Earning Models
A perfect example is the No. 2 earner on our list, Heidi Klum. While still a successful model at the age of 35 after having three kids, the majority of Klum's earnings are driven by her TV and endorsement career. Klum remains a member of the Victoria's Secret angel entourage as well as host of Project Runway and Germany's Next Top Model. The German beauty also designs a line Birkenstock sandals and has endorsement deals with Diet Coke, Volkswagen, McDonald's and LG. Last year, she came out with her own skincare line, In An Instant.
Returning at No. 1 this year is Gisele Bündchen, who earned an estimated $25 million in the last year from numerous campaigns including Versace, True Religion jeans, Dior and Ebel watches. The Brazilian model has rare range--from high fashion to mass market--and measured impact on the success of the brands she represents. She also has her own Brazilian shoe line and tabloid fame on par with movie stars.
The models on our list were ranked according to estimated earnings from June 2008 to June 2009.
The modeling industry was hard-hit by the economic crisis. Prominent fashion labels canceled or downgraded their runway shows, leaving models hoping for a break with fewer opportunities. Declining revenues at major beauty and retail companies left agents with less leverage to bargain for their clients.
But, the economy has increased the value of the versatile yet trademark beauty of those at the top of the industry. "After a few years of mixed results where the sole obsession was attaching the biggest name or celebrity to your brand, companies are searching for that face that won't muddle their message," says Chris Gay, president of Marilyn Agency, which represents Adriana Lima. "The models that possess that beauty are the faces everyone wants right now, but that's a rare beauty."
The most successful models, including those who have cycled on and off this list, are able to evoke an emotional consumer response. While celebrities hawk everything from cotton underwear to Smart Water, only professional models can walk the Victoria's Secret runway with inimitable perfection and enough accessibility to get plain Janes across the world into the stores. While the uber-successful make millions, the majority make very little compared to the impact they have on the retail economy.
"These are young business professionals at the height of their game, rarer than superstar athletes, who are in an incredibly competitive environment and who have to deliver their skill set at any time day or night," says Ed Razek, president and chief marketing officer of Limited Brands, the parent company of Victoria's Secret. "These are people who can connect to consumers and move product."
As with years previous, the changes on the list illustrate the cyclical nature of the modeling business. The loss of a major contract can have a huge impact on overall earnings, as in the case of Karolina Kurkova, who dropped off our list after her Victoria's Secret contract expired.
Bündchen, though still No. 1, earned $10 million less with the loss of Victoria's Secret and other contracts. Kate Moss' earnings climbed $1 million based on the continued success of her clothing line for the British chain Topshop and several deal renewals.
This year's new girl is Emanuela De Paula at No. 11, who broke through as the face of U.K. retailer Next and is featured prominently in Victoria's Secret campaigns.
In Pictures: The World's Top-Earning Models
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have to add:
Atelier and Sweet_Rus .. THANK YOU for those runway pics in HQ! she really is just SO fierce on the runway. such a presence!
Atelier and Sweet_Rus .. THANK YOU for those runway pics in HQ! she really is just SO fierce on the runway. such a presence!
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i feel bad looking at her old pics, she was such a stunner. I hope she gets back in shape and takes more care of herself, she has a lot of potential
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old runway pics
source: picasa web album/Calvin
source: picasa web album/Calvin
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that first pic, in the black dress. the elegance in that pose. the poise. the curve of her back. utter perfection.
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a recent candid we somehow missed ...
and she looks awesome!
Photos of the Day - 22/05/2009
MAY 2009 - Karolina Kurkova hit the pavement instead of the catwalk in New York yesterday in a relaxed jersey dress and blazer combo, accessorised with a canvas Hermes Birkin.
*vogue.co.uk*
and she looks awesome!
Photos of the Day - 22/05/2009
MAY 2009 - Karolina Kurkova hit the pavement instead of the catwalk in New York yesterday in a relaxed jersey dress and blazer combo, accessorised with a canvas Hermes Birkin.
*vogue.co.uk*
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Have not seen it mentioned in this thread, but Karolina will be on the big screen in one of this summer's action movies, GI Joe. I think she has a smaller role playing Courtney Kreiger aka Cover Girl. I believe she is one of the good guys... On the other side is Sienna Miller playing Baroness.
Not exactly Sex And The City or DWP, but will be interesting to see if Miller or Kurkova can get more traction out of the flick. Hopefully Kurkova will have more luck than Rebecca Romijin, who while she went through hell as Mystique in the X Men series really had some stinkers like Femme Fatale and Rollerball...
Though I thought Rebecca was STUNNING in Femme Fatale... De Palma could have done so much better in creating a feature
Not exactly Sex And The City or DWP, but will be interesting to see if Miller or Kurkova can get more traction out of the flick. Hopefully Kurkova will have more luck than Rebecca Romijin, who while she went through hell as Mystique in the X Men series really had some stinkers like Femme Fatale and Rollerball...
Though I thought Rebecca was STUNNING in Femme Fatale... De Palma could have done so much better in creating a feature
I really like that style.
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Rebecca has still had one of the most successful acting careers of any former model. Meanwhile i love that look on 4694
Yep, that's true! She has appeared in plenty of Ugly Betty episodes and she also has a new series coming out. (I think it's called "Eastwick")
But on the other hand, she may have had numerous TV spots but that doesn't mean she's that talented. I think her acting skills could improve. A lot.
So we'll see how KK's appearance will turn out...
But on the other hand, she may have had numerous TV spots but that doesn't mean she's that talented. I think her acting skills could improve. A lot.
So we'll see how KK's appearance will turn out...
I never said it was. I just think that the fact that you have more and more chance to shine on TV doesn't mean you will 'cos the spark might be missing. As tacky as it sounds, it's true.
But I believe we're talking about the same thing, you can either be succesful but lame, or unsuccesful yet talented. (Or other combinations of the ones mentioned above.) So my point is that we really can't know for sure how the whole thing will turn out. It obviously comes down to luck and connections. Especially in this world...
But I believe we're talking about the same thing, you can either be succesful but lame, or unsuccesful yet talented. (Or other combinations of the ones mentioned above.) So my point is that we really can't know for sure how the whole thing will turn out. It obviously comes down to luck and connections. Especially in this world...
