MDC (Models.com) Rankings

[LiranYana]

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lol, well its definitely not super A List Fragrance like CK, Guerlain, Dior or Lancome but its still more A List Fragarnce compared to Fendi, at least imo

 

[carmen_kass]

Well fair enough, we all have different opinions. I personally think Lara was made number one prematurely. Freja, Anja, Natasha have all reached a level where they're consistently working and have forged lucrative relationships with designers, photographers, editors, etc. They've moved beyond say Stam and Lily Donaldson, but they're still not at the same level as Raquel, Maria Carla and Natalia. Out of the three of them, sometimes one will have an amazing season and the other won't and then things will change up again. I think all three should be number 2, but something big needs to happen to push them over the edge. A Valentino fragrance is not that push for Freja IMO and I think she's done everything she can with Karl Lagerfeld.

 

[LiranYana]

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I agree about Lara but she did enough but the Hype around her in 2009 contributed to it too

out of all the models now, Freja has reached her peak now, if she can't get number 1 now, who will ? Natasha's peak was 2009 Sasha's peak was 2008. these were their Seasons when they deserved to be Number 1
I agree it really helps if you have support from designers, photographers, EIC etc.
It contributes to your longevity something Stammy might have lost ?

but still Im sad for Jess
she was part of the Miesel's List of the Next Supermodels
wonder when they'll remove Lily Donaldon which is next ?

Only Raquel, Sasha are left

2.bp.blogspot

 

[carmen_kass]

Lol when that stupid cover came out in May 2007, all the girls except Chanel and Agyness were like 6+ seasons into their careers, hardly "new" lol. Ugh I remember how mad tfs members got when they saw Chanel on the cover. At that time Freja and Natasha weren't working with Meisel. With the exception of Agyness and Trentini, they're all still working though, they've just moved out of high fashion and into different avenues, so I guess it isn't that inaccurate.

 

[agee]

Lara deserved the number one position in that she was the hottest model around at the time the Raquel was moved to the icons list, but her overall body of work is comparable to Freja, Anja, Natasha and Sasha. IMO Freja should have been number one after the SS2011 show season / early campaign season. Heck, Anja could have even been number one for a couple of months, (I understand the blue chip argument, but Anja makes up for that in the sheer quantity of work for top brands, plus a lot of the blue chip stuff out there is favoritism based and there's nothing wrong with that, but I don't think that a model should be penalized for not being Meisel's favorite or not being Carine and Karl's number one favorite), and then it could have swung back to Lara or gone to Freja.

Again Sasha and Natasha's bodies of work are as strong as Lara, Anja and Freja, and maybe even stronger, but their peak times occurred when Raquel was entrenched at number one.

 

[congacon]

Why will his family be moving up to 5? What has she got coming up?B)

i lost count on how many covers she has had in the last few months. like millions. plus her huge contract with estee lauder. think about it, a costmetic contract with ESTEER LAUDER that is a grand slam campaign for a modeling career.

 

[Forrest]

Lara deserved the number one position in that she was the hottest model around at the time the Raquel was moved to the icons list, but her overall body of work is comparable to Freja, Anja, Natasha and Sasha. IMO Freja should have been number one after the SS2011 show season / early campaign season. Heck, Anja could have even been number one for a couple of months, (I understand the blue chip argument, but Anja makes up for that in the sheer quantity of work for top brands, plus a lot of the blue chip stuff out there is favoritism based and there's nothing wrong with that, but I don't think that a model should be penalized for not being Meisel's favorite or not being Carine and Karl's number one favorite), and then it could have swung back to Lara or gone to Freja.

Again Sasha and Natasha's bodies of work are as strong as Lara, Anja and Freja, and maybe even stronger, but their peak times occurred when Raquel was entrenched at number one.

Disagree, a exclusive CK for all their campaigns, for two season excl.. I mean helloooo? I think about their work it's your personal opinion, I agree that Lara, Natasha and Sasha got the strongest work. But natasha only got Givencht and therefor a season no bluechip, and Sacha also not that bluechip I believe......

Valentino is as the same level as Chloe, Fendi etc. plus Anja got 3. But really, with their bankaccounts, they could care less who is number 1 in the industry lol.

 

[agee]

Hellooo, how many seasons has Freja been doing Chanel?

ETA:
Also big, exclusive contracts is what the Money Girls list is for; if a lucrative, exclusive contract is such a major factor, then why isn't Valentina Zelyaeva, who has the Ralph Lauren contract, in the top ten of the Women's list?

 

[LiranYana]

I agree with agee
a Lucrative Exclusive contract should not guarantee anything
Valentina doesnt do much other than RL same for Arlenis

 

[congacon]

well its printing works combined with campaigns when it comes to the ranking and valentina has no printing works at all. an exclusive ralph lauren is a big deal. it's not as blue chip as ck but it is still big.

 

[agee]

^ But no one is arguing that Valentina should be number one, but as much as Lara's Calvin Klein contract is presented by some as the be all-end all, then surely Valentina's Ralph Lauren contract qualifies her for the top ten. But that is not the point I am making, Valentina is not on the women's list at all, at least she wasn't the last time I checked, rather she is on The Money Girls List, and that is the list that acknowledges models who score big contracts that end up taking them out of the game, so to speak, either because of the terms of the contract, or simply because they don't have to hustle as much anymore.

IMO big contracts should matter on the women's list but only up to a point, and after that it is just another campaign, or multiple campaigns if different lines are involved. Also, what makes Calvin Klein more blue chip than Ralph Lauren? Ralph Lauren is a bigger company and when I thumb through magazines I see more Ralph Lauren ads than Calvin Klein ones.

 

[congacon]

well h&m is 10 times bigger than ck or chanel but its ads are not consider blue chip. imo, ck is way more prestigious or blue chip due to the fact that it is more high fashion and people respect that more. ck clothes are modern and innovative and more high fashion. ralph lauren, on the other hand is more geared toward the mass market.

 

[Forrest]

There is a big difference Lara is by Ck only girl. Besides Lara does a lot more work and got 3 Frangance contract, beautycontract and lot of covers and eds. CK is also "bigger" then RL. So it's not only the contract and therefor Lara got all the CK lines (jeans etc.)
Chanel does always have more girls and Freja doesn't do Chanel parfume or make up. But hey, I'm don't really care who got the spot as long as they are seeing in print etc.

 

[agee]

Calvin Klein's underwear is sooo high fashion... but if you want to play the blue chip card, there's no chip bluer than Chanel. I think that it is trying to have it both ways, specifically, you can't play the prestige card when comparisons are being made to Ralph Lauren, which is debatable, and then hide behind high dollar contracts when it comes to the comparisons to Chanel.

 

[alonsoJonathan]

I'm sorry I don't like Lara but is more then clear why she is numero uno (#1)
Not freja,anja,natasha match Lara work.let's be honest n real
As far as who will be number one who knows is really hard to tell

 

[Forrest]

Yeah cause I'm talking only about Ck underwear. Really, read behind the lines or don't react. It's a exclusive for all Ck-lines OG and with a lot of work and parfume/cosmeticscontract that's why she is number 1.

And Chanel the blue chip ? I dunnow. That's your opinion I guess, I know more just as presticious but I guess you weren't refering to me with your post since I never said something like that. I don't know what you all ment by your sentences, but Lara gor a big fat contract for CK with many zero's. And now I'm done with this stupidity. i only said why Lara is the number 1 (still is). It irritates me when people picking on something like the Ck underwear example, it doesn't make any sence at all.

 

[agee]

Yeah cause I'm talking only about Ck underwear. Really, read behind the lines or don't react. It's a exclusive for all Ck-lines OG and with a lot of work and parfume/cosmeticscontract that's why she is number 1.

And Chanel the blue chip ? I dunnow. That's your opinion I guess, I know more just as presticious but I guess you weren't refering to me with your post since I never said something like that. I don't know what you all ment by your sentences, but Lara gor a big fat contract for CK with many zero's. And now I'm done with this stupidity. i only said why Lara is the number 1 (still is). It irritates me when people picking on something like the Ck underwear example, it doesn't make any sence at all.

My opinion that Chanel is the blue chip is is based on Chanel's prominence being rooted in haute couture, the tweed suit, the little black dress, women's pants, loose jackets, unrestricted clothing, swimwear, pret a porter, fragrance and the overall transformation of women's fashion, whereas Calvin Klein's prominence is rooted in American sportswear, underwear, blue jeans and fragrances. Calvin Klein's contributions to fashion are notable, especially in the area of marketing and branding, but Chanel is Chanel.

 

[carmen_kass]

Also Chanel and Giorgio armani are some of the few privately owned brands. Not that that affects advertising but it's about prestige. For example everyone can own a piece of Calvin Klein through underwear or t-shirts, but few people can own genuine chanel garments. That's why brands like YSL, Chanel and Dior make most of their money from cosmetics, fragrances and jewellery. Also Francisco Costa isn't as legendary as Karl Lagerfeld. Francisco doesn't seem to show much loyalty to models except Natalia, and even that's over. I don't think F.C. even does the casting for his own show. Being chosen by Lagerfeld for a show or campaign means he's singled you out as his favourite, and his aesthetic really matters to the fashion industry and being in with Karl usually means longevity and repeat booking because he's loyal to his models, but it's rare for him to let a new girl into his inner circle.

 

[Shelton123]

I don't understand how Joan Smalls is at #7 that's a bit of a reach if you ask me, when you have Lindsey Wixson at #16 she should be higher..

Trust me I love Lindsey, but she isn't getting nearly the work Joan is.

It's pretty obvious once Lara goes how the #1's are going to fall, Lara - Freja - Joan - Arizona.

 

[alonsoJonathan]

Jourdan Dunn at #16

btw love the picture they choose of her