Pass on ‘00s nostalgia. Top models from that era had access to so many privileges that contemporary models will never have access to: iconic fashion photography and more abundant print work; more runway work; less competition; minimal social media influence; almost zero nepotism babies. I am certain those same girls would not receive the same fanfare if they debuted now because they wouldn’t have the same body of work to generate a fan base. Also, the late ‘00s had a disturbing fixation on adolescent models and, somehow, less diversity on the runway than ever before. Ick.
I’m enjoying seeing models who fell off for a few seasons getting a reappraisal. Penelope Ternes is the main one, but Adele Aldighieri, Catarina Guedes and Rosalieke Fuchs have also made some nice appearances.