Thursday, March 29, 2012
Raquel Zimmermann
Right from the get-go, some girls know what they've been put on earth to do.
Residence: New York, NY, USHometown: Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
Height: 5'10"
Eye Color: Blue
Date of Birth: May 6, 1983
Agency: DNA Models
Campaigns: Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Chloe, Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Emanuel Ungaro, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Gucci , H&M, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Shiseido, Valentino, Calvin Klein Fragrance, Gap, Gucci Fragrance, Jean Paul Gaultier, TSE, Versace, DSquared2
Right from the get-go, some girls know what
they've been put on earth to do. That's why Brazilian bombshell Raquel
Zimmermann, born May 6, 1983, joined a modeling school at the tender age
of 14. And since real talent rarely stays hidden for long, the Rio
Grande do Sul native found her way to Paris and made her runway debut
for Chanel and Valentino in 1999. Just a few months later, her gorgeous
face and soon-to-be-famous profile graced the cover of French Vogue.
The spectacular beauty's career soared;
Zimmermann inked a cosmetics contract with Christian Dior and became a
campaign favorite as the face for such designers as Fendi, Escada,
Hermes, and Louis Vuitton. She filmed Gucci's first-ever commercial, a
steamy short directed by David Lynch. Raquel's impressive editorial
range keep her in high demand: She regularly fills the pages of Vogue, V, and W with memorable features like V's recent "Blonde Ambition," and Vogue placed her among "the world's next top supermodels."
Naomi Campbell
Naomi Campbell is known as one of the
original supermodels, who defined a pivotal moment in fashion history
when models became stars in their own right. In August 1988, Naomi was
the first black model to land the cover of French Vogue.
Residence: New York, NY, US Hometown: London, England
Height: 5'10"
Eye Color: Brown
Agency: Marilyn Agency
Campaigns: Blumarine, Burberry, Chloe, D&G, David Yurman, Dolce & Gabbana, Emanuel Ungaro, Fendi, Guess?, H&M, Louis Vuitton, Mango , Prada, Ralph Lauren, Revlon, Valentino, Victoria's Secret, Yves Saint Laurent, Gap, Versace, DSquared2
Charities: Diamond Empowerment Fund
Molly Sims
Molly Sims, the ultimate all-American
girl-next-door, had an incredibly successful modeling career before
transitioning to become an actress in 2003.
Residence: Los Angeles, CA, USHometown: Murray, KY, US
Height: 5'9.5"
Eye Color: Green
Agency: Next
Campaigns: Chanel, Escada, Giorgio Armani, H&M, Jimmy Choo, La Perla, Michael Kors
Molly Sims, the ultimate all-American girl-next-door, was born on May 25, 1973, in Murray, Kentucky, to Jim and Dottie Sims. She swam competitively for 10 years while growing up. After high school, Molly attended Vanderbilt University with hopes of becoming a lawyer. She joined Delta Delta Delta and lived the college life. Two years into her degree, at the suggestion of her roommate, she submitted a few photographs of herself to a number of agencies in Manhattan. When Molly received a call from NEXT Models, she signed with them and left college in 1993 to pursue a modeling career.
Molly appeared in Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit edition for a staggering five years out of seven—in 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2006. In the 2006 issue, she was photographed wearing a Susan Rosen bikini made of diamonds and worth $30 million.
Molly fully supports Friends of El Faro, a grassroots nonprofit that helps raise money for Casa Hogar Sion, an orphanage in Tijuana, Mexico. She has hosted the organization’s last two fundraisers and visits the orphanage regularly.
Miranda Kerr
Miranda became the first Australian model to
sign with Victoria's Secret as an Angel. She's also been the face of
Maybelline and Arden B., and has walked for such designers as Phillip
Lim and Betsey Johnson. Miranda is active in Children International.
Residence: New York, NY, USHometown: Gunnedah, Australia
Height: 5'9"
Eye Color: Blue
Date of Birth: April 20, 1983
Agency: IMG
Campaigns: Clinique, Jil Sander , Levi's, Maybelline, Prada, Rag & Bone, Victoria's Secret, Rock & Republic
Miranda May Kerr hails from a rural town outside Sydney, Australia, called Gunnedah, where she was born on April 20, 1983. At 13 years old, Miranda, who spent her youth frolicking on her grandmother's farm riding horses and racing motorbikes with her younger brother, won a modeling competition run by Dolly magazine and Impulse Fragrances. She took time to graduate from All Hallows' School, however, before diving into modeling.
Miranda's life changed in 2006. She moved to New York, became the first Australian model to sign with Victoria's Secret as an Angel, inked a lucrative cosmetics contract with Maybelline New York, and appeared in Pharrell Williams and Kanye West's music video for "Number One." In 2007 she did a campaign for Clinique Happy, and became the face of Arden B. She walked in many shows during this two-year span, including Heatherette, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Betsey Johnson, Sass & Bide, Nanette Lepore, Rock & Republic, and Tracy Reese.
In 2008, Miranda began writing a book called Treasure Yourself, filled with tips and information related to nutrition and general well-being. Along with her fellow Victoria's Secret Angels, she made a guest appearance on "How I Met Your Mother," and also secured a spot on Forbes' list of top-earning models of 2008.
Lindsay Ellingson
Though Lindsay has walked runways for major
designers like Christian Lacroix, Lanvin, and Oscar de la Renta, she
remains a down-to-earth California girl who takes her work seriously.
Residence: New York, NY, USHometown: San Diego, CA, US
Height: 5'10"
Eye Color: Blue
Date of Birth: November 19, 1986
Agency: DNA Models
Campaigns: Moschino, Tommy Hilfiger
Lindsay Ellingson was born on November 19, 1986, in San Diego, California. Discovered at a ProScout event she attended in Orange County, California, Lindsay made her debut on the Paris runways for the Spring 2005 collections. Her lack of experience at the time was inconsequential—her first steps as a model had her opening for Christian Dior, John Galliano, and Lanvin. Since then she has walked for numerous ready-to-wear collections, as well as couture for designers like Valentino, Chanel, Christian Dior, Christian Lacroix, Armani Privé, and Elie Saab. In 2007, she landed a spot in one of the most infamous of fashion shows: Victoria's Secret, making her second appearance a year later in 2008.
Lindsay has held spots in high-profile ad campaigns for Charles David, Moschino, DKNY, Peter Jensen, and D&G. She was also photographed in 2006 by Steven Meisel—a huge honor in the industry—for Dolce & Gabbana and in 2008 became the sole face for Tommy Hilfiger.
Campaigns and runways aside, Lindsay's editorial work has had her collaborating with some of the best photographers in the business. Her spread in British Vogue was shot by the legendary Mario Testino; Patrick Demarchelier photographed her for Vogue; she worked with Terry Tsiolis for photos featured in V Magazine; and Dan Martensen captured her impersonating L'avventura's Monica Vitti for Italian Flair's August 2008 issue. Plus, she has also graced the covers of Japanese Marie Claire and Vogue Portugal.
Lily Aldridge
Discovered at her school carnival when she was in eighth grade, Lily Aldridge always dreamt of becoming a model.
Residence:
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA, US
Height: 5'8"
Eye Color: Brown
Date of Birth: November 15, 1985
Agency: IMG
Born on November 15, 1985, in Los Angeles, Lily was discovered at her
school carnival when she was in eighth grade. She had always dreamt of
becoming a model, and with her upbringing she was practically bred for a
career in fashion: two of Lily's sisters are also part of the industry,
plus Lily's brother Miles is married to the iconic Kristen McMenamy.Hometown: Los Angeles, CA, US
Height: 5'8"
Eye Color: Brown
Date of Birth: November 15, 1985
Agency: IMG
Since her career took off, Lily's been featured on the cover of Vogue España, Amica, as well as in editorials for Glamour, Teen Vogue, and Elle Girl. Plus she starred in the Kings of Leon music video for "Use Somebody" alongside KOL's singer—and Lily's boyfriend—Caleb Followill.
With all of her success, Lily is always on the go, so she splits her time between homes in New York and L.A. During her spare time, though, you're bound to catch the model at a concert or museum, as she's a huge music fan and lover of the arts.
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