They’re beautiful, they’re successful, and you see their faces everywhere. These are the highest paid models of 2015.
Gisele Bundchen - $44M
The Brazilian Supermodel is the highest paid model in the world, a status which she had maintained since 2004. She was even listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the “World’s Richest Model.” After being discovered at the young age of 14, Gisele quickly concurred the most desirable modeling positions in the fashion industry. Supermodels Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell have said that Gisele is the only remaining true supermodel.
Gisele is married to New England Patriots’ quarterback Tom Brady. She owns a footwear brand for women called “Ipanema” and a hotel in Rio Grande do Sul. Philanthropy is also an important part of her life, supporting various charities and serving as a Goodwill ambassador for the UNEP.
The fashion industry loves Gisele, and after working with leading brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, Marc Jacobs, Christian Dior, Valentino, landing an outstanding contract with Victoria’s Secret, and raising recurring rumors of retirement, the 35 year old model is the most successful one of all.
Cara Delevingne - $9M
The 22 years old fashion sensation, was discovered at the age of 10 by the same person who previously discovered Kate Moss. Her first modeling gig was for Vogue Italy, and since then she has landed some of the modeling industry’s dream jobs and got to work with leading brands such as Burberry, Dolce & Gabbana, and Jason Wu.
Although she has a thriving modeling career, she is making her transition into acting, with a lead in Paper Towns, and upcoming roles in Pan and the highly anticipated Suicide Squad, she is well on her way. Oh, and above all – she’s just a super cool.
Adriana Lima - $9M
Best known for her work for Victoria’s Secret, she is the longest running angel in the brand’s history. She walked her first catwalk for them in 1999, and a year later she signed her Angel contract with the iconic lingerie brand. At the 2008 fashion show she wore the “Fantasy Bra” which was designed by Martin Katz, and was valued at over $5 Million.
The 34 year old model was born in Brazil and she maintain a thriving modeling career with runway performances for leading designer brands such as Vera Wang, Giorgio Armani and Valentino. She also did campaigns for brands such as Marc Jacobs and the Spanish colorful brand Desigual.
Doutzen Kroes - $7.5M
A Tomboy at youth, Victoria’s Secret Angel at adulthood. Doutzen has a remarkable modeling career with appearances in leading magazine covers such as Vogue, Time, Elle, Marie Claire, and so on. Born in the Netherlands, the 30 years old managed to land pretty impressive fashion campaigns with designers such as Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace, Valentino, Calvin Klein, and many more.
Married to DJ Sunnery James, the couple have two children together and live in both New York and the Netherlands.
Natalia Vodianova - $7M
With a nickname like Supernova, one can only expect to be blown away by this Russian stunner. At the young age of 17 Natalia had started working with leading brands like Louis Vuitton, L’Oreal and Marc Jacobs. Later on she got to replace Kate Moss in a Calvin Klein campaign.
When she’s not busy being a hugely successful model, Natalia uses her status for charity and philanthropy. At 2004 she founded the “Naked Hearts” foundation for children, which holds charity events once every two years. Natalia is the winner of several Inspiration awards, given to women “who demonstrated leadership, strength and courage in the face of adversity, and who use their influence to effect positive change”.
And the awards for newcomer of year goes to:
Kendall Jenner - $4M
Sure, she’s part of the Kardashian clan, but the 19 year old beauty is making a name for herself with numerous runway appearances, a contract with Estée Lauder and a bright future outside her family’s reality show bonanza.
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