What does it take to be one of
the top fashion models on the planet? Forbes recently released a
list of the highest earning models of 2015, inspiring LUXE Models to consider
what it takes to be a top world model.
Gisele Bundchen
Ever since she burst onto the
scene in the late 90s, Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen has been wowing the
fashion industry. She’s walked more runways, headed more campaigns and featured
on more front covers than anyone else on this list. Her total career earnings
equal $430 million and she’s made more money than any other model since 2002.
Gisele shows no sign of slowing down; 2015 was a big year for the Brazilian and
she earned $44 billion, making her the highest paid model of the year.
Cara Delevingne
This mysterious British beauty
has fronted a number of campaigns for celebrated fashion houses such as
Burberry, Mulberry and Dolce & Gabanna. She’s the ‘it’ girl of the fashion
industry right now and has been on numerous covers including most notably
American Vogue. Recently, she’s embarked
on a successful acting career too. As a result in 2015, she earned an
impressive $9 million, tying with Adriana Lima for the second-highest paid
model of the year.
Adriana Lima
As we just mentioned, Brazilian
style-queen Adrianna Lima managed to rake in $9 million in 2015. We’re not
surprised, Lima’s made a name for herself in the industry. Over the years she’s
been a Victoria’s Secret Angel, fronted campaigns for brands such as
Maybelline, graced the covers of famous fashion magazines like Vogue and served as a runway model for
Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Alexander McQueen and other gifted designers.
Doutzen Kroes
Fellow Victoria’s Secret Angel
Doutzen Kroes came fourth on the list, earning a not too shabby $7.5 million
last year. The Dutch powerhouse was a relative latecomer to the world of
modelling, but shot into the stratosphere in 2013 when she fronted the cover of
Vogue’s iconic September issue. Kroes
has also featured in a number of fashion campaigns for design houses such as
Gucci, Tommy Hilfiger, Versace and Valentino and engaged in a range of charity
work throughout her successful career.
Natalia Vodianova
Last but not least, Russian model
Natalia Vodianova managed to net around $7 million last year, thanks to
lucrative fragrance deals with Guerlain and Calvin Klein. Nicknamed the
‘Supernova,’ Natalia has walked the runway for over 300 US and European
designers including Givenchy, Prada, Chanel and Gucci. She’s also known for
appearing on various fashion magazine covers like Elle.
Role models
If you’re wanting to become a model and
you need someone to show you how it’s done, look no further than these five
women. Over the course of their careers they’ve taken every opportunity thrown
their way, allowing them to make huge earnings and establish themselves as some
of the most sought after fashion models on earth.
