What Qualifies You as a Supermodel?
A supermodel has worldwide fame and a high-paying contract. The term became popular in the 1990s when models like Claudia Schiffer appeared on magazine covers globally. Supermodels usually work for top fashion designers and have multimillion-dollar campaigns.
Kendall Jenner earned the title of highest-paid supermodel in 2018, making $22.5 million that year from Forbes. Other well-known supermodels are Gigi Hadid, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Heidi Klum.
In the early 1900s, Evelyn Nesbit became America’s most sought-after artist and fashion model. To become a supermodel, starting young helps. However, hard work, ambition, versatility, and luck are key factors too.
Difference Between a Model and a Supermodel
A supermodel has a worldwide reputation and high-paying contract in fashion modeling. The term became popular in the 1990s for models with multimillion-dollar campaigns, working for prominent designers. Claudia Schiffer stated in 2007 that to become a supermodel one must appear on fashion magazine covers globally simultaneously.
Supermodels earn more money and fame than typical fashion models. Many 1990s models established careers while hired for advertisements and magazines.
Kendall Jenner first earned “world’s highest paid supermodel” in 2018 from Forbes for $22.5 million. Other well-known supermodels include Gigi Hadid, Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Heidi Klum.