During the 90s, models like Elle MacPherson, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Helena Christinsen, Claudia Schiffer, and Naomi Campbell, dominated the fashion scene, the catwalks and runways, and dozens of magazine covers. This group of women were known as “The Magnificent Seven.” They were known simply by their first names, and today, they are known for more than just their modeling careers. For instance, take Elle “The Body” MacPherson. She was given that nickname (“The Body”) by Time Magazine after she appeared on their cover. She has gone on to use this nickname in several business ventures. This is […]
Fashion Icon: Gisele Bundchen
Supermodel. Super Mom. Footballer’s Wife. Victoria’s Secret Model. Actress. Goodwill Ambassador. And she retired at the top of her game. In one word… Gisele. This Brazilian model pioneered the “horse walk”, and has been labeled by other “supermodels” to be the “only remaining true supermodel.” She has acted in only two films that I know of – Taxi, starring Queen Latifa and Jimmy Fallon, and The Devil Wears Prada, starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep. She has been listed as the highest paid model since 2004. In 1998, Gisele was called “the Body” by the great late fashion designer Alexander […]