These Are the Highest-Paid Models in the World
From newcomers to retired runway veterans, here are the world's highest-paid models.
Being a model has become one of the most sought-out jobs in the industry. Now, we can see why. Runway models have evolved into some of the top earners in fashion. Kendall Jenner was declared the highest-paid model in 2018. Here is a list of the rest of fashion's highest-paid models in the world.
Chinese model Liu Wen was one of the first Asian models to dominate the fashion industry. In 2016, the New York Times declared Wen to be "China's first bona fide supermodel." Since her debut, the model has walked for some of the top names in fashion like Jean Paul Gaultier, Tom Ford, and Chanel.
Joan Smalls was known as the first Latina model to represent Estée Lauder. Since then, she's had a top spot amongst the highest-paid models. Along with walking in some of the biggest runway shows, Smalls has even made some large music video cameos in her career. In 2013, the Puerto Rican model appeared next to Beyoncé in her video for the song "Yoncé."
The Hadid sisters have taken over the fashion industry. Bella Hadid has become the ultimate it girl. With her sleek runway walk and effortless street style, Hadid has become one of the top models to watch.
Gigi Hadid has dominated runway shows since the start of her career. Hadid has accumulated her wealth with several editorial covers and campaigns. Earlier this year, the 27-year-old model even released a bikini collection with Frankie's Bikinis.
One of the first Victoria's Secret Angels. While Adriana Lima is no longer an angel, her face still graces a fashion campaign every now and then. The Brazillian bombshell is still one of the top models in fashion.
Cara Delevigne is no stranger to the limelight. While Delevigne started as a model, the British socialite has slowly been making a name for herself as an actress. Delevigne has starred in Paper Towns and Suicide Squad, and recently joined as a guest star on the hit series Only Murders in the Building.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is another model who distanced herself from the runway. However, since her departure, she has started several business ventures and acquired several acting credits in many action-packed films, like Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
Gisele Bündchen is one of the top supermodels in the world. While she is retired from the runway, the supermodel is still one of fashion's top earners. Bündchen has even earned several acting credits over the years. The supermodel starred in the iconic fashion-forward film The Devil Wears Prada and Taxi, where she played the leader of a group of bank robbers.
Kendall Jenner is the highest-paid model in the world, a title she earned in 2018, and has maintained this status ever for the last four years. Along with her earnings from various runway shows and campaigns, the model also brings in a substantial income from her appearances on The Kardashians. Jenner also recently founded her own tequila brand 818 Tequila.
