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A supermodel is a highly-paid elite Fashion Model who usually has a worldwide reputation and often a background in Haute Couture and commercial modeling. What is a Supermodel? http://www.tqnyc.org/NYC074091/supermodel.htm. Retrieved July 2007 APPLICATION The elite models who are given the appellation of "supermodel" often share similar traits. These models are reputable in the fashion industry; usually work for top fashion designers and labels; have multi-million dollar contracts, endorsements and campaigns; and most importantly, have branded themselves to be household names associated to their modeling profession. Supermodel by Heidi Klum randomhouse.com. Retrieved July 22, 2007. Model Citizens ew.com. Retrieved July 22, 2007.''New Model Army'' by Kate Patrick, ''The Scotsman'' , 2006 The true supermodels were known on a first-name basis. HISTORY Origins of the term The term "''supermodel''" took hold in the , the first known use of the term "supermodel" was in the 1940s by an agent named Clyde Matthew Dessner in a "how-to" book he wrote about modeling.New York Magazine. We Three Queens Janice Dickinson has frequently laid claim to being the originator of the term. In an interview with ET , Janice Dickinson claimed to have coined the term "supermodel" back in 1979 , when she was taking every job available. According to her, her agent Monique Pilar of Elite Modeling Agency , asked her, "Janice, who do you think you are? Superman?". She replied saying, "No... I'm a supermodel, honey, and you will refer to me as a supermodel and you will start a supermodel division." Dickinson claimed to be the first supermodel, "because I did everything". Janice Dickinson: From Model to Mogul etonline.com. Retrieved July 23, 2007. First Supermodel : , 2007 1960s - 1970s ]] In 's "'' Superstar s''". Of the prominent models of the 1960s, " Twiggy " (Lesley Hornby) is an example of a supermodel of the era, as is Donyale Luna , the first African American model to appear in ''Vogue''. The first African American model to be on the cover of American Vogue was Beverly Johnson. In the 1970s, some models became more prominent as their names became more recognizable to the general public. These models included , Jerry Hall , Iman Abdulmajid , Patti Hansen , Anna Bayle , Beverly Johnson , Gia Carangi and Christie Brinkley . 1980s - 1990s: Supermodel Era uttered "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day."]] In the 1980s, fashion designers began advertising on television and billboards. Models became more familiar to the masses. They were no longer nameless individuals. Models embraced old-style glamour, which allowed them to replace actresses as symbols of luxury and wealth. In this regard, many viewed supermodels not so much as individuals but as images. 1980s: Fashion: Supermodels bookrags.com. Retrieved July 23, 2007. By the 1990s, supermodels became prominent in the media. Earning the title "supermodel" meant that the model was a , 2006 Late 1990s - present: Decline of the Supermodel at the Spiderman 3 premiere in 2007.]] In the late 1990s, models were slowly being replaced by actresses, pop singers, or other celebrities on the covers of fashion magazines and ad campaigns.''Not Just Another Pretty Face: The End of the Supermodel Era'' by Hilary Rowland, ''Hilary Magazine'' online retrieved , Adriana Lima , Tyra Banks , Heidi Klum , Karolina Kurkova , Natalia Vodianova , Laetitia Casta , Carmen Kass , Alek Wek , Alessandra Ambrosio , Shalom Harlow , Liya Kebede , Angela Lindvall , Erin O'Connor , Carolyn Murphy , Karen Elson , Julia Stegner , Lisa Snowdon , Bridget Hall , and Eva Herzigova . The Supermodels of the new millennium In the early 2000's a new look in faishon arose, the babydoll look was the popular look on the runways of the faishon capitals. Some of these babydoll models were Gemma Ward , Daria Werbowy , Lily Cole , Jessica Stam , Lisa Cant , Devon Aoki , Lisa Snowdon Vlada Roslyakova , and Heather Marks . The increase of Brazilian Models Another big popular craze in faishon during the new millennium, was the sexy Brazilian model. Girls such as Fernanda Tavares , Isabeli Fontana , Ana Beatriz Barros , Letícia Birkheuer , Doutzen Kroes , Fernanda Motta , Michelle Alves , Caroline Trentini , Izabel Goulart , Raquel Zimmermann and Jeisa Chiminazzo . Even though Brazilian Models were some of the most popular models of the 2000's other non brazilian models arose during this time such as Gemma Ward , Natasha Poly , Daria Werbowy , Elise Crombez , Petra Nemcova , Mariacarla Boscono , Iselin Steiro , Malgosia Bela , Lily Cole , Omahyra Mota , Jessica Stam , Yfke Sturm , Lisa Cant , Vlada Roslyakova , Tiiu Kuik , Heather Marks , and Selita Ebanks . The next top Supermodels In the May 2007 issue of American Vogue on the cover were Doutzen Kroes , Caroline Trentini , Raquel Zimmermann , Sasha Pivovarova , Agyness Deyn , Coco Rocha , Jessica Stam , Hilary Rhoda , Chanel Iman , and Lily Donaldson described as the new crop of supermodels. Male Supermodels Male have always been an important part of the fashion world. Male models are known for the beautiful faces, soild bodies, and outgoing personalities. Some of the most famous male supermodels include Marcus Schenkenberg who just so happens to be the first male supermodel. Tyson Beckford , Alex Lundqvist , Michael Bergin , Mark Vanderloo , Jason Shaw , Andrew Stetson , Boris Kodjoe , Travis Fimmel , Carlson Twins , Will Chalker , Tyson Ballou , Massimiliano Neri , Gabriel Aubry , Bruno Santos , Jamie Dornan , Rusty Joiner , and more recently Evandro Soldati and Eddie Klint . SEE ALSO REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS |
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