Both eras changed the world, but they asked the audience different questions. The 70s asked, "Don't you wish you were her?" The 10s asked, "Don't you want to follow her?"
In the early '90s, the "Big Five"—Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, and Tatjana Patitz—redefined the industry. They moved away from the anonymous "mannequin" style of the '80s toward a celebrity status that rivaled Hollywood stars. Linda Evangelista famously captured the era's peak with her remark about not waking up for "less than $10,000 a day." The 717 Influence
By analyzing the industry’s most groundbreaking height-defying icons alongside the absolute highest-earning elite from the pivotal 2007–2017 era, we can trace exactly how these women permanently reshaped the global fashion landscape. The 5'7" Pioneers: Shattering the Runway Height Barrier supermodels from 7 17 top
: The newcomer with an ethereal, almost alien beauty. She had been discovered at a bus stop in a rainstorm and, within weeks, became the face of most ambitious campaign. The "Diamond Light" Gala
An American model who has made a massive impact, walking a staggering 74 runways in 2025 and continuing her momentum into 2026 as a top face next to other rising stars . Both eras changed the world, but they asked
Broke barriers for curvy women and expanded the definition of a multi-hyphenate mogul.
Gained international fame through music videos and editorial work, later becoming a fixture in major fashion campaigns and runway shows. Cara Delevingne Linda Evangelista famously captured the era's peak with
The fashion industry changed forever during the late 1980s and 1990s. A elite group of women transformed from runway models into global icons. They became known simply as "supermodels." These women commanded massive salaries, dominated pop culture, and redefined beauty standards.