“The secret to modeling is not being perfect. What one needs is a face that people can identify in a second. You have to be given what’s needed by nature, and what’s needed is to bring something new.”
― Karl Lagerfeld
Modeling is not just about being beautiful. It requires hard work and perseverance to reach your goal of becoming a supermodel. Just like these girls on our list. With the combined earnings of approximately $154 million USD, Forbes listed the highest paid models of 2016. There are some major changes in the list, dropping Lara Stone, Natalia Vodianova, Alessandra Ambrosio, Doutzen Kroes and Joan Smalls in the top ten. But retired model Gisele Bundchen still reigning at the first spot for 14th consecutive years with $30,500,000. Kendall Jenner ranks higher this year and new names entered the top ten list like Gigi Hadid and Rosie Huntington – Whiteley.
Here’s the ten world’s highest-paid models list:
10. Miranda Kerr
2015 rank : #6
2015 earnings : $5,500,000
2016 earnings : $6,000,000
Shows:
- Riccardo Tisci for Givenchy – Spring/Summer
- Jeremy Scott for Moschino – Resort 2017
- Marella Fall/Winter 2016
Campaign:
- Wonderbra
- Escada Joyful Fragrance
- Kora Organics
Magazine Covers:
- Harper’s Bazaar
- Elle
- L’Officiel
- Madame Figaro Japan
- The Edit
- Grazia China
9. Liu Wen
2015 rank: 14
2015 earnings : $4,500,000
2016 earnings : $7,000,000
Shows:
- Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2016
- Mugler Spring/Summer 2016
- Haider Ackermann S/S 17
- Bottega Veneta S/S 17
- Isabel Marant S/S 17
- Anna Sui S/S 17
- Boss S/S 17
Campaign:
- Estee Lauder
- La Perla
- Vidal Sassoon
- Puma
- H&M
- Mango
Magazine Covers:
- Vogue
- Madam Figaro China
- The Edit
- GQ
- Grazia China
- Cosmopolitan China
- Elle
8. Candice Swanepoel
2015 rank : 10
2015 earnings : $ 5,000,000
2016 earnings : $ 7,000,000
Shows:
- Victoria Secret Fashion Show
- Givenchy Fall/Winter 2016
Campaign:
- Givenchy Dahlia Divin Le Nectar Fragrance
- Versace Bright Crystal Absolu Fragrance
- Biotherm
- Maxfactor
- Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Fragrance
Magazine Covers:
- Elle
- Vogue Italia
- Femina China
- Garage
- Glamour
7. Cara Delevingne
2015 rank : 2
2015 earnings : $9,000,000
2016 earnings : $8,500,000
Shows:
- Chanel Pre-Fall 2017
Campaign:
- My Burberry Fragrance 2016
- Yves Saint Laurent La Collection de Paris
- Puma Fall 2016
- Tag Heuer Spring 2016
Magazine Covers:
- Cosmopolitan Netherlands
- British Vogue
- W Magazine
- British GQ
- InStyle Germany
6. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
*new entry*
2016 earnings : $ 9,000,000
Shows:
- Atelier Versace Haute Couture Spring 2016
Campaign:
- Burberry Body Fragrance 2016
- Marks and Spencer Summer Rose Fragrance
- Bulgari Accessories Fall/Winter 2016
- Moroccanoil
- Ugg Holiday 2017
- Nirav Modi Jewelry
- Paige Fall/Winter 2016
Magazine Covers:
- Harper’s Bazaar
- Elle
- Garage
- Vogue Germany
5. Gigi Hadid
*new entry*
2016 earnings : $ 9,000,000
Shows:
- Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2016
- Miu Miu Spring/Summer 17
- Mugler S/S 17
- Elie Saab S/S 17
- Isabel Marant S/S 17
- Balmain S/S 17
- Bottega Veneta S/S 17
- Versace S/S & F/W 17
- Moschino S/S 17
- Max Mara S/S 17
- Fendi S/S 17
- Marc Jacobs S/S 17
- Anna Sui S/S 17
- Fenty x Puma F/W 16
- Atelier Versace Haute Couture Spring 16
- Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2016
Campaign:
- BMW
- Evian
- Maybelline SS 2017 NYFW
- Versace Dylan Blue Fragrance 2016
- Penshoppe Holiday 2016
- Tommy Hilfiger Holiday 2016
- Max Mara Accessories
Magazine Covers:
- Allure
- W Korea
- Vogue Japan
- Dazed
- Vanity Fair Italy
- Marie Claire Japan
4. Kendall Jenner
2015 rank : 16
2015 earnings : $ 4,000,000
2016 earnings : $ 10,000,000
Shows:
- Victoria’s Secret 2016 Fashion Show
- Givenchy S/S 17
- Marc Jacobs S/S 17
- Ralph Lauren S/S 17
- Michael Kors S/S 17
- Alexander Wang S/S 17
- Fendi Couture Fall 2016
- Givenchy S/S 17 Men’s Show
- Miu Miu F/W 16
- Chanel F/W 16
- Elie Saab F/W 16
- Dior F/W 16
- Balmain F/W 16
- Bottega Veneta F/W 16
- Versace F/W 16
- Fendi F/W 16
- Marc Jacobs F/W 16
- Michael Kors F/W 16
- Vera Wang F/W 16
- DVF F/W 16
- Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2016
Campaign:
- Estee Lauder by Victoria Beckham Fall 2016
- Estee Lauder Modern Muse Eau De Parfum
- Calvin Klein Body Spring 2016
- Mango S/S 16 Tribal Spirit
- Penshoppe Holiday 2016
- La Perla S/S 2017
- Topshop
Magazine Covers:
- Harper’s Bazaar
- American Vogue
- Love Magazine
- Vogue Turkey
- W Magazine
- Allure
- Garage
- GQ Spain
- British GQ
3. Karlie Kloss
2015 rank : 11
2015 earnings : $ 5,000,000
2016 earnings : $ 10,000,000
Shows:
- Victoria’s Secret 2016 Fashion Show
- Mugler S/S 17
- Elie Saab S/S 17
- Lanvin S/S 17
- Carolina Herrera F/W 2016
- Versace F/W 2016
- Ralph Lauren F/W 16
- Jeremy Scott F/W 16
- DVF F/W 16 Show
Campaign:
- Swarovski Holiday 2016
- LOreal FW 2016 “Gold Obsession”
- Carolina Herrera Good Girl Fragrance
- Chanel Coco Noir Fragrance 2016
- Mango Metallics S/S 2016
- Adidas by Stella McCartney F/W 16
- EXPRESS FALL 2016
- Topshop Spring/Summer 2016
- Liu-Jo Denim F/W 2016
- Marella S/S 16 Campaign
- DVF Spring 2016 Campaign
Magazine Covers:
- Love Magazine
- MFF
- Elle Spain
- L’Officiel
- Grazia Italy
- Vogue Mexico
- Glamour
- S Moda
- Time Magazine
- Garage
2. Adriana Lima
2015 rank : 3
2015 earnings : $ 9,000,000
2016 earnings : $ 10,500,000
Shows:
- Victoria’s Secret 2016 Fashion Show
- Bottega Veneta S/S 17
- Versace S/S 17
- Marc Jacobs S/S 17
- Bottega Veneta F/W 16
- Versace F/W 16
Campaign:
- Maybelline S/S 17
- Vogue Eyewear F/W 16
- Marc Jacobs Divine Decadence Fragrance
- Marc Jacobs S/S 2016
Magazine Covers:
- Vogue Italia
- Love Magazine
- GQ Spain
- Garage
- Glamour
- V Magazine
1. Gisele Bundchen
2015 rank : 1
2015 earnings : $ 44,000,000
2016 earnings : $ 30,000,000
Campaign:
- Chanel N.5 Eau Premiere Fragrance 2016
- Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Rose Fragrance 2016
- Carolina Herrera 212 VIP Men 2016
- Givenchy Jeans F/W 2016
- Chanel Les Beiges Fall 2016
- Vivara Spring/Summer 2016 Campaign
- Colcci S/S 2017
- Pantene 2016
- Arezzo shoes
Magazine Covers:
- Vogue Brasil
- Elle Germany
- Photo France