Supermodels 7 — 17

At 5'7", Kate was shorter than the standard runway model. Her waifish look in the mid-90s killed the "Amazonian" supermodel era and ushered in grunge.

Linda Evangelista famously quipped, "We don't wake up for less than $10,000 a day." That quote became the era's manifesto. Supermodels 7 17

These models built their fame exclusively through print (magazines), music videos, and late-night talk shows (e.g., The Arsenio Hall Show ). At 5'7", Kate was shorter than the standard runway model

Nicknamed "The Face," Christy has the most anatomically "perfect" facial features according to plastic surgeons. She retired from full-time modeling at 25. These models built their fame exclusively through print

Naomi and Christy were best friends, but Naomi famously threw a phone at her assistant—a moment that turned into a tabloid legend. The tension between Naomi and Linda was also fierce.

The most famous music video in fashion history featured all seven top models lip-syncing. None of them wore designer clothes—just white tees and jeans—yet it became a global sensation.

In a tragic modern twist, Linda Evangelista sued a cosmetic company in 2021 after a fat-freezing procedure left her "permanently deformed." She won a settlement, but it highlighted the physical price of beauty. Conclusion The 7 supermodels of the 17-year peak (roughly 1989–2006) were not just clotheshorses. They were the first celebrities to prove that a model could have a name, a brand, and a power base independent of the designer. To this day, the "7/17" generation remains the standard by which all modern models are judged.