Ultimate Instagirls!
byModeling isn't just for models anymore. Today we are seeing empires being built over global multi-platform entertainment. Instead of seeing just our favorite supermodels grace the covers of our magazines and pose for the stunning editorial spreads in their pages, actresses and singers have saturated that market. Beginning in the 90's supermodels had to make space for this other breed of cover girl. Competition for those campaigns is on the rise as more and more super stars gain their eligilibity, which comes on the coattails of their celebrity in film, tv, music, tech, etc. Models still own the runway, but in order to stay ahead of the curve we are seeing these women emerge as personalities, their own entities, across (social) media. The tally of followers seems to be on a limitless incline. These new Instagirls are carving out their own opportunities to reach a wider, global audience. The supermodel has become accessible.
We took stock of a few of our, and the world's, favorite Instagirls. Take a look at the stats.
Kendall Jenner
Followers: 15,890,952
Posts: 2,008
THEN
NYFW F/W 2014 Marc Jacobs runway
NOW
Named the new face of Estee Lauder
Cara Delevingne
Followers: 8,215,277
Posts: 2,084
THEN
S/S 2011 Clements Rebeiro runway
NOW:
Face of- Topshop, YSL Beauty, Burberry, Tom Ford, Mulberry, Chanel
Miranda Kerr
Followers: 5,330, 781
Posts: 1,221
THEN
3.1 Philip Lim Editorial F/W 2006
NOW
Ranked the No. 2 highest paid model in 2013
Face of H&M, Swarovski, Maybelline.
Spent 7 years as a top Victoria's Secret Angel
Barbara Palvin
Followers: 2,186,813
Posts: 731
THEN
Catwalk debut walking for Prada in F/W 2010 in Milan
NOW
Victoria’s Secret Angel
Exclusive contract with Prada
Karlie Kloss
Followers: 1,353,716
Posts: 947
THEN
Walked exclusively for Calvin Klein at 2007 NYFW
NOW
Named a face of L’Oreal Paris
Victoria’s Secret Angel
Campaigns with Jean Paul Gaultier, Nike, Donna Karan, Lancaster, and Chanel Coco Noir Fragrance
Karlie Kloss x Warby Parker eyewear line
Alexa Chung
Followers: 1,220,282
Posts: 2,567
THEN
Recruited at age 16 to pose for Cosmo Girl and Elle Girl
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Guest editing/styling for Tommy Hilfiger catalog
Opening Alexa Chung Nails Inc. at Saks Fifth Ave
Corresponding for British Vogue
Longchamp Fall 2014 campaign
Poppy Delevingne
Followers: 717,758
Posts: 1,230
THEN
Spotted by Storm Model Management in 2012
NOW
Face of the Louis Vuitton summer 2012 collection
Young Ambassador for the British Fashion Council
Chanel brand ambassador
S/S 2015 Solid & Striped Swimwear collaboration
Natalia Vodianova
Followers: 558,561
Posts: 293
THEN
Marc by Marc Jacobs F/W 2001
NOW
Eight-season, seven-figure contract with Calvin Klein
September Cover of Vanity Fair shot by Mario Testino
One of 50 models on the September 2014 cover of Vogue Italia, the magazine's 50th anniversary issue
Cover for September issue of Vogue Paris
Cover of U.S. Vogue shot by Annie Liebovitz
These girls are definitely doing Instagram right!