supermodel

Elite fashion figure

A supermodel is a fashion model who has achieved exceptional fame and recognition beyond the industry itself, becoming a celebrity in their own right.

The term emerged in the late 1980s when models like Naomi Campbell and Cindy Crawford became household names, commanding enormous fees and appearing in mainstream media.

She dreams of becoming a supermodel someday.

runway

catwalk

Elevated narrow walkway

  • strutProud, showy gait
  • walkTravel on foot
  • poseDeliberate bodily arrangement

sashay · collection · showcase · backstage · fittings · rehearsals · opener · finale · showstopper · couture

editorial

photoshoot

Planned portrait session

portfolio · photographer · studio · lighting · stylist · retouching · tearsheet · layout · publication · glossy

beauty

symmetry

Invariance under transformation

radiance · allure · flawless · cheekbones · complexion · features · photogenic · striking · stunning · gorgeous

fashion

designer

One who plans appearances

wardrobe · garment · accessories · fitting · silhouette · draping · tailoring · apparel · luxury · Milan

influence

endorsement

Formal expression of support

deal · advertising · marketing · followers · Instagram · platform · reach · trendsetter · tastemaker · impact

physique

statuesque

Tall, graceful, dignified

  • slimThin or meager
  • tonedMuscularly firm and defined
  • leanLacking fat; incline

height · proportions · measurements · willowy · lithe · svelte · leggy · slender · waif · physique

celebrity

fame

Public recognition, widespread

  • stardomCelebrity status achieved
  • iconPictorial screen symbol
  • megastarExceptionally famous entertainer

A-list · tabloid · recognition · spotlight · media · interview · scandal · privacy · entourage · handlers

glamour

glitz

Ostentatious showiness

paparazzi · entourage · champagne · gala · premiere · party · spotlight · limousine · VIP · exclusive

icons

Naomi

Hebrew for pleasant

Christy · Kate · Tyra · Heidi · Iman · Twiggy · Adriana · Crawford · Campbell · Evangelista

Categories
Opposites
status/fame in modeling

supermodelcatalog model

Person photographed displaying merchandise

nobody · commercial model · extra · wannabe · hand model

physical appearance/beauty standards

supermodelplain Jane

Unremarkable-looking woman

average person · ugly duckling · everyman · everywoman · schlub

cultural visibility/anonymity

supermodelnobody

Inconsequential person

unknown · average person · face in the crowd · nonentity · ordinary citizen

Phrases
Family

supermodels

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G