By the mid-90s, the "Amazonian" look of the original supers was challenged by the rise of Kate Moss and the "heroin chic" aesthetic—a raw, waif-like departure from the athletic glamor of Crawford and Campbell. However, by the late '90s, the cycle returned to the "Brazilian Explosion," led by Gisele Bündchen, who brought back the healthy, athletic, and high-energy runway walk that closed out the century.
Fast forward to the 2010s and 2020s, and the definition of a supermodel changed. The industry expanded, embracing reality TV stars, social media influencers, and children of celebrities. The "Top 17" (a loose collection of the most influential modern faces) represents a new kind of fame. This list varies by critic, but generally includes the heavy hitters defining fashion today: supermodels from 7 17 top
: The most famous "petite" supermodel, she opened doors for shorter models in the 1990s. Devon Aoki By the mid-90s, the "Amazonian" look of the