Top 7 Female Supermodels

Not just any fashion model can be labeled "supermodel". The criteria for becoming a Supermodel is not defined, however the women have a lot of consistent traits. Most supermodels have modeled for the top fashion designers and labels and are the highest paid. Since the 80's and 90's only a few women from that era have been able to stand the test of time. As they are still sought after by the public.

1. Heidi Klum

This German supermodel started out in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and the Victoria's Secret catalog. She also appeared on several T.V. shows and now produces Telivision shows.

2. Tyra Banks

Tyra started out at 17 years of age in Paris, runway modeling. She later posed for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue and is most famous for her work as a Victoria's Secret model. She now has her own talk show.

3. Adriana Lima

Adriana was discovered in a local mall in Brasil. She moved to New York and did runway work and appeared on major fashion magazines. She then became a GUESS? girl and a victoria's secret angel.

4. Kate Moss

This 32 year old model has been through a lot in her life. She started modeling at 14 and was scriticized for her very thin body. She has graced over 300 magazine covers. She continues to work in 2006.

5. Gisele Bundchen

Gisele is the world's richest supermodel. She was discovered in Brasil and at a young age moved to New York and started appearing on the cover and in many magazines internationally

6. Allesandra Ambrosio

Alessandra was discovered in Brazil and has since modelled for Guess?, Victoria's Secret and Christian Dior, just to name a few. She is just getting started, look for her to be higher up in the rankings in a few years.

7. Cindy Crawford

Cindy Crawford has been featured on the cover of more than 600 magazines worldwide, including Playboy in which she posed nude. She has appeared in films and TV shows and continues to pose for magazines