The German blonde holds the record for most magazine covers (over 1,000) – more than any other model in history.
Vogue UK’s January 1992 cover (by Peter Lindbergh) featured Cindy, Naomi, Christy, Linda, and Tatjana. It is considered the "Holy Grail" of model collectives.
She changed her hair color (from blonde to brunette to red) for every major fashion season, forcing designers to adapt to her . Supermodels 7 17
Nicknamed "The Face," Christy has the most anatomically "perfect" facial features according to plastic surgeons. She retired from full-time modeling at 25.
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. The German blonde holds the record for most
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.
While models had been in SI before, the "supermodel era" turned the Swimsuit Issue into a cultural event. Elle Macpherson (often considered the 8th member) earned the nickname "The Body." She changed her hair color (from blonde to
Her signature beauty mark was once considered a flaw. Agents told her to remove it; instead, she made it her brand, leading to a $7 million Pepsi contract.
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.
These models built their fame exclusively through print (magazines), music videos, and late-night talk shows (e.g., The Arsenio Hall Show ).