Step aside pumps, women in silhouettes now run the business world! In this day and age, Models are no longer just the figures in front of the camera, but the leaders of the business world. Brazilian Model Gisele Bundchen was named one of the richest models earning over $42 million dollars from endorsement deals from various brands such as H&M, Chanel and Victoria’s Secret. 

Tyra Banks slowly follows behind by making her money a different way. Known as the main judge and creator of a world famous show America’s Next Top Model and the Tyra Banks show, Banks has created an entire empire under her name. In this era, it clear Models are not only pretty but also smart!

Bibliography

McKenzie, Sheena. Beyond the catwalk: Meet the new generation of ‘modelpreneurs’ . 13 September 2013. 14 September 2013 <http://edition.cnn.com/2013/09/13/business/beyond-the-catwalk-meet-modelpreneur/index.html>.