The catwalk leopard. No one walks like Naomi. British, fierce, and relentless, she was the first Black model (since Iman) to achieve total global top-tier status. Her 1990s runway strut is still the gold standard.
"The Body." Nicknamed by Time magazine, Macpherson didn't need a high-fashion pedigree. She mastered the swimsuit and lingerie market, building a billion-dollar business (Elle Macpherson Intimates). supermodels from 7 17 top
The model's model. Valletta was the face of the 1990s minimalist movement—Calvin Klein, Jil Sander, Prada. She had a striking, intelligent look that signaled the shift from boobs-and-butts to sophistication. The catwalk leopard