FASHION NEWS

Forbes dropped this year's Highest-Paid Model list yesterday, and we weren't at all shocked to see the name leading the pack—after all, we learned about a month ago that Gisele Bündchen makes a cool $128,000 a day, and who in the heck could top that? But there are some other things to note about this year's roster: a couple of newcomers, for one, as well as some undeniable trends amongst the top earners.

At age 34, and with campaigns with H&M, Chanel, and Carolina Herrera—as well as Pantene and Oral-B in Brazil, and jelly sandal and lingerie lines for Grendene and Hope Lingerie respectively—Gisele undeniably earns her number-one spot. But what's astounding is the immense gap in incomes between the first and second-ranked models: The Brazilian supermodel and mom earned $47 million last year, about $39 million more than the distant, second-place contenders. Wowza.

Doutzen Kroes and Adriana Lima tie for second at $8 million each, proving that it pays to call yourself a Victoria's Secret Angel—especially for Lima, who has worked with the underwear giant for 14 years, the longest of any VS model. Kroes also has lucrative contracts with L'Oréal and H&M to her name, and Lima works with Maybelline. And those misguided folks who might think motherhood and modeling don't mix should take note that the top three models on this list all have multiple kiddos to call their own—Kroes even gave birth to her latest just last month.

The oldest and youngest names on the list clock in at number three with $7 million—and they both happen to be "Kate." Moss, at 40, is as iconic as ever, and enjoys that tricky duality of luxury and commercial fashion, boasting contracts with David Yurman, Rimmel, and Topshop. Upton is a newcomer to the list at 22, but has had a lucrative year, thanks to her work with Bobbi Brown, Express, and an acting gig in The Other Woman. Miranda Kerr and Liu Wen also earned $7 million each—Wen being the highest-earning woman of color on the roster, with contracts with Estée Lauder, Esprit, Calvin Klein, and H&M. In addition to her Kora Organics line and status as a street style star, Kerr also has campaigns with Swarovski, Reebok, Mango, Shopstyle, and—you guessed it—H&M to call her own.

Alessandra Ambrosio and Hilary Rhoda follow with $5 million, and Carolyn Murphy, Karlie Kloss, and Jourdan Dunn all follow with $4 million, rounding out the top five incomes.

Of these 13 top-earners, six work with H&M, five currently work with Victoria's Secret, and three have contracts with Estée Lauder. Eight are moms, which is pretty great. More disappointing, however, is that only two aren't white.

Still, we're none too surprised with this impressive bunch, and can't imagine the careers of these gorgeous, talented women flagging anytime soon. See the full list here.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/natalierobehmed/2014/08/18/the-worlds-highest-paid-models-of-2014-gisele-doutzen-and-adriana-steal-the-show/