For me tyra banks... she had the right proportion , attitude and amazing eyes..

TYRA BANKS!! THE GREATEST SUPERMODEL OF ALL TIME!!
GO TYTY LOVE YA GIRL!! BEAUTIFUL INSIDE OUT!!
XX

Linda,linda,Linda

Ok where is Gia in this list??? She was Americas first Super-Model. Was and always will be the best.

RIP

i have to say tyra banks of the choices given, tho giselle was pretty close. shes young and shes done so much already but give her time to let her carear florish. Tyra's done that. we have to ask is this a personalitly contest or the worlds top model? i think it takes a great personality to make a top model which tyra clearly has. to shed some deserved light on niamoi she showed us that bottylicious bods are beautiful to.

For me it Naomi Campbell is #1 all the way!! ? She knows how to work the catwalk ? you go Naomi!!! In my opinion, Naomi Campbell is UNDER-APPRECIATED and Tyra Banks is OVERATED!

of course Gisele!!!!!!!!!!!!
always & forever!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to go with Tyra Banks, because she's such a great role model for women whose bodys are womanly. I'm a 23 year old Jamaican woman who grew up in an area of canada that wasn't very culturaly diverse. The majority of the population was caucasian and I was very self conscious about my body through my teen years. But Tyra has proven that its beautiful to be 'bootylicious' and no matter what you body type, if you're healthy, you have nothing to be ashamed of. I love how she empowers women that way. Where as other supermodels, even if the don't mean to do it, put a lot of pressure on young women to be super thin. Plus the brains that obviously goes with her beauty and her high standards make her a fantastic role model.

Tyra Banks all the way she was the best model ever she's such a sucessful woman love her show's people said she was too big to be a model Tyra Banks is the right size to be she is a curvy woman.the other model's are unhealthy looking why can't there be NORMAL SIZE MODELS LIKE A SIZE 6 TO A 10 TYRAS MY ROLE MODEL AND ALWAYS WILL BE X X X X X X X X X X

Tyra Banks all the way..how many other supermodels have TWO popular shows on TV right now? You dont hear much anymore about Nikki Taylor, Christie Thurlington or Linda Evangilista anymore..they are unheard of now..but Tyra is from that generation of models and is STILL famous! and i agree..she will be the next Oprah!
thanks
Tracey
London Ontario Canada

tyra is the best....i said it

Gisele Bundchen its the most beautiful!!!

she's hot famous, brazilian and it's the top of the top!!!

Tyra is the ultimate in Models. Her style and look sets her apart from the rest. She allows every girl and women who has fears to overcome them.

Not very many girls (teens) have the maturity or guts to take a stand against all odds, face the music and decide to grab the bull by the horns towards a career. Tyra knew what she wanted, others were against her and she knocked the mountain down and did not cry about it when she broke a nail.

My little girl sees Tyra's perseverance through the pressure.

A perfect nose, gorgeous eyes and a small frame makes one beautiful. Having brains makes one a great business woman. Having both is what makes you a "model".

Tyra banks is without doubt the best supermodel of all time. And she has brains.When her time as a model was up in her eyes she made sure she had lots to fall back on and she is still fascinating to watch whatever she is doing.She is a superb businesswoman and will be around a long time.

I guess you all wrote your comments before Tyra Banks was added. None of these models have done half as much as Tyra. She has ripped the hell out of thousands of runways and knowing she is tearing up television. I bet you could put any of the other models accomplishments next to Tyra's and they would look scarce. Forget Gisele being ranked as 16 with Forbes. Oprah is ranked damn near number one and have you not heard the recent media question? "Is Tyra Banks the next Oprah."

By far the most beautiful is Naomi Campbell, linda evangelista, and Tyra Banks. I say these 3 because when you think of modeling and how modeling has transferred itself throughout, these 3 ladies are MODELS. They are the powerhouse models that are GREAT DIVAS in motion. Look at the wealth and power they have assumed. These ladies all deserve the title. If I had to really choice what the ideal model would be.... damn its just to hard. Hell I have taught fashion for over 30 years and yet these ladies have all of what I call a model to be.. No others have what they have.. Diversity is key when you think of a model! They live up to it!

I'm not sure how this list was formed, but Niki Taylor is my top supermodel of all time...

But of those seven, I'll have to go with Linda Evangelista

CINDY CRAWFORD BY FAR IS THE GREATEST SUPERMODEL OF ALL TIMES. SHE MADE MODELLING TO WHAT IT IS TODAY

Linda Evangelista, who can be just about anything a photographer and stylist wants her to be. She's a true fashion legend! And for the record, I'm in the United States, not Canada.

FashionFile, What happened to the actuaw poll? I don't see it anymore. I spent a lot of time voting here and it's gone now.

I wish Gia Carangi was on the list, she is the best!!!!!!!!!!! rest in peace,Gia.

Cindy Crawford is a small town girl with a BIG business attitude. She knows it's a business and made every penny count. She is by far the smartest supermodel and the GREATEST!

i really can't say their is a "best". All of these women are beautiful and unique...or they wouldn't be supermodels in the first place. But as far as favourite..even though linda already won....I would have to say naomi campbell. She has an amazing body and gorgeous face. She is not anorexic thin like the models we see today....she has curves and a great booty...and it's all about the booty these days. I don't want to sound like i am being judgemental....because who i am to judge....but i must say gisele is a gorgeous woman but as far as the media calling her "the body"...she really doesn't have much of one. She is a stick figure with not one curve that i can see. She needs a few cheeseburgers to help give her some kind of booty. Being slim and healthy is very attractive but u need a little somethin somethin.

Naomi is the #1 supermodel in the world.

Naomi Campbell is the best.As they said she always commands attention on the runway.

LOve TyRA!!a ModeL WitH BraIn!!

Linda, Naomi, Christy, Helena, Claudia, Cindy, Stephanie, Yasmeen, Tatjana, and Yasmin. Now those are the TOP supermodels. Kate was in a league of her own, and Giselle is just the highest paid model. But the model of them all and there is no compitiion, is LINDA Evangelista.... Till this day, she is MAJOR!!!

Gisele is the best of them all.

naomi, naomi, naomi, naomi, naomi, naomi, naomi, naomi, naomi, naomi, naomi, naomi,

gisele,gisele,gisele.gisele,gisele,gisele,gisele,gisele,gisele,gisele,gisele

It will take a while before another model can do as much as Gisele. She is the best and was chosen the best before dating famous men.

GISELE BUNDCHEN of course!!! Everything about her is perfect!!! She's amazing!!!!!!!

Well I'm not surprized Linda Evangelista won afterall it's a Canadian show and she's Canadian. The host even said she was his favorite. hint hint. It it was an English show, it'd be Kate Moss, American show most likely Cindy Crawford, German show Claudia Schiefer or Heidi Klum,
Brazilian show, Gisele French show Laticia Costa so on and so on. Like I said there was no criteria so it's very subjective.

I was so shocked by Sterling's "trick" comments on Gisele I totally forgot to post my opinion on the contest.

FF I'm confused. What are the criteria for this contest.? They're all beautiful, successful, and great in their own right. They're different in looks, age, style. (Which is what makes them interesting in the first place). They modeled at different point in times. You can't ask people to judge base on no established criteria.

As the videos show. Each woman bring something unique to modeling. How do you judge that. It's like apple and oranges and it's totaly subjective.

Two of your seven are my favorites, but I won't tell you who. I'm sick of successful women being pitted against each other. That's why we will never rule the world and men will continue to take this planet straight to hell.

I bet you a man came up with that idea because they know women normally are harder on each other and tend to be catty. They figure to start a war among those models' fans. From what I can see it worked. Why can't they all be great supermodels and leave it at that?

Gisele is #1

Guys you can stop arguing. =]
Linda Evangelista already won.
Adrian gave her a shoe award for Fashion File Viewer's Choice Greatest Supermodel.
And yes, it is just a coincidence that Lady Linda won and she happens to be Adrian's no. 1 model and Canadian.

Linda #1

Gisele

My Top Seven!

1. Twiggy
2. Cindy Crawford
3. Christie Brinkley
4. Claudia
5. Linda Evangelista
6. Elle McPherson
7. Tyra Banks

Now I'm a nutcase. I attacked you? All I did was criticize Gisele. Know what? You've sent far too many insults my way. And since Fashionfile doesn't appear to be moderating, Let me return the favor.

If you're not insecure, then you're on crack. Or you're 5 years old. You obviously can't deal with someone critcizing your precious little Gisele. Seriously, grow up. This is life in the big world. I have nothing personal against Gisele. NOTHING.

Gisele grew to popularity in the fashion world but she didn't become a household name in pop culture until she started dating Leonardo DeCaprio. It's the truth. Now, she's getting campaigns like crazy but it's because she now has a recognizable name that sells to the masses. I'll bet my last euro that if she wasn't dating Brady or DeCaprio, she would have been sent to model-no-man's-land by now. Or begging to renew her VS contract.

Years ago, the other models who dated other celebrities were already household names in their own right. They didn't need Gere or Burns to bring their names in the spotlight. The spotlight was already on them before they even started dating them.

Gisele's stats are remarkable today but years ago they would be nothing special, especially when you take into account the increase in monetary value. Hell, if you put Cindy Crawford's earnings from 1990 into todays money, she would blow Gisele out the of the stratosphere.

Gisele is popular today. Number one, in my opinion (although many would say that Kate Moss is today's #1 model). But among the other models back in THEIR day, she would be considered A-V-E-R-A-G-E.

Gisele is an anomaly among today's models (god, I'm repeating myself). Gisele is the type of model that made models more popular than celebrities back in the late 80s and 90s. Today's high fashion models don't stand a chance because they're built like pre-adolescent boys. There's not a chance that today's girls would ever become true "supermodels" again. Household names, never. It's because they don't have that sex appeal that crosses over into pop culture. Gisele, on the other hand, is the exception of a model that's truly built like a woman and has made it beyond Victoria's Secret.

But the reality is this:

-For better or for worse, Kate Moss is currently the #1 all-around supermodel of today. Perhaps Gisele's April US Vogue cover will knock Kate out of the #1 postion. Who knows?

-Put Gisele next Christy Turlington and she's AVERAGE. Put Gisele next to Naomi and she's LESS THAN AVERAGE.

Enjoy your day.

p.s. To the person calling Gisele an "ubermodel" like it's supposed to mean something: Try googling "ubermodel" before the other models' names. It aint nuthin special.

pps. Naomi #1!!!

My vote is for Gisele Bundchen

Gisele Bundchen

GISELE BUNDCHEN of course!!! Everything about her is perfect!!! She's amazing!!!!!!!

Fashion File Where did you get that sleazebucket Sterling. Oh My Lord! I could not believe what this guy was saying. I saw models.com written under his name. I hope to God mothers don't let their young model daughters anywhere near that guy. I have no doubt he'd pimp them out to any hollywood manho for publicity. Of course he'd pass on that wonderful wisdom "the trick to mainstream stardom is to go after those unsuspecting Hollywood stars girls" Doesn't that guy know Dicaprio is one the most savy PR guy in Hollywood?. I heard him say in an interview that he would never date a girl that would stand next to him for flashbulbs. He didn't even go on the Red Carpet with Gisele until 5 years into their relationships. They pretty much kept to themselves most of the times.

Actors, Rockstars etc love to be seen with beautiful models on their arms. That's why they tend to date and marry them. Cindy Crawford & Richard Gere, David Bowie & Iman. Mick Jagger & Gerry Hall, Elaine Erwin and John Mellencamp, Paulina and the Cars' front man, Rachel Hunter & Rod Stewart, Johny Depp & Kate Moss, Christy Turlington and ED Burns just to name a few. I suppose all those models "tricked" them into dating or marrying them for mainstream stardom. Oh Please! I have a friend who work behind the scenes in PR in the business and one thing he always says to me is "People in Hollywood does nothing by accident". They are masters at orchastrating fascades & publicity situations. Trick people in Hollywood? Those young models wouldn't know what hit them.

Excume me Nutjob KM. "I need to validate my opinion?" LOL really? Did I ask you to validate my opinion? please I'm dying to see where I made that request. This is my post that got your panties in a bunch. Exactly where in my original post do you see your name? Oh yea! NOWHERE.

"My fav sups are
1.Gisele
2.Christy
3.Iman

I remember the Era of the Supermodels; Cindy, Naomi Chisty, Kate, Linda. Those were they heydays of modeling. You know when models didn't have to compete with hollywood media whores for fashion covers and Jobs. Try to find a model on a fashion mag theses days. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack. I feel Horrible for the new models now.

This is the type of environment Gisele has had to work in. Despite that She just shines. Why? Because of her down to earth personality and joie de vivre and the fact that SHE CAN MODEL ANYTHING. YOU NAME IT THE GIRL CAN SELL IT. Every profession has its Michael Jordan. GISELE IS MODELING'S MJ."

FF asked people to post their opinions & I post. YOU on the other hand, It's not enough for you to post your opinion of Gisele. Oh no! You feel the need to ATTACK ME for having an opinion that is contrary to yours. How dare I? then you have the audacity to tell me I'm looking for validation. Let's see!Your post began like this.

"To the person who wrote this: "I repeat: it was too easy for Linda, Naomi, etc, in the 90s, the ERA of the Supermodels, cuz they didn't have any competition. And now, if Gisele got it, it's because she is so freaking good"

LOL. You can't even quote me right. You're so eager to hate on Gisele which as I've SAID 10000 times is YOUR RIGHT, you put your own two cents in my post so you can attack me. And When I responded with FACTS, which you had ZERO answers for: You keep repeating the same nonsense as if the more you say it, the more you'll convince yourself it's true. Sorry but I don't care how many times you trash, badmouth,or denigrate Gisele because oh here comes the part that gets you all hot & bothered. NO YOU DO NOT TELL ME WHAT MY OPINION SHOULD BE.

The reason I call you slow is because YOU CAN'T SEEM TO GRASP THAT FACT. You're under some dilusion that I need your approval. NOT! NUTCASE YOU ADDRESSED ME FIRST. I don't know you, what the hell do I need you to validate me for.?

Oh BTW yes you are ignorant. The proof is in the pudding honey.

You have a swell life trashing Gisele ok. (LOL whatever she did to you must have been a doozy). Whatever makes you feel good ok. Have at it.

To KM

*In July 1998 she was in Vogue America cover

*Alexander McQueen started to refer about Gisele by "the body".

*In 1998, in the next season, Gisele shone in Milan, Paris and London, walking about 60 times in the runway.

*The way to the top really started in 1999, when Gisele did something never done before. She was in all the important covers, editorials, fashion shows and advertisements. All in one shot. In November 1999 there was Gisele Bndchen in Vogue America Millennium Edition cover. In that same end of year, Gisele, again, proved the world that she was the most famous and important model of the moment. She won the "Model of the Year" award.

*In the year 2000 Gisele consolidate as a supermodel. The fashion magazine editors started to call Gisele an ubermodel. "uber" in German means "over". That means Gisele was considered the best model ever. No other model had been called like that. Also in 2000 Gisele signed maybe the most important contract in her entire career. It was a millionaire contract with Victoria's Secrets, for five years.

*In September 2000, the Rolling Stone magazine had Gisele in its cover and the title "The most beautiful girl in the world"

*Gisele B?n appeared four times on the cover of Vogue in 1999, becoming most celebrated model of the year.

*Covers 1999
Vogue: 10
W: 3
ELLE: 3
Arena: 2
Numero: 2
Big: 1 (special edition)

*Covers 2000
Vogue: 21
Allure: 2
Bazzar: 5
Marie Claire: 7
Numero: 2
W: 2
Elle: 10
GQ: 4
LOfficel: 4
Time Out: 1
Newsweek: 1

*Campaigns 1999
Strenesse (summer)
Dolce & Gabbana (winter)
Dolce & Gabanna (summer)
Versace Jeans
Versace (spring summer)
Celine (winter)
Valentino (winter)
Ralph Lauren (Winter)
Versace (winter)
M Officer by Carlos Mielle

*Campaigns 2000
H&M (summer)
Lanvin
Guerlain
Celine (summer)
Dior
Zara
Dolce & Gabbana (summer)
Versace Jeans
Zoomp
Celine (winter)
Givenchy
Dolce & Gabbana (winter)

Gisele Bundchen

-"The most beautiful girl in the world" (Rolling Stones)

-"Highest-paid and the most successful model in the world, she made $33 million in 2006, adding to her estimated $150 million fortune" (Guiness Book)

-Ubermodel: Title created for Gisele Bundchen, a
very successful model: a fashion model who is regarded as being among the most successful and well-known in the industry. (MSN dictionary)

-"Gisele is the sixteenth richest woman in the entertainment world" - Forbes Magazine

-An American economist named Fred Fuld developed a stock index to measure the profit performance improvement of companies represented by B?n compared to the Dow Jones Industrial Average. According to Fuld, the Gisele B?n Stock Index was up 15% in 2007,surpassing the Dow Jones Industrial Average, which was up just 8.2%. (Wikipedia)

-She has her own line of sandals, Forbes puts her 53rd on their list of the most powerful celebrities of 2007 due to the success of her shoe line.

-A result of research was publicized by The International Society of Plastic Surgery to reveal how world celebrity images, that overwhelm popular media, influence people's choices and decisions to undergo plastic surgeries. The question asked was: What influences do celebrities have on the decisions patients make? The survey was sent to over 20.000 plastic surgeons.
Gisele B?n, Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt were the most mentioned.
(The New York Times)

-." There is, however, one famous face that Claudia Schiffer believes is still flying the flag for supermodel super-stardom: Gisele Bundchen" (Vogue UK)

- Gisele has beaten off stiff competition to feature in Forbes' annual Celebrity 100 list as the world's highest paid supermodel - again. The body from Brazil has raked in around ?16.5 million in the last year. Kate Moss earned ?4.5 million. (Vogue)

-Gisele has joined the likes of Hillary Clinton, Anna Wintour and Jennifer Lopez on the list of New York's most powerful women. Compiled by the New York Post.

-"The world?s No.1 supermodel" (Vogue)

-"Gisele is the one" (I-D Magazine)

-"The last Supermodel" (GQ Italy)

-"Donna piu bella del mundo" (Maxin - Italy)

np/GI: Calling me "slow" or an "idiot" to validate your opinions and make your argument more convincing reveals a lot about you my dear.

No vendetta here against Gisele. She's just not as good, and was/is never as great as most of the others. And US Vogue covers in 1999? This is laughable. Most of the other girls' magazine cover tallys make Gisele's record look pitiful. I'll concede that there is more information on gisele on the internet but it's because the net had not even caught on before most of the other girls were at the top.

All you've accomplished with your outlandish outbursts is that you've managed to convince me more than ever than ever that Gisele deserves to be #7.

I stand by my opinion that despite Gisele's anomalous more visible career among a legion of nameless models that have been the face of the fashion industry over the past several years, she still didn't get well known until she started dating Leo DeCaprio.

Have a beautiful day.

Gisele doesn't need this title. The stats speak for itself. When it comes to modeling she's in a category her own. She's on a different plane ok. She surpassed all those other models in every way longtime ago.

PS For those who keep claiming Leo's responsible for her success, Gisele's entire career is documented on the internet. It's not rocket science people.

You can google
4 U.S. Vogue covers in 1999.
VH1/Vogue Model of the year 1999. Start there.
Oh and don't forget She started dating Leo in 2000. That's right 2000.

KM! LOL RIGHT BACK AT YOU. I only get testy when IGNORANT PEOPLE THINK THEY CAN TELL ME WHAT I CAN OR CANNOT THINK. You can hate on gisele all you want. You can call her whatever you like. Like I said YOU'RE ENTITLED. I COULD CARE LESS. BUT UNDER NO CIRCOMSTANCES ARE YOU ALLOWED TO TELL ME WHAT TO THINK. I know you're a little slow, but that's what I've been telling you.

Everybody post their preferences and moved on. YOU SINGLED ME OUT SO IF ANYBODY'S TESTY, IT'S YOU.
If you have a vendetta againtst Gisele, that's your business. I don't care.

Furthermore, I know you're ignorant, cause well your posts are a DEAD GIVE AWAY. You know what they say, you should let people think you're an idiot rather than opening your mouth and remove all doubts.

Let's be honest with ourselves...Kate Moss is #1
IMPACT, INFLUENCE, INSPIRATION in the industry....

Christy, Linda E. & Naomi belong together in 2nd

I don't consider Gisele and Tyra true promoters of the art of fashion....though for other media "Higher Learning" and "Fresh Prince" cameos were important Tyra...

Also, I would have included Amber Valletta, Shalom Harlow, and even Jacquetta Wheeler....

GISELE
Plus, Forbes magazine named her the higthest-paid model of all times, Vogue named her the "model of the millineum", she's on the Guinness Book of Records as the world's richest supermodel, she's on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people on the planet....

SHE IS THE BEST......

I can't believe noone has said TYRA BANKS.

Tyra Banks, for sure. Dedicated, smart, funny, supermodel and progressive. She is a great role model - not some heroin addicted waif, not a diva who loves to play cellphone attacks.

My list goes as follows

1. Tyra Banks
2. Gisele Bundchen
3. Linda Evangelista

IMO Evangelista is the top. Christy second. Naomi third (bad behaviour puts me off on her)

Naomi is #1, Gisele is #7, everyone else is in between

Christy Turlington for sure

This is tough. Naomi has a great walk but is not great before in front of the camera unless she's nude. I'd go with Christy but she has stated interviews that she doesn't follow fashion and hates her catwalk days. Tyra was a great Victoria's Secret model and is now a great personality but certainly doesn't qualify as The Greatest Supermodel. Cindy Crawford has been commercial for so long that I've totally forgotten that she was once considered fashion. I hate Kate Moss. She didn't blow up until her cocaine scandal and I still don't get it.

I can't choose one, so I'll choose two: Gisele and Linda both have my votes. Both of them love fashion and you can see it in their pictures. Linda is fashion's greatest collaborator and Gisele glows in every picture she's done.

Christy Turlington wins the gold medal; Naomi Campbell, silver, Gisele, bronze.

Naomi Campbell for the greatest supermodel ever. Sorry Gisele.

"I know of what I speak. You can't handle it, TOUGH." LOL. My oh my. A little testy, are we not?

Gisele was a nice change when she first came around. But the truth is that she didn't become a household name until she dated Leo. She was one of the legion of nameless models.

If Gisele was around during the supermodel period, she'd be considered average. There's nothing special about her next to Naomi, Claudia and Christy and friends. This was a time when color and sheer beauty ruled. Forget the others. Heck, put Gisele next to the likes of Yasmine Ghauri or Karen Mulder back in their era and she'd be just a fly on the wall!

Gisele is an anamoly among the sea of flat-chested, boyish-looking models of today. You know which Brazilian SHOULD be mega-popular in the high-fashion world? Adriana Lima. That girl is a goddess. But of course, today it's an industry full of white ultra-skinny girls.

Fashion File is right. She blew up because she dated stars. Don't get me wrong, I'd rather have Gisele over any of today's models. She blows them out the door. But place her in the late 80s and early 90s and she's nothing special.

Gisele has legs and hair. Oboy. But I have to admit that I would take her over any of today's models.

But this type of voting (what ever happened to the polls?) is ridiculous anyway. Gisele would probably win because she's the youngest and the other supermodels' fans don't have time, nor do they care about these things.

Well, except for Kate Moss. Wait until HER fans find out about this little poll. Her votes will blow everyone out.

I would have to definately go with Christy Turlington. But, Kate Moss comes in a close second. Christy shows of the clothes in a classy way with an edge. Also, she has been to many compaines and has done lots of work not on the runaway that still made her fame rise up much more.

GISELE FOREVER!!!!!!

I agree with pablo 100%. I emailed FF about it. The video give the impression that Gisele is only a wellknown supermodel because she hooked up with Leo Dicaprio. Puhlease!

Oh and the creepiest part, the guy's idea that all young models should try this "trick". You know like the suposed hollywood star they would try to date to become mainsteam would have nothing to do with the decision. The models can just go an grab one off the street. Barf.

Gisele became huge here in the US BEFORE DICAPRIO. I had seen her on covers of Vogue, Elle, W. etc. tv wise I had seen on E!, VH1, network tv entertainment shows profiled her has the latest Brazilian bombsell taking fashion by storm. She even won a VH1/Vogue fashion award for model of the year in 1999. She even cohost it the next year with Actor Cuba Gooding Jr, which FF conveniently left out so they can paint her as the girl who dated Leo to become mainstream. Nonsense.
Did dating Leo took her from covers of High Fashion to the tabloids? YES. But she was already well known by then. Her VS work definitely propeled her to new heights. That's what they do at VS. Sunddenly she was on all their Catalogs (which are sent to millions of households), in all their stores, on Huge Timesquares billboards not to mention all their tv ads and internet websites. Did I mention the very popular VS Fashion shows featuring Gisele as lead model. Come on FF. You can do better research than that.

To KM: I'm not talking only about Gisele's popularity, that's your interpretation. I'm talking SO GOOD AT WHAT SHE DOES THAT EVEN THE TAKE OVER OF FASHION BY HOLLYWOOD & CELEBS COULD NOT PREVENT HER FROM BEING A SUPERMODEL WHEN EVERYBODY HAD CLAIMED THE SUPERMODEL CONCEPT WAS DEAD. THAT'S WHAT I MEAN. If you still don't get it, I'll tell you what this have to do with celebrities. I was around during those days so I remember them well. Even Cindy crawford in an interview said that back in those days It was easier for a Model because actresses were not all into fashion like they are today. Claudia Schiefer have acknowledged that Gisele in the one true Supemodel in today's fashion world. She remembers what it was like back then and she was reminicing about it. I remember when Claudia was introduced to the US market as the latest Bridget Bardot for Guess Jeans. I know of what I speak. You can't handle it, TOUGH.

Back in those days (I know cause I used to get just about every fashion magazines) The models were on the covers. Now when I get my mags, Each has an actress on the cover. Fashion mags are not even what they used to be. They're more like pulicity brochures for Hollywood's latest film release. (Once in a blue moon if you're lucky, you'll see a model on a cover). I've even written to Mag Editors about it. Their response was "Everybody's doing it. Celeb covers sells more. if they want to survive financially in this celebrity obssessed market, they have to do it too."
In those days Designers, especialy Gianni versace (Who was the champions of those supermodels) loved putting those girls in their Shows. Models did most of the feature editorials & ads for mags and fashions houses. Now you'll mostly see a Brangelinalike layout as the feature editorials complete with some crapy article you'd normally see in the tabloids. These days a lot of Designers favor actresses as spokepersons over models. Those girls DID NOT HAVE TO DEAL IN A MARKET LIKE THAT. I'm sure it's harder and frustrating for new models to break into the business and get any recognition.

Let's get real if all it took was a great body and perfect face ALL OF Los Angeles COULD BE SUPERMODELS OK. I'm talking about Gisele's BODY OF WORK, and I've seen them all. As for Gisele's face being Average, that's your opinion. As they say beauty is the eye of the beholder. What you call perfect may not be my idea of perfect. Don't be sorry. it's your opinion you're entitle to it LIKE I'M ENTITLE TO MINE.

Gisele would have NO problem if she was around when those girls were at their peaks. Why? BECAUSE SHE'S THAT FREAKIN' GOOD AT WHAT SHE DOES. I don't think her face is perfect. She has a Big nose, but that's what make her interesting to me. She's not relying on having the perfect babie face. I don't think her body is perfect either. She has a boyish figure, but she KNOWS HOW TO USE IT. That's what a great model does, turn her negatives into positives. In addition, She emotes better than anybody.

I'm a fashion & model person. Have been since HS. I've followed them and have my favs like everybody else. So I know of what I speak. I WILL SAY IT AGAIN; GISELE IS THE BEST. THAT'S MY OPINION.

GISELE FOREVER

1 - Linda Evangelista
2 - Stephanie Seymour
3 - Naomi Campbell
4 - Gisele B?n
5 - Kate Moss

Cheers from Brazil.

I forgot...

To the person who wrote this: "I repeat: it was too easy for Linda, Naomi, etc, in the 90s, the ERA of the Supermodels, cuz they didn't have any competition. And now, if Gisele got it, it's because she is so freaking good"

What does this have to do with any "competition" with celebrities? This is about the best supermodel, not how popular they are.

And again, if Gisele was around when the rest were at the peak, she would be cosidered AVERAGE. They all had great bodies, but Gisele's face is average. Sorry.

LOL. I think the Gisele fans discovered this poll.

Listen -- if Gisele was around when most of these other girls were at their peak, she wouldn't stand a chance. They all had great bodies (especially when you compare them to the models of today) but Gisele has a plain face. Sorry, but poor Gisele would be considered...average.

Christy Turlington is smart, pretty, compassionate and she has class and sytle and most of all she is a great role model. Gisele, l'm sorry is the worse role model any teenager could want to emulate. I've watched her in coutless interviews and she may be somewhat pretty but she does not have the intelligence.

THE FIRST REAL TRUE SUPER MODEL IS NOT EVEN ON YOUR LIST: GIA (WHO WAS THE FIRST SUPERMODEL TO DIE OF AIDS). HOWEVER, GIVEN YOUR LIST, THERE IS ONLY AND I STRESS ONLY ONE ORIGINAL AND TRUE SUPERMODEL: LINDA EVANGELISTA! SHE SET THE STANDARD WHICH IS YET TO BE SURPASSED AND WILL NEVER BE SURPASSED!

Of course is Gisele Bundchen. She is the only that is called UBER Model. She was named by VOGUE as the MODEL OF THE MILLENIUM! She changed the heroin chic style! She is a one-name celebrity! She is the one who had, after the era of the supermodels, earned the name of SUPER, and more, UBER!

The Era of the Supermodels , they didn't have to compete with hollywood stars for fashion ads and covers. Now it's different. You hardly see a model on a fashion cover. So many AD have Hollywood stars stead of models. But Gisele got it! This is other reason that makes her the BEST SUPERMODEL EVER!

And besides, Gisele is not on the gossip news for any drugs scandals. She has a great personality as well.

I repeat: it was too easy for Linda, Naomi, etc, in the 90s, the ERA of the Supermodels, cuz they didn't have any competition. And now, if Gisele got it, it's because she is so freaking good! SHE'S THE BEST EVER.

Gisele Forever!!!

Without shadow of doubt gisele Bundchen is the greatest supermodel.

It's a pity that Fashion File showed Gisele in a poor and unfair video, more worried about showing who she was dating than her importance to the Fashion World. Without mentioning that they tried to say Gisele is a mere product of marketing and that she's what her agents told her to be. Don't forget that Gisel's charisma and sympathy are natural and her trademark.
GISELE BUNDCHEN

Christy Turlington. What she has done her entire life, her low profile and her own inspiration to do the right thing.

the worst model is giselle....sorry
and the best....karen elson end kate moss

naomi is the greatest. and also christy got the perfect face. so cindy is supermodel. and them three go all my vote.

No offense to you FF, but Gisele has already surpassed the Supermodel Title. My Girl is an UBERMODEL Thank you very much. She's a global phenomenon. Not only is she GORGEOUS(NOT IN THAT BORING BARBIE WAY) she is the most VERSATILE, has the most AMAZING BODY, & the most BEAUTIFUL PERSONALITY. You can keep that title for the rest.

Naomi. Hands down.

All the models are beautiful but theres something about Kate Moss that is very unique. I don't know why but if I had to choose it would be her.

Gisele is the greatest supermodel of all time.no doubt!! no other model are so in the business like her.on catwalks,ad campaigns. She is beautiful, elegant and sensual. her personality, body and face fits in every concept that exists in fashion industry.

I want to know how Tyra beat out Cindy?

This is an impossible choice - so i'm not going to make it!

It's got to be a toss-up between these fabulous three - based on elegance, character, versatility and stamina.

Christy
Linda
Cindy

Simply Christy...

Gisele is THE ONE!!!...

Linda can play any role with ease. She's simply incredible.

Please give me a break. Every generation had a top model. Standards change from generation to generation. To me Jean Shrimpton was the person everyone wanted to be. In my mothers time Suzy Parker. Right now who know and in the furture who knows. Every generation is different. Your Fashion File trying to pick one is really stupid.

No one has the easy going tropical charm and personality, not to mention the most beautiful body as Gisele Bundchen has, she is far the best ever, period. Brazil in first.

Jean Shrimpton!
Whatever happened to the more formal model? Some one that got me interested in fashion way back was a model from UK by the name of Jean Shrimpton. She was beautiful, had loads of talent and was just unique in an Aubrey Hepburn sort of way.
Guess we can't go way back to the '60's for this contest now can we, or can we?

I would like to see a male version of this. Then I would nominate our Canadian male super-model "Robert Perovich". Thanks Lorna

The extraordinary, legendary Linda Evangelista.

My fav sups are
1.Gisele
2.Christy
3.Iman

I remember the Era of the Supermodels; Cindy, Naomi Chisty, Kate, Linda. Those were they heydays of modeling. You know when models didn't have to compete with hollywood media whores for fashion covers and Jobs. Try to find a model on a fashion mag theses days. It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack. I feel Horrible for the new models now.

This is the type of environment Gisele has had to work in. Despite that She just shines. Why? Because of her down to earth personality and joie de vivre and the fact that SHE CAN MODEL ANYTHING. YOU NAME IT THE GIRL CAN SELL IT. Every profession has its Michael Jordan. GISELE IS MODELING'S MJ.

This seems to be about the supermodel of the last 5 years, not of all time! The greatest are still as follows:
1- Cindy Crawford
2- Christie Brinkley
3- Jean Shrimpton
4- Talisa Soto
5- Michaela Sundholm
6- Suzy Parker
7- Naomi Simms

Linda Evangelista OF COURSE!

top girls would have to be...
1.gisele
2.linda
3.karlie kloss- look her up
4.christy
5.naomi
6.tyre
7.kate
.....karlie wow that girl is amazing she is preety and a great person.... i know her 2 younger sister and they are so kewl....!!! this girl is so gonna kick all the other supper modles butts

Linda Evangelista is in a class of her own. She is so stunning and elegant, and no model compares to her.
I hope she will continue to grace the cover of the best magazines for many years to come.

Gemma has the cutest and prettiest face!!!

LINDA is the most beautiful and elegant model EVER!!!
No other model compares to her.
Love you Linda!

Go Tyra!!!

Hi!

Loved your idea of making the list with the greatest supermodels of all time. The number one, in my opinion, is Gisele Bundchen. I am from France and Gisele is definitely the most famous model here. By the way, I believe she's by far the most famous model in the world. I remember I was in Paris last year when she was in the city with her boyfriend, Tom Brady. They were staying at the Ritz and it was like if Princess Diana was there: a lot of paparazzi and a huge crowd of people in the front of the hotel, all of them waiting for her.

Everyday, when I go to work, I see Gisele in billboards of companies such as Cacharel and Dolce & Gabbana. I believe she's the only model who makes news beyond the celebrity news world - she become news when she said that she wanted to be paid! in Euros only. I think she's a very savvy businesswoman.

Plus, Forbes magazine named her the higthest-paid model of all times, Vogue named her the "model of the millineum", she's on the Guinness Book of Records as the world's richest supermodel, she's on Time magazine's list of the 100 most influential people on the planet....

Tell me the name of other model who has accomplished so much in the past?

cristy turlington!

For sure THe super model would be gisele. Cause she's not the kind of person that we hear about in gossip magazines. Like kate moss or naomi campbell.And for sure she 's so elegant.
Rock'on! Vote for her
Love gisele

For sure THe super model would be gisele. Cause she's not the kind of person that we hear about in gossip magazines. Like kate moss or naomi campbell.And for sure she 's so elegant.
Rock'on! Vote for her
Love gisele

GIA CARANGI, she truly was a "Thing of Beauty."
One of the most beautiful women who ever lived.

I have to say Noami Cambell. She has the longevity, the beauty, and the temper to make her memorable and unforgettable.

KATE MOSS!!actually "supermodel" is a small title for her ,she's an icon i mean she's completely original in comparison to the bunch of classic beauties she made a difference and that's not easy to do, and i'm so not talking about her personal life

First maybe we should define Supermodel and the criteria upon which this vote for supremacy is based? Do we have an established critera? Who has the most perfectly symmetrical, perfectly proportioned face...face and body? Does the criteria include personality, temperment, professionalism? Is it just about who makes the most money and who is in greatest demand? Does intelligence and a sense of social justice and responsibility to give back to community...world fit in somewhere? I'm going to consider all of the above, and that leaves no other choice but

Christy Turlington!!!!!

Are we forgetting the Supermodel w/the SuperWALK! Yasmeen Ghauri. That FACE. That BODY. That WALK!. She isn't called the QUEEN of the runway for nothing. She's beautiful. She's smart. She's sexy. She's my favorite. I also think IMAN! is/should be in the top 10 of ALL time!. Thank you.

Gisele, for sure. As somebody said here, she's not just a supermodel - she's a celebrity. Right this second she's one of the most famous women on the planet. And she has accomplished so many things during her career... No other model got what she has.

Of course the greatest supermodel of all times is Gisele. Vogue called her "the model of the millennium", she's the rightest-paid model ever, according to Forbes, she's a one name celebrity, she's definitely the most famous model on the planet... I mean, she is the one!

Linda Evangelista, definitely. She has class, she's bold, and every time I see her photos she looks different... and still beautiful. She's had a career spanning three decades and manages to be just exposed enough... not overexposed like Tyra with her obnoxious TV shows, Gisele with her high-profile love life, or Naomi or Kate with courtroom scandals or drug drama. I think without those scandals there might be a different number one.

Also, I think Heidi Klum deserves an honourable mention, just for the ubiquity of Project Runway.

The best supermodel of all time eh?.....lol...I don,t think I see her name here....But with out a doubt> "CHARLIZE THERON".."The most beautifull looking woman in the world" as far as I,m concerned....Looks good in anything she wears,any hair style she gets done...God the girl would look gorgeous bald...May I say more?

To me, Gisele Bundchen is the best supermodel of all times. She is beautiful, sexy, intelligent, and very professional, and above all, she shows the beauty and energy of the Brazilian supermodels and women. She does not need to date celebrities to become famous. It is the celebrities that need her to become more famous.

I think that you got it right by including Linda Evangelista. She is my all time fave. I remember the anticipation i felt waiting to see her new hair color. She just always looked like a supermodel- Canadian style!

Kate Moss was my favorite model in the ninties and she is still amazingly beautiful today.

What happened to the voting??

Gisele, God bless you! and I thank God for this flower from heaven, we call Gisele!
JimBo

gisele bundchen

GISELE BUNDCHEN...who else

Come on...
Linda is timeless.... she can book anything.
In the neiman Marcus Book... she is all over it. she looks 20 uears old she is timeless. those lips and teeth...

GISELE BUNDCHEN

Evangelista.......without a doubt!

Saw her once in Toronto signing
autographs in jeans, t-shirt and
baseball cap.....no makeup whatsoever
and she still looked like a
SUPERmodel!!!!

... And she hasn't overmarketed
herself like all the rest.....so
she remains the most enigmatic
and classy all at the same time!

LINDA! Hell there is nothing else to say!!!!!!!!!

To me the greatest supermodel is Iman. She brought up the scale in the fashion industry especially for black women. With her cosmetic company she showed that women of color were beautiful too. I still think the fashion industry is lacking focus on women of color.

The Greatest Supermodel of all time:

Claudia Schiffer

I think Christy Turlington is the best. Not only a great beauty but always presented herself with sophistication. It appeared as if she discovered the secret to serenity and confidence in the way she carried herself and the expression on her face. A Grace Kelly of the modelling world The priceless commodity that very few of the supermodels of the 80s and 90s had.

Regards,

Robert

Hello,

This is a
difficult one. I think that Claudia Schiffer is my favourite with Cindy Crawford
and Heidi Klum either a tie or a close second.

They are positive role models in the fashion
industry and do not get bad press reviews because of their bad behaviour like
Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell.

Looking forward to seeing the results.

I watched The Greates Supermodel of All Time on
Fashion File today and wondered where

Linda Evangelista was. She is it! She
is beautiful. Always changing to keep up there.

Fashion always looks great on her. And from
her interviews she seems like a nice person.

.... evangelista ....

without a doubt!

Dear Fashion FIle,

I think Linda evangelista
is THE supermodel. I remember the buzz when she first started .She could pull
off so many different looks.When she cut her hair-oh the
shock!!

She ruled the runway,covered the covers and was(is)
a smart business woman . A pure professional.

Linda Evangelista is the greatest supermodel of all time but of right now I would have to go with Jessica Stam or Stam for short.

Its hard to choose but it is between Iman and Linda Evangelista, Iman for her ethnicity and she's a living legend, and Linda for being Canadian and well, she's just Linda.

I am SO torn as to who is my favorite supermodel. However I guess if I was just sitting in the audience, and watching some girl walk down the catwalk, the one who I think would give me the biggest thrill and most energy would be Tyra Banks.

And hey, she is still a house-hold name, so hey baby, she must be doin' somethin' right!

Love Fashion File,

Hi

My choice for the greatest model is Christie Turlington, for elegance.

My choice for the greatest model is Kate Moss for talent and creativity.


At one time I would have voted for Linda, but then I heard her
speak!!!! Wow.

Linda Evangelista

She's timeless and so versatile.

Kate Moss

We would like to see CINDY CRAWFORD win this
title. Not only was she a beautiful and talented model, but she exuded
class off the catwalk too in the way she conducted herself in real life.
No drama, drugs, alchohol, anorexia, bulimia, man problems in this girl's life,
just a straight up, athletic and polished way of living. A real
spokesmodel who could be down-to-earth yet sexy as heck at the same
time. CINDY CRAWFORD all the way.

Stuart & Valerie

Hola!

Absolutely the ultimate fabu chameleon supermodel superstar...Linda Evangelista!

Jo

Hedi Klum

Hi

I first vote is for Cindy Crawford,
my second is for Cindy Crawford, and
my third is for Cindy Crawford.

My top-ten list of supermodels (in order):

1. kate moss
5. cindy crawford
4. naomi cambell
2. linda evangelista
3. Kristy Turlington
6. Claudia Schiffer
7. Twiggy
8. Gisele Bündchen
9. Christie Brinkley
10. Helena Christensen

The best SuperModel ever has to be Linda!

Hello,

I have two supermodels in mind but I can't pick one. Linda Evangelista and Naomi Campbell.

Linda for her unique ability to transform and reinvent herself.

Naomi Campbell for breaking the barriers of color in the modelling industry which makes her the greatest black supermodel of all time, MINUS the drama that surrounds her but also because she is STILL walking on the runways of the world today. Where are the others huh ? Linda, Christy, Cindy, Claudia, Tatjana, Stephanie or Yasmeen (some of them made a comeback in print and tv commercials but I haven't seem them on the runways). That says it all NAOMI RULES !!!!!!

I honestly think that choosing only one great supermodel is unfair. Each supermodels had something unique to bring to the table. I would have a top 5.

Stanley

The best supermodel of all time is: Jasmin Gauri

Cheers

ALEK WEK!!

She revolutionized the fashion industry and opened many eyes and minds that beauty has no limitations.

THE BEST: LINDA EVANGELISTA !

The, one and only, Grace Jones is my favourite SuperModel of all times
, Grace Jones, she got it all, I mean she is a Ledgend Classic, Actress
a good name, poise, she can walk the runway like no other, I think she
set the pace for a lot of models over the year, she is an example for
all , she is excellent, I really love her.

Claudia Shiefer is the top Model because of her
unique look.

Without any doubt...Linda
Evangelista!!

Linda Evangelista

Of course. The prettiest, hottest, CANADIAN model
She has brains and I have NOT heard of her hitting anyone, doing drugs, or being a bitch. Unless these are requirements for TOP Supermodel, then I will vote with all those in mind. I am an older woman. that graduated from fashion design school in the 70's!!! Still like to keep up tho'

I would say janice dickinson,shes got it going on then and shes still as beautiful now.In second place I would have to say twiggy and third tyra banks all three of them are flexiable in every kind of modeling and I just think that they are beautiful intelligant woman...........melinda

hi, i think...no, i know linda evangelista is the best ever...beautiful, professional, and a little dash of bitchiness! what more could you ask for..

LINDA Evangelista, There can be no
other.

Red hair, green eyes. There is no better
combination cannot believe

she was not mentioned as people only comment on the
Bubble Gum TV Faves.

Men crave everything this woman has. I'd give
everything I have to be with this gem

of feminine beauty!

Linda Evangelista

The most awesome supermodel ever. Timeless, elegant, sophisticated, tall, slender with incomperable facial features. And, Cinadjan, whoda thunk it?

Hello, greetings from the Bahamas. My name is Sherrymae Saunders from Freeport,Grand Bahama. I believe the greatest top model is Naiomi Campbell.

My vote is for Christy Turlington. She is a timeless beauty, that's
still got a look that sells today and she's pushing 40!

KATE MOSS ALL THE WAY.

SHE KICKS ASS;)

LOVE HER!

AND I HAVE HER PERFUME AND HER CLOTHES FOR TOPSHOP!!!

♥

KATE MOSS IS THE BEST SUPERMODEL EVER!!!!

Kate moss with out question.

My favourite supermodel is defenitely Tyra Banks! She's so strong, beautiful, talented and confident! I love her!

My pick for the greatest supermodel is the one who
started the whole supermodel idea way back in the late sixties, early seventies.
That was "the Shrimp" Jean Shrimpton.

Since about 1991, my favorite supermodel has been Cindy Crawford. Not only is she gorgeous (and an amazing clothes hanger), she is smart, humble and gracious. She has remained classy amongst diva-like behaviour in the modeling world and Hollywood.

My choice for Top Model of All Time would be Heidi Klum.

Gisele Bundchen is the greatest supermodel ever lived! She got the face, body, walk, personality..etc. she's got everything! she helps a lot of people too..she's an icon!

GO TYRA:)

Linda Evangelista siempre serᠬa mejor modelo de todos los tiempos en la industria de la moda.

I Believe that Linda Evangelista is the greatest supermodel. She is a chameleon and quirky perfection.

Wow. It is touching how many girls, great and near great, didn't make the super seven. I mean, models like Yasmeen Ghauri(the fearest stride EVER, sorry, Omi)Karen Mulder(can u say"blondeshell") Shalom(?!)Harlow(!&#?@$*) who actually has the superpower to make gay boys straight with a wink and a wiggle and, Omigod, why isn't Kristen McMenamy(L.E.'s understudy) on this list by sheer virtue of being the ONLY model of this oeuvre with an actual personality recognizable to non cognoscenti? We LOVE Kristen McMenamy...

well I am now a massive Gisele Bundchen fan and she is the greatest of this generation but she doesn't even compare to the beauties of the 90's! They were mega, ultra famous for fashion and as celebrites. fashion is just not the same or as excting! Cindy Crawford has every model's dream career, so I vote for her. Plus she is the most famous face since marilyn Monroe. She deserves to win. and if she doesn't she should definitely win most famous model ever!

My favourite supermodel is hands down Naomi Campbell. Naomi is a star. She is the most super of all supermodels and can I say that term is used very casually in this day and age. There has not been a supermodel since the heyday of the supers ( Naomi, Linda, Christy, Cindy, Niki Taylor, Karen Mulder, Yasmeen Ghauri, Carla Bruni, Beverly Peele, Karen Alexander, Nadege,Brandi Quinones, Susan Holmes, Marpessa, Shalom Harlow, Kristen McMenamy,Amber Valetta, Carolyn Murphy, Nadja Auermann, Christy Turlington, Claudia Schiffer etc). Naomi has that walk, she steps on the runway and all eyes are on her. She has ruled the runway/catwalk for two decades and has ruled the covers and pages of high fashion magazines too. She is far and away the most super of all the supermodels to me. I adore her and she can do no wrong for me court dates and all. Naomi Campbell is a star.

Maggie Rizer is the only one suitable as being called SUPER!

There is no doubt, Linda is the concept of Supermodel made into a person, she is the original supermodel.

Nowadays Gisele is the greatest supermodel, she's a celebrity, you don't even need to pronounce her surname to talk about her.

She changed the fashion'face, she's got curves and can be edgy, great personality, moreover very professional.

She was named "Ubermodel", by the fashion professionals because never any other model had achieved her level in the fashion industry.

And she chooses the best boyfriends ;)

Without HELENA CHRISTENSEN on the list it lacks credibility. Looks more like "Best of last 8-10 yrs". Not "The Best Ever"

I think that Tyra banks is the greatest supermodel of all time because she is real, she is not afraid to show the world who she is, Tyra doesn't act like her world is perfect, she shows the world that she is human and she has problems just like any women. She was a supermodel and that didn't change her at all. Tyra is going to be Tyra if you like it or not!!!!!! and thats what I love about her!!!!

I LOVE YOU LINDA EVANGELISTA

YOU ARE THE BEST SUPERMODELS

WHO is Karen Mulder? Exactly.

This ain't no personality contest. If we have to judge on how nice a person is, then let's make "convicted criminal" part of the criteria as well (where Naomi would win hands down! LOL!)

Go Tyra!!!!

My vote for the best Super Model is Karen Mulder. I feel she deserves this distinction because of her modeling versatility, personality and beauty. I have seen several spotlight shows on her and Karen always came across as a nice person. She was not arrogant or bitchy. Her physical beauty definitely mirrors her inner beauty. She has the most grace and style of any model from any time.

Unquestionably, irrevocably, undeniably the best that ever done it was, is and shall forever be the most flawlessly 'model' mannequin---Miss Linda Evangelista! All others bow down to the Empress of the Runway, The Face of every important campaign and the covergirl of American Vogue a mind boggling thirteen times!

ANNA BAYLE, DALMA, JERRY HALL, IMAN, CHRISTY TURLINGTON, LINDA EVANGELISTA, CINDY CRAWFORD, NAOMI CAMPBELL & KATE MOSS

LINDA! THERE IS NO ONE ELSE.NO ONE.SIMPLY DIVINE LINDA.

Whose Ruled for over 20 years STRONG, being Print, Runway, Campaign Ad, Editorials, Covers etc...
I'm speaking of Naomi Campbell.

Don't get me wrong I adore all HIGH Fashion Supermodels and thats why I'm bewildered at Tyra Banks being listed as a Supermodel of all time. I think Tyra allowed weight and low confidence against Naomi run her away from the Fashion World!
I was about 12 yrs old when I first seen Naomi Prowling down the catwalk for Karl Lagerfeld and from then on I was addicted to her. Any show she appeared in I made it a point to record on VHS to view whenever I needed an urge of Fashion Momentum! Her walk is simply One of a KIND. She exudes sex appeal without even attempting to do it. She pioneered and knocked down alot of doors for women of color and Models period. She's #1 b/c she's timeless always changing with the times but always staying ahead of time as well. She's a trendsetter, role model, philanthropist, humanitarian, Actress, Author, & Business Mogul. This list need to be narrowed down anyway between Naomi, Linda, & Christy besides they were and still are The Trinity " The Summit of SUPERMODEL-DOME"!
Some of My favorite NAOMI Moments are;
1. Givenchy Couture S/S 1997
She wore a Gold Gilded Corseted Breast Plate with a Pony-tail standing 3 feet high upon her head. Compliments of Monsieur McQueen.
2. John Galliano 1995 Infamous Car Collection
3. Dolce & Gabanna S/S 2003
Almost every show she's done was memorable to me so the list goes on and on..

Other fellow models I adore are:
Carmen Kass
Doutzen Kroes
Olucchi
Karolina K.
Eugenia Voladina
Vlada
Natasha Poly
Hana Soukopova
Nadja Auermann
Raquel Zimmerman
Anja Rubik
Freda Behar
Liya Kebede
Ujjwala Raut
Tanya D.
Caroline Trentini
Chanel Iman
Gisele Bundchen
Alek Wek
Eva Herzigova
Erin O'Connor
Honor Fraser
Angela Lidvall
Karen Elson
Jessica White, Stam & Miller

My list would not be complete w/o the U'ber Models;
Iman
Pat Cleveland
Jerry Hall
Beverly Johnson
Cindy C.
Linda E.
Carla Bruni
Yasmeen Ghauri
Shalom Harlow
Christy T.
Kate Moss
Nadege
Claudia S.
Veronica Webb
Niki Taylor
Janice D.
Beverly Peele
Georgiana Robinson
Kirsty Hume
last but not least the Original Covergirl;
NAOMI SIMMS

TYRA BANKS on this list? She'd be ok if she would just keep her mouth shut. I would vote for Ms. Kate Moss simply because she has mostly kept silent, and mysterous. But truly, Linda Evangelista embodies class, beauty and real cool.

Naomi has a great walk but she's an average poser before the camera. Tyra has her beat down to ground when it comes to the camera.

I feel Ms.campbell gave us the best walk you ever seen on face of this earth no one can walk as good as her.

My Favorite Supermodel of All Time is NAOMI CAMPBELL

Not only does she command and stalks the catwalks of Paris, New York, Milan, & London she commands anyplace, venue, gala she attends from Community Service to Humanity Service all eyes are fixed upon her every move. Did I mention her WALK? She has the single most signature walk ever to strut the catwalk. So Signature it was Immortilized in Beyonce's Dance Hit "Get Me Bodied" One of the only Supermodels to have their craft complemented not just on beauty but actual skills(Walking Skills that is)!
She was quoted stating in a 1994 interview that she can make the worst outfit look good, although she don't prefer to be in the worst outfit! She not only broke barriers for women of color aspiring to be models but she helped push the envelope that Sucessful Relevant Models don't have to be Pre-teens or adolescents. She proved that Supermodels indeed Last Forever and as long as you sustain that glow that help catapult you to greatness you can stay on top and thats with any one's chosen PROFESSION!

There are a few others I enjoy seeing terrorize the runways:
Kate Moss
Gisele Bundchen
Carmen Kass
Shalom Harlow
Natasha Poly
Maria Carla Boscono
Karolina Kurcova
Alek Wek
Jessica Stam
Tanya D.
Sasha P.
Irina Lazaraneau
Catherina McNeil
Debra Shaw
Eva Herzigova
Erin Wasson
Chanel Iman
Caroline Trentini
Daria Werbowry
Snejana Onopka

Brooke Shields? A true "supermodel" did an abundance of BOTH catwalk and print. Count the number of catwalk shows Brooke did then we'll discuss her "super" status...

Wow, I'm left to wonder why Brooke Shields isn't in this list. It's almost disturbing that she hasn't been mentioned here, and Tyra banks gets mentioned over her?

what is Tyra doing in the list? she is only lingerie model? her catwalk record - some seasons with Leger and Lempicka? Vogue cover? Harper's Bazaar? Excuse me.

guys u were certainlu drunk when making this top 7.

and where is Claudia Schiffer or Helena Christensen?

Whatever! who cares...

I am voting for Linda!

Linda without a doubt!

I agree with Sue below: where's Elle Macpherson?!?!?

Her first name says it all. PLUS, she's a good actress.

i love adriana lima!!! shes gawjus! also giselle and heidi klume....(if i spelled any wrong sorry)

as i want to be a model some day, i look up to these girls... i know many parents say, dont look up 2 the anerexic models, who are crazy aprty girls! well i beleive that steriotype is completely untrue in MOST cases... so to look up to all these girls good qualities, will help me to be as good a model as they are.

thx...

There's a difference between asking people for a 'FAVOURITE MODEL' and the 'GREATEST' I adore Kate Moss, but think Linda EvanGodlista should be #1.

Oh and instead of Tyra, it should be Claudia Schiffer. The top 5 girls of the golden age:
Cindy, Linda, Naomi, Christy, and Claudia.
Supermodels are forever in fashion. The only reason people know Tyra is through her shows, and she herself says that a top model is one that is an all around star. I've never even recalled a memorable high fashion couture picture from her!

NAOMI CAMPBELL
Linda Evangilista
Tyra Banks
Giselle Bunchen
Harlow Shalom
All supermodels of the world!!!!!!!!

Funny, I don't see "fashionfile.canada".

So while we're being utterly ridiculous here, let's just add Anna Nicole Smith and call her "best supermodel"!

Go Anna!

Steph...gee, I wonder if you are American since you voted for Cindy. Whatever.

1. Cindy
2. Gisele
3. Linda

Here is my top list.
This is a candian site that's why Linda is number one.

WHAT ABOUT THE VERY FIRST...SUZY PARKER.....

I personally believe that the greatest supermodel of all time , before any one knew what super model meant or what it took to be a top model would be

GIA CARANGI* She signified beauty and culture with her attitude,presence,beauty, and love of being different. She showed that just because your beautiful doesn't mean you didn't have a voice or a brain...

She paved the way for girls such as Cindy,Linda, and Kristy.

Christy Turlington - timeless, classic, and intelligent.

I can't believe Heidi Klum is not one of the top seven. I think that it is so easy in fashon today to be a beautiful, sexy BITCH but not so simple to be beautiful, sexy and a really nice person! Heidi really exhibits "Model Behaviour" unlike Naomi who has recently assulted another woman and Kate with her drug use. I don't know where they got the idea that being a model makes them better then anyone else!

This is directed at the person promoting Renee Simonsen: There is no doubt that Renee was a beauty but she was mainly a print model while the others did countless catwalk shows as well. And NO, Renee did NOT do as many covers as Linda, Cindy, Naomi, Christy or Kate.

Creating a list of the greatest models of all time can be quite the daunting task. How does one create the criteria to judge who is the fairest of them all. Since the title of your show is Fashion File, Tyra Banks should NOT be included in this list. Miss Banks had a very short reign as a fashion model before deciding to go the conventional route of a cheesecake model. Sports Illustrated, Maxim, and Victoria's Secret do not make a fashion model. Any fashionista with a brain would never be able to recall a memorable photo of her.
Creating a list of seven omits some of the greatest names that have ever walked down the catwalk. To leave these people outdoes a great disservice to those who don't know about models. If a person can only name Heidi Klum as a model there is a major problem.
Here is my top 10:
1.) Linda Evangelista
2.) Naomi Campbell
3.) Kate Moss
4.) Christy Turlington
5.) Stella Tennant
6.) Kristen McMenamy
7.) Shalom Harlow
8.) Amber Valletta
9.) Liya Kebede
10.) Gisele Bundchen

Honorable Mentions
Karen Elson, Helena Christensen, Nadja Auermann, Karen Mulder, Stephanie Seymour, Carolyn Murphy, Carmen Kass, Natalia Vodianova, Gemma Ward, Daria Werbowy, Angela Lindvall

I don't know why, but I've always loved Linda Evangelista. She's not any more better looking than the other models. There's something unique and interesting about her. She gets my vote!

LINDA IS AN ICON FOR THE AGES SHE PERSONFIES BEAUTY STYLE AND ELLEGENCE , SHE IS THE YARD STICK THAT ALL MODEL AND HUMAN BEAUTY SHOULD BE MEASURED BY. I SPEAK AS A MALE AND AS SOME DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE FASHION WORLD

my favorit supermodels is
LINDA EVANGELISTA

She is the best of the best supermodels

Being from st catherines like linda im goin with her shes by far the greatest, never late, never complains shes amazing every picture is crazy beautiful!

my favorite model!

Linda Linda Linda!Fashion without her is nothing!Linda, work for us,please!!!

Linda Evangelista has my vote. She has always loved to model and it shows.

RENEE SIMONSEN = I think the world best supermodel of all time RENEE SIMONSEN. She has grace more cover than any of the 7 supermodel she has the best bone structure and feature that are exagerated and yet beautiful. and her natural cat's eyes I havenever seen and any of the 7 supermodel you have featured. And she has the the brains to STOP modelling at the peak of her career when no other model gets cover multiples times on the same month , TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL and pursue a degree. I think that is veru commendable. So, guys if you have not heard of RENEE SIMONSEN- PLEASE GOOGLE HER AND YOU WILL SEE WHAT I MEANT BUT HER BEING THE NEST MODEL OF THE WORLD!!

I am the greatest supermodel. Have they ever seen me on the catwalk. To all supermodels, i have five words for you all. You will never be me!

This is regarding Amy's comment about this being a Canadian site. Linda E is a higly regarded model of immense talent. She is in the lead because she is a favourite of many people. I am so sick of people being so narrow minded in that regard. Naomi C is a great model, but not in the league of Linda E.

im amy from USA i think my favorite model for all time is cindy crawford shes very cute.

Naomi Campbell is the most amazing supermodel of all time. I was 15 when I first saw her on Fashion File and I was blown away by the gorgeousness. She was the first black model that I saw on a runway. She's unforgettable and unstoppable. She's like a jaguar on the runway and takes great picrtures!

Of course Linda E is in the lead because this is a Canadian site. If this were a British site, Kate Moss would be winning and Naomi would be second. If this were an American site, probably Cindy Crawford would be winning.

Linda Evangelista is definitely the supermodel of all time.

The other girls on the list are beautiful in their own way but none of them exude the class and sophistication that Linda can. All eyes are drawn to her when she walks down the runway. She just comments attention wherever she goes.

I personally think that the originals are much better than those commercialized models. I think Iman, Anna Bayle, etc.

Linda, Linda, Linda!!!! That's all there is to say!!!!!

Well io know she may not be one of the elite supermodels of the later day but i personally like Twiggy. All supermodels are amazing but my snaps go out to the Twig:)

No Shalom?

She, unlike some of her contamporaries, has yet to reach the point of obnoxious overexposure (like Kate and Naomi) and has not changed one bit (without the obvious aide of botox a la Evangelista).

Plus, the girl knows how to move and pose without looking like she's trying to.

Hello from Australia. I just would like to say that all the models are beautiful and interesting, but my personal favourite is, of course, Linda Evangelista. Stunning woman!

I think it's Claudia Schiffer.Why is she not there...Maybe i missed something...

Cindy Crawford..absolutely..she'sis stunning, and held herself so well.. none of that :"I won't wake up for less than $10,000 a day"

Vicky...Naomi is beautiful and elegant, but always the same. Linda creates art. She is different--a different kind of beauty that is unlike anything on the runway. She is unique and fascinating. I vote for Linda because she is the Model. As for Naomi, She is a model. I do think Alek Wek is more interesting than Naomi.

HELENA CHRISTENSEN-SHE'S THE BEST SUPERMODEL OF THEM ALL

There are so many beautiful models that have been left out of this contest. Some people thought of Karen Mulder, Helena Christensen, Claudia Shiffer, Yasmeen Ghauri, Iman. What about the rest? For example, Carla Bruni, Yasmin Parvaneh (Simon Le Bon's wife), Carol Alt, Lauren Hutton, Gail Elliott, and so many more... Would'nt it be fun to have a segment on all these women? Those who came after them don't measure up. Gisele doesn't have the charisma of an hourglass-shaped woman and neither does Kate Moss!

KIF from Portugal... there was nothing double standard about my comment.. fact is, regardless of where you are from voting for Evangelista, Canadians will make sure that one of their's is voted the top... She is georgous and photogenic, but she holds no candle to Naomi Campbell on the runway... NO ONE DOES.. and Naomi is georgous and photogenic... When she is around, everyone else disappears...BUT CANADA will vote for their own...

What makes a model beautiful?
What is beauty? Isn't it ultimately the whole person that needs to radiate- interior and exterior? How can a woman consumed by cocaine truly express beauty fully?
I think the "best" supermodel is one that lives to her fullest potential and uplifts others by her lifestyle- that is a real contribution to the world,
not a hollow one.

Kate Moss is unforgetable. She has not only a incredible body but a distinguished face as well. She changed fashion and people`s perception of beauty.

It's always been Claudia Schiffer for me. That body! Those eyes! That hair!! She is simply without equal.

Kate Moss surely, if only because she made a huge and lasting impact on the type of models being booked, even today. Evangelista was perhaps the pinacle of the former era, so she comes in second, I'd say. Bundchen is an anomaly, in that she became known by virtue of her body, not her face, or the complete package. It boggles the mind frankly, because there are hundreds of models with better complete looks. I digress. But how is Claudia Schiffer not on the list?

Naomi hands down. The other ones I like are Karen Mulder, Christy Turlington, Iman, Tyra, Helena, Cindy, Roshumba and Yasmine Ghuari. But for sure Naomi is the epitome of beauty, grace and that walk is super sexy

Sorry everyone. It's simply Linda as the BEST model period.

YASMEEN GHAURI !!!

she's been (deliberately) off the radar for over a decade, but who can forget that stunning beauty from montreal??? gorgeous face, incredible body and mile long legs...

Disappointed in the attitudes and choice of lifestyle (Kate Moss) of all the 7 listed above. If Canada's Daria was on the list it would be her that I would choose. Unfortuately the models above are judged by their exterior only. It's whats inside that should push one to this Super Model level.

What about Iman?. She was there when the rest were in diapers. She is the epitome of beauty and grace. And French Ines De la Frasgne, that Chanel girl, a reincarnation of Coco Chanel

The last message is obviously a double-standard. What makes you think that it is only Canadians are voting for Linda Evangelista? I am from Portugal, and I have voted for Linda because she is clearly the Supermodel. The other girls are great too, but they don't hold a candle to the queen of modeling, Linda Evangelista. Even the name speaks volumes.

oh shoot.. this is a Canadian website..and Linda Evangelista is Canadian? Well I can see where this is going...The results won't mean anything. Completely bias.. If this were a London base site, it would be Kate Moss or Naomi.. Were it American, it would be Cindy Crawford..Naomi Cambpell hands down, but the Canadians won't be objective enough to admit it. Might as well congradulate Evangelista now.

Naomi, hands down! No other supermodel is as striking or memorable. I still remember the 1st time I saw her, I thought wow and I still do.

Someone simply proposed two words. Although I like the style, the content differs: Stella Tennant. As someone, I cannot remember who, once stated ''Stelllllaaaaa !!''
PS: four kids !!

Kate Moss is the atypical Super model. Beautiful, skinny and coked up.

NAOMI NAOMI, NAOMI! She's walking perfection. She has represented black women to the best of her abilities and without her the fashion industry would be incredibly generic. It's no wonder why she is Dolce and Gabanna's favourite supermodel.

Best of ALL Time :

No doubt in my mind, that's

Heidi Klum !!!

Why she isn't on your list I can't figure out why !

sorry guys, I ended my last comment incorrectly. Naomi is in the lead... I guess people are observant and beyond the racial hickup.. my apologies

Naomi Campbell hands down.. what the hell is Tyra Banks and Gisell Bundchen doing on this list. Alek Wek is way better than the both of them, and Giselle is only on this list because of Victoria Secrets.. She's too boney and not that really pretty. I don't see anything special in her. Evangelista is drop dead beautiful and always set a runway on fire...Cindy Crawford is perhaps one of the most beautiful women who ever lived, but Naomi Campbell is the "LAST" supermodel with any significance. The legs on this woman, the commanding presence on the runway, georgous, exotic, face, body, attitude, out of this world in pictures...Absolutely the bed runway walk/model ever..I am not surprised that she is scoring so low though..she is black, and has had bad press for some time...But even so, she can not be denied....

Claudia Schiffer is the supermodel of all time because she know how to represente grace and beauty. She's classy and not too skinny also she doesn't looks like a diva as other supermodels. Claudia is the godess of the golden age of fashion.

to be a good supermodel doesnt necesarily have to be that you were the first.
Models like Kate moss and gisele are amazing icons of glamor and style and its not to say they're less iconic than Cindy crawford just becasue they came after.i would say competition for modelling is even more competetive now then it was back then. That should be taken into consideration.

For me, it would be Cindy Crawford. she is one of the first women I drew a portrait of years ago. she is "classy and elegant"

Two words, KAREN MULDER.

Gisele B?n

She has done more than 7.000 magazine covers during her carreer and she changed the heroin chic pattern

For me, Naomi is the greatest supermodel of all time. no other model are so in the business like naomi. you can see her on catwalks, covers and ad campaigns. and dont forget: she is nearly 40 years old!so beautiful, elegant and sensual. her personality, body and face fits in every concept that exists in fashion industry and that is what makes a supermodel!

Hands down my vote for the best supermodel would be Kate Moss.
Mossie broke 'model standard' boundaries(height wise, body wise) and every waif model now is emulating her look.
She started a fashion revolution and made 'heroin chic' trendy.

To be considered a supermodel, I think you have to be timeless and Kate is. Any other 33 yr old model would be packing her bags, but she manages to remain the muse for all the big designers.

She's a good mentor by helping jetset the careers of other models(eg. Irina Lazareanu and
Devon Aoki)

For exuding effortless style, unique beauty, and bold determination, Kate Moss deserves to be the called the greatest supermodel of all time.

Christie Turlington has my vote!

She is timeless, flawless, effortless and gets more and more beautiful with age.

NAOMI CAMPBELL and LINDA EVANGELISTA get my vote. They were the top of the top when the term ?supermodel? was first used. Linda was hugely influential with her evolving looks and hairstyle and Naomi is the epitome of sensual grace.

Another favourite of mine from that era is Helena Christensen. Not as well-known but incredibly sexy! Also deserving are Iman and Natalia Vodianova.

By the way, does anybody else long for the days when models used to appear on the cover of fashion magazines, instead of flavour-of-the-month starlets?

Naomi Campbell has had her share of 'bad publicity' granted, but who doesn't have a CLOSET with some bad images hanging in it???
Maomi embraces beauty, sensuality, fitness and commands any 'catwalk' she struts, because of her alluring and striking stature!

Hands down the one & only Linda Evangelista. There has been no one like her before & after. Many have tried but never came close to matching her looks, style & commanding presence. She helped define the word supermodel. She reinvented her self as fashion does & help define what fashion & a model icon should be. Christy T, Naomi, Cindy, Paulina P, Giselle, Claudia, Kate M & Stefanie S come after her. Sure she joked about "Not getting out of bed for $10,000" but all the it girls were thinking the same thing she just had the guts to say it..."it don't matter what you do cause everything looks good on you"

twiggy is the best. after all, the was the first real supermodel.

I would like to see CINDY CRAWFORD win this title. Not only was she a beautiful and talented model, but she exuded class off the catwalk too in the way she conducted herself in real life. No drama, drugs, alchohol, anorexia, bulimia, man problems in this girl's life, just a straight up, athletic and polished way of living. A real spokesmodel who could be down-to-earth yet sexy as heck at the same time. CINDY CRAWFORD all the way.

all the supermodels have a great shape, walk well, and certainly know how to display clothes. But Linda, alone, has a unique and classic face as well, plus she is Canadian. Who could ever top this?

The best supermodel of them all should be the one who looks great in print, on the runway and in live action (video/tv commercials). They don't have to be oscar winning actors (not really part of the job description) but in all these commercial mediums their image should be able to sell product and sell it well. Modelling is a business of promoting/selling after all. But I think it also important not just to be a beautiful face and body but also to behave well and act as an example to emulate (not that you necessarily have to live like a nun) thus ruling out Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell and all the other entitled, scandal magnet, party hardy, cell phone throwing, substance abuse dependent characters.
That said and perusing most recent times I think Christy Turlington fits the bill. She looks and still looks great in all mediums and has had a varied and very sucessful modelling career. She is charming, intelligent and although has done her share of partying she has not been tainted by scandal and has no residual monkeys on her back. She was smart enough to know when to bow out of her modelling career, go to university and pursue other career interests when she reached her pinnacle. She will be remembered well for a great career and beautiful images. Beauty, brains, grace and self awareness. She's the ultimate super model.

linda evangelista - stunningly unique! top of the top models in my opinion

First off I think Linda Evangelista is the Supermodel. She topped the runway ,covers and had mega campaigns.

Having said that,who could forget THe Body. I couldn't wait to see what new campaigns Elle McPherson had.This was in the late '80s.She was the first model that was muscular and did more than swimsuits.

Saw 'The Greatest Supermodel of All Time' slot on Fashion file!

I MAY have missed her name,
but what about Ellie Macpherson?

She 'ranks' higher than most of the people you featured!

The attitude of being
HAUGHTY and ALOOF doesn't
seem to be as 'important'
as it once was!

Beauty 'sells' itself, the
'attitude' is purely mythical bullsh*t!

MOST of thoes people are like 'diving' into the
'SHALLOW' end of the pool!

Shallow people wearing
designer cloth's are just
'well dressed shallow people'

WHO NEEDS THEM!

I was always a fan of SHALOM HARLOW, she's also an Oshawa Ontario girl. she went from being a model from the "grunge" era..to one the superstars of the 90's. Her look can be edgey or classical beauty.

Linda Evangelista

When I think of super model, she always comes to mind first. That says alot.

I think that Linda Evangelista
is the model of all time! she's canadian!

kate moss
what can isay shes the reason burberry is still considered a fashion label rather then a company that makes a cute plaid print.