Australia's Top Models

Abbey Lee Kershaw 

• Born June 12, 1987 in Melbourne, Australia. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered after moving to Sydney in 2005 to model locally. Within weeks she was signed to Chic Models.
• Agency Next
• Measurements 34-26-35, 5'11"
• Status Rising star.
• Known for her hair, lips, & teeth.
• Friends with Alice Burdeu, Catherine McNeil, Erin Heatherton, Iekeliene Stange, Karmen Pedaru, Sarah Stephens, Simon Nessman, Skye Stracke, Vanessa Milde
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys sports & working out
  Won the Girlfriend CoverGirl Model Search in Australia in 2006
  Edited an issue of Girlfriend in 2006
  Called the "next superstar" by Models.com in 2007
  Featured as a rising star in Vogue Australia (July 2008)
  Featured as a top ten newcomer on Style.com in 2008
  Featured as one of four faces of the 2008 season by WWD
  Took a bad fall at the Spring 2009 Rodarte show
• Runway Shows (debuted Fall 2006)
  Erin Fetherston, Givenchy, Ohne Titel, Rodarte, Sonia Rykiel, Temperley London, Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Vera Wang Lavender Label, Viktor & Rolf, BCBG Max Azria, Diane von Furstenberg, Diesel, DKNY, Jill Stuart
• Campaigns
  H&M, Levi's, Lord & Taylor, D&G, Gucci, CK Jeans, Bergdorf Goodman.
• Covers
  Dazed & Confused Oct 2008
  Nylon Australia Dec 2005
  SummerWinter Summer 2008
  V Sept 2008
  Vogue Australia Sept 2008
• Editorials
  Cosmopolitan Australia Feb 2008
  Numéro March 2008, May 2008
  Numéro Tokyo Oct 2008
  V March 2008
  Vogue China April 2008
  Vogue Italia Sept 2008
  W June 2008
• Get more of Abbey Lee @
  NY Mag | Style.com | Fashion Model Directory | Next Models | The Fashion Spot | Abbey Lee Fans | Gucci Books Abbey Lee Exclusive (article) | Model Abbey Lee Takes Major Spill at Rodarte (article)

Alice Burdeu 

"Trust your instincts and don't obsess too much."

• Born January 27, 1988 in Melbourne, Australia
• Discovered Won Australia's Next Top Model in 2007
• Agencies Elite, Models 1, Silent, Why Not, Priscilla's.
• Measurements 31-24-33.5, 5'11"
• Status Newcomer
• Known for her hair.
• Friends with Abbey Lee, Allegra Carpenter, Courtney Smerski, Myf Shepherd, Tallulah Morton, Vanessa Milde
• Interesting Facts
  Named a top ten newcomer by Models.com in 2008
  Named the latest rising star by Style.com in 2008
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2007)
  Charlotte Ronson, Marchesa, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Moschino Cheap&Chic, D&G, 6267, Jil Sander, Dolce & Gabbana,
• Campaigns
  D&G, Celine catalog, Ford Fiesta XR4, Green With Envy, Mondial Jewellers, Napolean Perdis, Willow, Celine catalog
• Covers
  Pages Aug 2007
  Verse Jan 2008
  Vogue Australia Sept 2007, July 2008
• Editorials
  Marie Claire Italia Sept 2008
• Get more of Alice @
  NY Mag | Wikipedia | Fashion Model Directory | Priscilla's Model Management | Elite Models | The Fashion Spot | Style.com | Supermodels.nl | Vogue.com

Catherine McNeil 

"I've been traveling so much my four-year-old sister thinks I live at the airport."

• Born March 20, 1989 in Brisbane, Australia. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered after winning a model search contest hosted by Girlfriend at age 14
• Agencies Next, Why Not
• Measurements 33-24-34, 5'11"
• Status Established cover girl
• Known for her eyes & lips
• Friends with Abbey Lee, Anja Rubik, Freja Beha, Irina Kulikova, Lakshmi Menon, Magdalena Frackowiak, Sarah Stephens, Suvi Koponen, Tanya Dziahileva
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys working on cars.
  Won the Girlfriend/Covergirl model search in 2003
  Signed an exclusive six month contract with Mario Testino in 2006
  Debuted on the runway in February 2007
  Named a rising star of Fall 2007 by Style.com
  2007
  The New York Times published an article about her in March 2007
  Named one of British Vogue's Head Girls in Sept 2007
  Wrote a "model diary" for V in Nov 2007
  Appeared in the 2008 Vogue Paris Calendar & the 2008 Pirelli Calendar
  Featured as a top model by Vogue Paris in April 2008
  She has a tongue & nipple piercing.
  Self-described "metalhead" - listens to Metallica, Korn, & System of a Down
• Runway Shows (debuted Fall 2007)
  Missoni, Alexander McQueen, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Givenchy, Pucci, MaxMara, Christian Dior, Carolina Herrera, Zac Posen, Thakoon, Preen, Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Jean Paul Gaultier, Belstaff, Hermès, Isaac Mizrahi, Diane von Furstenberg
• Campaigns
  D&G, Hugo Boss, Donna Karan, Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Dior Joaillerie
• Covers
  Numéro Feb 2008, April 2008
  V May 2007
  Vogue Australia April 2008, Nov 2008
  Vogue Paris June 2007
• Editorials
  Numéro Sept 2008
  V March 2008, May 2008
  Vogue Feb 2008, Aug 2008, Sept 2008
  Vogue Australia June 2008
  Vogue Britain 2006, June 2008, Aug 2008, Sept 2008
  Vogue Germany June 2008
  Vogue Paris 2006, Dec 2007, Feb 2008, March 2008, June 2008
  Vogue Italia Sept 2008
  W March 2008
• Get more of Catherine @
  NY Mag | Style.com | Catherine McNeil's New York Diet (article) | Wikipedia | Fashion Model Directory | MySpace | Catherine McNeil.com | Supermodels.nl | The Fashion Spot | Next Models | Catherine McNeil icons & graphics | Catherine McNeil Fans | Catherine McNeil is Thursday's Top Model (article)

Gemma Ward 

"I LIVE for costume parties!"

• Born November 3, 1987 in Perth, Western Australia. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered at a taping of the show Search for a Supermodel in 2002
• Agency IMG
• Measurements 34-24-35, 5'10"
• Status Cover girl, established, good girl
• Known for her eyes
• Interesting Facts
  Her sister Sophie also models
  Dated Heath Ledger in 2008
  Appeared in the films Black Balloon and The Stranger
  Debuted on the runway as a Prada exclusive in Sept 2003
  Starred in John Mayer's "Daughters" video
  Appeared on the first Chinese Vogue issue.
  Named an "it" girl by 60 Minutes in 2006
  Named the "Model of the Moment" by Allure in 2006
  Appeared in the 2008 Pirelli Calendar
  Named the 11th highest paid model by Forbes in 2008
• Friends with Caroline Winberg, Danny Beauchamp, Daria Werbowy, Lily Cole, Lily Donaldson, Lisa Cant, Marissa Johnson
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2004)
  Prada, Valentino, Karl Lagerfeld, Celine
• Campaigns Jil Sander, Yves Saint Laurent, Prada, Hermès, Valentino, Burberry, Calvin Klein Obsession, Christian Dior, Kose, Swarovski, Louis Vuitton accessories, Dolce & Gabbana
• Covers
  i-D Feb 2008
  Time Magazine's Style & Design 2005
  Vogue Sept 2004
  Vogue Britain March 2004
  Vogue China Sept 2005
  Vogue Italia April 2005
  Vogue Paris Feb 2005
  W April 2004
• Editorials
  Vogue June 2005, Dec 2007
  Vogue Britain April 2008
  Vogue Italia Nov 2007, May 2008
• Get more of Gemma @ NY Mag | 21 Questions with Gemma Ward (interview) | Ward's Runway Interview | IMDB | Style.com | Wikipedia | Fashion Model Directory | I Love Gemma Ward | Gemma Ward.com | Gemma Ward.info | Supermodels.nl | Gemma Ward: Beauty Icon (article) | The Fashion Spot | IMG Models | Gemma Icons | Gemma Ward Fans | More Gemma icons & graphics | NY Mag Articles on Gemma Ward

Miranda Kerr 

"I'm smart about my work and save my money because I know modeling is a short career and won't be there forever."

• Born Miranda May Kerr on February 20, 1983 in Sydney, Australia. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered after winning the annual Dolly magazine modeling competition in 1997
• Agency Next
• Measurements 34-24-34, 5'9"
• Status Established sexy girl.
• Known for her body, smile, & love life.
• Friends with Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Alexandra Agoston, Chad White, Heidi Klum, Heidi Middleton, Izabel Goulart, Karolina Kurkova, Linda Vojtova, Marisa Miller, Rosie Huntington, Sarah-Jane Clarke, Selita Ebanks
• Interesting Facts
  Dated Orlando Bloom & Brent Tuhtan
  Has worked with the charities Wildlife Warriors Worldwide & Children International
  Practices Nichiren Buddhism
  Appeared in the Pharrell video "Number One"
  Appeared on an episode of "How I Met Your Mother" in 2007
  Featured as a top model by Vogue Australia in Jan 2008
  Named the 10th highest paid model by Forbes in 2008
• Runway Shows (debuted Fall 2005)
  Heatherette, Trovata, Betsey Johnson, Rachel Roy, Victoria's Secret, Rock & Republic
• Campaigns
  Maybelline, Victoria's Secret, Arden B., Clinique Parfum, Victoria's Secret Angels Wireless bra, David Jones Unlimited
• Covers
  Elle Mexico Aug 2006
  Glamour Italy Oct 2004
  GQ UK Sept 2008
  Harper's Bazaar Russia July 2008
  Harper's Bazaar UK April 2008
• Editorials
  CosmoGIRL! March 2007
• Get more of Miranda @
  NY Mag | Fashion Model Directory | MirandaKerr.net | Wikipedia | Miranda Kerr Fans | AskMen.com | IMDB | Bellazon | Style.com | Miranda Kerr Icons | Miranda Kerr Fans on Livejournal
• What's Been Said About Her
  "The US has fallen in love with her. We love her because she has the most incredible girl-next-door look and she's also insanely beautiful. It means women are not intimidated by her looks and guys think they might be able to talk to her. It's a fantastic combination ... people want to be around her; she's fun on a shoot...and she's not stupid, which can be a very annoying trait among some models." Russell James - renowned fashion photographer

Sarah Stephens 

• Born June 2, 1990 in Sydney, Australia. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered after winning the Girlfriend Model Search in Australia in 2006
• Agencies Next, Chic, Image Models
• Measurements 33-23-34, 5'9.5"
• Status Rising star
• Known for her pout & bangs.
• Friends with Abbey Lee, Catherine McNeil, Karlie Kloss, Karmen Pedaru, Skye Stracke
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys playing clarinet, netball, listening to Radiohead and The Cure
  Photographed by Chadwick Tyler for his personal work in 2007
  Named "the next cool girl" by models.com in 2008
• Runway Shows (debuted Resort 2008)
  Carlos Miele, Lanvin
• Campaigns Bardot, Bonds, Forever New, Green With Envy, Just Jeans, Ksubi, Lacoste fragrance, Levi's, Lisa Ho, Morrisey, Peter Alexander, Sass & Bide, Schwarzkopf, Sportsgirl, Sunsilk, Tigerlily, Wish
• Covers
  Frankie Issue #21
  RUSSH Aug 2007
  Vogue Style Guide Nov 2007
• Editorials
  Vogue Australia Oct 2007, Nov 2007, Jan 2008
  Vogue Russia May 2008
• Get more of Sarah @ NY Mag | Meet the New Girl (article) | Fashion Model Directory | The Fashion Spot | Next Models | Chic Management | Off the Runway (video) | NY Mag Articles about Sarah Stephens

Skye Stracke 

• Born December 4, 1990 in Perth, Australia.
• Discovered after winning the 2005 Australian Vivien's Model Search.
• Agencies DNA, Viva, Why Not
• Measurements 30-24-35, 5'9.5"
• Status Newcomer
• Known for her pout.
• Friends with Abbey Lee Kershaw, Ali Michael, Diana Farkhullina, Mackenzie Hamilton, Madisyn Ritland, Martha Streck, Sarah Stephens, Simona McIntyre, Stephanie Carta, Taryn Davidson
• Interesting Facts
  Won the Australian Vivien's Model Search in 2005
  Featured on Models.com in 2008
  Featured in WWD's "The Starting Lineup" in 2008
  Debuted on the runway in February 2008
  Featured as a rising star by Vogue Australia in 2008
• Runway Shows (debuted Fall 2008)
  3.1 phillip lim, Anna Sui, Diane Von Furstenberg, Lacoste, Celine, Giambattista Valli, Lanvin, Nina Ricci, Chanel, Christian Lacroix, Valentino, Emporio Armani, Missoni, Nina Ricci
• Campaigns
  Empire Rose
• Covers
  Qvest June/July 2008
• Editorials
  Numéro May 2008
  Vogue Nippon (Japan) Sept 2008
• Get more of Skye @ NY Mag | Supermodels.nl | The Fashion Spot | Fashion Model Directory | Style.com | Why Not Models

Tallulah Morton 

• Born Tallulah Morton Roots in 1991 in North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
• Discovered at age 11 while vacationing on the Gold Coast.
• Agencies IMG, Scene
• Measurements 33-25-36, 5'11"
• Status Rising star.
• Known for her eyes & eyebrows.
• Friends with Alice Burdeu, Vanessa Milde
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2007)
  Josh Goot, 3.1 phillip lim, Catherine Malandrino, Diane von Furstenberg, Emanuel Ungaro, Christian Dior, Hermès, Hussein Chalayan, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Kenzo, Jean Paul Gaultier menswear, Jean Paul Gaultier couture
• Campaigns
  Benetton
• Covers
  RUSSH Nov 2005, Aug 2006
• Editorials
  Harper's Bazaar Australia Dec 2005
  Muse April 2008
  Teen Vogue 2006
• Get more of Tallulah @
  NY Mag | Fashion Model Directory | Wikipedia | Style.com | The Fashion Spot | Walking Tall - At Just 13 (article) | Vogue Australia | Scene Models

Vanessa Milde 

"I'm not nervous, I'm more excited than anything, I've been overseas to New York and New Zealand before, but never to Paris. I really want to see the Eiffel Tower."

• Born 1991 in Adelaide, Australia
• Agency IMG, Chadwick, 62
• Measurements 33-24.5-35, 5'11"
• Status Newcomer
• Known for her eyes & legs
• Friends with Abbey Lee, Alice Burdeu, Allegra Carpenter, Alyona Osmanova, Marloes Horst, Tallulah Morton
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys ballet
  Featured in The Daily Telegraph in June 2007
  Featured as a rising star on Hintmag.com in Nov 2007
• Runway Shows (debuted Australian Fashion Week 2006)
  Toni Maticevski, New Generation, Alexander McQueen. Chanel, Loewe, Nina Ricci, Fendi, Christian Lacroix, Salvatore Ferragamo, Collette Dinnigan,
• Editorials
  Flair Italy May 2008
  Nylon Aug 2006
• Get more of Vanessa @ NY Mag | IMG Models Development | The Fashion Spot | Fashion Model Directory | Style.com | Chadwick Models | 62 Models | Tights? These Aren't Tight! (article)