Britain's Top Models

Agyness Deyn

"Sometimes I wonder how the hell I got here. I got lucky, I guess."

• Born Laura Hollins on February 16, 1983 in Littleborough, England. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered after winning the Rossendale Free Press "Face of '99" competition
• Agencies Women, Viva, Why Not.
• Measurements 32-23-34, 5'10"
• Status Cover girl, established.
• Known for her hair & style.
• Friends with Chanel Iman, Daisy Lowe, Freja Beha, Greg Krelenstein, Heidi Mount, Henry Holland, Hilary Rhoda, Iekeliene Stange, Jamie Dornan, Julia Dunstall, Lily Donaldson, Luke Worrell.
• Interesting Facts
  Muse for Christopher Bailey
  Jewelry designer (with Henry Holland)
  Singer (Who, released in 2008)
  Won the Face of Rossendale modeling contest in 1999
  Appeared in the 2008 Pirelli Calendar
  Featured on five covers of i-D in May 2008
  Won the Model of the Year Award at the British Fashion Awards in 2007
  Featured in Glamour as one of seven people who will "change your style"
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2007)
  Marc by Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Zac Posen, Giles, Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace, Anna Sui, Isaac Mizrahi, Burberry, Michael Kors, Anna Sui, Temperley, Oscar de la Renta, Narciso Rodriguez, Missoni, Ruffian, House of Holland, Gareth Pugh, Costello Tagliapietra
• Campaigns
  Blugirl by Blumarine, Mulberry, Giorgio Armani, Burberry, Hugo by Hugo Boss, Burberry fragrance, Jean Paul Gaultier's Ma Dame
• Covers
  Dazed & Confused Japan May 2007
  i-D May 2008
  Pop Fall 2008
  Vogue May 2007
  Vogue Italia Nov 2006
  Vogue Paris Beauty Supplement 2006
  Vogue UK June 2007, June 2008
• Editorials
  Dazed & Confused March 2008
  Teen Vogue May 2007
  Vanity Fair Sept 2007
  Vogue Feb 2007, July 2008
  Vogue UK Oct 2007, Aug 2008
  W Jan 2007
• Get more of Agyness @
  NY Mag | DNA Models under "Women" | Why Not Models | Wikipedia | Style.com | Supermodels.nl | Bellazon | Her Famed Good Looks | The Fashion Spot | Photos on Flickr | Videos on Youtube | Agyness Fans on Livejournal | More Agy Fans on LJ

Alice Gibb

• Born 1991 in Hampshire, England. Now live in London.
• Agencies Supreme, Women
• Measurements 32-23-34, 5'11"
• Status Rising star
• Known for her hair & skin
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys shopping & ballet
  Named one of the top ten models to watch for the Spring/Summer 2008 fashion week by NY Mag
• Friends with Laragh McCann, Sofi Berelidze, Sophie Buxton
• Runway Shows (debuted Sept 2006)
  Christopher Kane, Giles, Daks, Jil Sander, Proenza Schouler, Rodarte, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Biba, Luella, Jens Laugesen
• Campaigns Burberry, Alexander McQueen, D&G
• Covers
  Vogue Italia Models Supplement Dec 2006
• Editorials
  Vogue Italia Oct 2007, Jan 2008
  Vogue UK Aug 2006
• Get more of Alice @
  Style.com | NY Mag | Top Ten Models to Watch | The Fashion Spot | Fashion Model Directory | Alice Gibb Fans | Supreme Models | Women Model Management Milan

Georgia Frost

• Born July 30, 1990 in London, England. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered in 2003 by a scout who ended up deciding she was too young, and rediscovered in 2005 by a Select model scout at the Clothes Show Live trade show
• Agency Marilyn
• Measurements 34-24-34, 5'10"
• Known for her hair.
• Friends with Agyness Deyn, Daul Kim, Erin Heatherton, Han Jin, Iekeliene Stange
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2007)
  Julien MacDonald, Burberry, Comme des Garcons, Karl Lagerfeld, Maison Martin Margiela, Vivienne Westwood, Helmut Lang, Peter Som, Tuleh
• Campaigns
  Anna Molinari, Alberta Ferretti, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Kate Spade, H&M, Bloomingdale's Fall Catalog,
• Covers
  City July 2008
  Evening Standard Nov 2006
  Harper's Bazaar UK Sept 2007
  Vogue Italia Beauty June 2007
  W Korea Sept 2007
• Editorials
  Elle UK April 2008
  Lula Fall 2008
  Numéro March 2007, July 2007
  V April 2007
  Velvet April 2008
  Vogue China July 2007
  Vogue Italia March 2007, April 2007, June 2007
  Vogue Japan March 2007
  W March 2007
• Get more of Georgia @
  NY Mag | Supermodels.nl | Style.com | Georgia Frost Fans | Wikipedia | The Fashion Spot | Fashion Model Directory | Marilyn Models

Jacquetta Wheeler

"I'd rather send my money on cool experiences than on expensive clothes."

• Born October 16, 1981 in London, England. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered in 1998 by photographer Mario Testino while walking down the street
• Agencies IMG, Take 2, Viva, Why Not
• Measurements 32.5-24-35.5, 5'11"
• Status established
• Known for her legs & walk
• Friends with Caroline Ribeiro, Georgina Chapman, Jade Parfitt, Jamie Burke, Jamie Strachan, Keren Craig, Liberty Ross, Stella Tennant
• Interesting Facts
  Dated Alexi Lubomirski
  She's an activist for HemiHelp & the Darna Center for Girls in Tangier
  Enjoys horseback riding
  She has a tattoo on her ankle
  Named "Model of the Millennium" by The Face in 1999
  Starred in James Carrington's video "Only for You" in 2006
• Runway Shows (debuted Fall 1999)
  Prada, Alexander McQueen, Valentino, Carolina Herrera, John Galliano, Christian Dior, Fendi, Marni, Victoria's Secret, Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta,
• Campaigns
  Olay, Gucci, Calvin Klein, Givenchy, Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent cosmetics, Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Roberto Cavalli, Ralph Lauren,
• Covers
  Harper's & Queen May 2004
  Marie Claire Italy Feb 2001
  Vogue Italia Oct 1999, March 2002
  Vogue UK Jan 2002, July 2007
• Editorials
  Vogue 1998
  Vogue Paris 1998
• Get more of Jacquetta @
  NY Mag | Jacquetta Wheeler Fansite | Wikipedia | Supermodels.nl | AskMen.com | Fashion Model Directory | Vogue UK | IMDB | The Fashion Spot | IMG New York

Jourdan Dunn

"I am one of those lucky people who can eat anything and don't put on weight."

• Born August 3, 1990 in London, England. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered while shopping with a friend in Primark in 2006
• Agencies Nathalie, Storm, Women, Supreme
• Measurements 32-23-35, 5'10"
• Status Rising star, cover girl
• Known for her legs
• Friends with Daul Kim, Emanuela de Paula, Emma Pei, Honorine Uwera, Karlie Kloss, Rachel Clark, Yana Karpova
• Interesting Facts
  Enjoys watching EastEnders
  Featured on British Vogue.com as a new star in 2007
  Became the first black model to walk for Prada in over ten years in 2008
  Featured as a top ten newcomer on Style.com in 2008
  Escorted Peter Som to the 2008 Costume Institute Gala
  Featured in Vogue UK for her style in 2008
• Runway Shows (debuted Fall 2007)
  Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Hermès, Prada, Alexander McQueen, Givenchy, Jean Paul Gaultier
• Campaigns
  Benetton, TopShop, Gap
• Covers
  i-D Sept 2008
  POP Fall 2008
  Vogue Italia July 2008
• Editorials
  Allure Sept 2007
  Dazed & Confused March 2008
  i-D June 2008
  Vogue July 2008
  Vogue Italia Aug 2008
  Vogue Paris June 2008
• Get more of Jourdan @
  NY Mag | Supermodels.nl | Style.com | The Fashion Spot | Fashion Model Directory | Jourdan Dunn Fans | Nathalie Models | Storm Models | Women Management

Karen Elson

"Not many models would admit to actually enjoying having their photograph taken and whatnot. And I do."

• Born January 14, 1979 in Lancashire, England. Now lives in London.
• Discovered by a Boss modeling scout in 1995
• Agencies DNA, Independent, Viva
• Measurements 33-24-34, 5'10"
• Status Cover girl, established, retired (mostly)
• Known for her hair and shaved eyebrows.
• Friends with Cat Power, Emily Sandberg, Erin O'Connor, Guinevere van Seenus, Jade Parfitt, Kristen McMenamy, Marc Jacobs, Michael Stipe, Missy Rayder, Zooey Deschanel.
• Interesting Facts
  Muse for Karl Lagerfeld & Steven Meisel
  Dated James Iha of A Perfect Circle
  Married to Jack White of The White Stripes, with whom she has two children
  Singer for The Citizens Band
  Actress (Lay Down Lean, released in 2007)
  Won the VHI/Vogue Model of the Year Award in 1998
  Appeared in the Pirelli calendar in 2001
  Starred in The White Stripes music video "Blue Orchid"
  Won British Fashion Award for Best Model in 2005
• Runway Shows (debuted Fall 2007)
  Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Jil Sander, Alexander McQueen, Chloé, Hermès, Anna Sui, Michael Kors, Oscar de la Renta, Prada, Versace, Victoria's Secret, Jean Paul Gaultier, Bottega Veneta, Moschino, Dries van Noten, Louis Vuitton, Lanvin, Yves Saint Laurent, Anna Sui, Rodarte, Zac Posen.
• Campaigns
  Clinique Happy, Oxfam, Chanel, Perry Ellis, Judith Leiber, Burberry, Prada, Yves Saint Laurent fragrance, Louis Vuitton, Giorgio Armani, Mulberry, Celine, BCBG Max Azria, PHI
• Covers
  Dazed and Confused Dec 2000
  Elle France Sept 1997
  Numéro Nov 2004
  Nylon April 2001
  Vogue Sept 2004
  Vogue Italia Feb 1997, March 2000, Dec 2006
  Vogue Paris Dec 1996
  Vogue UK Jan 2002, Sept 2008
  W Dec 2005
• Editorials
  Vogue March 2008, Aug 2008
  Vogue UK April 2008
  W Sept 2002
• Get more of Karen @
  NY Mag | Style.com | Wikipedia | IMDB | MySpace | Karen Elson fans & icons on Livejournal | DNA Models under "Women" | Independent Models | Fashion Model Directory

Kate Moss

"They portray me as all these crazy things and I'm so not like that. I don't have entourages, I'm as normal as you can get in this lifestyle."

• Born Katherine Moss on January 16, 1974 in Addiscombe, Croydon, England. Now lives in London.
• Discovered at an airport in 1998 by a Storm Models agent
• Agencies IMG, Marilyn Agency, Storm
• Measurements 34-26-35.5, 5'8"
• Status Bad girl, cover girl, established.
• Known for her pout, height, dramatic lovelife, and heroin chic.
• Friends with Beth Ditto, Devon Aoki, Donatella Versace, Elton John, Frankie Rayder, Helena Christensen, Irina Lazareanu, Jack Osborne, Kelly Osborne, Liberty Ross, Linda Evangelista, Lindsay Lohan, Mario Testino, Mick Jones, Naomi Campbell, Stella McCartney, Theodora Richards.
• Interesting Facts
  Dated Jamie Hince, Pete Doherty, Johnny Depp, & Jefferson Hack
  Has one child, Lila Grace, born in 2002
  Muse for W
  Enjoys singing, concerts, & dj-ing
  Has her own clothing line (TopShop) & fragrance line
  Guest edited an issue of Vogue Paris
  Won the Fashion Personality of the Year Award in 1995
  Appeared in the movie Unzipped in 1995
  Won the VH1/Vogue Model of the Year Award in 1996
  Starred in Robbie Williams' music video "Rock DJ" in 2000
  Starred in The White Stripes' music video "I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself" in 2003
  Featured in a 40 page spread in W Magazine in Sept 2003
  Guest edited & appeared on 4 covers of French Vogue in Dec 2005
  Won the Model of the Year Award at the British Fashion Awards in 2006
  Named the 3rd highest paid model by Forbes in 2008
  Has appeared on more than 25 covers of British Vogue
• Runway Shows (debuted Fall 1997)
  Chanel, Chloé, Christian Dior, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, Dior, Givenchy, Helmut Lang
• Campaigns
  Versace, Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein fragrance, Calvin Klein jeans, L'Oreal shampoo, Prada, Rimmel London Cosmetics, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Missoni, Burberry, Christian Dior, Virgin Mobile, H&M, Belstaff, Longchamp, Roberto Cavalli, Stella McCartney, Versace, Bvlgari, Nikon, Agent Provocateur, David Yurman, Roberto Cavalli, Donna Karan, Just Cavalli
• Covers
  Allure Dec 1994
  Dazed & Confused May 2007
  Harper's Bazaar Nov 1996
  i-D Nov 2007
  The Face May 2000
  Vanity Fair Sept 2006
  Vogue Aug 2008
  Vogue Paris Dec 2005, April 2008, March 2008
  Vogue UK March 1993, Jan 1995, Oct 1995, April 1999, Sept 2000, Dec 2000, March 2006, June 2006, April 2007, March 2008
  W Aug 1994, Sept 2003, April 2008, July 2008
• Editorials
  Vogue Paris Aug 2008
  Vogue UK Dec 2007
  W March 2008
• Get more of Kate @
  NY Mag | Style.com | Wikipedia | IMDB | Topshop | Storm Models | Faces Cafe | Fashion Model Directory | Kate Moss Icons | Kate Moss fans on Livejournal

Lily Cole

"Modelling is great, but studies came first."

• Born May 19, 1988 in Torquay, England. Now lives in London.
• Discovered in 2002 by a model scout while walking through Covent Garden in London
• Agencies IMG, Marilyn
• Measurements 34-25-35, 5'10.5"
• Status Good girl, established.
• Known for her hair.
• Friends with Caroline Winberg, Erin O'Connor, Gemma Ward, Hilary Rhoda, Jade Parfitt, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Tasha Tilberg
• Interesting Facts
  Acted inPhantasmagoria: The Visions of Lewis Carroll and St. Trinians, both released in 2007
  Won Model of the Year @ the British Fashion Awards in 2004
  Awarded the Mikdadi Prize for Politics by Latymer Upper School in 2006
  Accepted to Cambridge University for Social & Political Sciences in 2006
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2003)
  Anna Sui, Jean Paul Gaultier, Christian Lacroix, Akris,
• Campaigns
  Prada, Moschino, Max Studio, WaterAid's End Water Poverty, Tiffany & Co.
• Covers
  Vogue UK July 2005
• Editorials
  i-D Sept 2008
  Vogue Italia 2003
  Vogue UK Dec 2007, Jan 2008
• Get more of Lily @
  NY Mag | Wikipedia | Supermodels.nl | Lily Cole fansite | IMDB | Style.com | Porcelain Beauty | Fashion Model Directory | Her Famed Good Looks | Bellazon | Lily Fans and Icons on Livejournal | The Fashion Spot | Marilyn Agency

Lily Donaldson

"We all come from different parts of the planet and every walk of life, and we come together in this mad ball of energy."

• Born January 27, 1988 in London, England, where she still resides.
• Discovered scouted in 2002 by Select Models while shopping in Camden Town, London.
• Agencies IMG, Marilyn
• Measurements 33-23-34, 5'10"
• Status Cover girl, established.
• Known for her lips and eyes.
• Friends with Agyness Deyn, Freja Beha, Gemma Ward, Irina Lazareanu, Julia Stegner, Lisa Cant, Margherita Missoni, Theodora Richards
• Interesting Facts
  Muse for Albar Elbaz
  Nominated for Best Model at the British Fashion Awards in 2005
  House of Holland (HOH) created a shirt about her that read "My fly's undone, Lily Donaldson"
  Became the face of Burberry, replacing Kate Moss
  Became the face of MaxMara, replacing Raquel Zimmerman
  Appeared in the 2008 Pirelli calendar
  Featured as a top model in Vogue Paris in 2008
• Runway Shows (debuted Spring 2004)
  Jil Sander, Rochas, Versace, Nicole Miller, Gianfranco Ferré, Temperley, La Perla, Preen, Asprey, D&G, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Derek Lam, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Narciso Rodriguez, Asprey, Bottega Veneta, Etro, Gucci
• Campaigns
  Miss Sixty, Burberry, Lanvin, Jil Sander, Mulberry, Nicole Farhi, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior cruise, MaxMara, Gucci
• Covers
  i-D Feb 2008
  Numéro June 2005, Dec 2005, Oct 2007
  Vogue May 2007
  Vogue Italia March 2005
  Vogue Nippon (Japan) Feb 2005
  Vogue UK April 2004, Aug 2008
• Editorials
  Harper's Bazaar March 2008, Sept 2008
  Numéro Sept 2008
  V July 2008
  Vogue Italia May 2008
  Vogue Paris Feb 2008, June 2008
  Vogue UK Feb 2008, July 2008
  W Oct 2007, Feb 2008
• Get more of Lily @
  NY Mag | Style.com | Fashion Model Directory | Wikipedia | Lily Donaldson Fansite | Supermodels.nl | The Fashion Spot | Lily D fans on Livejournal | Icons of Lily D | Photos from Flickr | Videos from Youtube IMG Models | Lily Donaldson is Wednesday's Top Model (article)

Naomi Campbell

"Anger is a manifestation of a deeper issue ... and that, for me, is based on insecurity, self-esteem and loneliness."

• Born May 22, 1970 in London, England. Now lives in NYC.
• Discovered in 1985 by Beth Boldt of Elite Models while studying at the Italia Conti Stage School
• Agencies IMG, Marilyn
• Measurements 34-24-34, 5'9"
• Status sexy cover girl, established supermodel bad girl who's mostly retired.
• Known for her temper & legs.
• Friends with Beverly Peele, Carla Bruni, Christy Turlington, Cindy Crawford, Claudia Schiffer, Elle Macpherson, Helena Christensen, Iman, Kate Moss, Kristen McMenamy, Linda Evangelista, Lindsay Lohan, Marcus Schenkenberg, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Steven Klein, Tyson Beckford, Venus and Serena Williams
• Interesting Facts
  Dated a plethora of celebrities, including Gerard Butler, Mike Tyson, Eric Clapton, Robert De Niro, Usher, Tommy Lee, Jean-Claude van Damme, & Diddy.
  First black model to make the cover of Vogue UK & Vogue Paris.
  Appeared in Bob Marley's "Is This Love?" video at age 8.
  Tap-danced in Culture Club's "I'll Tumble 4 Ya" video in 1982.
  Appeared on The Cosby Show in 1988 & The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in 1990
  Appeared in the films Cool as Ice, Miami Rhapsody, Invasion of Privacy, Prisoner of Love, The Call
  Photographed for Madonna's book Sex
  Appeared in Madonna's "Erotica" video.
  Released her debut album "Baby Woman" in 1995
  Published her first book, Swan in 1996, & Naomi in 2001
  Worked with Nelson Mandela to help children in Africa
  Has her own beauty line, Design House of Naomi Campbell
  Feuded with Victoria Beckham & Tyra Banks
  Assaulted a former assistant with her cell phone in 2000
  Has several perfumes, including "Naomi Campbell" & "Naomagic"
  Participated in the "Fashion for Relief" show to aid Hurricane Katrina victims
• Runway Shows (debuted Fall 1997)
  Chanel, Chloé, Christian Dior, Victoria's Secret, Louis Vuitton,
• Campaigns
  Nars, Ralph Lauren, Prada, Victoria's Secret, Hilton Hotels, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Anna Sui, Dunkin' Donuts, Yves Saint Laurent,
• Covers
  Cosmopolitan Feb 1990
  Essence Oct 1987
  Harper's Bazaar June 1994
  i-D Oct 2007, Aug 2008
  Playboy Dec 1999
  POP Fall 2008
  Vogue Feb 1992, May 1996
  Vogue Brazil July 2008
  Vogue Italia Jan 1992, July 2008
  Vogue Paris Aug 1988, Feb 2008
  Vogue UK Dec 1987, Jan 1990, Jan 1998, Feb 2001, Nov 2001, Aug 2002,
  W June 2007
• Editorials
  Arena Homme Feb 2000
  i-D June 2008
  Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue Feb 1997
• Get more of Naomi @
  NY Mag | Fashion Model Directory | NY Mag Posts about Naomi | Wikipedia | IMDB | AskMen.com | Supermodels.nl | Who's Dated Who? | Style.com

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

• Born April 18, 1987 in Devon, England.
• Now lives in London.
• Discovered in 2003 while studying at Tavistock College.
• Agencies Women.
• Measurements 32.5-24-35.5, 5'9"
• Known for her lips & hair.
• Status Rising star.
• Interests Surfing.
• Personal life
  Dated Ty Woods.
• Friends with Behati Prinsloo, Heather Marks, Inguna Butane, Lily Cole, May Andersen, Miranda Kerr
• Runway Shows Nicole Miller, Vivienne Tam, DSquared2, Just Cavalli, Moschino, Kenzo, Valentino, Betsey Johnson, Oscar de la Renta, Paul Smith, Elie Saab, Heatherette, Max Azria, Vera Wang, Victoria's Secret, Allegra Hicks, Badgley Mischka, Marchesa, Rock & Republic, Gavin Douglas, Unconditional
• Campaigns Tommy Hilfiger, Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria's Secret catalog, Paul Smith, DKNY, BCBG Max Mara, Macy's catalog, Victoria's Secret PINK, Clinique Happy, Bloomingdale's catalog, Burberry
• Editorials Elle Girl (April 2004), Teen Vogue (June 2004), Harper's & Queen (Sept 2005), Vogue Italia (Dec 2005, June 2006), Elle (Feb 2006, Sept 2006), Vogue Spain (April 2006), New York Magazine (2007), Vogue China (Sept 2007), Marie Claire British (March 2008)
• Covers Wallpaper (Oct 2004), L'Officiel (Nov 2004), D Magazine (March 2005), Vogue Japan (May 2005)
• Get more of Rosie @ NY Mag | Supermodels.nl | Wikipedia | The Fashion Spot | Style.com | Bellazon | Fashion Model Directory | Rosie Huntington Fans | Women Models under "New York"