Top 10 Earning Supermodels From 2008

The world of fashion was predicted to fall down this year because of said global economic crisis. So while it would appear hard for top fashion models to earn much this 2009, here's the list of the top supermodel earners from 2008 – modeling out how they made their incomes:


1. Gisele Bundchen - $35 million
The world's highest paid supermodel and the richest supermodel to date, 27-year old Gisele Bundchen bagged contracts from giant companies Pantene, Nivea, Disney, Vogue eyewear, Aquascutum, and Ipanema, among many other projects. She also earned the love of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady – add that to her wealth.

2. Heidi Klum - $14 Million
34-year old German Supermodel Heidi Klum renewed her contracts with Victoria’s Secret, not to mention her deals with Volkswagen, McDonald, Diet Coke, Fontanis water, and the new skin care line In An Instant. She was also one of the major player behind top-earning reality shows Project Runway and Germany's Next Top Model. She had lines of Mouawad jewelry and Jordache jeans.

3. Kate Moss - $7.5 Million
Topshop, of course. Then there were campaigns with Versace, Burberry, Dior, Stella McCartney, Donna Karan, Rimmel, Agent Provocateur, Roberto Cavalli, Longchamp, and Yves Saint Laurent. Surely, the 34-year old waif model who became popular since the 90s made her fortune from being the fashion designers' favorite.

4. Adriana Lima - $7 Million
For 27-year old Brazilian Supermodel Adriana Lima, there's Victoria’s Secret, Maybelline, Liverpool, and her numerous photo shoots with magazines like GQ. She was also one of the most searched supermodel on the web.

5. Doutzen Kroes - $6 Million
Calvin Klein, L’Oréal, Victoria’s Secret, and De Beers – a huge fortune indeed for the 23-year old supermodel from Holland.

6. Karolina Kurkova - $5 Million
23-year old Czech beauty Karolina Kurkova was also one of the highest-paid models of Victoria's Secret. Aside from appearing on famous magazines, she also made campaigns for Dell and Liverpool.

7. Natalia Vodianova - $4.8 Million
Aside from being muse of Calvin Klein, the 26-year old Russian supermodel made deals with Versace, Chanel, Diane Von Furstenberg, Guerlain, and David Yurman jewelry.

8. Carolyn Murphy - $4.5 Million
32-year old Carolyn Murphy is the main face of cosmetics powerhouse Estée Lauder, aside from making ad campaigns for Tiffany & Co., Anne Klein, Jantzen swimwear, and Lord and Taylor.

9. Daria Werbowy - $3.8 Million
Daria Werbowy, 24-year old Canadian brunette, campaigned for Lancome, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Roberto Cavalli, H&M, Missoni, and Valentino. She also made a deal with David Yurman jewelry.

10. Miranda Kerr - $3.5 Million
Australian supermodel Miranda Kerr is also Victoria's Secret darling at 23. She is the current face of Australian department store David Jones. Above all, she's engage with hot actor Orlando Bloom.