Toccara Jones - America's Next Top Model
Toccara Jones came onto "America's Next Top Model" dreaming of becoming the world's first plus-size African American Super Model. Now, just a few years later, Toccara's dream has come true. She was handpicked by Steven Meisel for a 14 page spread-out in Vogue Italia. She has appeared on and in numerous magazines, and has modeled for numerous brands including the multi-million dollar cosmetics company Avon. She is now a Red Carpet regular, and is dating successful Atlantic Record executive Michael Kyser.
Alice Burdeu - Australia's Next Top Model
Perhaps the most successful Top Model, Alice Burdeu, has done it all. She has walked for nearly every major show including Lanvin, Alexander McQueen, and Louis Vuitton just to name a few. Not only has she appeared in Vogue and several other magazines but she has had two of her own covers for Vogue Australia. She has also appeared in several ad campaigns including D&G.
Yaya Dacosta - America's Next Top Model
West African, Irish, Brazillian, and Native American descent, Yaya Dacosta has been working constantly since she appeared on "America's Next Top Model" a few years back. Although she has graduated from Brown University studying International Relations, she continues to do what she loves which is performing. She continues to model, having appeared in many magazines, and signing contract with several cosmetic companies including Olay, and Sephora. Besides modeling, Yaya is a very successful actress and dancer. She has recently given an exceptional performance while appearing in "The First Breeze of Sumer" on Broadway.
Mollie Sue Gondi - America's Next Top Model
Although Mollie Sue Gondi did not make it very far on "America's Next Top Model", she has made it very far in the real modeling industry. Pictured above, in the center, you see Mollie Sue posing alongside friend and Haute Couture designer Jean-Paul Gaultier. She has walked in numerous fashion shows, and has shot several spreads for Vogue Nippon, Vogue Russia, and Vogue Italia.
Kim Stolz - America's Next Top Model
Kim Stolz was the first openly Lesbian female to appear on "America's Next Top Model", although she didn't win, her charming personality and baby-doll face lead Kim far through the competition. She has signed with Elite Models, and while continuing to model for publications such as Teen Vogue, and Women's Wear Daily, Kim is MTV News' main female correspondent, and even had the chance to interview presidential candidates. She has also written for The Huffington Post.
Sabina Karlsson - Sweden's Next Top Model
"Sweden's Next Top Model" finalist Sabina Karlsson has been modeling since the age of five. She is signed with both Ford and Why Not Models, and has appeared in numerous magazines, including Glamour Magazine in which she is a favorite, having appeared in editorials several times. She has walked for shows such as Betsey Johnson, and Jean-Paul Gaultier ready-to-wear.
Kat Doll - America's Next Top Model
Katarzyna Dollinska (A.K.A Kat Doll) has been becoming more and more successful. Last season, Kat walked alongside some of the industry's best models in the Issey Miyake Fall 2009 show, and has appeared in numerous magazines including L'Officiel Paris, Glamour Italia, and most notably Vogue Australia in which she had a several page spread-out. She is signed with Elite Models.
Jaslene Gonzalez - America's Next Top Model
Out of all the Top Model winners, it seams that Jaslene has used her title for the best, by letting her voice be heard and acting as a role model for not just the Latina community. She speaks regularly about her experiences in an abusive relationship, and encourages young girls to be aware, and to always have confidence in themselves. Teen Vogue named her one of the best role models in fashion, she has modeled for publications such as Women's Wear Daily, and Giorgio Armani's more affordable line, Armani Exchange. She has also appeared on the cover of Latina Magazine, and has continued to work for Covergirl, shooting successful commercials that air in Spain and other European countries.
Karen Pillet - France's Next Top Model
Karen Pillet won France's Next Top Model, and will undoubtedly continue to pursue a career in modeling for a while with that killer face. At only 18, she has modeled for Women's Wear Daily, and has appeared on the cover of Harper's Bazaar Japan. She is signed with Major Models, and has already had the opportunity of being shot by Karl Lagerfeld.
Nicole Linkletter - America's Next Top Model
Nicole Linkletter's career after "America's Next Top Model" got off to a relatively slow start. However, recently, Nicole has gotten back in the game and has done numerous modeling jobs. Most recently she appeared on the cover of the Malaysian version of Marie Claire Magazine and has modeled the latest Burberry Prorsum Pre-fall collection.
Lena Gercke - Germany's Next Top Model
Lena Gercke won the first season of "Germany's Next Top Model" at 18 years-old, and has been working nonstop ever since. She has appeared on Cosmopolitan Germany twice, and is signed with IMG Models in Paris, Elite Models in Milan, and Elite Models in Germany. However, what she is most known for is getting the chance to be the host of "Austria's Next Top Model". She is one of Austria's biggest celebrities, and even has her own doll on Stardoll!
Elyse Sewell - America's Next Top Model
Elyse Sewell was a finalist in the first cycle in America's Next Top Model, and since has become one of China's biggest models. According to fashion blogger Bryanboy, she is "such a big hit in Asia". She has been in and on numerous magazines, including the cover of Harper's Bazaar China. She has also walked in many shows in Asia, including John Galliano and Karl Lagerfeld's Asian presentations of their collections for Dior and Chanel, and many more. Above, you see her walking for Chanel Spring 2009 in Asia. She has also appeared in ads for Chanel in Asia, as also shown above.
Ksenia Kahnovich - Russia's Next Top Model
Alongside Alice Burdeu, Ksenia Kahnovich is the most successful Top Model winner. Above you see her in Christian Dior Fall 2009, and Dolce & Gabbana Fall 2009. She is a runway queen, having walked for Louis Vuitton, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Chanel, and many more. She's also a favorite of John Galliano. Ksenia has been on the cover of Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Amica and many more including Velvet Magazine which is featured above. She has also appeared in campaigns for Gucci.
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