Here's Where All The Models Who Once Dominated The '80s Are Today

9.Elaine Irwin

Elaine Irwin's first appearance in the fashion industry via Seventeen magazine in 1985 signalling the start of a remarkable career defining American beauty standards for many years to come. Her innate composure paired with her flowing blonde hair and piercing blue eyes made her the ideal model of all-American beauty. She was one of Victoria's Secret's first runway models, therefore helping to create the brand's trademark mix of refinement and appeal. Working with several fashion companies, from the traditional elegance of Chanel to the current edge of Versace and the American sportswear look of Ralph Lauren, her adaptability as a model was evident. Her broad appeal and professional longevity are shown by the remarkable count of more than 50 magazine covers, including esteemed titles like Cosmopolitan and Vogue. Her relationships with the most renowned photographers of the day produced legendary pictures that still inspire fashion photographers. Irwin's influence on the fashion business is long-lasting even if she has decided to distance herself from the intense focus of the modelling profession. Aspiring models can learn from her career how to keep professionalism and durability in an often transient field. Her influence goes beyond her beautiful images since she helped shape American fashion modelling amid a turning point in history.