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Curious as to who the top three European models are? First, some background on European models and Europe.

Most every developed country has their few supermodels that they are able to name as a claim to fame. But no one country or continent can claim what Europe can, that they have produced more top fashion models than anywhere else in the world. As the birthplace of fashion modeling, it is no surprise that most of the world renowned beauties come from Europe. Although most European models work in the United States or for projects funded by American companies, the top three supermodels were all born and raised in Europe.

#1 European Models – Heidi Klum

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Heidi Klum was born and raised in the small German town of Bergisch Gladbach by her cosmetic company executive father Günter and her hairdressing mother Erna. Born on June 1, 1973 Heidi’s first modeling experience was winning the Model 92 competition where she beat 25,000 European models and earned herself a $300,000 modeling contract. Heidi has since expanded her career to include acting, fashion designing, developing perfume lines and hosting the popular Germany’s Next Top Model reality show.

#2 European Models – Claudia Schiffer

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Appearing in on the cover of more than 500 magazines, Claudia Schiffer is one of the worlds most popular and successful European models. Born on August 25, 1970 in Rheinburg, North-Rhine Westphalia, West Germany Claudia aspired to work at her father’s law firm as a lawyer, while she was growing up.

At seventeen years old though, her dreams of becoming a lawyer flew out the door when she met Michel Levaton in a Düsseldorf night club. Michel, the boss of Metropolitan Model Agency signed Claudia immediately after seeing her. Claudia has since earned supermodel status as well as becoming a world renowned actress.

#3 European Models – Kate Moss

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Most recently Kate Moss has been covered by the media for her marriage to actor Tom Cruise and the births of their two children. Kate had earned her own fame long before meeting Tom though. Born in Addiscombe, Croydon, London on January 16, 1974 Moss earned the position as 2^nd Top Earning Supermodel by Forbes Magazine for earning over $9 million in 2007. Kate was discovered early, at the age of 14 by Storm Model Management, when she was passing through the JFK airport on her way home from a vacation in the Bahamas. Her first photo shoot with European models was at the age of 15 and as of 2009 she had been on the cover of more than 300 magazines.

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Europe is the innate home for the world of fashion and glamour. Its trends and styles are followed by the world. People from all over the globe come to Europe to shop for luxury and purchase their garments and accessories. You can find the world’s leading modeling agencies in France and United Kingdom. We all know that Paris is the leader of fashion industry. Italy is no less in the world of fashion and style. Milan, the fashion capital of Italy, is world famous for its fashion shows and lifestyle brands like Gucci and Armani. Europe also has one of the most competent fashion designers, fashion photographers and leading supermodels.

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The Models 1, located in London, United Kingdom, is one of the world’s most prominent modeling agencies. This agency has promoted booming models like Agyness Deyn. The Angels Models Management, Viva Models, Next Models, Roxane Models, IMG models, Ford Models, Metropolitan Models, are the topmost modeling agencies in Paris, France. The Ocean Models, situated in Derbyshire, U.K, is a model management agency that invests in commercial, fashion and glamour modeling for upcoming models. The MCM, London, set up in 2001 is a very famed modeling agency. It has been known for its involvement with Hollywood for years now. There are many agencies in U.K that encourage male models. United Kingdom has so far shaped unbeaten male models like Mark Wahlberg and James Penfold.

Did you know that world’s most renowned fashion and lifestyle magazine the Vogue also belongs to Europe?
Vogue is a British magazine and is loved universally by the refined feminine fashion mavens. It features the newest in exquisiteness, trend, fitness, wellness and celebrities. Europe has produced so many super models in the past. Agyness Deyn, an English model, belongs to The Great Manchester, and is a future supermodel. She has been featured in the Vogue magazine in the record of top ten models on the globe. Another name that comes to our mind, when we talk of glamour modeling in Europe is Paris Hilton. She made her mark in her modeling career and then moved on to movies.

Europe fashion shows are known for their eminence and exclusivity. Chanel and Christian Dior are renowned for their fashion shows in Paris and worldwide. Some of the most popular British designers include names like Cristopher, Matthew Williamson, Jofn Galliano, Bruce Oldfield, Vivienne and many more. Europe is beyond doubt, the world of glamour and fashion and couldn’t get better.

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