Susan Miner has one of those dream-come-true modeling stories; Polly Mellen singled her out at a cattle call and put her on the cover of Vogue. Numerous stunning covers followed, but Susan discovered that beauty, money, and success do not necessarily equal happiness. Read on to find out where...

Audi and I met in Miami 15 years ago and soon became roommates. She was striking—and still is. As Carolina Herrera’s house model now, Audi is one of the few models who has found the key to longevity in the business. She also has found the key to happiness as a clothes hanger: Have...

Who Says Models Don’t Eat?                          

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ve read about Sophie. We met in Munich 20 years ago, and even then, as a teen, she dreamed of a career helping animals. The money she made modeling (her rate reached $5,000 a day) enabled her to pay for college and take a job that is...

I heard Canadian agent Ben Barry on the radio the other day. He caught my attention for two reasons. One, his research exploring cross-cultural consumer attitudes toward fashion reveals some provocative conclusions. Turns out the Western woman is more likely to buy a product modeled by someone...

It’s college graduation time. Most models—at least female ones—never set foot on a college campus; their feet are occupied walking runways during those prime pretty years. But, a handful of smarty-pant posers prove that a girl can have it all. Some juggle studying and strutting....