The term "supermodel" is among the most overused in fashion today. Originally, they were three: Linda, Christy and Naomi. Now the word is loosely applied to almost any model of note. But to wear the ‘super' moniker legitimately today, a model needs to break through the clutter of faces and attain real fame. Manhasset, N.Y.-based Marketing Evaluations Inc. has provided "familiarity" percentages for fashion's most high-profile models in its database. Impressive, considering the average age works out to be 34 years old. All of these women have achieved sustained fame — even though some have bid adieu to the runway.
She couldn't have timed this one better. Having just ended a successful seventh installment of "America's Next Top Model" last week, Tyra Banks' familiarity ranks highest among the celebrity models.
