Linda Evangelista, Stephanie Seymour, Karen Elson, Kristen McMenamy | i-D Role Models-1

Note | Nudity They are "the icons, the legends, the crème de la crème, the greatest of all time – the SUPERMODELS" writes Models.com about this spectacular set of preview images of the truly greats. If Luigi Murenu is involved, you know the result is half jawdropper already. These powerhouse women are ageless and set the bar heaven-ward in terms of model excellence.

Photographers and bloggers who throw around the term supermodel like it's confetti should stop it once and for all. Where are your standards???

Who are the women? Linda Evangelista, Stephanie Seymour, Karen Elson, Kristen McMenamy, Gisele Bundchen, Amber Valetta, Isabeli Fontana, Natasha Poly and Guinevere Van Seenus.

In this often sizzling review of the world's top models conceptualized by Luigi Murenu and lensed by Daniele Duella and Iango Henzi– words don't suffice. Our response is viserval to this explosion of Smart Sensuality inspiration and unadulterated glamour styled by Patti Wilson is bravo, bravo, bravo!!!!!!!. /Hair also by Luigi Murenu for John Frieda; makeup by Stephane Marais at l'atelier. See Part 2.

Linda Evangelista

Linda Evangelista @ DNA| Cover: Linda wears jacket Alexander Wang. Corset Kunza. Hair John Frieda® Frizz-Ease® Moisture Barrier Hair Spray. | Photo 1: Bodysuit Dior Haute Couture autumn/winter 09. Corset Kunza. Stockings Stockingirl. Shoes Sergio Rossi. | Photo 2: Jacket Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière. Corset Dior Haute Couture autumn/winter 09. | Photo 3: Dress Dior Haute Couture autumn/winter 05. Girdle skirt Dior Haute Couture autumn/winter 09. Gauntlets I.D Sarrieri.

Stephanie Seymour

Stephanie Seymour @ IMG | Cover: Stephanie wears dress Versace. Hair John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Blow-Dry Lotion. | Photo 1: Dress Emilio Pucci. Shoes Walter Steiger. | Photo 2: Corset Lovesick. | Photo 3: Corset Lovesick.

Karen Elson

Karen Elson @ Elite New York | Cover: Karen wears Dress Lanvin. Hair John Frieda® Luxurious Volume Anytime Volume Refresher. | Photo 1: Dress Ralph Lauren. Slip Christian Dior. Corset Rosamosario. Gloves Gasper. | Photo 2: Dress Comme des Garçons. Shoes United Nude for Iris van Herpen. Hair John Frieda® Radiant Red Colour Magnifying Shampoo. | Photo 3: All clothing and boots Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci and veil Jennifer Bahr

Kristen McMenamy

Kristen McMenamy @ DNA | Cover: Kristen wears jacket and brooch Chanel. Fragrance Chanel Coco Mademoiselle. | Photo 1: Dress Alexander McQueen. Chest pieces Moutoncollet. | Photo 2: Cape Alexander McQueen. Dress Neil Barrett. Stocking belt Lascivious. Stockings Stockingirl. Hair John Frieda® Sleek Finish Hair Straighteners. | Photo 3: Coat, skirt, and hat John Galliano spring/summer 03. Stockings Stockingirl.

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