LatestPhotosVideosKardashiansWatch E!Shop
LatestPhotosVideosKardashiansWatch E!Shop

Supermodels' First Runway Shows

24 photos
Sep 12, 2020 5:51 PM
LINK COPIED!
Pin It
Naomi Campbell, Models First Runway Shows at New York Fashion Week
1/24
Daniel SIMON/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Naomi Campbell

While Naomi is the epitome of a runway model, she didn't debut her famous walk until the late 1980s. During Paris Fashion Week in 1986, the legendary supermodel strutted her stuff for Chanel, YSL and more.


Pin It
2/24
Thomas Concordia/WireImage Style360

Ashley Graham

The 32-year-old star made waves for Addition Elle during NYFW in 2015. What's more? Ashley collaborated with the brand on a line of sexy lingerie pieces.


Pin It
3/24
Barbara Rosen/IMAGES/Getty Images

Cindy Crawford

While she's better known for her killer print ads, this supermodel proved her fierce walking skills when she first appeared in Donna Karan's spring 1991 show. 


Pin It
4/24
Images Press/IMAGES/Getty Images

Kate Moss

Even early on in her career, Kate's supermodel chops were evident. Case in point? She looked in her element at the Calvin Klein runway show in 1992 during NYFW. 


Pin It
5/24
Peter White/Getty Images

Slick Woods

Long before she became Rihanna's muse and nearly gave birth during the Savage x Fenty runway in 2018, Slick Woods traipsed down Jeremy Scott's NYFW show in February 2017.


Pin It
6/24
B.D.V./CORBIS

Tyra Banks

Even during her inaugural runway season at Paris Fashion Week circa 1991, Tyra already had the smize down for the Michele Klein show.


Pin It
7/24
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Gigi Hadid

Considering she's already a household name, it's hard to believe Gigi only made her inaugural runway appearance in Feb. 2014 (and for Desigual, no less!). 


Pin It
8/24
Rose Hartman/WireImage

Iman

This high-fashion force never walked a catwalk that she didn't immediately rule, which included her first: The Michael Vollbracht show in 1981.


Pin It
9/24
Bertrand Rindoff Petroff/Getty Images

Claudia Schiffer

Unlike most models, Claudia landed a top spot in Chanel's Spring 1991 show when she just started out. Following her Fashion Week debut, she frequently worked with the fashion powerhouse.


Pin It
10/24
Images Press/IMAGES/Getty Images

Linda Evangelista

A member of the original supermodel crew, Linda first graced Calvin Klein's runways in 1989.


Pin It
11/24
Catwalking/Getty Images

Winnie Harlow

Winnie first captured our hearts on America's Next Top Model, in which she appeared in the 2014 cycle. Following her elimination from the reality series, she hit the runway for Ashish during London Fashion Week in 2014.


Pin It
12/24
Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images

Bella Hadid

Before booking gigs with Dior, Chanel, Oscar de la Renta and many others, Bella made her debut at the Desigual show. She sashayed down the runway in 2014. Fun fact, the star's older sister also made her Fashion Week debut with the luxury label.


Pin It
13/24
Randy Brooke/WireImage

Joan Smalls

The current Givenchy darling got her first runway break from Rachel Roy during the spring 2009 presentation. 


Pin It
14/24
Mark Mainz/Getty Images

Miranda Kerr

The veteran Victoria's Secret Angel nailed her first runway at Heatherette's fall 2005 show.


Pin It
15/24
ANGELA WEISS/AFP/Getty Images

Kaia Gerber

Like her famous mother, Cindy Crawford, Kaia is no stranger to Fashion Week. However, she got her start in 2017 after she modeled for the Calvin Klein Collection show during New York Fashion Week.


Pin It
16/24
Dave M. Benett/Getty Images

Cara Delevingne

There's no denying the electricity Cara brings to the fashion industry. Her first runway at London Fashion Week was no different when she modeled Burberry's spring/summer 2012 show.


Pin It
17/24
Courtesy: Gisele Bundchen/Instagram

Gisele Bündchen

The iconic supermodel posted a candid throwback of her first runway show. "I am grateful that at 14, I was given the opportunity to start this journey," she shared at the time. "Today after 20 years in the industry, it is a privilege to be doing my last fashion show by choice and yet still be working in other facets of the business."


Pin It
18/24
Ron Galella, Ltd./WireImage

Heidi Klum

Double take! A then-brunette, Heidi slipped on her first ultra-sexy Victoria's Secret ensemble in 1997.


Pin It
19/24
Carlo Buscemi/WireImage

Jourdan Dunn

The model got her big break at Marc Jacob fall 2007 show.


Pin It
20/24
Thomas Concordia/WireImage

Candice Swanepoel

Before she got her Victoria's Secret Angel wings, she carried a (still chic) backpack for Tommy Hilfiger's spring 2006 show.


Pin It
21/24
Randy Brooke/WireImage

Chanel Iman

The model made her runway debut during New York Fashion Week spring 2007, walking for Proenza Schouler amongst other big-name fashion houses. 


Pin It
22/24
Thomas Concordia/WireImage

Kendall Jenner

Before she was Karl Lagerfeld's muse, the supermodel got her start by modeling evening-wear for Sherri Hill in 2011. 


Pin It
23/24
Mark Mainz/Getty Images for IMG

Karlie Kloss

At just 15 years old, Karlie already had her strut down pat for Calvin Klein spring 2008 show.


Pin It
24/24
Thomas Concordia/WireImage

Doutzen Kroes

The Dutch model emerged onto the scene during the Oscar de la Renta 2005 show. 


Next Gallery
Britney Spears Through the Years
About UsContact UsSitemapCustomer SupportRSS Feeds

Your source for entertainment news, celebrities, celeb news, and ​celebrity gossip. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows!

Ad ChoicesPrivacy PolicyTerms of Service

© 2025 E! Entertainment Television, LLC A Versant Media Company. All rights reserved.