Published: December 23, 2016 Last Updated 7 months ago by FPN SEO
Models.com tapped the voice of over 250 industry’s top professionals, which included designers, photographers, hair and makeup artists, and casting directors, to handpick the top model of 2016. And guess who made the cut. It’s Bella Hadid while Kendall Jenner snagged the Readers’ Choice honor.
Bella Hadid has been the industry’s favorite this year: She was the cover girl of Elle’s June 2016 issue, became the new face of Dior Beauty, and starring in a Calvin Klein campaign, as well as making her debut in 2016 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, plus her major runway show appearances. As far as the modeling world is concerned, it’s now safe to say it was an award well-deserved. Keep scrolling to see the top winners and visit Models.com to see the complete list.
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Model of the Year — Industry Choice: Bella Hadid
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Model of the Year — Readers’ Choice: Kendall Jenner
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Model of the Year — Industry Choice Runner-Up: Lineisy Montero
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Model of the Year — Readers’ Choice Runner-Up: Gigi Hadid
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