Return of the REAL Supermodels

Once upon a time in early 90's, a small group of gorgeous girls had the monopoly on every major fashion campaign and premiere exit position on all the Catwalks.    The fashion world and public were transfixed on their beauty and  they cast a spell on the world.    This little clique changed the way we thought about models.   They suddenly had names, not just "that beautiful girl in that ad".    Singing sensation Rupaul even immortalized them in his world wide #1 single "Supermodel".    

Linda, Christy, Claudia & Naomi (Ms. Campbell if your nasty!)- a first name was all they needed - you knew who they were.   If designers had deep enough pockets, they could have them all walk their show... and if they couldn't afford one - good luck trying to book the others.   This was the glamour mafia!

So fast forward to 2008.  Where are these legends I speak of?  Amazingly, they are all back at the forefront of fashion with major campaigns running for fall.   With three out of the 4 have multiple campaigns!! They have been trickling back into the fashion fold for a few seasons - but for fall 2008 - they dominate! 

Prada, Escada, Ferragamo, and YSL know where the beauty is!

These gals don't really do the runway anymore - quite frankly - its not worth their time!   These women are gorgeous and all pushing 40 (or 40+) and proof that the tweens of the world are not running everything.. yet!!

Can you think of the one name I left out of this bevy of beauties??  Hint: Prince wrote a song about her.