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“People are always happy to revisit moments that changed their lives,” says Caroline Leeper, fashion director at the Telegraph and author of Supermodels Discovered.
That’s exactly what you’ll find out with this 2025 release (87% off on Amazon for a limited time). The never-before-told story of how the world’s biggest supermodel was discovered and rose to fame. Thanks to Leeper’s keen investigative skills and interviewing know-how, The Fashion Journalist is able to take readers on an intimate journey inside the origin stories of 53 models, slashers, and celebrities who were able to shape the industry from 1911 to the present day.
“Discovering a Supermodel” by Caroline Leeper
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For those who have always wondered how Bella Hadid broke into modeling and became fashion’s favorite It Girl, the story of this trendsetter is captured in this book’s 216 pages. Curious about how Coco Rocha and Claudia Schiffer earned their stripes? Leeper sat down with these celebrities (along with seven other models) for an exclusive Q&A, and you can read what each had to say about her career, early life, overnight fame, or conversely, her difficult rise to stardom. Every last quote here is candid, and this popular title offers no shortage of insight into the hardships that come with becoming famous. The influence that celebrities often internally compare themselves to unattainable beauty ideals. And the great influence that strangers can have on one’s life becomes a kind of springboard to success. All this is complemented by glossy, high-quality visuals of each featured model.
The fact that Leeper doesn’t categorize her stories into decades or eras of modeling means that readers can witness how much work in this field has changed, for better or worse. For example, Pat Cleveland, 75, made her own clothes and was spotted by Vogue magazine while wearing them on the New York City subway. She practiced her catwalk by walking on a table while Coco Rocha’s runway coach made her walk on tar. Claudia Schiffer was spotted at a disco in Germany, reminding Reaper of the sweatshirt and eyeshadow she wore at the moment everything changed.
Supermodels Discovered flashbacks range from funny to haunting, but they all contain important lessons. It’s about how to endure under pressure while the whole world is watching.
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“Discovering a Supermodel” by Caroline Leeper
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