We’ve already shared our favorite fashion photogs on Instagram, and though they take the cake on composition, when it comes to getting in the shot, models are hard to beat. Put simply: no one takes better selfies than the models, which means they’re our best hope for improving our own. They also provide endless hairspiration, fashion-shoot access, and shopping ideas (Caroline Brasch Nielsen, we're looking at you). So, in the interest of both model worship and self-help/prettying up our feed, we've assembled a directory to the model accounts we put down magazines for. Here, Part 1 of 2:
Who: Alana Zimmer @zimzimzimmer
IRL: Discovered while working at Canadian restaurant chain East Side Mario's
As Seen In: Russian Vogue, W, Número, and campaigns for Missoni and Marc Jacobs (and here)
Insta Style: Model BFFs Jacquelyn Jablonski and Sheila Marquez, pool parties, and travel perks
Who : Anja Rubik @anja _rubik
IRL : Married to Serbian model Sasha Knezevic, Giuseppe Zanotti collaborator, and creative director of 25
_As Seen In : Every incarnation of _Vogue; haute couture and dozens of other runways; three Victoria's Secret fashion shows
Insta Style : Selfies while blowin’ in the wind or in the makeup chair
Who: Arizona Muse @musearizona
IRL : Young, bohemian mother from the Southwest
As Seen In : Vogue, campaigns for everyone from Miu Miu to Estée Lauder
Insta Style : Palling around with Constance Jablonski and snuggling her son, Nikko
Who: Cara Delevingne @caradelevingne
IRL: Crazy younger sister to Poppy, BFF of Rihanna, and former Cadbury chocolates child-model
As Seen In : Love Magazine, British Vogue, the Victoria’s Secret fashion show, and campaigns for Burberry and Zara
Insta Style : Googly eyes, winks, reptiles, and making mischief with Rita Ora and other friends
Who: Caroline Brasch Nielsen @caroline _brasch
IRL: Danish chai-tea latte and John Mayer enthusiast
As Seen In: Vogue Russia and Interview, and campaigns for Chloé, Valentino, and Balenciaga
Insta Style: Cheekbones, her shopaholic tendencies, and reference pictures from before she was born
Who: Caroline de Maigret @carolinedemaigret
IRL : French model and founder of Bonus Tracks Records with Yarol Poupaud
As Seen In : V, Jalouse, The Gentlewoman, and campaigns for Laura Mercier and H&M
Insta Style: Planes, trains, and automobile swag and that certain je ne sais quoi
Who : Chloe Norgaard @chloenorgaard
IRL: Long Island’s very own Rainbow Bright
As Seen In: Harper's Bazaar, Terry’s Diary, and campaigns for Uniqlo and Bennetton
Insta Style: Chloe and the technicolor everything
Who: Christy Turlington Burns @cturlington
IRL: Connecticut-born first generation SUPER model, women’s activist, mother of two, and luckiest woman alive (aka wife of Ed Burns)
As Seen In: Covers of The Gentlewoman and L’Officiel and campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Jason Wu, and Maybelline
Insta Style: A how-to guide for a healthy, happy, selfless (though not selfie-less) life
Who: Constance Jablonski @constjablonski
IRL : NOT related to Jacquelyn Jablonski, 22-year-old runway vet, med student, and tennis enthusiast
As Seen In : Allure, 10, and Harper’s Bazaar, and campaigns for Estée Lauder and H&M.
Insta Style : The world through cat-eye sunglasses, gilded accessories
Who : Cora Emmanuel @coraemmanuel
IRL: Discovered at an Elite Model contest and has acting aspirations
As Seen In : V, British Vogue, and campaigns for Diesel and Chanel
Insta Style : Backstage at fashion week, model pals Bette Franke and Mélodie Monrose, and her native Martinique
Who : Daria Werbowy @dotwillow
IRL : Canadian model, bestie of photographer Cass Bird, and all around definition of cool
As Seen In : Vogue Paris stalwart, four seasons of Céline campaigns (along with gigs for Lancôme, Prada, YSL, and Gucci)
Insta Style : Cats, lazer eyes, and WSJ-worthy travel pics
Who: Doutzen Kroes @doutzen
IRL: Dutch model with All-American appeal, wife of DJ Sunnery James, and mother of Phyllon
As Seen In : Vogue, Victoria's Secret catalog, L'Oréal campaigns
Insta Style : Preening with Karolina Kurkova, romantic getaways with her hubbie, and selfies with ‘tude
Who : Enikő Mihalik @enikom5
IRL: Hungarian muse of Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, workout junkie
As Seen In: Another, Harper’s Bazaar, and campaings for Kenzo
Insta Style : Gym, tan, derriere
Who: Fei Fei Sun @feifeisunsun
IRL: Chinese fashion-design student and accessories addict
As Seen In : Chinese Elle and Vogue, Chanel runways, and campaigns for Louis Vuitton Armani beauty
Insta Style: Kittens, puppies, and jewelry...lots of it
Who: Frida Gustavsson @fridabgustavsson
IRL: Opened the Valentino show in her first runway season, secret video-game nerd, and contemporary art fan
As Seen In: Self Service, Interview, and the Marc Jacobs Daisy campaign
Insta Style: Play makeup, art installations, and come-hither stares
Who : Gisele Bündchen @giseleofficial
IRL : 5’ 11” of Brazilian supermodel, wife of Tom Brady, you know the rest
As Seen In : Um.... Most recently, covers of Vogue, I-D, and campaigns for Blk Dnm and Versace
Insta Style : Yogi life, Brazilian pride, baby love, and TOM BRADY
Who: Hanne Gaby Odiele @hannegabysees
IRL: Belgian street-style favorite and the only living person who looks cool in Crocs
As Seen In: Oyster, Dazed & Confused, and campaigns for Balenciaga and Saint Laurent
Insta Style: Power clashing and getting into trouble with Kasia Struss, Jacquelyn Jablonski, and Alex Wang
Who: Hilary Rhoda @hilaryhrhoda
IRL: High school field hockey star, budding viral-video actress
As Seen In: Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, Victoria’s Secret catalog, and campaigns for Eres, Estée Lauder, and St. John
Insta Style : Double exposures and high-drama makeup
Look out for Part 2, coming your way on Monday.
