Models

The '90s was a decade devoted to supermodels, and few were as recognizable as the blond stunner known as Claudia Schiffer. From being discovered in a German nightclub (at only 17 years old) to practically going straight onto the covers of Elle, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Harper's Bazaar, just to name a few, Claudia set the standard for the sexy supermodel — and to this very day, she still continues to wow us with her classic, ageless beauty. In honor of her 42nd birthday tomorrow, here are our favorite Claudia cover girl moments from the '90s.

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While good genes play a large part in the beauty overload strutting itself down the runways, models actually do work hard to stay in shape. It's tough enough staying in bikini shape for a season, try all year! From Brooklyn Decker's signature curves to Heidi Klum showing that at 39, she's still the beauty on the beach, we've got all the workouts that keep some of the industry's top models in shape.

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When the chicest of brides team with the most celebrated of designers, fashion magic is bound to occur. Who, after all, could forget Kate Moss's custom John Galliano, Caroline Trentini's fairy-tale-ready Olivier Theyskens, or Sofia Coppola's lilac chiffon Alaia? In honor of wedding season — and the most indelible of style moments — here are 21 of our very favorite bridal looks, as worn by 21 of our very favorite modern muses.

— Additional reporting by Robert Khederian
At left: Coco Rocha in custom Zac Posen.

It was model- and fashion-crowd mania last night in NYC at the 9th annual Spring Dinner Dance to benefit youth in foster care. Coco Rocha and Crystal Renn made dramatic entrances in gowns designed by Zac Posen, Jessica White wore a berry-hued sequin wrap dress from Diane von Furstenberg, while Erin Heatherton opted for a more modern printed dress. Needless to say, we're inspired to amp up our evening looks with similar touches of color and drama. There's more glamazon looks to check out; just click the slideshow to see more beautiful looks from the likes of Doutzen Kroes, Selita Ebanks, and Katie Lee. Then tell us who gets your best dressed votes in the comments below.

We've been seeing them all week; but even after watching their countless turns on the catwalk and cataloging their cool beauty transformations backstage, you know what our favorite way to spot a model is? In their off-duty attire, of course. Perhaps it's because these gorgeous creatures happen to spend a majority of their time around talented designers, privy to new collections before anyone else, but we can't help but admire their effortless style off the runway. From cutting-edge heels to one-of-a-kind pieces, these models bring their styling A-game running to and from shows and in their downtime. Gisele Bundchen went ultra-chic in all-black leather at Alexander Wang, Hanneli Mustaparta donned a bright blue suede Acne moto jacket on the street, and Liya Kebede went for urban-cool in a fur-enhanced, Isabel Marant pumped-up kicks ensemble at Edun. To see more model street style, keep clicking.

Is a baby bump a statement piece in the world of fashion? It certainly is the one accessory that never goes out of style. This week Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio strutted her stuff during São Paulo Fashion Week, showing off her five-month pregnant belly in the process. The model, who hid the fact that she was newly pregnant with her second child during the lingerie company's fashion show in November, wore an array of belly-grazing designs and towering heels as she joined the lineup of expectant supermodels who've walked the runway before her. Keep reading to see which other model moms have done the fashion-show strut while pregnant.