When you think of July 17, you might picture scorching heat, beach days, and fireworks hangovers. But in fashion history, July 17 is a surprising power date. It has given us not one, but two legitimate, household-name supermodels — plus a few rising stars who prove that Cancer season produces serious runway royalty.
If Naomi is the fierce storm, Fernanda Motta is the warm tropical sun. She never quite reached Naomi’s global fame ceiling, but within the industry, Motta is a top editorial and Victoria’s Secret favorite. supermodels from 7 17 top
2. Beverly Johnson In 1974, Beverly Johnson made history as the first African American woman to appear on the cover of Vogue (American). Her presence shattered barriers in an industry that had been notoriously exclusionary. Her success didn't just change the face of fashion; it forced the industry to broaden its definition of beauty, making her arguably the most socially significant model of the decade. Born July 17: The Supermodels Who Rule Summer
Diversity and Representation: 2017 was a breakout year for trailblazers like Halima Aden, the first hijab-wearing model to sign with a major agency (IMG), and Adwoa Aboah, who fronted the iconic first British Vogue cover under Edward Enninful. If Naomi is the fierce storm, Fernanda Motta