Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington will be featured in the Apple TV+ series "The Super Models." This documentary showcases their illustrious careers, providing an immersive experience that goes beyond the confines of the runway. Viewers will gain intimate insights into how these women conquered the fashion world and formed enduring connections.
Catwalk queens swiftly dominated the fashion industry, gracing runways, adorning magazine covers, and fronting campaigns after bursting onto the scene in the 1980s.
In the 1990s, these women were hailed as "supermodels" by the media and bestowed the moniker "The Big Six." (Claudia Schiffer and Kate Moss complete the roster of "The Big Six".)
Crawford expressed his enthusiasm for the project on Instagram, stating, "I am thrilled to come together with my friends to commemorate and explore how supermodels defied conventional perceptions and boundaries within the fashion industry... We aim to delve into the compelling personalities and the changes in media and culture that played a crucial role in shaping and defining this legendary era."
Keep scrolling to discover all the details about The Super Models.
What Is ‘The Super Models’ About?
The Super Models will feature in-depth interviews with these four iconic models, who will candidly discuss their illustrious careers. Fans will be transported back in time as the women recollect their initial encounters from decades ago, reflecting on the dynamic fashion scenes of the ’80s and ‘90s. Furthermore, they will also shed light on their present-day roles within the fashion industry.
According to Apple TV+, The Super Models is “the ultimate story of power and how four women came together to claim it, paving the way for those to follow.”
Why Are Kate Moss and Claudia Schiffer Not in ‘The Super Models’?
Moss has retired from the runway but still occasionally poses in front of the camera. She now runs her own modeling agency.
On the other hand, Schiffer resides in Oxfordshire, England with her husband, Matthew Vaughn, and their three children. She continues to grace the campaigns of top fashion brands, such as Chanel's J12 Watch.
Who Directed ‘The Super Models’ ?
The documentary was directed and produced by Barbra Kopple, with assistance from Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Documentaries. Additionally, Sara Bernstein and Justin Wilkes served as executive producers, while Campbell, Crawford, Evangelista, and Turlington also contributed as producers for the series.
When will it be released?
The Super Models will premiere on Apple TV+ as a four-part series on Wednesday, September 20.
In a sneak peek trailer that aired on Monday, July 10, each of the women were shown in short clips and asked, “How do you define the word ‘supermodel’?