Models of Influence

Nigel Barker, renowned as a fashion authority, photographer, and host of Oxygen's "The Face," presents a captivating collection of some of the most impactful models spanning the 1940s to the present. Through a selection of vibrant, full-color photographs taken by the world's leading fashion photographers, Barker highlights the enduring influence these women have had on both fashion and popular culture. "Models of Influence" is an engaging book that profiles 50 women who have left a significant imprint on the fashion industry and our perception of beauty. It seamlessly weaves together 200 stunning photographs with entertaining and insightful anecdotes, detailing each woman's pivotal role in fashion history.

Organized into eight chronological chapters, the book explores different eras, spotlighting the lives and careers of models like Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn, Dovima, Dorian Leigh, Twiggy, Veruschka, and Jean Shrimpton, alongside Lauren Hutton, Iman, Janice Dickinson, and Christie Brinkley, among many others. Barker celebrates each model's unique style and the ineffable charisma that distinguishes her, highlighting those who dared to defy conventional beauty standards and, in doing so, redefined them. "Models of Influence" is a breathtaking compilation, showcasing some of the most remarkable fashion imagery of the past 70 years. It serves as a tribute to the fashion world and the extraordinary women who have played a pivotal role in shaping contemporary culture.