Have you every wondered what Gisele, Miranda or Hilary looked like before they hit the big time?

Looking at her polaroid, it’s not hard to see why Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen has been a household name for more than a decade.

Miranda Kerr found her fame in a magazine competition but she’s now one of Australia’s biggest stars and the face of Escada’s new fragrance, Joyful.

Abbey Lee Kershaw is the Aussie model who has fronted dozens of international high fashion campaigns and magazine covers.

Adriana Lima showed fashion promise from an early age.

Arizona Muse’s breakout season was in 2010 when she was booked as a show exclusive for Prada and since then the 25-year-old American’s fashion career has taken off and she has become one of the most in-demand models in the world.

Bushy-browed Stephanie ‘Bambi’ Northwood Blythe is the Aussie babe who has fronted campaigns for countless Australian labels and made waves on the international stage.

Barbara Palvin is the 20-year-old Hungarian model who was discovered on the streets of Budapest at the tender age of 13. Since then she’s graced the covers of L’Officiel, Vogue Russia, and Glamour Hungary and become came an ambassador for L’Oreal Paris.

Candice Swanepoel is the South African beauty best known for her work with Victoria’s Secret.

At just 21 Cara Delevingne is the British model who has transformed from blue-blooded ‘it’ girl to the reigning queen of high fashion.

In 2003, Catherine McNeil won a modelling competition at the age of 13, immediately marking her as one to watch. Since then McNeil has fronted campaigns for D&G and Hugo Boss, Versace, Donna Karan, Louis Vuitton, Dior Joaillerie and Narcisco Rodriguez Fragrance.

Half-African American, half-Korean, Chanel grew up in Los Angeles, California. She won third place at the 2006 Ford Supermodel of the World contest and has since appeared on the cover of nearly every major fashion bible.

At 29 years old, Dutch model Doutzen Kroes is considered a veteran of the modelling world. The Victoria’s Secret Angel is not only famously popular with fashion houses but she is on contract with beauty brand L’Oréal.

Hilary Rhoda is the 26-year-old American model best known for her work with the brand Estée Lauder and her 2009, 2010, and 2011 appearances in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.

Puerto Rican Joan Smalls, 25, is a high fashion runway constant and is also the first Latina ambassador for Estee Lauder.

London born Jourdan Dunn was discovered in a local bargain store at 16 by the legendary agency Storm Models and since then has walked the runways for nearly every top designer.

An American beauty from the beginning, Karlie Kloss has starred in many luxury ad campaigns including this one for Bally.

Three-time Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover girl Kate Upton is kicking high fashion goals, recently appearing on the cover of Vogue Italia.

Liu Wen is China’s first major supermodel.

At 28 years of age Russian chameleon Natasha Poly is one of the go-to models for both editorial and advertising campaigns. She has been the face of numerous campaigns including Gucci, Givenchy, Lanvin, Missoni and Jil Sander.

Raquel Zimmermann is currently one of the biggest names in the modelling industry. Last year she appeared as the face of several big brands including Salvatore Ferragamo and Alexander McQueen.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley is the super-leggy Brit who has managed to balance being a Victoria’s Secret sex kitten and a demure Burberry brand ambassador.

Sasha Pivovarova, 29, was the face of Prada for six consecutive seasons, a modelling first.

Camilla & Marc Vector Dress, Floral Snake print