What does it mean to be an Australian Instagram model? We can safely say that it’s not all about being good-looking and posing for pictures – these girls aren’t ‘thots’, they’re professional models.
It’s surprisingly hard being insta-famous! The most famous Instagram models constantly have to update their followers with fresh content from their work, and more importantly their daily lives. Almost all their spare time is spent building their following, with their whole lives on display.
If you want to learn more about Aussie Instagram icons, we’ve compiled a list of the top 15 most-followed Instagram models in Australia.
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15. Sophie Turner
Instagram: @sophieturnerone
Followers: 26,100
Age: 35
Not just your run-of-the-mill bikini model, this blonde bombshell also has some acting credits under her belt. And believe it or not, she’s also a lawyer!
14. Samantha Harris
Instagram: @sam_harris
Followers: 68,600
Age: 29
Gracing magazines like Glamour, Vogue, and Harper’s Bazaar, Samantha Harris is by far Australia’s most popular fashion model of Aboriginal descent.
13. Robyn Lawley
Instagram: @robynlawly
Followers: 208,000
Age: 30
Proud mother and environmental activist, Robyn Lawley made her name as one of the world’s biggest (no pun intended) plus-size models. She is currently this November’s face of marie claire for their ‘Save our Seas’ campaign.
12. Jessica Gomes
Instagram: @iamjessicagomes
Followers: 226,000
Age: 35
One of the longest-working models on this list, the still-sexy Jessica Gomes made her name on the Asian market representing South Korean brands like Hyundai Motors and LG Electronics. She is also the founder of Australian skincare brand, Equal Beauty.
11. Jessica Hart
Instagram: @jesshart
Followers: 245,000
Age: 33
Parting ways with lingerie giant Victoria Secret didn’t end Jessica Hart’s illustrious career as a model. In fact, this gap-toothed hottie has been the face of brands like Triumph and Seafolly.
10. Rachael Finch
Instagram: @rachael_finch
Followers: 281,000
Age: 31
Rachael Finch was a Miss Teen Australia contestant back in 2006, and the winner of Miss Universe Australia 2009. She is also the woman behind the health and fitness program Body By Finch.
9. Fernanda Ly
Instagram: @warukatta
Followers: 308,000
Age: 24
Known for her cool radical street style, Fernanda Ly’s Instagram following is a testament to her contributions to the fashion world. She has been on the cover of the world’s most respected fashion magazines, with Vogue being one of them.
8. Andreja Pejić
Instagram: @andrejapeji
Followers: 355,000
Age: 28
Known originally as an androgynous model, Andreja Pejić came out in 2013 as a trans woman and is now arguably the most popular transgender model in the world. She has done shows for Jean-Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, and Michalsky.
7. Adut Akech
Instagram: @adutakech
Followers: 644,000
Age: 19
19-year-old South Sudanese Adut Akech is taking the fashion world by storm. Her most notable magazine cover was her appearance on British Vogue last September. Meghan Markle even personally mailed her a thank you letter for sharing her story.
6. Jordan Barrett
Instagram: @iblamejordan
Followers: 1,100,000
Age: 22
We can’t help but compare Jordan Barrett to Leo DiCaprio, but despite the similarities, the under-25 male model has made a name for himself in his own right. Praised by top magazines such as Vogue and GQ, he has done campaigns for fashion’s most luxurious brands, including Tom Ford, Balmain, and Versace to only name a few.
5. Duckie Thot
Instagram: @duckieofficial
Followers: 1,200,000
Age: 23
Duckie Thot enjoyed tremendous success following her appearance on Cycle 8 of Australia’s Next Top Model. She has since walked for Kanye’s ‘Yeezy’ campaign and the prestigious Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show last year.
4. Elisha Herbert
Instagram: @elisha__h
Followers: 1,400,000
Age: 20
Elisha Herbert and her sister Renee were scouted through the platform and are prime examples of how Instagram has boosted plenty of models’ careers. Now with over one million followers each, they are being represented by one of the world’s biggest agencies, Elite LA.
3. Renee Herbert
Instagram: @reneeherbert_
Followers: 1,500,000
Age: 20
The other of the Herbert sisters, Renee and Elisha are actually triplets with their brother Eric. They started managing their own modelling careers through Instagram until they were finally scouted.
2. Shanina Shaik
Instagram: @shaninashaik
Followers: 1,900,000
Age: 28
It’s impossible to list all of the fashion campaigns that Shanina Shaik has been in since she debuted back in 2009. To list a few, she’s modelled for Oscar de la Renta, Vivienne Westwood, and Stella McCartney. She’s also a Victoria’s Secret Angel.
1. Miranda Kerr
Instagram: @mirandakerr
Followers: 12,200,000
Age: 36
A legend in the world of fashion, Miranda Kerr has had a long and fruitful career spanning back to 1997. She is the first Australian to grace the world-renowned Victoria’s Secret runway. In 2013, Forbes ranked her the second-highest-paid model in the world. She is also one of the most popular IG models from Australia with an impressive follower count of over 12 million.
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