17 Photos That Show the Evolution of Fashion Models Through History

In an industry so prone to change, such as the fashion industry, it’s only natural to expect that the role of a model would adapt to such circumstances. What was once an ephemeral, low-paid job and not the smartest career choice is now a multi-million dollar industry today, with models’ careers successfully spanning over decades. From ’’fashion dolls’’ and ’’live mannequins’’ to supermodels of the ’90s, we are taking a look back at the very beginning of fashion modeling.