BEAUTY ICON-ELLE MACPHERSON  

Saturday, 11 July 2009


By Meenakshi ShankarElle Macpherson shot to fame in the ‘80s when her ideal proportions earned her the apt nickname ‘The Body'. After achieving worldwide fame she showed everyone that there was a lot more to her than just a pretty face when she split from her model agency to set up her own business before going on to star in a number of films. Source: India SyndicateImages: AP, AFP



Elle Macpherson shot to fame in the ‘80s when her ideal proportions earned her the apt nickname ‘The Body'. After achieving worldwide fame she showed everyone that there was a lot more to her than just a pretty face when she split from her model agency to set up her own business before going on to star in a number of films.

Not just another beauty icon - Elle Macpherson

And the gorgeous model uses her status to promote charitable causes and has been involved in the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer movement, Naomi Campbell's Fashion for Relief campaign and the Action Against Poverty's In My Name campaign.

Not just another beauty icon - Elle Macpherson

Elle was made the global spokesperson for make up giant Revlon and has since supported the company's commitment to fight women's cancers.

Not just another beauty icon - Elle Macpherson
Deciding that she wanted to be known for her brains as well as beauty, Elle launched her own lingerie line, Elle Macpherson Intimates and Lingerie, a label that has become synonymous with fashion and sexy, feminine style.

Not just another beauty icon - Elle Macpherson
Joining forces with fellow supermodels Christy Turlington, Claudia Schiffer and Naomi Campbell, the gorgeous businesswoman went on to become a partner of the first ever Fashion Café to hit New York.

Not just another beauty icon - Elle Macpherson

Elle launched her own body care line aptly named 'The Body'.

More than just 'being a pretty face'

Elle took home the World Career award for her beachwear business at the Women's World Awards. A gorgeous diva, she looked breathtaking in a floor length green gown and honey highlighted hair.


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