Ford Models Supermodel of the World

Ford Models
Supermodel of the World
StatusInactive
GenreModel search competition
FrequencyAnnual
Inaugurated1980; 44 years ago (1980)
FounderEileen Ford
Most recent2013
WebsiteWebsite

Supermodel of the World (Ford Supermodel of the Year, formerly Face of the 80s) was an international modeling contest established by Eileen Ford in 1980. The contest showcases young fashion model entrants from over 50 countries in order to discover new talent for the fashion industry. The winner of the international final event received a $250,000 modeling contract with Ford Models. The two runners up received contracts of $150,000 and $100,000 respectively.