From Runway To Boardroom, These Models Are Savvy Businesswomen

Iman

Net worth: $100 million

Somalian supermodel Iman was considered one of the first true models of color. Her striking beauty took the fashion world by storm, becoming the muse for designers including became a muse for many prominent designers, including Halston, Gianni Versace, Calvin Klein, Issey Miyake and Donna Karan.

Yves Saint-Laurent even described her as his “dream woman”. In 1994, Iman started her own line of cosmetics focusing on difficult-to-find shades for women. In 2010, the company was a $25 million a year business. She was well known for her secret marriage to David Bowie.