Grace Jones
After signing with Wilhelmina Models New York in 1966, Jones moved to Paris in 1970, where her modeling career truly took off. Parisian fashion houses lived for Jones' androgynous and mysteriously bold appearance. She walked the runways for Yves Saint Laurent, Claude Montana, and Kenzo Takada, as well as appeared on the covers of Elle, Vogue, and Stern. She was a frequent model for Azzedine Alaïa, and also lived with fellow supermodel Jerry Hall and actress Jessica Lange in Paris. She eventually transitioned from modeling into music and acting, releasing 10 albums and starring in a James Bond film. She's an icon in her own right, serving as inspiration for artists such as Rihanna, Lorde, and Lady Gaga. In December 2016, Billboard Magazine ranked her as the 40th most successful dance artist of all time.