Slavic beauties come out on top

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Published time: December 30, 2011 12:47
Edited time: December 30, 2011 16:47

Their reputation precedes them: the allure and charisma of Russia’s supermodels is lauded by designers and photographers worldwide. Now, two Russian beauties have made it to Vogue’s prestigious Top Ten Models of 2011 list.

­The Slavic sirens – Natasha Poly and Sasha Pivovarova – have featured in ad campaigns of the world’s top luxury brands, and slinked down the catwalks for leading fashion designers.

Natasha Poly (AFP Photo / Fillipo Monteforte)

­Earlier this year, 26-year-old blonde Poly posed naked for the legendary Pirelli Calendar, along with Fifth Element star Milla Jovovich and Kate Moss.

Her blue-eyed peer Pivovarova made her name as one of Russia’s best-known models and Miuccia Prada’s personal favourite.

Both lovely ladies are based outside Russia. Poly is married to a Dutch businessman and lives in Europe, while Pivovarova and her Russian photographer-husband, who once launched her career in fashion, have been living in America.