7 Models Who Prove That a Good Makeover Can Change Your Life

At the start of a new year, change is on everyone’s minds, and fashion thrives on this spirit of reinvention. For the women in front of the camera, a well-timed makeover can take their careers to the next level. Many models take a page out of Linda Evangelista’s book and reinvent their look via new hair color or cut, but only a select few have pulled off the complete 180 in terms of their image. A total redo serves not only to change the immediate aesthetics of a model; it can also change the way they’re perceived by casting directors, the powers that be, and the public at large. The right shift at the right time opens doors, taking a plucky young punk and turning her into a Victoria’s Secret Angel, or giving a girl next door some much needed editorial edge. Take a look at seven of the most interesting model evolutions, and see how these stars have used personal style to keep the industry buzzing. Who knows, it might inspire your own.