based on information from your browser. Heres a look back at 10 of the most memorable images of supermodel Gia Carangi. By the time Carangi was 18, she was making over $100k annually, which made her the highest paid model at the time the reason why many in the fashion industry consider her the worlds first supermodel. The piece of shit model who introduced Gia to heroin should be charged with manslaughter, why hasnt she been named and shamed for the major role she played in Gias downfall?, I bet she was nowhere near as gorgeous as Gia and I bet jealousy played a big role in her introducing Gia to the drug knowing dam well shed get addicted and ruin her life. So, who photographed Gia Carangi? Back then, people. [2][3] She was featured on the cover of many magazines, including multiple editions of Vogue and Cosmopolitan, and appeared in advertising campaigns for luxury fashion houses such as Armani, Dior, Versace and Yves Saint Laurent.[4]. One thing I quickly discovered about Gia is that she did not want to be alone. The Tragic, Real-Life Story Of The World's First Supermodel - TheList.com MacPherson "Supermodel" era, she appeared on the covers of several. She said she was driving around in this hot red car and asked if I wanted to go for a ride. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Gia Carangi was a pioneer in the modeling world. This is a question that has long been debated by fans and photographers alike. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Her drug use caused her to have many problems in her life. Sandy Linter as told to Chris Gardner. When Gia Carangi's life is remembered at all, it is remembered as a tragedy. Makeup Artist Sandy Linter Recalls Gia Carangi Romance: "We Did Love Full-length portrait of American fashion model Gia Carangi (1960 - 1986) as she sits in front of a lit fireplace, dressed in a semi-transparent short with metallic coloured dots, a thin wrap-around belt, and a short skirt, late 1970s to mid 1980s. She was adored by photographers and magazines, and her career was taking off. And according to a poem she wrote, that's how she wanted it. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter.