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    Tallest Models

    Ranked by documented height

    The tallest models in the GetModel directory, ranked by documented height — from record-holders to runway regulars. Height shown for every entry.

    20 models
    Updated: 2026-08-24

    Tallest Models

    20 models
    1. 04
      Lucky Blue Smith

      Lucky Blue Smith

      American model who broke out as a teenager with his signature platinum hair, walking for Fendi and Tom Ford and fronting major fashion campaigns.

      189 cm62
    2. 05
      Jordan Barrett

      Jordan Barrett

      Jordan Barrett is an Australian male model who has worked with notable fashion brands and appeared in international campaigns. He has been represented by top modeling agencies and has walked runway shows for prominent designers.

      188 cm62
    3. 06
      Karlie Kloss

      Karlie Kloss

      The model who walked 64 shows in a season - VS Angel and Forbes top earner - then a decade later bought i-D magazine and became its CEO.

      188 cm62
    4. 07
      Marlon Teixeira

      Marlon Teixeira

      Brazilian male model known for Armani, Diesel and Dolce & Gabbana work and a major social media presence.

      188 cm62
    5. 08
      Noah Mills

      Noah Mills

      Canadian model and actor, a Dolce & Gabbana and Versace campaign face who moved into television and film roles.

      188 cm62
    6. 09
      RV

      River Viiperi

      Spanish-Finnish male model who has walked for Versace and Philipp Plein and fronted campaigns across Europe and the US.

      188 cm62
    7. 10
      Mariano Di Vaio

      Mariano Di Vaio

      Italian model and digital entrepreneur with one of the largest male fashion followings on Instagram, fronting campaigns for Hugo Boss and Dolce & Gabbana.

      185 cm61
    8. 11
      Sean O'Pry

      Sean O'Pry

      American male model from Georgia, repeatedly ranked among the most-booked men in the industry, with campaigns for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren and Versace.

      182 cm60
    9. 12
      Joan Smalls

      Joan Smalls

      Joan Smalls is a professional fashion model from Puerto Rico who has worked with major fashion brands and appeared in numerous international runway shows and magazine covers.

      181 cm511
    10. 13
      Abbey Lee

      Abbey Lee

      The Australian supermodel who walked away from the runway at her peak to become a character actress - Mad Max: Fury Road, The Neon Demon, Lovecraft Country.

      180 cm511
    11. 14
      Alek Wek

      Alek Wek

      Alek Wek is a South Sudanese-British model who rose to international prominence in the 1990s and has been celebrated for breaking traditional beauty standards in the fashion industry. She has been an important figure in representing African models on global runways and has also worked as an activist and designer.

      180 cm511
    12. 15
      Alex Consani

      Alex Consani

      The first transgender model to win Fashion Award Model of the Year (2024) — TikTok's Miss Mawma, Victoria's Secret history-maker, IMG Models.

      180 cm511
    13. 16
      Behati Prinsloo

      Behati Prinsloo

      Namibian supermodel and longtime Victoria's Secret Angel who opened multiple VS Fashion Shows.

      180 cm511
    14. 17
      Claudia Schiffer

      Claudia Schiffer

      The shy German teenager spotted dancing in a Dusseldorf nightclub who became the face of Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld's muse and an original 1990s supermodel.

      180 cm511
    15. 18
      Daria Strokous

      Daria Strokous

      Actress and model, she debuted in 2007 and has starred in campaigns for Gucci and Miu Miu, also appearing in films.

      180 cm511
    16. 19
      Devon Windsor

      Devon Windsor

      American model known for her Victoria's Secret Fashion Show appearances and her namesake swimwear brand.

      180 cm511
    17. 20
      Elmira Abdrazakova

      Elmira Abdrazakova

      Elmira Abdrazakova Elmira Abdrazakova is a renowned Russian beauty queen and model, best known for her triumph as Miss Russia 2013. Born on Octo...

      180 cm511

    Frequently asked questions

    Who is #1 in the Tallest Models?

    The tallest model in the GetModel directory is Ekaterina Lisina at 205 cm (6′9″).

    How is the Tallest Models ranked?

    Ranked by documented height — public model statistics and Wikidata entries for models in the GetModel directory. Tallest first; height is shown for every entry.

    How many models are in the Tallest Models?

    The Tallest Models currently features 20 models. Ranked by documented height — public model statistics and Wikidata entries for models in the GetModel directory. Tallest first; height is shown for every entry.

    Who is the tallest male model?

    The tallest male model in the GetModel directory is Francisco Lachowski at 193 cm (6′4″). The next tallest are David Gandy (191 cm), Lucky Blue Smith (189 cm), Jordan Barrett (188 cm).

    How tall is a fashion model on average?

    Across the 94 models in the GetModel directory with a documented height, the average is 178 cm (5′10″). Agencies typically quote 175-180 cm for women's runway work, so the record-holders on this list are well above the working norm.