Our Mission
HighestPaidModels.com is an independent, human-edited research publication dedicated to documenting the business activity behind modeling careers — campaigns, ambassador roles, endorsements, equity participation, and brand partnerships. We translate commercial activity into clear, citable data for industry professionals, academics, and informed readers.
What Sets Us Apart
- Human-led, evidence-based: Research is prepared with automated tools but curated and verified by an editorial team.
- Depth over noise: We focus on verifiable commercial signals — contracts, disclosed fees, official press statements, and primary sources.
- Transparent estimates: When figures are unavailable, we provide clearly labeled estimates with methodology and comparable benchmarks.
Methodology
Rankings are produced from a composite model that weights recent commercial activity over the last 12–18 months. Key inputs include:
- Commercial engagements: luxury, beauty, fashion, and mass-retail campaigns and ambassadorships.
- Business ventures: founder-level product lines, equity stakes, and formal brand partnerships.
- Editorial & runway presence: major covers, features, campaign volume, and runway bookings.
- Market impact: search trends, social reach, and verifiable media placements.
Estimates are accompanied by confidence intervals and source notes; we revise when robust new information becomes available.
Editorial Standards
- Prioritize primary sources (brand press releases, regulatory filings, agency disclosures) and trustworthy trade publications (WWD, Business of Fashion, Vogue Business).
- Clearly separate verified facts from analysis and estimates.
- Issue prompt corrections and maintain a public changelog for material updates.
- Respect copyright, likeness rights and fair use; images are used for identification and commentary only.
Corrections & Updates
If you represent a brand, artist, or agency and believe an item is inaccurate, please contact us at emperor@highestempire.com and include supporting documentation. Substantive changes are logged in the page's references and revision notes.
Advertising & Disclosures
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Contact
General inquiries, corrections, and press: emperor@highestempire.com
Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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Project & Credits
Founder & Editor: Luis Carlos Espinosa Mere
Parent: Highest Business Group
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