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As a world wide professional modeling association, The Institute of Modeling provides practical support and assistance to over 3,500 members in 60 countries. The Institute of Modeling works alongside government bodies and regulators to maintain the very highest standards and working practices.

Gia Carangi was an American model; she was the first to gain Supermodel status and had other models such as Cindy Crawford whom was referred to as ‘Baby Gia’, follow in her footsteps. Carangi was always one to seek attention, even from when she was a child. She became an obsessive David Bowie fan enticed by the glamorous lifestyle; with a stunning appearance Gia floated into the industry without a struggle. Carangi started from being featured in newspaper ads in Philadelphia; shortly moving to New York City, she quickly rose to stardom. Gia had a selection of photographers crawling at her feet; a few that adored her were Chris Von Wangenheim, Arthur Elgort, Richard Avedon and Francesso Scavullo. By the time Gia was 18, she had become an extremely well established model. “I started working with well-known people in the industry, very quickly. I didn't build into a model. I just sort of became one.” Carangi said at a 20/20 interview. Gia has supported campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Christian Dior and Giorgio Armani; she had appeared on covers of Vogue and Cosmopolitan and was the ‘It Girl’ of the late 70s and early 80s. Sadly in 1986 Carangi passed away through AID’s related complications, similar to many other models Gia had formed not only an addiction to the fast paced, hard hitting lifestyle but also to cocaine and heroine. After tragic deaths of close friends to her, Gia started abusing drugs on a regular basis. Stephen Fried wrote a biography about Carangi called Thing of Beauty and a biographical film called Gia was produced; Angelina Jolie played the leading role of Carangi. Gia Carangi will always be remembered amongst the industry, I hope that the loss of this amazing supermodel is enough to educate hopefuls of the danger of the high-flying lifestyle.

Gia Carangi

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