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    Irina Shayk

    Irina Shayk

    Awards & Honours

    7

    Awards Won

    3

    Honours

    1

    Rankings

    5

    Covers

    Irina Shayk's career is defined by a series of firsts and prestigious designations. She was the first Russian model to land the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 2011, a feat that remains a highlight of her career. In 2022, Models.com named her one of the New Supers, placing her alongside Bella Hadid and Adut Akech as a defining model of her generation. She has consistently appeared on Forbes' highest-paid models list and has been a brand ambassador for major houses like L'Oreal, Givenchy, and Versace.

    Irina Shayk receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    First Russian Model on the Cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

    Sports Illustrated·2011

    Became the first Russian model to appear on the cover of the Swimsuit Issue.

    New Super Designation

    Models.com·2022

    Named one of the New Supers, recognizing top working models.

    Global Ambassador for IWC Schaffhausen

    IWC Schaffhausen·2023

    Appointed global brand ambassador for the Swiss watchmaker.

    Rankings & Lists

    #Listed multiple times

    Forbes Highest-Paid Models

    Forbes·2018

    Magazine Covers

    Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue

    2011

    Cover Model

    Vogue Spain

    September 2023

    Cover Story

    Vogue Germany

    January 2024

    Cover Story

    Harper's Bazaar

    2015

    Cover

    Elle

    2012

    Cover