Cindy Crawford: An American Icon

Today we talk with legendary supermodel Cindy Crawford and dive into her iconic career. We discuss photo shoots, the evolution of her modeling journey, her stance on authenticity in fashion, and the collaborative nature of high-profile shoots.  We hear from Cindy about her experiences with notable photographers, her transition into business with Meaningful Beauty, and the importance of betting on oneself.  We also highlight memorable career moments, including her ventures with Playboy and MTV, and reflect on the lasting impact of her contributions to the fashion industry. 00:00 Introduction 00:31 Cindy Crawford: The Iconic Supermodel 01:34 The Smart Model: Cindy's Intellectual Side 04:03 Collaborative Storytelling in Fashion 06:13 Advocating for Authenticity in Modeling 14:22 The Birth of Meaningful Beauty 21:13 Starting a Business at 39 22:08 The Playboy Decision 23:13 Navigating High Fashion and Commercial Work 25:24 The Impact of Iconic Photographers 28:08 The Evolution of Fashion Shows 32:20 Reflecting on a Successful Career 36:19 Gratitude for the Fashion Industry 38:35 Credits and Acknowledgements Under the cover is a production of Knockout Beauty Media Group and Audily. Writer and host is Cayli Cavaco Reck. Guest booking is by Paul Cavaco and Lindsay Hannon. Audio and video production is by David Woje. Photo research is by Kate Hill. Our executive producers are Cayli Cavaco Reck and Paul Cavaco at Knockout Beauty Media Group, and Matthew Wells, Lindsay Hannon, and David Woje at Audily. Special thanks to Meredith Honig, Jessica Alpert, and John Perrotti at Rococo Punch. And Rachna Shah, Jamie Karp, and Jenna Provencher at KCD.  For photos and more details on the series, follow: Under the Cover Podcast on Instagram Substack at Under the Cover. If you liked the series, please leave us a review and as always, don't forget to tell a friend.  IMAGE CREDITS Dan Allocca Allure Apple TV+ AppleTV+Missan Harriman Kevin Aucoin Bellazon.com Harry Benson Bobbex Jeremy Brodbeck Ben Brookbank Chanel Eric Charbonneau Charlotte Wales Helena Christensen Conde Nast Patrick Demarchelier Alan Denny Arthur Elgort Everett Collection Fame Flynet Pictures Flickr Ron Galella George Magazine George Michael Freedom Dennis Gots Just Jared Paul Lange Roger Legel Life Magazine Peter Lindbergh Paul Massey Meaningful Beauty Steven Meisel Met Gala MTV House of Style Muse Magazine Helmut Newton North Western University Raphael Pavarotti Pepsi Playboy Rindoff Petroff Putti Media Reformation Revlon Herb Ritts Rizzoli Routemasters Adam Scull Shutterstock Victor Skrebneski Michael Thompson Vanity Fair Vehicle Spotter Versace Vintage New Daily Vogue What the Frock