Move over Kendall Jenner: Cara Delevingne, Gigi and Bella Hadid top the list of models who gained the most Instagram followers in 2016

The Hadid sisters have both had their biggest year of their careers so far
Gigi and Bella Hadid both feature in the top 10, unlike best friend Kendall Jenner
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Charlie Teather27 December 2016

Known as the Insta-generation, today's models benefit hugely from the power and worldwide impact of social media.

From drumming up excitement throughout fashion weeks to introducing their fans to the latest brands and providing a relatable voice, the job of a modern model stretches further than just sitting pretty.

Releasing this year's statistical data, Instagram have revealed the top 10 models and fashion influencers who gained the most followers in 2016.

10th: Candice Swanepoel

Age: 28

Height: 5"8

Nationality: South African

9th: Taylor Hill

Age: 20

Height: 5"8

Nationality: American

8th: Gisele

Age: 36

Height: 5"9

Nationality: Brazillian

7th: Chrissy Teigen

Age: 31

Height: 5"7

Nationality: American

Style File: Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen
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6th: Victoria Beckham

Age: 42

Height: 5"4

Nationality: British

5th: Emily Ratajkowski

Age: 25

Height: 5"6

Nationality: American

4th: Bella Hadid

Age: 20

Height: 5"7

Nationality: American

3rd: Hailey Baldwin

Age: 20

Height: 5"4

Nationality: American

2nd: Cara Delevingne

Age: 24

Height: 5"7

Nationality: British

1st: Gigi Hadid

Age: 21

Height: 5"9

Nationality: American

Gigi Hadid - Style File

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