Who is the rimmel model with the gap teeth

The French were clearly ahead of the curve when they coined the term les dents du bonheur , meaning "lucky teeth" and referring to the gapped variation. After all, where would Brigitte Bardot, an undeniable sex symbol, be without her distinct, "imperfect" pout? Below, we've rounded up the models who are refusing to hide their lovely gap-toothed grins -- and still dominating runways and the pages of magazines.

As the daughter of a rock legend, Jagger no doubt had a leg up in the modeling world, but she still faced criticism about her signature look. There's this whole idea of perfection [in modeling].

The Victoria's Secret Angel knows a thing or two about mass appeal, starring in the retailer's ad campaigns and annual blowout fashion show. But not all of her gigs go as planned, and Aldridge has had to deal with overzealous Photoshoppers retouching her teeth airbrushing is a problem for many top models. Chalk it up to her inescapable Calvin Klein ads, but Stone's gap-toothed smile sent the media into a frenzy, with stories of people eschewing too-perfect, overly white teeth in lieu of their natural, gapped grins.

Some people have even opted for cosmetic orthodontic procedures to achieve the look. It's no wonder she made the top 10 of the Forbes' top-earning models list. Luckily, she agrees, telling Harper's Bazaar , "Why would I fix them? I was born with them. I can spit water through them. They're useful!

The fashion world fell in love with Wixson's unique look, complete with doe eyes, full lips and a gap tooth that would send an orthodontist into a tizzy.

But before she was landing Vogue covers and top fashion campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent and Miu Miu, she was getting teased for her smile. I had no friends. Women in their 30s and 40s are even paying to reverse past dentistry work that filled their gap in order to keep up with ever-changing trends. Actress Uzo Aduba, model Lily Aldridge, and this year's Love Island stars Francesca Allen and Arabella Chi all embrace the gap between their front teeth — which is most often caused either by small teeth or a wide jaw.

A rising trend of gappy teeth is being inspired by celebrities including model Georgia May Jagger pictured , who starred in a Rimmel advert with the slogan 'get the London look'.

Dr Mark Hughes, based in Beaconsfield, told MailOnline models like Lara Stone pictured have fuelled the trend in the past three years or so. Dr Hughes, dental director at the Define Clinic in Beaconsfield, said: 'I'd say three years ago, four out of five patients with gaps wanted to close them completely.

A gap in the teeth, medically known as a diastema, most often appears between the two upper front teeth. However, gaps can occur between any two teeth. A common cause is a mismatch between the size of the jaw bones and the size of the teeth, which spread the teeth out further. The opposite of overcrowding can also occur. It can also be because the teeth alone are very narrow, or there are missing teeth. Thumb sucking can force the teeth forward and create a gap, as well as a habit called tongue thrust.

Tongue thrust is when a person pushes their tongue forward rather than to the roof of their mouth when they swallow, which over time creates a gap. Some studies suggest five per cent of people have tongue thrust, and although it can be stopped with training as a child, it's not usually possible in adulthood.

Dr Hughes said many women are coming to his surgery with a gap the width of a pound coin who want it reduced to the width of a penny. There are various methods to achieve it, depending on the natural cause of their spaced-apart teeth.

Invisalign, which are removable and barely noticeable retainers, will straighten the teeth and position them to a specific place using digital planning. Composite bonding, a type of cosmetic material like fake enamel, and veneers, used to smooth out texture and create a desired shape, are more traditional methods for making the teeth wider.

Almost half of the women Dr Hughes sees are those who regret drastic measures to close their gaps in the past. She should have had her teeth moved together first. Predominately women in their 20s are following the trend, but women in their 30s and 40s are paying to reverse dentistry work that filled their gap before, Dr Hughes said.

Dr Hughes said 50 per cent of his patients with gaps in their teeth do not want to close it. The fascination with natural looks has been evident in recent fashion shows. Strong, natural-looking eyebrows were seen on Chloe's catwalk.

The models at Marc by Marc Jacobs all had morning-after make-up that looked rough and lived in, and messy hair was seen at Narciso Rodriguez's New York show. Liz Hambleton, beauty director of Grazia , agreed: "I think we're maxed out on perfection and looking for something a little more real at the moment. A gappy tooth, tons of freckles, huge geek chic glasses all give someone so much more personality than a glossy blow-out and a fake tan.

These girls make you look twice and see fashion in a surprising new light. A great skincare regime makes the difference between wearing foundation or not.

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