Melbourne beauty among top five in world Up one place

Melbourne beauty Abbey Lee Kershaw has been named one of the world's top five models.

Kershaw, who is in Australia for the David Jones Spring Collection show in Sydney tomorrow, has clocked in at fifth spot on Models.com's authoritative list of power mannequins.

It is a rise of one place for Kershaw.

The list is compiled through a model's magazine covers, runway appearances, and major advertising campaigns.more story

Kershaw, who is rarely available to appear in runway shows in Australia owing to the huge demand for her services in Europe, America and Asia, is the top-ranked Aussie.

Fellow DJ's girls Catherine McNeil has been listed at No. 12, while newlywed - and allegedly expectant mum - Miranda Kerr is at No. 15.

Kershaw, whose father is former Richmond and Hawthorn footballer Kim Kershaw, is the darling of the international fashion scene after securing gigs as the face of Chanel and ck for Calvin Klein, as well as appearing in the latest Fendi fragrance campaign.

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The 23-year-old has represented Gucci and was the face of Gucci's Flora perfume.

She dates rocker Matthew Hutchinson, who plays in little-known band Our Mountain.

Dutch model Lara Stone topped the rankings, from Freja Beha Erichsen, who is rumoured to be dating McNeil, and Natasha Poly, who were placed equal second.