One of the most famous models in the fashion world, Karlie Kloss is invariably part of all the fashion shows of the world's most famous brands. An internationally renowned personality, she also uses her influence extensively for charitable activities.
Biography, youth and education
Karlie Kloss was born on August 3, 1992 in Chicago, Illinois. Her family is of Polish, German and Danish roots. The girl's mother, Tracy, worked as a director, and her father was a doctor. Carly has three sisters: Christine, Kimberly and Carianne. In 1994, the family moved to St. Louis. Since childhood, Carly has attended ballet lessons. Subsequently, she said that it was they who helped her understand how to move on the podium.
Carly attended Webster Groves High School in Webster Groves, Missouri. Later, during her modeling career, she received additional education in programming at the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at the University of New York.
Career start and success
At 13, Karlie Kloss took part in a local charity fashion show. In 2006, when Carly was 14, she appeared on the cover of the June issue of Scene Magazine under the headline "Almost Famous." She was signed by the Factor Women (then Elite Chicago) modeling agency, which sent her photographs to Elite NY, after which the aspiring model was invited to New York. One of her first advertising shootings was a photo shoot for the children's clothing brand Abercrombie kids.
In 2008, Carly left Elite and signed with NEXT Model Management. This earned her 31 shows at once at New York Haute Couture Week. Karlie Kloss opened the Carolina Herrera show and became the show stopper at the Marc Jacobs show, and at the Doo. Ri show Carly became the leading model, opening and closing the show.
New York was followed by 20 shows in Milan and 13 in Paris. In the fall of 2008, Carly hosted a total of 64 fashion shows. Such a success could not pass unnoticed, and Carly suddenly found herself at the center of a scandal when her previous agency Elite Model Management accused NEXT Model Management of deceiving their ward. Elite believed that the model owed their career in the first place to them. The case was eventually sent to court.
After four years at NEXT Model Management, Carly signs a contract with IMG Models. The agency gladly accepts an already world-famous model into its ranks.
Through 2010, Carly has been busy with a modeling career, acting for W, Elle, Allure, i-D, Numéro, Vanity Fair, Dazed & Confuse and Vogue magazines. She also participates in shows of world famous designers and fashion brands such as Shiatzy Chen, Elie Saab, Versace, Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Calvin Klein, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Jacobs, Zack Posen, Givenchy and Gucci. The famous fashion designer John Galliano announced her as his muse.
In 2010, Karlie Kloss took part in the Dior and John Galliano fashion shows, opening and closing both shows. The following year, she opened 10 fashion shows and closed 11. In the same year, she renewed her contract with Christian Dior, for the third time in a row becoming the star of their show. Also in 2011, Kloss made her debut at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.
In 2016, Karlie Kloss signed a two-year contract with the Swarowski jewelry company.
In April 2018, Karlie Kloss was selected to represent Estée Lauder. According to the world famous brand, Karlie Kloss, being not only a world famous model, but also an active philanthropist, suits their brand better than anyone else.
At the moment, Karlie Kloss is one of the most sought-after models in the fashion business, constantly collaborating with leading magazines and brands. The famous supermodel Tyra Banks called her her favorite model for her "unique, atypical beauty." American supermodel Molly Sims said in an interview that Kloss will be in demand even after 30 years, because she has a classic appearance, which will always be at the height of fashion.
Vogue Paris listed Kloss as one of the 30 most sought-after models of the 2000s, and the modeling site Models.com describes her as the "gold standard of the modeling business."
Other projects
Karlie Kloss made a guest appearance in the fourth season of the television series Gossip Girl. In 2012, she, along with colleague Joan Smalls, became the host of the reality show House of Style. In 2015, she appeared in Chic's music videos "I'll Be There" and singer Taylor Swift's video "Bad Blood."
In July 2015, Karlie Kloss launched a youtube channel where she shares news and answers fans' questions.
In 2016, the model launched Kode With Klossy, a charity that helps young girls get a digital education.
In 2017, she appeared on the Netflix show "Bill Nye Saves the World". In the same year, Karlie Kloss came under criticism for the cover of Vogue, in which she appeared as a geisha. The model was accused of spreading negative racial stereotypes. Kloss later made a public apology.
In the fall of 2017, Karlie Kloss announced the launch of her personal TV show "Movie Night with Karlie Kloss".
In October 2018, Kapli announced that she would take on Heiddy Klum's spot on the reality show Project Runway. In addition, she will also be the producer of the show.
Personal life and family
Despite the fact that Karlie Kloss is constantly under the gun of the paparazzi cameras, not much is known about her personal life. Since 2012, she has been in official relations with businessman Joshua Kushner. In July 2018, the model announced her engagement, after which she converted to Judaism. On October 18, 2018, the couple got married.
