Karlie Kloss

À propos de Karlie Kloss

Karlie Elizabeth Kloss was born on August 3, 1992, in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, as part of a close family with three sisters, including her sister Kimberly Kloss. With a heritage that encompasses German, Danish, and Polish roots, her European-American background has shaped her identity. A diligent student, she attended Webster Groves High School before moving on to New York University’s Gallatin School, where she navigated her modeling career alongside studies in media and business. Industry insiders affectionately referred to her as “The Karlie.” Kloss was discovered at the young age of 13 during a charity fashion show in St. Louis in 2005. After a local mall photoshoot led to her signing with Elite Model Management, she relocated to New York City at 15, making her runway debut at Calvin Klein’s Spring 2008 show, which marked the beginning of her rapid ascent in the fashion world.

Kloss quickly rose to prominence, solidifying her status as a global supermodel. She has been with IMG Models since 2012 and has walked for many prestigious designers, including Chanel, Dior, Versace, Givenchy, Balenciaga, and Oscar de la Renta, accumulating over 700 runway appearances by 2015. As a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2013 to 2015, she participated in the brand's fashion shows and campaigns, including the significant broadcast in 2013. Her editorial achievements feature more than 40 covers of Vogue (in the USA, UK, Japan, and Brazil), along with features in Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and W Magazine, and she has been involved in prominent campaigns for brands such as Adidas, Swarovski, Carolina Herrera, and Estée Lauder.

Recognized among Forbes’ highest-paid models, she reached a peak income of $13 million in 2018. Kloss has often been a muse for renowned photographers like Annie Leibovitz and has become a fixture at high-profile events, including the Met Gala. She actively engages her audience on social media, boasting over 12 million Instagram followers (@karliekloss), where she shares insights related to her modeling, philanthropic efforts, and her tech initiatives like Kode With Klossy, a coding camp for girls that she established in 2015.

Her career has also seen her take on the role of host for Project Runway (2019–2020) and serve as a producer on the documentary Billie Eilish: The World’s a Little Blurry (2021). Kloss made an appearance in the film Zoolander 2 (2016) and had a guest role on Gossip Girl (2010). Launched in 2015, her YouTube channel, Klossy, showcases lifestyle and fitness content while her features on shows like The Tonight Show and her purchase of i-D magazine in 2020 emphasize her influence in media, merging