Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Cara Delevingne
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Cara Delevingne made an impact.
Cara Delevingne is a prominent English model and actress. She began her career after signing with Storm Management in 2009. She has achieved significant recognition in the fashion industry, winning Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in both 2012 and 2014. In addition to her modeling success, Delevingne has also ventured into acting, earning accolades such as three Teen Choice Awards and nominations for a British Independent Film Award and an MTV Movie & TV Award, highlighting her impact in both fashion and entertainment.
2009: Signed with Storm Management
In 2009, Cara Delevingne signed with Storm Management after finishing school, marking the beginning of her professional modeling career.
February 2011: First Catwalk Appearance
In February 2011, Cara Delevingne made her first catwalk appearance at London Fashion Week, walking for the Burberry Prorsum A/W collection.
2011: Starred in Burberry Campaign
In 2011, Cara Delevingne was cast in Burberry's spring/summer campaign after being scouted by Christopher Bailey, marking an early success in her modeling career.
2011: Wrote and recorded music
Over 2011, Cara Delevingne wrote and recorded two albums of music under artist manager Simon Fuller and was subsequently offered a record deal, but she turned it down.
September 2012: International Fashion Month
In September 2012, Cara Delevingne participated in the international Fashion Month, showcasing spring/summer collections for 2013 and walking for designers in New York, London, and other fashion capitals.
November 2012: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Appearance
On 7 November 2012, Cara Delevingne appeared in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, featuring in the 'Pink is US' section and walking during Justin Bieber's performance of 'Beauty And A Beat'.
December 2012: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Airs
On December 4, 2012, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, featuring Cara Delevingne's appearance during Justin Bieber's performance, aired on television.
2012: Minor Role in Anna Karenina
In 2012, Cara Delevingne began her acting career with a minor role in the film adaptation of Anna Karenina.
2012: Scouted by Burberry
In 2012, Cara Delevingne was scouted by Christopher Bailey of Burberry while working part-time at a fashion website, leading to her involvement in the brand's campaign.
2012: Model of the Year at British Fashion Awards
In 2012, Cara Delevingne won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards, a prestigious recognition of her achievements in the fashion industry.
2012: Chanel Haute-Couture Spring Show
In early 2012, Cara Delevingne commenced the season by walking in the Chanel Haute-Couture spring show at the Grand Palais and opened and closed the Burberry Prorsum S/S collection. Also, during New York Fashion Week, Delevingne walked in nine shows for fashion houses.
2012: Continued writing and recording music
Throughout 2012, Cara Delevingne continued to write and record two albums of music under artist manager Simon Fuller and was subsequently offered a record deal, but she turned it down.
February 2013: New York Fashion Week Appearances
In February 2013, Cara Delevingne made her first appearance in New York for Jason Wu and subsequently walked for numerous designers during New York Fashion Week, with Marc Jacobs' show being rearranged due to transportation delays caused by a nor'easter.
August 2013: Voice Acting in Grand Theft Auto V
In August 2013, Cara Delevingne voiced a DJ of a pop radio station in the video game Grand Theft Auto V.
September 2013: Fashion Week Appearances for Spring/Summer 2014
In September 2013, Cara Delevingne appeared in fashion weeks showcasing spring/summer collections for 2014, walking in shows in London, Milan, and Paris.
2013: Catwalk Appearances and 'I Want Candy' Feature
During 2013, Cara Delevingne walked in shows at London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks and sang 'I Want Candy' in the mini film 'Gang' for Katie Grand Loves Hogan collection.
2013: Spring/Summer Collections Showcase
During the international Fashion Month in September 2012, Cara Delevingne showcased spring/summer collections for 2013.
2013: Chanel Pre-Fall Show in Scotland
In 2013, Cara Delevingne participated in the Chanel pre-fall show in Scotland, where Karl Lagerfeld's collection, inspired by Scottish style, garnered media attention regarding the restoration of Linlithgow Palace.
2013: Recorded duet cover and covered "I Want Candy"
In 2013, Cara Delevingne recorded an acoustic duet cover version of Sonnentanz with British soul and jazz singer-songwriter Will Heard. She also covered The Strangeloves "I Want Candy" in the mini film called Gang.
2013: Marc Jacobs Show Appearance
In 2013, Cara Delevingne walked only in the Marc Jacobs show in New York, a significant change from her usual presence at almost every show.
January 2014: Chanel Haute Couture Spring Show
In January 2014, Cara Delevingne opened and closed the Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2014 show, highlighting her continued success in the fashion world.
June 2014: TV Debut in Playhouse Presents
In June 2014, Cara Delevingne made her TV debut opposite Sylvia Syms in the final episode of Playhouse Presents on Sky Arts.
October 2014: Starred in The Feeling Nuts Comedy Night
On 24 October 2014, Cara Delevingne starred in a sketch for The Feeling Nuts Comedy Night, a TV event to raise awareness of testicular cancer.
October 2014: DKNY collection released
On October 15, 2014, the Cara Delevingne's DKNY capsule collection was released, featuring sporty street style items.
December 2014: Starred in Chanel Short Film Reincarnation
In December 2014, Cara Delevingne starred in Reincarnation, a short film by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, alongside Pharrell Williams and Geraldine Chaplin.
December 2014: Released 'CC the World' with Pharrell Williams
On December 1, 2014, Cara Delevingne teamed up with Pharrell Williams to release the song "CC the World" for the Chanel film 'Reincarnation'.
2014: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Appearance
Cara Delevingne appeared in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in 2013, rounding off the year with the appearance.
2014: Burberry Fragrance Advertisement
In 2014, Cara Delevingne appeared in a Burberry fragrance advertisement alongside Kate Moss.
2014: Opened Fendi's F/W Collection
In 2014, Cara Delevingne opened Fendi's F/W collection for Karl Lagerfeld in Milan, before modelling for Stella McCartney in Paris.
2014: Second Model of the Year Win
In 2014, Cara Delevingne won Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards for the second time, solidifying her position as a leading figure in the fashion world.
February 2015: Appearance in ASAP Ferg's Music Video
In February 2015, Cara Delevingne appeared in ASAP Ferg's music video for his song "Dope Walk".
March 2015: Performed 'CC the World' live
In March 2015, Cara Delevingne and Pharrell Williams performed the song "CC the World" live for the Chanel show at the Park Avenue Armory in New York City.
March 2015: Chanel Paris-Salzberg Collection
In March 2015, Cara Delevingne closed the showcase of Chanel's Paris-Salzberg collection on 10 March and closed a reshow of the collection in New York on 31 March.
May 2015: Appearance in Taylor Swift's 'Bad Blood' Music Video
In May 2015, Cara Delevingne appeared in Taylor Swift's star-studded "Bad Blood" music video, which broke Vevo's 24-hour viewing record.
June 2015: Released fourth collection for Mulberry
On June 3, 2015, Cara Delevingne released her fourth collection for Mulberry featuring rucksacks and handbags.
December 2015: Shooting for 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' began
In December 2015, Cara Delevingne began shooting for the film 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets', an adaptation of the comic book series Valérian and Laureline.
2015: Auctioned watch for wildlife conservation
Following the killing of Cecil the lion in 2015, Cara Delevingne auctioned off her personal TAG Heuer watch in aid of wildlife conservation, raising £18,600 for WildCRU.
2015: Fashion Week Shows
In 2015, Cara Delevingne opened and closed Topshop's 'Unique S/S 15' collection in London and opened the Fendi S/S 15 show in Milan.
2015: Role in Paper Towns
In 2015, Cara Delevingne played Margo Roth Spiegelman in the film Paper Towns, marking one of her most notable roles.
2016: Metiers d'Art Pre-Fall 2015/2016 collection showcase
Cara Delevingne finished 2014 with the Metiers d'Art Pre-Fall 2015/2016 collection showcase.
2016: Starred in 'Suicide Squad' and 'Kids in Love'
In 2016, Cara Delevingne co-starred as Enchantress in 'Suicide Squad', and also appeared in the film 'Kids in Love' playing Viola.
2016: Role in Suicide Squad
In 2016, Cara Delevingne played the Enchantress in the comic book film Suicide Squad, adding to her growing list of acting credits.
2016: Time Essay on Work-Life Balance
In 2016, Cara Delevingne published an essay in Time explaining her decision to decrease her catwalk appearances, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and personal fulfillment.
July 2017: Release of 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets'
In July 2017, the film 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets', starring Cara Delevingne, was released.
July 2017: Released 'I Feel Everything' music video
On July 28, 2017, Cara Delevingne released the music video for her song "I Feel Everything" from 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets'.
October 2017: Debut as a novelist with 'Mirror, Mirror'
In October 2017, Cara Delevingne made her debut as a novelist with her young adult fiction book 'Mirror, Mirror', co-written with Rowan Coleman.
2017: Magazine Covers and Dior Beauty Ads
In 2017, Cara Delevingne appeared on numerous magazine covers and began appearing in Dior Beauty advertisements.
2017: Role in Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
In 2017, Cara Delevingne starred as Laureline in Luc Besson's Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, another significant role in her acting career.
2020: Launched Della Vite Prosecco
In 2020, Cara Delevingne and her sisters Chloe and Poppy launched Della Vite, a line of vegan Prosecco.
2020: Featured on Fiona Apple's album
In 2020, Cara Delevingne's background vocals are featured on the title track of Fiona Apple's album, 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters'.
December 2022: Featured in 'Planet Sex' series
In December 2022, Cara Delevingne featured in her series 'Planet Sex' for BBC Three, exploring sexuality in various locations.
2022: Joined 'Only Murders in the Building' cast
In 2022, Cara Delevingne joined the cast of the second season of 'Only Murders in the Building'.
March 2024: Stage debut in 'Cabaret'
From 11 March 2024, Cara Delevingne will make her stage debut taking over as Sally Bowles in the West End musical 'Cabaret' at the Kit Kat Club (Playhouse Theatre).
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