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 British model and actress who began her career after signing with Storm Management in 2009. She gained prominence in the fashion industry, winning the British Fashion Awards' Model of the Year in both 2012 and 2014. Beyond modeling, Delevingne has transitioned into acting, earning nominations for awards like the British Independent Film Award and the MTV Movie & TV Award, as well as winning three Teen Choice Awards.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

2009: Signed with Storm Management

In 2009, Cara Delevingne signed with Storm Management after finishing school.

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: Wrote and Recorded Music

In 2011, Cara Delevingne wrote and recorded music for two albums under Simon Fuller's management, leading to a record deal offer she declined.

2011: Burberry Spring/Summer Campaign

In 2011, Christopher Bailey cast Cara Delevingne in Burberry's spring/summer campaign.

September 2012: International Fashion Month

In September 2012, during New York Fashion Week, Cara Delevingne walked for designers including Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta and Marchesa. She walked exclusively for Burberry in London.

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.

December 2012: Victoria's Secret Show Aired

On 4 December 2012, the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, in which Cara Delevingne participated, aired.

2012: Chanel Haute-Couture Spring Show

Cara Delevingne commenced the early 2012 season by walking in the Chanel Haute-Couture spring show at the Grand Palais.

2012: Acting Career Start

In 2012, Cara Delevingne began her acting career with a minor role in the film adaptation of Anna Karenina.

2012: Burberry Prorsum Collection

In 2012, Cara Delevingne opened and closed the Burberry Prorsum S/S collection.

2012: First Film Role

In 2012, Cara Delevingne played her first film role in the film adaptation of Anna Karenina.

2012: New York Fashion Week

In 2012, Cara Delevingne walked in nine shows at New York Fashion Week for various designers. She also walked exclusively for Burberry during London Fashion Week, and in six shows during Milan Fashion Week.

2012: Scouted by Burberry

In 2012, Cara Delevingne was scouted by Burberry's Christopher Bailey.

2012: Wrote and Recorded Music

In 2012, Cara Delevingne wrote and recorded music for two albums under Simon Fuller's management, leading to a record deal offer she declined.

February 2013: New York Fashion Week

In February 2013, Cara Delevingne walked for Jason Wu, Rag & Bone, Tommy Hilfiger, and numerous other designers during New York Fashion Week.

August 2013: Grand Theft Auto V Voice Acting

In August 2013, Cara Delevingne voiced a DJ in the video game Grand Theft Auto V.

September 2013: International Fashion Weeks

In September 2013, Cara Delevingne appeared in the international fashion weeks. She opened for Mulberry and closed for Burberry and Topshop in London. She walked for Fendi in Milan, and Stella McCartney, Chanel and Valentino in Paris.

2013: Walked in Marc Jacobs Show

In 2013, Cara Delevingne only walked in the Marc Jacobs show during New York Fashion Week, which led to media speculation.

2013: Chanel Pre-Fall Show in Scotland

In 2013, Cara Delevingne participated in the Chanel pre-fall show in Scotland, designed by Karl Lagerfeld and inspired by Scottish style.

2013: Recorded Acoustic Duet and Covered "I Want Candy"

In 2013, Cara Delevingne recorded an acoustic duet cover version of Sonnentanz with Will Heard. She also covered The Strangeloves' "I Want Candy" for the mini film Gang, associated with the Katie Grand Loves Hogan collection.

2013: Spring/Summer Collections

In 2013, Cara Delevingne showcased spring/summer collections for designers during the international fashion weeks.

2013: Fashion Weeks Appearances

In 2013, Cara Delevingne walked in shows for Sister by Sibling, Issa, Topshop, Mulberry, and others during London Fashion Week. She also walked in shows in Milan and Paris, and sang in a mini film for Katie Grand's collection.

January 2014: Chanel Haute Couture Show

In January 2014, Cara Delevingne opened and closed the Chanel Haute Couture Spring show.

June 2014: TV Debut in Playhouse Presents

In June 2014, Cara Delevingne made her TV debut in the final episode of Playhouse Presents.

October 2014: The Feeling Nuts Comedy Night

On 24 October 2014, Cara Delevingne starred in a sketch for The Feeling Nuts Comedy Night, a TV event designed to raise awareness of testicular cancer.

October 2014: DKNY Capsule Collection Release

On October 15, 2014, Cara Delevingne's DKNY capsule collection, featuring sporty street style items, was released after two years of development.

December 2014: Starred in Reincarnation

In December 2014, Cara Delevingne starred in Reincarnation, a short film by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel.

December 2014: Released "CC the World" with Pharrell Williams

On December 1, 2014, Cara Delevingne and Pharrell Williams released their song "CC the World" for the Chanel film Reincarnation, in which they both starred.

2014: Victoria's Secret Fashion Show Appearance

Cara Delevingne rounded off the year 2014 by again appearing in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

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: Fashion Week Appearances

In 2014, Cara Delevingne opened and closed Topshop's 'Unique S/S 15' collection in London, and opened the Fendi S/S 15 show in Milan. She also walked in shows for Givenchy, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Stella McCartney in Paris.

February 2015: Appeared 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 "CC the World" live at the Chanel show in New York City.

May 2015: Appeared in Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" Music Video

In May 2015, Cara Delevingne was in Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood" music video.

June 2015: Released Fourth Collection for Mulberry

On June 3, 2015, Cara Delevingne released her fourth and latest collection for Mulberry, featuring rucksacks and handbags.

December 2015: Valerian Filming Began

In December 2015, filming began for the Luc Besson film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, starring Cara Delevingne, Dane DeHaan, and Rihanna.

2015: Metiers d'Art Pre-Fall Collection Showcase

Cara Delevingne finished 2014 with the Metiers d'Art Pre-Fall 2015/2016 collection showcase in Salzburg, Austria.

2015: Auctioned Watch for Wildlife Conservation

Following the killing of Cecil the lion in 2015, Cara Delevingne auctioned her TAG Heuer watch, raising £18,600 for WildCRU.

2015: Advertisement Appearances

In 2015, Cara Delevingne appeared in advertisements for YSL Beauté, DKNY, Tag Heuer, Penshoppe, Pepe Jeans, Burberry, Alexander Wang, and Mango.

2015: Paper Towns Film Release

In 2015, Cara Delevingne co-starred in the adaptation of John Green's novel Paper Towns as Margo Roth Spiegelman.

2016: Metiers d'Art Pre-Fall Collection Showcase

Cara Delevingne finished 2014 with the Metiers d'Art Pre-Fall 2015/2016 collection showcase in Salzburg, Austria.

2016: Suicide Squad Film Release

In 2016, Cara Delevingne co-starred as Enchantress in Suicide Squad, an action film based on the DC comic book series.

July 2017: Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Release

In July 2017, 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 the movie 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, releasing her young adult fiction book "Mirror, Mirror", co-written with Rowan Coleman.

2017: Magazine Covers

In 2017, Cara Delevingne appeared on the cover of The Edit, Glamour, V, British GQ, Vogue Paris, Elle UK, Elle Australia, and Glamour Germany. She also began appearing in Dior Beauty advertisements.

2020: Featured on Fiona Apple's Album

In 2020, Cara Delevingne's backing vocals were featured on the title track of Fiona Apple's album, Fetch the Bolt Cutters.

2020: Launched Della Vite Prosecco Line

In 2020, Cara Delevingne, with her sisters Chloe and Poppy, launched Della Vite, a vegan Prosecco line.

October 2021: Joined Rewriting Extinction Campaign

In October 2021, Cara Delevingne joined the Rewriting Extinction campaign, co-creating a comic story released in "The Most Important Comic Book on Earth: Stories to Save the World".