Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kaia Gerber

Discover the career path of Kaia Gerber, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Kaia Jordan Gerber is an American model and actress, daughter of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber. She began modeling in 2017, quickly gaining recognition and winning Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards in 2018. Gerber has starred in ad campaigns for various fashion brands. As an actress, she's appeared in films like Bottoms (2023) and Saturday Night (2024), showcasing her versatility beyond modeling.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

July 2015: Signs with IMG Models

In July 2015, Kaia Gerber signed with IMG Models, marking a significant step in her professional modeling career.

2016: Miu Miu Eyewear Campaign

In 2016, Kaia Gerber appeared in the Miu Miu eyewear campaign, expanding her presence in fashion advertising.

2016: Vogue Covers and Advertising Campaigns

In 2016, Kaia Gerber appeared on the covers of Vogue Paris, Vogue Netherlands, and Vogue India with her mother Cindy Crawford. She also participated in the Marc Jacobs "Daisy" fragrance advertisement, the Alexander Wang S/S 16 campaign, and the Chrome Hearts S/S 16 campaign.

2016: Magazine Editorials and Covers

In Winter 2016, Kaia Gerber was featured in editorials and on the cover of fashion magazines, including The Love Magazine, i-D, Teen Vogue, Pop Magazine, Vogue Paris, Vogue Japan, Vogue Italia, Vogue British, Vogue India, Vogue China, Vogue Magazine, and "The Book edition" for Vogue Netherlands with her mother.

2017: Omega Campaign Appearance

In 2017, Kaia Gerber appeared in the Omega campaign with her mother, photographed by Peter Lindbergh, enhancing her profile in luxury brand advertising.

2017: Teen Vogue Fall Edition Appearance

In 2017, Kaia Gerber appeared in the Teen Vogue Fall edition, gaining further exposure in the fashion world.

2017: Fashion Week Debut

In 2017, Kaia Gerber debuted at Fashion Week, launching her career in the fashion industry.

February 2018: Vogue Paris Cover Appearance

In February 2018, Kaia Gerber appeared on the cover of Vogue Paris, marking a significant achievement in her modeling career.

July 2018: Vogue Italia Cover Appearance

In July 2018, Kaia Gerber appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia, adding to her growing list of international Vogue covers.

2018: Campaigns for Versace, Calvin Klein, Saint Laurent and Marc Jacobs

In 2018, Kaia Gerber appeared in campaigns for Versace, Calvin Klein, Saint Laurent fall/winter, and Marc Jacobs's fragrance Daisy, solidifying her status as a sought-after model. She also starred in Chanel spring handbags campaign and Valentino.

2018: KarlxKaia Collection and Model of the Year Award

In 2018, Kaia Gerber collaborated with Karl Lagerfeld to create the KarlxKaia collection, marking her first venture into design. She also won Model of the Year at the Fashion Awards, recognizing her achievements in the industry.

2018: Runway Debut and Fashion Week Appearances

In 2018, Kaia Gerber made her runway debut for Raf Simons's Calvin Klein Collection and walked for various high-fashion houses during Spring Fashion Week, solidifying her presence in the industry.

2019: Advertising Campaigns and British Vogue Cover

In 2019, Kaia Gerber starred in Jimmy Choo's spring/summer and fall/winter campaigns, the Stella McCartney spring campaign, and the Fendi spring campaign. She debuted as the face of YSL beauty and appeared on the cover of British Vogue for the October issue. She also walked 26 fashion shows.

August 14, 2020: Investment in W Magazine

On August 14, 2020, Kaia Gerber was listed by Daily Front Row as one of the high-profile investors who purchased W magazine, a fashion magazine.

2020: Louis Vuitton Campaign and Vogue Covers

In 2020, Kaia Gerber starred in the Louis Vuitton "Twist bag" spring summer advertising campaign and appeared on her first American Vogue cover for the April issue, along with supermodel Adut Akech. She also appeared on the cover of Vogue Italia for the May and September issues.

2021: American Vogue Cover and Acting Roles

In 2021, Kaia Gerber appeared on the American Vogue cover for the June/July and September issues. She also appeared in American Horror Story, and Babylon.

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