Karlie Elizabeth Kloss is a renowned American fashion model widely recognized for her successful career, including her time as a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2013 to 2015. She graced the covers of 40 international Vogue magazines by 2019. Kloss prioritized her education, leaving her Victoria's Secret role to pursue studies at New York University, demonstrating her commitment to both her career and personal growth.
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August 3, 1992: Birth of Karlie Kloss
Karlie Elizabeth Kloss was born on August 3, 1992.
1994: Karlie Kloss's Family Relocates to St. Louis
Karlie Kloss's family moved to St. Louis in 1994.
2005: Karlie Kloss's Serendipitous Discovery
Karlie Kloss was discovered at a local benefit runway show in 2005.
2006: Karlie Kloss Graces Scene Magazine
At the age of 14, Karlie Kloss was featured in a cover and editorial shoot for the June issue of Scene Magazine in Chicago, photographed by David Leslie Anthony for a spread titled "Almost Famous."
January 2008: Karlie Kloss Signs with Next Management and Dominates Runways
Karlie Kloss left Elite Model Management and signed with Next Management in January 2008, going on to walk in a remarkable 64 shows during a single fashion season.
February 2008: Karlie Kloss Shares Teen Vogue Cover
Karlie Kloss was featured on the cover of Teen Vogue alongside Chanel Iman and Ali Michael in February 2008.
2009: Karlie Kloss Among Vogue Paris's "Top 30 Models"
Vogue Paris recognized Karlie Kloss as one of the "top 30 models of the 2000s" in 2009.
May 2010: Karlie Kloss Commands Teen Vogue Cover
Karlie Kloss was the sole model featured on the cover of Teen Vogue in May 2010.
2010: Karlie Kloss Becomes John Galliano's Muse
Karlie Kloss became a muse for John Galliano, appearing in campaigns for Dior and John Galliano, and opening both Christian Dior Haute Couture and Dior resort shows for Spring/Summer 2010.
September 2011: Karlie Kloss Graces Life Magazine Cover
Karlie Kloss was photographed by Gabrielle Revere for the cover of a special print issue of Life magazine, distributed during New York Fashion Week in September 2011.
2011: Karlie Kloss's Runway Domination Continues
Karlie Kloss opened ten shows and closed eight during the Spring/Summer 2011 fashion season.
2011: Karlie Kloss Graduates High School
Karlie Kloss graduated from Webster Groves High School in 2011.
2012: Begins Dating Joshua Kushner
Karlie Kloss began dating businessman and investor Joshua Kushner in 2012.
2012: Karlie Kloss's Multifaceted Year
Karlie Kloss was featured on multiple Vogue and Harper's Bazaar covers, starred in various campaigns, co-hosted MTV's House of Style revival, and debuted her iconic bob haircut, dubbed the "Karlie," in 2012.
2013: Karlie Kloss Becomes a Victoria's Secret Angel
Karlie Kloss became a Victoria's Secret Angel in 2013.
2013: Karlie Kloss: The Face of Fashion
Karlie Kloss became the face of several brands, including Donna Karan, Lacoste, and Lanvin, and starred in campaigns for Victoria's Secret and Louis Vuitton in 2013. She also took on the role of red carpet host for the MTV Movie Awards pre-show.
2013: Karlie Kloss's Family Moves to Goshen, New York
To support Karlie Kloss's modeling career, her family moved to Goshen, New York, in 2013.
September 2014: Karlie Kloss Joins L'Oreal Paris and the "Instagirls"
L'Oreal Paris announced Karlie Kloss as their newest face in September 2014. The same month, she was featured on the cover of American Vogue with other prominent models, dubbed "The Instagirls!"
2014: Studies Computer Programming
Karlie Kloss studied Ruby on Rails and other web development technologies at Flatiron School in 2014.
April 2015: Kode with Klossy Launch
In April 2015, Karlie Kloss partnered with Flatiron School and Code.org to offer the Kode with Klossy scholarship for young girls interested in computer science and software engineering.
June 27, 2015: Karlie Kloss Joins Taylor Swift Onstage
Karlie Kloss appeared live on stage with Taylor Swift during her concert at London's Hyde Park on June 27, 2015.
July 11, 2015: Another Stage Appearance with Taylor Swift
Karlie Kloss joined Taylor Swift on stage again, this time at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 11, 2015.
July 21, 2015: "Klossy" YouTube Channel Launch
Karlie Kloss started her YouTube channel, "Klossy," on July 21, 2015, featuring vlogs and Q&A videos.
September 2015: Karlie Kloss Embarks on Higher Education
Karlie Kloss enrolled at New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study in September 2015.
2015: Karlie Kloss Resigns from Victoria's Secret
Karlie Kloss resigned from her position as a Victoria's Secret Angel to pursue studies at New York University in 2015.
May 2016: Karlie Kloss Becomes the Face of Swarovski
Karlie Kloss replaced Miranda Kerr as the new face of Swarovski, signing a two-year contract in May 2016.
2016: Supports Hillary Clinton
Karlie Kloss supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 United States presidential election.
March 2017: Karlie Kloss's Vogue Shoot Sparks Controversy
Karlie Kloss faced criticism for a Vogue photoshoot in March 2017 where she was styled as a geisha, leading to accusations of cultural appropriation and a subsequent public apology.
April 2017: Karlie Kloss on "Bill Nye Saves the World"
Karlie Kloss appeared as a correspondent on the Netflix series "Bill Nye Saves the World" in April 2017.
May 24, 2017: Karlie Kloss Receives the Diane von Furstenberg Inspiration Award
Karlie Kloss was honored with the Diane von Furstenberg Inspiration Award on May 24, 2017.
March 2018: March for Our Lives
Karlie Kloss and her husband participated in the March for Our Lives event in Washington, D.C. to protest gun violence in March 2018.
April 2018: Estée Lauder Global Spokesmodel and Brand Ambassador
Karlie Kloss was announced as Estée Lauder's newest Global spokesmodel and Brand Ambassador in April 2018.
July 2018: Engagement and Conversion to Judaism
Karlie Kloss got engaged to Joshua Kushner in July 2018 and also converted to Judaism.
October 2018: Host and Executive Producer of Project Runway
In October 2018, Karlie Kloss became the host and executive producer for the seventeenth season of Project Runway.
October 18, 2018: Marriage to Joshua Kushner
Karlie Kloss married Joshua Kushner in upstate New York on October 18, 2018.
2018: Kode with Klossy Expansion
By 2018, the Kode with Klossy summer coding camp expanded to include 50 coding camps in 25 US cities, teaching 1,000 girls to code.
June 2019: Second Wedding Celebration
Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner held a second wedding celebration in Wyoming in June 2019.
October 2019: Explained Appearance
Karlie Kloss narrated the "Coding" episode for season 2 of the Netflix and Vox Media television show Explained in October 2019.
2019: Karlie Kloss Takes on Tech and Television
In 2019, Karlie Kloss founded the "Kode with Klossy" camp and became the host of the reality competition show Project Runway.
2019: Karlie Kloss Graces 40 International Vogue Covers
By 2019, Karlie Kloss had appeared on an impressive 40 international Vogue covers.
October 2020: First Pregnancy Announcement
It was reported that Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner were expecting their first child in October 2020.
2020: Supports Joe Biden
Karlie Kloss supported Joe Biden in the 2020 United States presidential election.
2020: Barnard College Trustee and W Magazine Purchase
Karlie Kloss was named a trustee of Barnard College for a term of four years and led a group of investors in purchasing fashion magazine W in 2020.
March 11, 2021: Birth of First Child
Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner's first child, Levi Joseph, was born on March 11, 2021.
May 2023: Second Pregnancy Announcement
Karlie Kloss announced her second pregnancy with Joshua Kushner at the Met Gala in May 2023.
July 11, 2023: Birth of Second Child
Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner's second child, Elijah Jude, was born on July 11, 2023.
November 2023: Acquisition of i-D Magazine
Karlie Kloss acquired British fashion magazine i-D from Vice Media Group and became its chief executive officer in November 2023.
March 2024: Life Magazine Revival
In March 2024, Karlie Kloss and her husband, Joshua Kushner, initiated the revival of Life magazine for print and digital distribution through Bedford Media, in partnership with Dotdash Meredith.
2024: Abortion Initiative in Missouri
Karlie Kloss gathered signatures for a bipartisan effort in Missouri to put an abortion initiative on the ballot for the 2024 United States elections.