History of Karlie Kloss in Timeline

Karlie Kloss is an American model prominent in the fashion industry. She gained significant recognition as a Victoria's Secret Angel from 2013 to 2015, after which she pursued academic endeavors at New York University. Her successful modeling career includes appearances on the covers of international Vogue editions, totaling 40 by 2019. Kloss is a notable figure in both the modeling and popular culture spheres.

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August 3, 1992: Karlie Kloss Born

On August 3, 1992, Karlie Elizabeth Kloss was born, marking the beginning of her life and future career as an American model.

1994: Family Moved to St. Louis

In 1994, Karlie Kloss moved to St. Louis, Missouri, with her family.

2005: Discovered at Runway Show

In 2005, Karlie Kloss was discovered at a local benefit runway show, marking the beginning of her modeling career.

2006: Posed for Scene Magazine

In 2006, at the age of 14, Karlie Kloss posed for photographer David Leslie Anthony for Scene Magazine, gaining early exposure in her career.

January 2008: Signed with Next Management

In January 2008, Karlie Kloss left Elite Model Management and signed with Next Management, a significant change in her representation.

February 2008: Teen Vogue Cover

In February 2008, Karlie Kloss appeared on the cover of Teen Vogue alongside Chanel Iman and Ali Michael, marking a significant appearance in her early career.

2009: Named Top Model of the 2000s

In 2009, Vogue Paris named Karlie Kloss one of the "top 30 models of the 2000s," recognizing her significant impact in the modeling industry.

May 2010: Teen Vogue Solo Cover

In May 2010, Karlie Kloss appeared by herself on the cover of Teen Vogue, highlighting her rising prominence in the modeling industry.

2010: Television Debut and Muse for Galliano

In 2010, Karlie Kloss made her first venture into television in Gossip Girl and became a muse for fashion designer John Galliano.

September 2011: Life Magazine Cover

In September 2011, Karlie Kloss was photographed by Gabrielle Revere for the cover of a special Life magazine print issue during New York Fashion Week, and she made her debut in the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.

2011: Graduated High School

In 2011, Karlie Kloss graduated from Webster Groves High School, marking the end of her secondary education.

2011: Opened and Closed Shows

In Spring/Summer 2011, Karlie Kloss opened ten shows and closed eight, showcasing her high demand in the fashion industry.

2012: Began Dating Joshua Kushner

In 2012, Karlie Kloss began dating the businessman and investor Joshua Kushner.

2012: Featured on September Covers

In 2012, Karlie Kloss was featured on the September covers of British Vogue, Japanese Vogue, Harper's Bazaar Russia, and Numéro, marking a significant achievement in her career.

2013: Victoria's Secret Angel

In 2013, Karlie Kloss became a Victoria's Secret Angel, a significant milestone in her modeling career.

2013: Face of Campaigns

In 2013, Karlie Kloss was the face of Donna Karan, Lacoste, and Lanvin campaigns, showcasing her prominence in the fashion industry.

2013: Family Moved to Goshen, New York

In 2013, Karlie Kloss's family moved to Goshen, New York to support her modeling career, indicating the dedication to her profession.

September 2014: American Vogue Cover "The Instagirls!"

In September 2014, Karlie Kloss was featured on the cover of American Vogue with other models as "The Instagirls!", highlighting the influence of social media in the fashion industry.

2014: Studied at Flatiron School

In 2014, Karlie Kloss studied Ruby on Rails and other web development technologies at Flatiron School, pursuing her interest in computer programming.

March 2015: Vogue Cover and Bad Blood Music Video

In March 2015, Karlie Kloss appeared on the cover of American Vogue with Taylor Swift and portrayed "Knockout" in Swift's "Bad Blood" music video.

April 2015: Launched Kode with Klossy

In April 2015, Karlie Kloss launched Kode with Klossy, an initiative for teaching girls about computer science, demonstrating her commitment to STEM education.

July 21, 2015: Started YouTube Channel

On July 21, 2015, Karlie Kloss started a YouTube channel, Klossy, featuring weekly vlogs and Q&A videos, expanding her presence into digital media.

September 2015: Enrolled at NYU

In September 2015, Karlie Kloss enrolled in the Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University.

2015: Resigned to Study at NYU

In 2015, Karlie Kloss resigned from her role as a Victoria's Secret Angel to pursue studies at New York University.

May 2016: New Face of Swarovski

In May 2016, Karlie Kloss was named the new face of Swarovski, securing a two-year contract with the brand.

2016: Supported Hillary Clinton

In 2016, Karlie Kloss supported Hillary Clinton in the United States presidential election, demonstrating her political engagement.

March 2017: Vogue Geisha Controversy

In March 2017, Karlie Kloss was featured in Vogue styled as a geisha and received criticism for cultural appropriation, leading to a public apology.

April 2017: Correspondent on Bill Nye Saves the World

In April 2017, Karlie Kloss appeared as a correspondent on the Netflix series Bill Nye Saves the World, exploring science communication.

May 24, 2017: Diane von Furstenberg Inspiration Award

On May 24, 2017, Karlie Kloss won the Diane von Furstenberg Inspiration Award, recognizing her influence and contributions.

March 2018: Attended March for Our Lives

In March 2018, Karlie Kloss and her husband attended the March for Our Lives event in Washington, D.C., in protest of gun violence.

April 2018: Estée Lauder Spokesmodel

In April 2018, Karlie Kloss was announced as Estée Lauder's newest global spokesmodel and brand ambassador.

July 2018: Engagement and Conversion to Judaism

In July 2018, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner became engaged, a month after she had converted to Judaism, Kushner's religion.

October 2018: Host and Executive Producer of Project Runway

In October 2018, Karlie Kloss confirmed that she would be stepping into Heidi Klum's shoes on the seventeenth season of Project Runway as the host and executive producer, expanding her role in television.

October 18, 2018: Married Joshua Kushner

On October 18, 2018, Karlie Kloss married Joshua Kushner in upstate New York, marking a personal milestone.

2018: Kode with Klossy Expanded

By 2018, Kode with Klossy had 50 camps in 25 US cities and had served upwards of 1,000 girls, illustrating the program's growth and impact.

June 2019: Second Wedding Celebration

In June 2019, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner held a second wedding celebration in Wyoming.

October 2019: Narrated Explained Episode

In October 2019, Karlie Kloss narrated the season 2 episode "Coding" on the Netflix and Vox Media television show Explained.

2019: 40 International Vogue Covers

By 2019, Karlie Kloss had appeared on 40 international Vogue covers, highlighting her successful modeling career.

2019: Host of Project Runway

In 2019, Karlie Kloss became the host of the reality competition television series Project Runway, expanding her career beyond modeling.

December 2020: Purchased Home in Miami

In December 2020, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner purchased a home in Miami, Florida, for $23.5 million.

2020: Supported Joe Biden

In 2020, Karlie Kloss supported Joe Biden in the United States presidential election.

2020: Named Trustee of Barnard College

In 2020, Karlie Kloss was named a trustee of Barnard College for a four-year term, showcasing her involvement in education.

March 2021: Birth of First Son

In March 2021, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner welcomed their first son.

July 2023: Birth of Second Son

In July 2023, Karlie Kloss and Joshua Kushner welcomed their second son.

November 2023: Acquired i-D Magazine

In November 2023, Karlie Kloss acquired British fashion magazine i-D from Vice Media Group and became its chief executive officer.

March 2024: Revived Life Magazine

In March 2024, Karlie Kloss and her husband Joshua Kushner revived Life magazine for print and digital distribution through Bedford Media in partnership with Dotdash Meredith.