One of the most iconic Victoria’s Secret Angels of her time, Karlie Kloss has had a multitude of career developments in fashion, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. 

Kloss was first discovered at 13 years old by a representative from Elite Model Management when she participated in a modeling contest at her local mall, the St. Louis West County Center. She walked her first New York Fashion Week in 2008, at 15 years old. She later joined Victoria’s Secret in 2011 where she walked her first runway and established herself as an Angel - a model who has a contract with the brand and is considered to be a spokesperson for the company. However, in 2015, Kloss left the agency to explore different career paths.