Carmen Kass
Carmen Kass
Carmen Kass (born September 14, 1978 in Paide, Estonia) grew up in the Estonian city of Paide. When she was a girl, she lived in a small flat in Sika village with her mother, who worked on a farm. At the age of 14, she was 'discovered' in a Tallinn supermarket by an Italian model scout. Kass had wanted to compete for the Miss Estonia title, but an offer to fly to Milan, Italy, to start a modeling career seemed like a better option.
Kass moved to Paris at the age of 18. She received exposure on the cover of magazines worldwide, such as Vogue (France) in 1997, ELLE (Australia), Image (UK), Madame Figaro, Numéro France, Vogue (France), and Vogue (US) in 1999.
In 1999, Kass modeled for top designers such as Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Prada, Versace, Fendi, Chanel, Chloé, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and Givenchy. She appeared in Victoria's Secret shows.
Kass has posed in numerous advertisements for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Donna Karan, Givenchy, Fendi, Michael Kors, Versace, and for General Motors. She is recognized for her appearances in a The Gap denim advertising campaign. Kass was a spokesperson for Sephora, one of the leading cosmetics retailers, and the Christian Dior perfume, J'adore.
Kass was awarded by Vogue as "Model of the Year" at the 2000 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards.
As of 2006, she has appeared in campaigns for Dsquared, Pedro del Hierro, Michael Kors and Chloé with Malgosia Bela. In 2007, Kass has got ten campaigns only for the spring/summer collection, including Versace, Michael Kors, Pucci, Jones New York, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gap, Peek & Cloppenburg, Bedat & Co, Time and Et Vous?.
She has now signed to be Max Factor newest spokesperson.
Kass is known for her distinctive runway walk. A quirk of the Estonian supermodel is that while she is tall, her feet are quite small (about an American size seven). It is said that she sometimes falls out of her shoes while walking.
Kass moved to Paris at the age of 18. She received exposure on the cover of magazines worldwide, such as Vogue (France) in 1997, ELLE (Australia), Image (UK), Madame Figaro, Numéro France, Vogue (France), and Vogue (US) in 1999.
In 1999, Kass modeled for top designers such as Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Prada, Versace, Fendi, Chanel, Chloé, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and Givenchy. She appeared in Victoria's Secret shows.
Kass has posed in numerous advertisements for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Donna Karan, Givenchy, Fendi, Michael Kors, Versace, and for General Motors. She is recognized for her appearances in a The Gap denim advertising campaign. Kass was a spokesperson for Sephora, one of the leading cosmetics retailers, and the Christian Dior perfume, J'adore.
Kass was awarded by Vogue as "Model of the Year" at the 2000 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards.
As of 2006, she has appeared in campaigns for Dsquared, Pedro del Hierro, Michael Kors and Chloé with Malgosia Bela. In 2007, Kass has got ten campaigns only for the spring/summer collection, including Versace, Michael Kors, Pucci, Jones New York, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gap, Peek & Cloppenburg, Bedat & Co, Time and Et Vous?.
She has now signed to be Max Factor newest spokesperson.
Kass is known for her distinctive runway walk. A quirk of the Estonian supermodel is that while she is tall, her feet are quite small (about an American size seven). It is said that she sometimes falls out of her shoes while walking.
Carmen Kass stats
Birth Date : September 14, 1978
Birth Place : Paide, Estonia
Sex : Female
Nationality : Estonian
Height : 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Weight : 114 lbs
Measurements : (US) 34-24-34 ; (EU) 86.5-61-86.5
Dress Size : (US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Shoe Size : (US) 7 ; (EU) 39
Hair Color : Light brown
Eye Color : Green
Zodiac Sign : Virgo
Sexual Orientation : Straight
Race or Ethnicity : White
Profession : Model & Actress
Agencies : Group Model Management, Storm Models, Mega Models - Miami, e Models Management, Wiener Models, Independent - former ICM Models, MY Model Management, Synk Casting, Artform - Tel Aviv, MGM Models - Germany
Fashion Shows : Haute couture - Fall/Winter 1997, 2001; Spring/Summer 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, Fall/Winter 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Major Genres : Documentary, Drama
First Major Screen Credit : Welcome to America (2002)
High School : Estonian Business School
Boyfriend : Richie Akiva (Restaurant Owner), Leonardo DiCaprio (Actor), Eric Lobron ( A German Chess Champion), Tobey Maguire (Actor)
Mother : Koidu Põder
Brother : Kutty Kass (Involved In Real Estate)
Sister : Victoria De Luna
Career Highlights : Christian Dior 'J'Adore, Estonian model, The Gap
Claim to Fame : For her distinctive Runway Walk
Credits : Won the VH1 Model of the Year for 2000
Magazine Covers : Vogue, Vanity Fair, ELLE, Image, Madame Figaro
Hobbies : Athletics, horseback riding, chess, surfing the web, politics
Birth Place : Paide, Estonia
Sex : Female
Nationality : Estonian
Height : 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Weight : 114 lbs
Measurements : (US) 34-24-34 ; (EU) 86.5-61-86.5
Dress Size : (US) 4 ; (EU) 34
Shoe Size : (US) 7 ; (EU) 39
Hair Color : Light brown
Eye Color : Green
Zodiac Sign : Virgo
Sexual Orientation : Straight
Race or Ethnicity : White
Profession : Model & Actress
Agencies : Group Model Management, Storm Models, Mega Models - Miami, e Models Management, Wiener Models, Independent - former ICM Models, MY Model Management, Synk Casting, Artform - Tel Aviv, MGM Models - Germany
Fashion Shows : Haute couture - Fall/Winter 1997, 2001; Spring/Summer 1998, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, Ready to wear - Spring/Summer 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, Fall/Winter 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Major Genres : Documentary, Drama
First Major Screen Credit : Welcome to America (2002)
High School : Estonian Business School
Boyfriend : Richie Akiva (Restaurant Owner), Leonardo DiCaprio (Actor), Eric Lobron ( A German Chess Champion), Tobey Maguire (Actor)
Mother : Koidu Põder
Brother : Kutty Kass (Involved In Real Estate)
Sister : Victoria De Luna
Career Highlights : Christian Dior 'J'Adore, Estonian model, The Gap
Claim to Fame : For her distinctive Runway Walk
Credits : Won the VH1 Model of the Year for 2000
Magazine Covers : Vogue, Vanity Fair, ELLE, Image, Madame Figaro
Hobbies : Athletics, horseback riding, chess, surfing the web, politics
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Last update 20th january 2018