Personal Details :
- Full Name: Karlie Elizabeth Kloss
- Date of Birth: August 3, 1992
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Hometown: St. Louis, Missouri
- Nationality: American
- Height: 6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Eye Color: Green
- Education: Webster Groves High School; studied at NYU’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study
- Profession: Model, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Coder
- Spouse: Joshua Kushner (married October 18, 2018)
- Children: Levi (b. 2021), Elijah (b. 2023)
- Religion: Converted to Judaism before marriage
- Hobbies: Coding, baking, photography, yoga, philanthropy
- Languages: English (fluent), basic French (reported)
Social Media Presence :
- Instagram: @karliekloss
- Twitter (X): @karliekloss
- YouTube: @karliekloss
- TikTok: @karliekloss
Career Overview :
- Discovery & Early Modeling: Scouted at a St. Louis charity show at age 13; first editorial shoot in Scene Magazine, signed with Elite Chicago in 2006.
- Runway Breakthrough:
- 2008: New York Fashion Week debut walking 31 shows (opened Carolina Herrera, closed Marc Jacobs); also walked Milan & Paris, totaling ~64 shows that season.
- Regular runway appearances for Oscar de la Renta, Dior, McQueen, Chanel, Versace, and more. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut in 2011; became an Angel from 2013–2015.
- Campaigns & Editorial:
- Campaigns for Calvin Klein, Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, L’Oréal, Adidas, Carolina Herrera, Swarovski, Juicy Couture, and more. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Featured on ~40 international Vogue covers and appeared in elite magazines like Harper’s Bazaar, V, i‑D.
- Media & TV Hosting:
- Guest appearances on *Bill Nye Saves the World*; launched her YouTube channel “Klossy” in 2015.
- Host & executive producer of *Project Runway* Seasons 17–18 in 2019.
- Hosted Freeform’s *Movie Night With Karlie Kloss*; guest correspondent on the Netflix series *Explained* (“Coding” ep, 2019). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Tech & Philanthropy – Kode With Klossy:
- Learned coding at Flatiron School (2014); launched free summer camps in 2015 teaching Ruby, JavaScript, Swift to girls 13–18. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- By 2018: 50 camps in 25 cities, serving 1,000+ students; international expansion and corporate partnerships followed. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Recognized in TIME 100; featured by Wired, Fast Company, Forbes for impact in tech education. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- Entrepreneurship & Investments:
- Created “Karlie’s Kookies” in 2012 to support FEED Projects.
- 2020: Co-led investor group for *W* magazine; joined Barnard College board.
- 2023: Acquired i‑D magazine from Vice; became CEO.
- 2024: Relaunched *Life* magazine with husband’s Bedford Media; invested in probiotic brand Seed.
- Impact & Recognition:
- Often dubbed “Model of the Year – Humanitarian” (Models.com reader’s choice 2015–16). :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
- Named among Vogue Business 100 innovators (Tech/Web3 category, 2023); launched Roblox-fashion initiative “Fashion Klossette”.
Personal Life & Interests :
- Full Name: Karlie Elizabeth Kloss
- Date of Birth: August 3, 1992
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
- Raised In: St. Louis, Missouri
- Parents: Tracy Kloss (freelance director) and Dr. Kurt Kloss (ER physician)
- Siblings: Three sisters — Kristine (older), Kimberly and Kariann (twins)
- Marital Status: Married to Joshua Kushner (since October 18, 2018)
- Children: Two sons – Levi (b. March 2021), Elijah (b. July 2023)
- Religion: Converted to Judaism before marriage
- Hobbies: Baking, photography, yoga, coding, reading, and running
- Languages: English (fluent), basic knowledge of French
- Education: Studied at New York University’s Gallatin School
- Pets: Known animal lover; has had dogs featured in her social media
- Interests: Technology education, women’s empowerment, ethical fashion, entrepreneurship
- Philanthropy: Actively supports coding education for girls through Kode With Klossy; donates to hunger, education, and women’s rights causes
Net Worth :
- Estimated Net Worth (2025): ≈ $40 million — based on Celebrity Net Worth and other financial assessments
- Historical Earnings:
- 2018: Made $13 million (second-highest-paid model globally) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- 2016: Earned ~$10 million (tied with Kendall Jenner) :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Primary Income Sources:
- High-value modeling contracts (Victoria’s Secret Angel, Calvin Klein, Dior, Marc Jacobs, L’Oréal, Swarovski, Adidas) :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Brand endorsements & ambassadorships (Estée Lauder, Nike, Jean Paul Gaultier, etc.) :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- TV hosting roles (*Project Runway*), campaigns, and public appearances :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Business ventures & investments (Kode With Klossy, “Karlie’s Kookies”, W magazine, i‑D, Life magazine, Seed probiotic startup)
- Real estate portfolio — multi-million-dollar properties in Miami, Manhattan, Malibu :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Potential Valuation Variation: Some sources estimate her net worth higher (up to ~$60–85 million), accounting for investments and property values
Awards & Achievements :
- TIME 100 Most Influential People: Named in 2016 for her work in tech education with Kode With Klossy.
- Forbes 30 Under 30: Featured in the Art & Style category for her impact on fashion and entrepreneurship.
- Models.com Reader’s Choice Awards:
- Model of the Year – Humanitarian (2015, 2016)
- Industry Icon – recognized for over a decade of modeling excellence
- Vogue Business 100 Innovators: Recognized in 2023 for her contributions to technology and fashion integration.
- Ad Council Public Service Award: Honored for advocacy around education and coding for young women.
- Fashion Icon Status: Frequently appears on top fashion magazine covers including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, and W Magazine (over 40 international Vogue covers).
- Brand Ambassador Roles: Appointed ambassador for major global campaigns including L’Oréal Paris, Estée Lauder, and Adidas.
- Business Leadership: Co-owner of W Magazine and i-D; relaunched *Life* magazine through Bedford Media.
- Philanthropy Recognition: Multiple honors for founding and scaling Kode With Klossy, providing free coding education to thousands of young girls.
Fun Facts :
- Karlie Kloss was discovered at age 13 at a local charity fashion show in St. Louis.
- She is 6’2″ tall — one of the tallest supermodels in the industry.
- Before modeling, she trained as a classical ballerina and credits ballet with her signature walk.
- Karlie loves to bake and even launched her own cookie line, “Karlie’s Kookies,” to benefit charity.
- She started learning to code in 2014 and created “Kode With Klossy” to teach girls programming skills.
- She appeared in Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood” music video and was once a close member of her “Squad.”
- Karlie is fluent in tech talk — she’s given talks at SXSW and Google events on coding and empowerment.
- She converted to Judaism before marrying entrepreneur Joshua Kushner in 2018.
- Karlie appeared as herself in several TV shows, including “Project Runway,” where she was also a host and executive producer.
- She has a signature pancake recipe that she often shares on her YouTube channel and social media.