INTRODUCTION
Karlie Kloss (@karliekloss) is an American supermodel, entrepreneur, and tech philanthropist who has redefined the role of a modern fashion icon. Beyond her legendary 6-foot-2 frame and signature “panther walk,” she is a media mogul who serves as the CEO of i-D Magazine and the founder of the non-profit Kode with Klossy. As of 2026, she is balancing her growing media empire with her journey as a mother of three.
Birth name: Karlie Elizabeth Kloss
Career
Supermodel, CEO (i-D Magazine), Founder (Kode with Klossy), TV Host, Philanthropist
Birthday
August 3, 1992
Age: 33
Zodiac Sign:
Leo
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, U.S. (Raised in St. Louis, Missouri)
Nationality: American
HOW BIG IS Karlie Kloss ON THE NET?
Karlie is a digital powerhouse with over 12 million followers on Instagram and a major presence on YouTube via her channel, Klossy. Her influence transcends fashion; she is a leading voice in the “Women in Tech” movement. In late 2025 and early 2026, she trended globally for her return to the Paris Haute Couture runways for Dior and for the launch of her debut children’s book, Spaghetti Code, which hit shelves in December 2025.
HOW DID Karlie Kloss become famous?
Karlie became a global sensation at age 15 after walking 64 shows in a single Fashion Week season. She solidified her icon status as a Victoria’s Secret Angel (2011–2015) and for her record-breaking number of Vogue covers (over 40 internationally). By the late 2010s, she shifted from being just a muse to a mogul, taking over as host of Project Runway and leading investment groups to acquire major fashion titles like W Magazine and i-D.
BEFORE THE FAME
Karlie was a classically trained ballerina, which she credits for her unique movement on the runway. She was discovered at age 13 during a local charity fashion show at a mall in St. Louis. Despite her meteoric rise, she famously prioritized education, taking a hiatus from full-time modeling to study at New York University’s Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where she discovered her passion for computer science and coding.
CLOSE WITH (ASSOCIATED);
Karlie is married to billionaire investor and Thrive Capital founder Joshua Kushner; the couple welcomed their third child, daughter Rae Florence, in September 2025. Her elite circle includes fashion heavyweights like Jonathan Anderson (Creative Director of Loewe), Christy Turlington, and Natalia Vodianova. She is also frequently associated with her fellow model-turned-investor peers like Kaia Gerber and is a close friend of tech figures in the LVMH and Dior families.