A move to the Big
Apple and hectic work schedule ensued. It all
paid off when Kurkova finally made her presence
known in the February 2001 issue of Vogue. One
of the youngest models ever to grace its cover,
the magazine helped propel her to stardom. She
was now recognized at haute couture fashion shows
and Victoria's Secret swept her up and chose her
to be part of that year's television special,
in November. Even fashion houses like Yves Saint
Laurent took note of the stunning beauty and proceeded
to sign Kurkova to deals.
Print campaigns for Tommy, Valentino
and others helped expose Karolina Kurkova even
more, while she headlined the second Victoria's
Secret show the following year. The constant flow
of work (she is said to have worked 23 weeks straight)
was recognized by Vogue as they honored her with
the "Model of the Year" title at the
2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards.
The usual contracts with big designers such as
Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta and Balenciaga
continued, and a recent tally put Kurkova's magazine
cover appearances at 60 and counting. She is revered
as much in the fashion world for her personality,
which is described as intense and energetic, as
for her looks. This attractive attitude leaves
little doubt that Kurkova will emerge as a legendary
supermodel; even Vogue editor Anna Wintour called
her the "next supermodel."
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