Kaia Gerber is famous primarily for her work as a fashion model and her status as the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber[2][3][7]. She began modeling at age 10 for Young Versace and soon after signed with IMG Models. By her teens, she was walking runways for top fashion houses such as Chanel, Prada, Alexander Wang, and Marc Jacobs, and she quickly established herself as one of her generation’s leading models[3][6][7].
Key moments contributing to her fame include:
- Making her runway debut at 16 for Calvin Klein during New York Fashion Week[2][7].
- Winning “Model of the Year” at the 2018 British Fashion Awards[3][5][6].
- Appearing on the covers of top magazines including American Vogue, British Vogue, Vogue France, and Vogue Italia, making her the first model born in the 2000s to achieve “The Big Four” Vogue covers[3][6][7].
- Collaborating on a ready-to-wear collection with Karl Lagerfeld (“Karl x Kaia”)[3][6].
- Becoming the face of major brands and starring in campaigns for Marc Jacobs, YSL Beauty, Jimmy Choo, and Louis Vuitton[5][6].
Beyond modeling, Kaia has also pursued acting, appearing in TV series like American Horror Story and films such as Babylon and Bottoms[5]. Her early start, high-fashion credentials, and famous lineage have made her a widely recognized figure in both fashion and popular culture[2][4].