Karolina Kurkova

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[jexxica]

Model Karoli*na Kurkova attends 2016 amfAR New York Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on February 10, 2016 in New York City.

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[happycanadian]

It's a fine look. She looks really beautiful. The makeup is great and I love those earrings. The hairstyle -- she just loves this style over the past couple years and I guess it's fine, but it's also pretty boring.

the outfit itself is okay, but i was hoping for something much more spectacular.

 

[jexxica]

Model Karolina Kurkova attends the Public School Fall 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week on February 14, 2016 in New York City.

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[jexxica]

Model Karolina Kurkova attends the Prabal Gurung Fall 2016 fashion show during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at The Arc, Skylight at Moynihan Station on February 14, 2016 in New York City.

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[pen6693]

She is so stunning. I'd love to see her walk a Versace show with a long gown and some strong music.

 

[justaguy]

Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2001

Photo Patrick Demarchelier
Models Marc LeRoy & Karolina Kurkova


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[happycanadian]

I'm sure there will be HQ versions of these pics and the entire editorial soon enough.

But this is all I could find for right now.

Karolina Kurkova for the newest issue of The Edit by Net-A-Porter

'It's not easy being a woman': Karolina Kurkova looks very leggy in an animal print leotard as she discusses balancing motherhood and her career

She's one of the world's most sought after supermodels, who successfully combines her career with mothering two young children.
But Karolina Kurkova, 31, admitted that for all her success, it's not easy living life as a woman.
Speaking in the latest edition of The Edit magazine, she opened up about her parenting experience as well as her feminist ideals.

'Breastfeeding is beautiful and special but it’s hard and it can be painful,' explained the model. 'When I posted a picture [on Instagram] of me feeding my baby, I didn’t plan to start a conversation; I wanted to celebrate the women who do it too.

'And when we’re looking at pictures and music videos that are much more vulgar, how can we have a problem with something so sweet and precious? I’m all about empowering women, because whether you’re working or if you’re at home taking care of your kids, it’s not easy being a woman.'
Stunning Karolina described herself as a 'modern mum' who gives her all to her children. The shoot for The Edit was her fifth since given birth to her second child, Noah Lee, who was born in November last year.

Little Noah has been present at everyone one of those shoots and Karolina admitted she wouldn't have been able to do them without her son there.
She explained: 'I need him nearby so I’m able to focus on work and not be worrying if he’s ok. I really look up to women who do it all and do it well. They’re my heroes.'
The Czech beauty was also forthcoming in discussing her rise to the top of the modelling profession, explaining that the industry was very different when she was rising the ranks than it is for today's up and coming models.
She said: 'When I started modeling there was no social media, I didn’t come from a rich family and I didn’t date anyone famous – my work spoke for me. I’m glad, because I learned discipline, dedication and patience, and it kept me grounded.
'Now you can be famous so easily and it’s dangerous, it can mess with your head. People are coming from left and right with two million followers and, whether they say they’re a model or a stylist, they’ve never trained, never worked with anybody, never sacrificed anything.
'They’re taking work from people who gave up their time and energy to learn their craft. I’m not judging, but who’s going to have the longevity? You might be cool right now, but how long will it last? Are people going to get tired of you?'
Karolina has been modelling for 16 years and worked for Victoria's Secret when she was just 16. She revealed that she was 'amazed' to still be at the top of the game and didn't feel the need to compete with younger models.
'We live in such a fast-paced world and get over everything so quickly,' she said. 'I don’t allow myself to compete with the new girls – what good is thinking like that? When you’re older, you’re more confident and comfortable. And there’s something to be said about being seasoned, rather than being very new and raw and now knowing what you’re doing.'

'Growing up I was tall and skinny with long arms and long legs, so I wasn’t confident in my own body. But I knew how to bring it out of myself on the catwalk and act sexy. I’m a goofy girl though, so I had to grow into that. I couldn’t hide in front of the camera; I had to embrace who I was.'
For her shoot in the online magazine's shoes and bags edition, Karolina wore spring/summer 2016 desings by Miu Miu, Gucci, Temperley London, Missoni, Talitha, Isabel Marant and Proenza Schouler.
She also showed off the season’s most-wanted accessories including shoes, jewelry and bags by Marni, Sophie Buhai, Martiniano, Alexander McQueen, Etro, Isabel Marant and Chloé.













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[Nymphaea]

The Edit by Net-A-Porter
February 25, 2016

A Model Life
Model Karolina Kurkova
Photographer Fanny Latour-Lambert
Styling Tracy Taylor

At 31, having modeled for half her life, KAROLÍNA KURKOVÁ is an industry veteran. Back at work three months after the birth of her second child, she tells EMMA SELLS what life is like for a professional poser.

MODELING ISN’T JUST A YOUNG GIRL’S GAME
“I’ve been modeling for 16 years. I’m amazed I’m still around; we live in such a fast-paced world and get over everything so quickly. I don’t allow myself to compete with the new girls – what good is thinking like that? When you’re older, you’re more confident and comfortable. And there’s something to be said for being seasoned, rather than being very new and raw and not knowing what you’re doing.”

YOU’VE GOT TO SWEAT AND GRIND TO EARN YOUR PLACE
“When I started modeling there was no social media, I didn’t come from a rich family and I didn’t date anyone famous – my work spoke for me. I’m glad, because I learned discipline, dedication and patience, and it kept me grounded. Now you can be famous so easily and it’s dangerous, it can mess with your head. People are coming from left and right with two million followers and, whether they say they’re a model or a stylist, they’ve never trained, never worked with anybody, never sacrificed anything. They’re taking work from people who gave up their time and energy to learn their craft. I’m not judging, but who’s going to have the longevity? You might be cool right now, but how long will it last? Are people going to get tired of you?”

THE TERM SUPERMODEL IS USED AND ABUSED
“It doesn’t really mean anything. It’s a strange word. I prefer it when people say I’m cool, or that I’m a hard worker, or I’m nice. Those are bigger compliments than saying I’m a supermodel. It’s just a title.”

PLAYING SPORTS WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL
“I get my work ethic from being an athlete: I was a professional gymnast from the ages of six to 13. Sports are really important for kids because you learn discipline, to be compared with others and to push yourself. You want something in life? You have to go get it. People tell me I’m lucky but I created opportunities. I didn’t sit on the sofa waiting for everything to come to me, I was pro-active.”

PERFECTION DOESN’T EXIST, BUT TRY ANYWAY
“As a kid I used to take rough notes during school, then go home and beautifully rewrite everything into my notebooks. I always strive for perfection. I know it doesn’t exist, but it inspires me and pushes me to be the best that I can be.”

LEARN TO LOVE YOUR BODY
“Working for Victoria’s Secret when I was 16 was a great lesson. Growing up I was tall and skinny with long arms and long legs, so I wasn’t confident in my own body. But I knew how to bring it out of myself on the catwalk and act sexy. I’m a goofy girl though, so I had to grow into that. I couldn’t hide in front of the camera; I had to embrace who I was.”

IF YOUR BODY IS WEAK, YOUR MIND IS TOO
“It’s hard to stay in shape when you have kids. You work, you look after them and you’re exhausted, but to go to the gym you have to have energy. But if my body feels soft and weak, I mentally start to feel the same. When I have a good workout and get those endorphins out, it makes a huge difference.”

MAKE WORK WORK FOR YOU
“I’m a modern mom, breastfeeding and working, being professional but giving my all to my baby. This is my fifth photo shoot since having my son [Kurková’s second child with fiancé Archie Drury, Noah Lee, born in November 2015] and he’s been on every one. I couldn’t do it if he wasn’t able to come with me – I need him nearby so I’m able to focus on work and not be worrying if he’s ok. I really look up to women who do it all and do it well. They’re my heroes.”

WOMEN NEED TO SUPPORT EACH OTHER, NOT COMPETE
“Breastfeeding is beautiful and special but it’s hard and it can be painful. When I posted a picture of me feeding my baby, I didn’t plan to start a conversation; I wanted to celebrate the women who do it too. And when we’re looking at pictures and music videos that are much more vulgar, how can we have a problem with something so sweet and precious? I’m all about empowering women, because whether you’re working or if you’re at home taking care of your kids, it’s not easy being a woman.”

IT’S OK TO FAIL
“Having a second baby is really pushing me. I can’t believe I’m already working; with my first [Tobin Jack, born in October 2009] I took it much more slowly. My kids inspire me to go out and create, to realize that this is not the time to be shy. They’re also teaching me that it’s ok to fail, as long as you do the best you can.”

FASHION IS A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION
“I have a formula for red-carpet dressing. I break it down: what is [the event], what city is it in, what’s my audience, what am I trying to say? There’s thought behind everything I do. I sometimes have people pull clothes for me, but I email them with my input and opinions. There is no aspect of my life or career that I’m not totally hands-on with, whether I’m shopping for groceries or dressing for the red carpet – nobody’s going to tell me what I should wear.”

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[marsnoop2]

Karolina is so damn epic, she just delivers each and every time. She is nothing less than an icon.

 

[Nefertiti87]

Looking fab in that new editorial. I love how she is open and honest.

 

[justaguy]

Banana Republic Spring/Summer 2000

Photo Nathaniel Goldberg
Models Cedric Jimenez, Karolina Kurkova & Lana Ogilvie



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[t-rex]

US Vogue July 2002

The Damsel Dress
Photographed by Steven Meisel
Styled by Tonne Goodman
Model Karolina Kurkova




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[happycanadian]

God what a gorgeous editorial that is!! I wish Meisel would use KK again. He used to have so much love for her!

 

[Wintergreen]

So good it gives me chills.

 

[Prymasquous]

Attended the amfAR Gala in Hong Kong
March 19, 2016




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[VogueGirl8910]

US Vogue June 2003
"Space Oddity"
Model: Karolina Kurkova
Photographer: Steven Klein
Stylist: Grace Coddington
Hair: Oribe
Makeup: Gucci Westman
Set Designer: Mary Howard




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[jexxica]

Model Karolina Kurkova at "The First Monday In May" World Premiere - 2016 Tribeca Film Festival - Opening Night at John Zuccotti Theater at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center on April 13, 2016 in New York City.

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[HighMaintenance]

4th Annual IWC Schaffhausen 'For The Love of Cinema' Dinner on April 14, 2016 in New York



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[HighMaintenance]

Karolina Kurkova out and about on April 15, 2016 in New York



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