Kasia Struss facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kasia Struss
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Struss in 2009
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Katarzyna Strusińska
23 November 1987 Ciechanów, Poland
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| Children | 1 |
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| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Hazel |
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Katarzyna Strusińska, born on November 23, 1987, in Ciechanów, Poland, is a famous Polish model. She is known around the world as Kasia Struss. Vogue Paris, a very important fashion magazine, said she was one of the top 30 models of the 2000s. Kasia has been on the cover of Vogue magazine 12 times, including the special Vogue Italia. She has also walked in 422 fashion shows.
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Becoming a Model: Kasia Struss's Journey
Kasia Struss started her modeling career in 2005. A local talent scout found her after she sent her pictures to a magazine for teens in Poland. After finishing high school in her hometown of Ciechanów, she signed with an agency called Avant Management. This agency has been Kasia's main agency for over 10 years.
Early Success in Fashion
When she first started, Style.com, a fashion website, named her one of the top 10 new models that season. Kasia has appeared in many well-known fashion magazines. These include Vogue, Numéro, W, V, Dazed & Confused, and Ten Magazine.
Walking the Runway: Fashion Shows
Kasia Struss has walked on the runway for many famous fashion designers. Some of these include Marc Jacobs, Viktor & Rolf, John Galliano, Versace, Kenzo, and Louis Vuitton. She also walked for Victoria's Secret.
In 2007 and 2008, Kasia opened shows for designers like Nina Ricci, Dries Van Noten, and Balenciaga. She also closed shows for Jil Sander and Chloé. Opening or closing a show is a big honor for a model.
During the Spring/Summer 2010 fashion week, Kasia was one of the busiest models. She was the third most booked model, right after Liu Wen and Constance Jablonski.
Appearing in Ad Campaigns
Kasia has also been in many advertising campaigns for big brands. She has worked with Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Dior, Valentino, and Miu Miu. Other brands include Hugo Boss, Bottega Veneta, H&M, and Jil Sander.
In the Spring/Summer 2009 season, Kasia Struss and her friend, model Vlada Roslyakova, walked in the most shows. They both walked in 72 shows that season. Vogue Paris recognized her by including her in their "30 Models of the Decade" list. Today, Models.com considers her an 'Industry Icon'. This means she is a very important and respected figure in the modeling world.
Kasia's Family Life
Kasia Struss became a mother in August 2018. She gave birth to her daughter, Alice.
See also
In Spanish: Kasia Struss para niños
