There is no denying Karlie Kloss’s iconic status. She’s been owning runways since her early teens, modelled for the likes of Louis Vuitton, and was even the face of recent Nike campaigns. If even Tyra Banks has stated that the St. Louis-born supermodel is “unique” then you know there’s definitely something special about her. Although best known for her powerful gait, Kloss’s talent isn’t just confined to the world of fashion. Co-creating a charitable line of baked goods, learning how to code, and enrolling into a Harvard business program are just a few highlights in her already impressive arsenal.

Within the past week, the Victoria’s Secret angel has been on the minds of everyone connected to fashion. If not being photographed having some road trip fun with Taylor Swift for Vogue’s ‘Power’ edition, Kloss was otherwise filmed dressed in Versace as she showed off her best moves for Nile Rodgers’ and CHIC’s latest music video. As if that wasn’t enough to fill your social media feeds for the past seven days, she stole the show in faux fur for Jason Wu’s NYFW show.

For all her beauty and intellect, Kloss’s most revered attribute is her influential image. Not only does she capture the strength and beauty of women through her athletic campaigns, but both her aspiration to own a business and willingness to broaden her horizons are just some ways in which she encourages her fans to constantly challenge themselves. Clearly it’s not that hard to admit that Karlie Kloss is an admirable figure. At a youthful age of twenty-three her endlessly long legs still have countless runways to walk and many opportunities to explore.

Josh Lee