Discovered at 15, Karolína (often called "KK") burst onto the scene as the face of Tommy Hilfiger and later Victoria’s Secret. With her short, elfin haircut and boundless energy, she was a favorite of Mario Testino. She proved that shorter models (she is 5'11” but looked smaller) could dominate.

The fashion world in 2017 was a landmark year that saw the official end of Gisele Bündchen’s 15-year streak as the world's highest-paid model, with Kendall Jenner

Ranked #3 in 2017, known for her strong social media presence and commercial success.