Model making a quick entrance to the world of fashion: Who is Kendall Jenner?

Kendall Jenner, who is one of the most talked about and earned names in the world with her beauty, luxurious life, career and style, and her life, on this path she started at the age of 13.

By Jane Dickens Published on 29 Nisan 2023 : 12:08.
Model making a quick entrance to the world of fashion: Who is Kendall Jenner?

Her full name is Kendall Nicole Jenner, she was born on November 3, 1995 in Los Angeles, California. She was born the daughter of her father, former Olympic decathlon champion Bruce Jenner (later changed to Caitlyn Jenner), and her mother, television personality and businesswoman Kris Jenner Houghton. Jenner has a younger sister named Kylie and eight older half-siblings. She has three half-brothers named Burt, Brandon, and Brody Jenner from her father's side, and a half-sister named Casey Marino. She has three older half-sisters named Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and a half-brother named Rob Kardashian from her mother's side.

Growing up with her sister and mother's family in Calabasas, Los Angeles, Jenner first began her education at the Sierra Canyon School there. She managed to graduate from school in 2014. Later, she decided to switch to the homeschooling system to model.

In 2007, Jenner began acting in the reality television series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians", which chronicles the personal and professional lives of family members. She appeared on the series alongside her parents and siblings Kylie, Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, and Rob.  The series has received critical acclaim and frequent criticism since its premiere. Despite all the negative reviews, the family's success was recognized and the ratings it received became one of the network's most successful shows. The series crowned this with many awards. The success of the series has led to the creation of numerous spin-offs such as "Kourtney and Kim Take Miami", "Khloé & Lamar", "Kourtney and Kim Take New York" and "Kourtney and Khloé Take The Hamptons". Thus, Jenner has made multiple guest appearances.

Jenner started modeling at the age of 13, signing a contract with modeling and talent agency Wilhelmina Models on July 12, 2009. The photography of Jenner's Wilhelmina portfolio was directed by the cinematographer Nick Saglimbeni. Her first modeling job came in December 2009 and January 2010 with the "Rocker Babes with a Twist" campaign for fashion retailer 'Forever 21'. Jenner appeared in a Teen Vogue magazine Snapshot on April 19, 2010.

Jenner designed two special nail polishes for the "Nicole by OPI Kardashian Kolors" nail polish line in 2011, and the Jenner brothers achieved a huge turnover profit. Seventeen youth magazine named Kendall and her sister, Kylie Jenner, the "Style Stars of 2011", and recognized them as the magazine's "Style Ambassadors".

The following year, Jenner walked for designer Sherri Hill during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. At the end of 2012, she was on the cover of American Cheerleader, Teen Prom, Look, Raine, GenLux, Lovecat and Flavor Magazine. She has also made campaign reservations for she, White Sands Australia, Leah Madden and Agua Bendita she. Later in the year, Jenner teamed up with "Victoria's Secret" photographer Russell James for collaborative projects. Throughout 2013 and 2014, their collaborative work has also appeared in magazines such as Kurv, Miss Vogue Australia and Harper's Bazaar Arabia.

In 2013, the Jenner brothers formed a partnership with Pascal Mouawad's Glamhouse to design the "Metal Haven by Kendall & Kylie" jewelery collection. That same year, Jenner won the Teen Choice Award for Favorite Female Reality Show Star along with her sisters. Jenner was present at the launch of James' book "Nomad Two Worlds: Australia", which was released in Sydney and Los Angeles. Signaling that Jenner's career is shifting towards high fashion, Jenner signed a deal with talent management company The Society Management on November 21, 2013.

Reservations for famous people and brands such as Jenner, Marc Jacobs, Giles Deacon, Givenchy, Chanel, Donna Karan, Diane von Fürstenberg, Tommy Hilfiger, Fendi, Ports 1961, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Sonia Rykiel and Balmain, who made their first walks for the company she was done. Jenner attended two public relations events of the Chanel brand in 2014. One was a feminist rally-themed Chanel event, while the second was the company's Metiers D'Art event in Salzburg. Jenner has produced covers and editorials primarily for Interview, LOVE, and Teen Vogue. Then, she appeared in front of the camera in the campaigns of the Givenchy brand and in the December-themed LOVE magazine advent calendar promotion with photographer Doug Inglish. Toward the end of the year, Jenner became an official Estée Lauder cosmetics brand ambassador and was named "the 'It Girl of the season" by LOVE magazine editor Katie Grand. Also in the same year, the Jenner brothers designed a line of shoes and handbags for Nordstrom under designer Steve Madden's "Madden Girl" line.

The following year, she walked the catwalk many times, including for Chanel, Alexander Wang, Diane von Fürstenberg, Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Oscar de la Renta, Fendi, H&M and Balmain. In addition, she walked the catwalk  the annual Dosso Dossi Fashion in Antalya, Turkey. Jenner appeared in promotional campaigns for the "Balmain x H&M" collaboration, and appeared at the "Victoria's Secret Fashion Show" in 2015. She also posed for the covers and editorials of Marie Claire Indonesia, Harper's Bazaar, GQ, Vogue China, LOVE and Vogue magazines in Japan, France and the United States.

In 2015, the Jenner and Kardashian brothers each launched mobile app websites with paid subscriptions in collaboration with tech company Whalerock Industries. Jenner's website was nominated for the 2016 Webby Award from the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences later that year.

Jenner has appeared in campaigns for the brands Marc Jacobs, Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi, Balmain, Estée Lauder, while Rock The Vote/In Independent Journal Review has appeared in a political campaign for voter registration. Later, in a second LOVE magazine advent calendar, Jenner signed a contract with clothing brand Calvin Klein Jeans in March and Penshoppe in May. Thus, her recognition and fame continued to rise.

In 2016, Jenner and Cara Delevingne were re-imaged as wax figures for Madame Tussaud's London Fashion Week Experience event. In the same year, Jenner was on the podium of many brands and designers. Among them; Chanel, Diane Von Fürstenberg, Vera Wang, Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Versace, Bottega Veneta, Balmain, Dior, Elie Saab and Miu Miu took part. She also managed to make her name known again by appearing on the covers and editorials of Vogue Brazil, W Korea, LOVE, Vanity Fair, V, Self Service Magazine and Harper's Bazaar. The editors of Vogue magazine also dedicated a special editorial supplement to Jenner in April.

Starting her career as a photographer in 2016, Jenner's first published work was photographing and styling Kaia Gerber, the daughter of supermodel Cindy Crawford, for the sixteenth anniversary of LOVE magazine.

Jenner reported that he signed a contract with Chilean retail chain "París" in April, while Mango has been involved in campaigns for CPS Chaps, Calvin Klein, Rock The Vote/Independent Journal Review and Denimlab. For Jenner's appearance in a 2017 campaign for the lingerie and swimwear manufacturer "La Perla," she had to cancel a previously scheduled appearance as a Victoria's Secret model. This behavior caused some controversy.

Jenner was listed 16th on Forbes magazine's "top-earning models" list for 2015, with an estimated annual income. Two years later, she surpassed Gisele Bündchen, who had again topped the list for more than 14 years since 2002, by Forbes magazine, and was named the world's highest-paid model.

Saying that a cosmetics line is under construction in collaboration with Kylie Cosmetics in January 2020, the company launched "Kendall Jenner x Kylie Cosmetics" products on June 26, 2020. From 2015, Jenner has appeared in a series of commercials for many different products, including her signature "Pure Color Envy Matte Sculpting Lipstick."

Private life

Jenner started dating NBA player Blake Griffin in the summer of 2017, and the couple decided to separate in April 2018. Later, Jenner had an affair with NBA player Ben Simmons from June 2018 to February 2020. She had a romantic relationship with NBA player Devin Booker, which started the same year and lasted until October 2022.

Despite her gorgeous physique and vibrant skin, Jenner is a fast food lover. At the same time, classic cars are among her greatest passions, she. Jenner was listed among the "50 most beautiful people in the world" by People magazine on April 9, 2014. Time magazine named the Jenner siblings two of its "30 Most Influential Teens" of 2014 and 2015. In 2014, the Google company announced Jenner as the second most searched model on Google.

At the end of April 2015, the Tumblr site announced Jenner as the most reblogging model of 2015, ranked as number 2 on the annual "100 Sexiest Women in the World" list organized by FHM magazine. In November 2017, Forbes magazine recognized Jenner as the #1 highest-paid model in the world.

Jenner, who appeared in many magazines, TV series and commercials throughout her supermodel career, also found success in different sectors as a business woman. Jenner opened an eBay account to raise money for the Los Angeles Children's Hospital, where she auctioned off old clothes. Through this account, Jenner and her siblings tried to help by making support campaigns and fundraising funds for many institutions. In addition, both Jenner and her siblings have shown their philanthropy by providing financial, moral, time and effort support for many institutions and organizations.

Launching a birthday campaign on her birthday in 2017, Jenner invited fans to donate $22 to "Charity: Water," a nonprofit that provides clean and safe drinking water to people in developing countries, in honor of her 22nd birthday. In 2020, Jenner launched products with her own brand "Zaza World" to benefit Coronavirus relief efforts. The net proceeds were sent to "Feeding America," a nationwide network of food banks that supports shelters, soup kitchens and underserved communities.