After signing on with Vogue in 1985, Christy Turlington Burns' high cheekbones and Salvadorian descent brought her quickly to the top of the modeling world.
Over the past three decades — an epic time span for a model — she has been the face of Calvin Klein, Chanel, Burberry, and just about every other noteworthy brand. She's appeared on every magazine cover from Time to Cosmo, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art once dubbed her "The Face of the 21st Century."
Supermodel, actress, director, mother, activist, and philanthropist, Turlington is a true icon. She's also the face of yoga. For advertisers, she has a timeless appeal that is supported by her diverse talents and interests.
1986: At the age of 17, she appeared on her first Vogue cover (U.K.). It would be the first of many.
1987: Christy signs her first cosmetics contract, appearing for Revlon alongside Cindy Crawford.
1988: Calvin Klein notices Christy, and signs her as the face of his new Eternity fragrance campaign. She represented the brand for almost two decades.
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