Why Prime Doutzen Kroes Still Rules the Supermodel Hall of Fame
High fashion can be ruthlessly protective of its borders. When an editorial model accepts mass-market contracts, luxury fashion houses routinely shut their doors. Kroes defied that unwritten rule. During her runway peak era, she was a recurring highlight of international fashion weeks in New York, Milan, and Paris.
She opened and closed shows for Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, and Yves Saint Laurent. Designers loved the fluid power of her walk, which avoided the mechanical, stiff gait popular in the late 1990s. When she marched down the high fashion catwalk, garments moved with a distinct kinetic energy that elevated couture tailoring.
Her editorial value translated effortlessly into major endorsement deals. In 2005, luxury powerhouse Calvin Klein tapped Kroes as the face of their legendary fragrance Eternity. Her work with Calvin Klein fragrances cemented her status as an enduring commercial muse. It proved she could carry global print, television, and billboard campaigns without alienating demanding luxury directors.
