MEET MAX FACTOR'S MODEL

Renowned for her distinctive runway walk, the face on the front cover of top international fashion magazines and star of leading advertising campaigns, Carmen Kass is one of today's leading supermodels.

Having grown up in the Estonian city of Paide, at fourteen Carmen Kass was 'discovered' in a supermarket by an Italian modelling scout who suggested that she fly to Milan where her international modelling career began.

At the age of eighteen Carmen moved to Paris and she was soon seen on the covers of magazines worldwide from Vogue (France) to Elle (Australia) to Vogue (US).

HOT PROPERTY

It was at this time that Carmen started modelling for top international fashion designers including Alberta Ferretti, Anna Sui, Bill Blass, Christian Dior, DKNY, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Michael Kors, Moschino, Prada, Oscar de la Renta, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Vuitton and Valentino. She was a spokesperson for Sephora, one of the world's leading cosmetic retailers and for the Christian Dior perfume J'Adore.

In 2000, Carmen was awarded the prestigious title of 'Model of the Year' by Vogue at the 2000 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards.

In the last two years Carmen's campaigns have included Dsquared, Chloe, Versace, Salvatore Ferragamo and Michael Kors. Most recently, Carmen was see on the catwalks of Versace, Pucci, Alberto Ferretti, Marni, Salvatore Ferragamo and Moschino as well as in Gap's Spring/Summer campaign.

A MODEL PARTNERSHIP

Now, Carmen Kass is the 'face' of Max Factor's new advertising campaign. Her versatility allows her to represent Max Factor products from foundations to lipsticks to new mascaras. Carmen Kass's advertising campaigns for Max Factor will be also seen on TV, in print, and in-store.