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Description: Prominent fashion houses such as Yves Saint Laurent signed Kurkov¨¢ to modeling contracts, while print campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Christian Dior, Hugo Boss, Versace, Mango, Rolex Oyster, Salvatore Ferragamoand others helped expose her even more. In the 2002 Victoria's Secret fashion show she modeled the... ( +expand to view full text )

Description: Prominent fashion houses such as Yves Saint Laurent signed Kurkov¨¢ to modeling contracts, while print campaigns for Tommy Hilfiger, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Christian Dior, Hugo Boss, Versace, Mango, Rolex Oyster, Salvatore Ferragamoand others helped expose her even more. In the 2002 Victoria's Secret fashion show she modeled the multi-million dollar bra worth almost $10 million, embellished with rubies and emeralds, which was designed by Hearts on Fire. Dubbed "the next supermodel" by Vogue editor Anna Wintour, Kurkova was named "Model of the Year" at the 2002 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards for her noticed hard work ethics when she worked twenty-three weeks straight. Kurkova later signed contracts with designers including Ralph Lauren, Oscar de la Renta, Chanel and Balenciaga.