NAME Carmen Kass

STATS She's a 22-year-old, 5'10'' Estonian knockout

CLAIM TO FAME This VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards 2000 Model of the Year nominee conquered Fashion Week catwalks for Anna Sui, Calvin Klein, John Bartlett, Oscar de la Renta, Carolina Herrera, and Daryl K and commands up to $10,000 per hour at fashion shows.

HER FORMULA Multiply Gisele Bundchen's curvy sex appeal by Carolyn Murphy's chiseled elegance

DISCOVERED In an Estonian village supermarket at the age of 14

FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES Dates PR/party whiz Richard Akiva (clients have included Tommy Hilfiger and Playboy); hangs out with the likes of Leo.

MODEL MOGUL Recently bought part of the modeling agency that launched her career (Baltic Models in Tallinn, Estonia). Talk about reclaiming your roots.


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