Supermodel Christy Turlington
Supermodel Christy Turlington rose to fame in the late 1980s and early 1990s, and became one of the most recognized faces in the fashion industry. In this slideshow, we explore some of the most memorable photos of Christy as well as interesting facts about her career.
Calvin Klein Campaigns
Calvin Klein Campaigns: She represented Calvin Klein’s Eternity fragrance campaign in 1989 and again in 2014, solidifying her status as a fashion icon.
Vogue Recognition
Vogue Recognition: Grace Coddington, the long-time creative director of American Vogue, described Turlington as “the most beautiful woman in the world.”
Documentary Appearances
Documentary Appearances: Turlington appeared in several fashion documentaries, including Unzipped, Prêt-à -Porter, and Catwalk, which chronicled her life on the fashion runways.
Music Video Star
Music Video Star: She was featured in Duran Duran’s “Notorious” music video at age 17 and later appeared in George Michael’s “Freedom!” video alongside other top models.
Navel Piercing Trendsetter
Navel Piercing Trendsetter: Turlington, along with Naomi Campbell, is credited with introducing the navel piercing to mainstream culture after they were both pierced before a London fashion show in 1993.
40th Birthday Tribute
40th Birthday Tribute: In honor of her 40th birthday, W magazine compiled a collection of notable images from her career, showcasing her evolution from the late 1980s to the present.
Runway Return
Runway Return: Turlington closed the Autumn/Winter 2019 runway show for fashion designer Marc Jacobs, demonstrating her lasting influence in the fashion world.
Apple TV+ Docuseries
Apple TV+ Docuseries: She is featured in the four-part docuseries The Super Models, which premiered on September 20, 2023, alongside Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, and Linda Evangelista.
Business Ventures
Business Ventures: Turlington co-founded an ayurvedic skincare line called Sundari and launched two clothing lines produced by Puma, focusing on activewear and yoga apparel.
Public Health Advocate
Public Health Advocate: After experiencing complications during childbirth, Turlington pursued a Master’s degree in Public Health at Columbia University, focusing on maternal health.
Every Mother Counts
Every Mother Counts: She founded the non-profit organization Every Mother Counts, dedicated to improving maternal health and raising awareness about preventable maternal deaths.
Documentary Director
Documentary Director: Turlington made her directorial debut with the documentary No Woman, No Cry, which profiles maternal health issues across different countries.
Marathon Runner
Marathon Runner: She completed her first New York City Marathon in 2011 to raise awareness for maternal and child health, participating with her organization, Every Mother Counts.
Yoga Enthusiast
Yoga Enthusiast: Turlington has practiced yoga since 1987, specifically Jivamukti yoga, and credits it with deepening her connection to her Catholic faith.
Author
Author: She authored the book Living Yoga: Creating A Life Practice, first published in 2002, which emphasizes the importance of incorporating yoga into daily life.