Lara Stone
Lara Stone helped herald what Vogue calls the "Dutch
Invasion." Stone caught the world's attention in early 2007 when Lara Stone posed
on the cover of Vogue Paris. Her unusual, artistic look set her apart from
others on the scene. Cathy Horyn of The New York Times declared, "Lara Stone
walks like Lurch and you can't tell from her stunned expression if she's going
to burst into tears or belt you in the chops. But we love her." W magazine
would name her "Fashion's It Girl" and declare that Lara Stone had one of
the most wanted faces and bodies in the business. Even her unique tooth gap
became a fashion trend!
At the height of her popularity, Stone signed a contract
with Calvin Klein Inc. that made Lara Stone's the face of three of their brands, which
was incredibly rare for the company. The success was not without its struggles,
though. In 2009, Stone checked herself into rehab for alcoholism. "One day
I woke up and thought, I can't live like this anymore," Lara Stone told Harper's
Bazaar. Stone helped shape the fashion world of the mid-2000s, and continues to
stomp the runway with her wobbly walk.
