Karen Elson, born Jan. 14, 1979, is an English singer-songwriter and model. Elson rose to fame after she was discovered as a teenager. She walked the runway for several fashion houses and brands, including Marc Jacobs, Versace, Jean Paul Gaultier, Gucci, Dior and Alexander McQueen, among others.
Along with her work on the runway, Elson starred in several campaigns for Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Lanvin and more. She is the face for Jo Malone London and represents the brand globally.
Along with her work in fashion, Elson is also a singer and songwriter. She’s released three albums: “The Ghost Who Walks” (2010), “Double Roses” (2017) and “Green” (2022).
Here, see photos of Elson’s style through the years — from runway looks to red carpets, event and more.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2024
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson walks the runway at the Burberry show during London Fashion Week February 2024 at on Feb. 19, 2024 in London.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2023
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson attends The Fashion Awards 2023 presented by Pandora at the Royal Albert Hall on Dec. 4, 2023 in London.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2022
Image Credit: Getty Images for Daily Front Row Karen Elson attends the Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards at The Rainbow Room on Sept. 10, 2022 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2021
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson attends the Vacheron Constantin Flagship Grand Opening on Sept. 8, 2021 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2020
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson walks the runway during the Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2020 show as part of Paris Fashion Week at Theatre Du Chatelet on Jan. 22, 2020 in Paris.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2019
Image Credit: Roy Rochlin Karen Elson poses outside Spring Studios during New York Fashion Week: The Shows on Sept. 9, 2019 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2018
Image Credit: Getty Images for Marc Jacobs Karen Elson attends the Marc Jacobs Spring 2019 Runway during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Park Avenue Armory on Sept. 12, 2018 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2017
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson attends the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2016
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson walks the runway at the Bottega Veneta show during Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 on Sept. 24, 2016 in Milan, Italy.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2015
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson attends the “China: Through The Looking Glass” Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2014
Image Credit: Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz Karen Elson walks the runway at the Donna Karan New York 30th Anniversary fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2014 on Feb. 10, 2014 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2013
Image Credit: Frazer Harrison Karen Elson walks the runway at the Diane Von Furstenberg fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014 at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on Sept. 8, 2013 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2012
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson attends the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2011
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson attends the amfAR New York Gala to kick off Fall 2011 Fashion Week at Cipriani Wall Street on Feb. 9, 2011 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2010
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson attends the Women’s Wear Daily 100 Anniversary Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street on Nov. 2, 2010 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2009
Image Credit: Getty Images NEW YORK – MAY 04: Karen Elson and Jack White attend “The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion” Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2008
Image Credit: Getty Images for IMG Karen Elson walks the runway at the Anna Sui Fall 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2008 at The Tent at Bryant Park on Feb. 6, 2008 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2007
Image Credit: Evan Agostini Karen Elson poses inside during the 25th Anniversary of the Annual CFDA Fashion Awards held at the New York Public Library June 4, 2007 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2006
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson attends The Fashion Group International’s 23rd Annual Night of Stars at Cipriani Oct. 26, 2006 in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2005
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson attends the MET Costume Institute Gala Celebrating Chanel at the Metropolitan Museum of Art May 2, 2005 In New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2004
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson attends the “Dangerous Liaisons: Fashion and Furniture in the 18th Century” Costume Institute benefit gala on April 26, 2004 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, in New York City.
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Karen Elson’s Style Through the Years: 2003
Image Credit: Getty Images Karen Elson walks the runway at the Luca Luca Fall/Winter 2003 Collection fashion show at the Theater in Bryant Park during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Feb. 9, 2003 in New York City.