Carmen Kass is an Estonian supermodel. She had already received recognition by the time she was discovered at age 14 in a Tallinn supermarket by an Italian modeling scout. In 1999, Kass modeled for top designers such as Calvin Klein, Chanel, Christian Dior, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Valentino. She is also recognized for her appearances in a The Gap denim advertising campaign. Kass is a spokesperson for Sephora, one of the world's leading cosmetics retailers, and the Christian Dior perfume, J'adore.