Katlin Aas is an Estonian fashion model known for her remarkable presence in international modeling and her strong enthusiasm for fashion. From a young age, Katlin showed a natural elegance that would later attract the attention of several model agencies. She remains deeply grateful to her parents, who encouraged her to reconsider an offer from a model agency that she had initially rejected. Their support ultimately helped her take the first steps into the competitive world of modeling and begin a career that would place her among notable international models.
Katlin Aas was first scouted at the age of fourteen while dancing with an ensemble during the Summer Music Festivals in Tallinn. A representative from one of the model agencies attending the festival approached her with an opportunity to pursue modeling professionally. Although she initially declined the offer, Katlin later accepted and began working with a professional model agency. Her debut professional modeling season came in 2009 in London, where she opened the runway shows for Christopher Kane and Prada. During the same season, she modeled exclusively for Miu Miu, an opportunity that helped establish her reputation in the international fashion industry.
Following her impressive runway debut, Katlin quickly attracted attention from editors and designers. In 2009 she was featured in an article titled “Meet the New Girl: Katlin Aas” on The Cut, highlighting her remarkable performance on the Prada runway. Her confident walk and distinctive look made her one of the most talked-about newcomers in the modeling industry. Through the support of experienced model agencies, Katlin refined her craft and continued building a strong presence among top fashion models.
Throughout her career, Katlin Aas has developed an extensive modeling portfolio that includes editorials, runway shows, and major advertising campaigns. She has walked for many prestigious fashion houses such as Dior, Givenchy, Valentino, Hermès, Fendi, GAP, Balenciaga, Tom Ford, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Bulgari, Moschino, Balmain, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, Michael Kors, Missoni, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs, and Haider Ackermann. Her editorial work has also appeared on numerous magazine covers, including Vogue Ukraine, Vogue Mexico, Vogue Japan, Vogue Spain, Vogue Italy, Vogue Netherlands, Vogue Turkey, Vogue Portugal, Harper’s Bazaar UK, and Numéro. In 2013 she reached a major milestone by being ranked among the Top 50 Models in the world.
Katlin’s modeling success also includes high-profile advertising campaigns, including the Spring/Summer 2012 campaigns for Francesco Scognamiglio, Ter et Bantine, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, and Marc Cosmetics. In addition to modeling, Katlin has demonstrated her acting talent, most notably appearing in Dior’s Secret Garden film in 2014, where she portrayed one of the Three Graces in the Gardens of Versailles. Outside the fashion world, Katlin enjoys dancing and relaxing with intellectually engaging games such as chess, Sudoku, and classic board games. Her journey illustrates how dedication, passion for modeling, and guidance from professional model agencies can shape a lasting career in fashion.
