Karolina Kurkova, model:

For me it was almost 12 years ago–I did all the shows in New York! It was very busy. I lost I think, 20 pounds of hair. And my eyes were so red and burning [from taking my] makeup off so many times. When you’re starting, and you’re the it-girl everyone wants, you’ve got to go with the flow. It was hard to say no when all the great designers want you.