Covers: Karen Elson

A visual history of Karen's memorable magazine covers.

In this slideshow: Karen Elson

Vogue Italia, February 1997: For this cover, photographer Steven Meisel convinces Karen to dye her hair and shave her eyebrows.

Vogue Paris, December 1997/January 1998: Karen has a spread with Karl Lagerfeld for this issue, and Guinevere Van Seenus, Alek Wek, Maggie Rizer, Carmen Kass, and Stella Tennant model inside as well.

Paper, January 2000: Her interview for the cover story takes place at Juniper in New York's Tribeca, where she admits: "At school I got harassed so badly for being too tall, too thin, too pale—too everything that has gotten me where I am now."

Nylon, April 2001: Karen also appears in the iconic Pirelli calender this year.

Gli, February 2002: Black against plaid for this cover for Gli.

French Elle, December 2003: Karen poses for Stephane Sednaoui on this ethereal cover, showing off her bright red hair.

Vogue Italia, February 2004: Decked out in a bathing-cap, Karen looks ready to join a synchronized swim team.

Numéro, November 2004: Karen also appears on the 14th issue of Numéro.

Vogue Italia, December 2004: Karen goes dark and romantic for this dramatic cover.

Vogue Nippon, July 2005: One month before this July cover comes out, Karen marries Jack White of the White Stripes in June of 2005.

Dazed & Confused, October 2005: Karen is the creative director and performer in her band, the Citizens Band, which Dazed & Confused spotlights in this issue.