Kirsty Hume was born in Ayr, Scotland. Kirsty Hume's love was painting, drawing inspiration from the countryside and influenced at a young age by the likes of Salvador Dali, Piccasso, and folk artist. She got a lucky break and was signed with a modeling agency in Glasgow, Scotland. Kirsty moved to the Florida, U.S. to further her career. Things continued on a slow pace until photographer Patrick Demarchelier discovered her at age 16. Although she was gradually working on a modeling career, this boost opened many doors for her, providing chances for her to appear at the biggest shows, wearing the most famous designer names.
1995 was a breakout year for her, with many Vogue, Elle, Harper's Bazaar and Allure cover appearances. She expanded her field beyond the runway by signing on with Chanel as a spokeswoman. Her work in campaigns for Gap, Ralph Lauren (in association with the LPGA golf tour), Gucci, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent cemented her as part of the new breed of supermodels.
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