Catwalk Queen: Model, Daul Kim, passes away

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Model, Daul Kim, passes away

The fashion world is reeling today from the tragic news that Daul Kim has died. The Korean model was found dead in her Paris apartment yesterday, aged just 20 years old. Although no official cause of death has been released, sources are speculating it was suicide.

With an incredible eye for style, Daul quickly came to the attention of editors and bloggers before beginning a career in modelling in Asia. She first hit the catwalks of Paris in 2007, and since then she has become a fixture on the fashion week circuit. She recently appeared in the ad campaign for Christopher Kane's Topshop collection.

"She was a top model and a great friend to all of us at Next. Please respect her family's privacy at this time of sadness. We will all miss her very much," her agency, Next, said in a statement.

A sad loss to many. Our thoughts go out to her loved ones.