With a career spanning more than two decades, Kiera began modelling as a teenager in New York and went on to achieve international recognition, appearing in leading publications including Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Vanity Fair, and collaborating with luxury brands and designers worldwide. Her influence in fashion and business has earned her numerous accolades, including Fashion Icon of the Year at the Vienna Fashion Awards, and Iconic Businesswoman of the Year in 2024.

Inspired by the legacy of her grandfather Charlie Chaplin, Kiera founded the Chaplin Awards to celebrate outstanding achievement in film and the arts. She is also the co-founder of GENERATION by Kiera & Spencer Chaplin, a premium spirits brand created with her brother Spencer Chaplin, and serves as president of the Desert Flower Foundation, founded by Waris Dirie, supporting education initiatives including the Kiera Chaplin Desert Flower School in Sierra Leone.