And what has been fueling the incredible career surge of this pristine girl? The last two seasons have seen the runways, magazine pages and campaign billboards over-ran by a sea of sultry Brazilian beauties parading Spring/Summer';s 2000's saucy styles with note perfect aplomb. And while it is clear to see that The Brazilians have now become a fashion world staple, it is interesting that a new school of cooler, more classic European types have been brimming on the edges of the scene.

And perfectly positioned to provide an anticipated wave of sang froid is the wildly energetic Karolina Kurkova. "I love doing shoots," offers Karolina in her typically effervescent tone. "I love that I'm sitting here watching myself become completely different. There are some people who say it gets tiring, traveling and working all the time, but I love this so much. Everyday is so exciting...!" Suddenly she turns. Karolina's attention is shattered by the faint rumble of the hip-hop beat on the radio. "Oh My God!" she screams. "I love this song!" And with that she's off, clutching her leather blazer while hopping in time to Jay Z's now immortal opus "Big Pimpin!" (Side note: Really should do an article on the almost cult-like hold Mr Z. has over young models!") Photographer, hair and make-up stylist, chaperone and agency "baby-sitter" look on helplessly as Karolina has her moment. Ah sixteen!

But when its time to face the camera, the girl blooming softly from the Polaroids is remote, stunning and enigmatic in that great tradition forged by the likes of a Vera von Lenhdorff. It's been less than a year since she was discovered and already she has the nuances of mystery and restraint down pat. Hers is the kind of face that just about begs for a make-up campaign (and it will be doing just that in the Fall 2000 beauty.com advertorials).

At shoot's end, in the mad hustle to change and then make her next appointment (The Victoria Secret's rehearsal), Karolina's youthful excitement remains unbridled. And that compression between her sheer joy in what she does and the untouchable beauty of her pictures? That's the tension that fuels the enigma that makes for an Inevitable Girl. Watch this Karolina, she is the face of things to come.