Stephanie Carta/Elite New York, Ford Models Europe. Digi courtesy of Elite NY
It is a sure narrative during Paris show week where a girl who has been circulating quietly in previous suddenly finds herself in demand for the most demanding runways in sight. For SS 09 those honors go to Elite NY’s Stephanie Carta, whose presence this season at Jil Sander, Dries, Balenciaga and Givenchy has model watchers sitting bolt upright in fascination. Presence, personality and a fantastic personal style has Ms Carta basking in that spotlight, right this minute.