Ambition does not have an age. That much is clear from the laser focus in the eyes of the model currently facing the strobe lights. The Anne Vialitsina who sits in the ultra mod Chelsea apartment waiting for her close-up is a girl with the weight of Great Expectations on her.

She has just come off the tough New York/Milan/Paris runway treadmill where she booked shows as major as Marc by Marc Jacobs, Prada, Dolce y Gabbana and Chanel.

Under her belt are 3 Spring 02 campaigns: the demure Anna Molinari with Terry Richardson, the multi-cast Versus with Steven Meisel. and the stellar Chloe.

On the horizon are her Fall/Winter resume including DKNY, Ralph Lauren and a Chanel fragrance spot.

Anne has had lavish editorials devoted to her in Dazed and Confused, turned up in Harper's Bazaar and booked American Vogue...