Who is Sahteene Sednaoui, Laeticia Casta's eldest daughter?

If we mention the fashion of the 80s, there's a high chance you'll automatically think of Thierry Mugler, Azzedine Alaïa, Gianni Versace, or even Yves Saint Laurent. And you wouldn't be wrong, as they are undoubtedly the main figures in the fashion sphere who have made history and left an indelible mark on those years. But can we truly say with certainty that without Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer, or even Inès de La Fressange, these iconic runway shows would have had the same impact? Speaking of talented French designers, one must also recognize the equally talented models, and if there's one model who still represents French iconicity today, it is Laetitia Casta. Now 46 years old, the model and occasional actress hasn't rested on her laurels and continues to walk the Fashion Week runways with the same charm and presence she displayed in the last century. Her latest appearance was at the Dior Haute Couture FW24 show. She also walked for Les sculptures by Jacquemus last June at Casa Malaparte in Capri, and before that, she closed the Ami FW24/25 show. Although it seems she is not ready to bid farewell to the catwalks just yet, the next generation is already well-prepared. Indeed, her daughter Sahteene Sednaoui is now on everyone's lips, and despite her recent foray into the fashion world, she appears to have a bright future ahead of her, following in her mother's footsteps. But who is this rising star of modeling?

Born in 2001 from the union of the French model and the Franco-American photographer Stéphane Sednaoui, Sahteene grew up away from the spotlight, protected by parents who knew all too well the occasionally harmful nature of fame. It wasn't until 2019 that the young girl made her debut in the glittering world of fashion, walking for miu miu and modeling for them on several occasions. She then decided to explore cinema, playing a role in Behind the Walls in 2019, as well as in A Faithful Man alongside Laetitia Casta, Louis Garrel (who would later become her stepfather), and Lily-Rose Depp. However, she returned to fashion in 2023, accompanied by her mother, during the Dior pre-Fall show in Mumbai, India. This appearance did not go unnoticed and brought this discreet yet instantly admired duo into the spotlight.

And if this duo quickly gained popularity, it is precisely because of its uniqueness and the differences between its members. Indeed, in a sea of TikTok edits of Deva Cassel, where every expression and mannerism is compared to those of her mother Monica Bellucci, Fendi campaigns where Kate Moss poses alongside her daughter Lila, who seems like a younger version of the iconic model, or Lily-Rose Depp who can't do a Chanel campaign without constant reminders of her resemblance to Vanessa Paradis, the lack of physical resemblance between Laetitia and her daughter is refreshing to the public. This lack of similarity might even be beneficial for Sahteene's career development, helping her establish herself as an individual, potentially sparing her from the usual criticism directed at «daughters of» and comments about meritocracy. Although she seems to prefer keeping a low profile in public and on social media, she is represented by Viva Model Management, proving that the speculation about her future career in fashion is not merely a result of her limited experience or her parents' fame. Her low-key demeanor and introverted nature avoiding being the center of attention at all costs, do not make her any less interesting. On the contrary, they cast a mysterious aura around her personality, leaving people eager to see more.