Carly

Biodata

Feature	Value
Name	Carly Kloss
Alias(es)	Little KK 188
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Dior; represented by model agent Faye
Occupation/Role	High-fashion and commercial model; music-video performer; television cameo actress 144 261
Status	Plans to retire from modeling to remain with Ryan 273
First Appearance	Chapter 75

Background / History

Carly is an exceptionally tall teenage model whose early career is centered on high fashion. When Ryan first approaches her during a Vogue China shoot, she is working through a packed schedule of magazine assignments and declines his music-video offer, believing MV work could undermine the high-fashion foundation she is building. 75

She later seeks Ryan out at an after-party, awkwardly attempting conversation before Daddario helps her obtain an autograph and photograph with Katy Perry. Carly subsequently accompanies Ryan to a Calvin Klein fashion event, where she links arms with him for photographers and thanks him for helping her contact The Ting Tings. 96 137

Photos of Carly and Ryan fuel public speculation about their relationship. After Faye replaces Carly in a runway lineup, Carly confronts Ryan over the decision; the resulting scandal places her at the center of online hostility. She initially refuses Ryan's proposed public-relations strategy, but agrees after Taylor speaks with her privately. Her statement presents Carly as the one who pursued Ryan, redirecting public anger away from Ryan and Taylor. 140 142

Following the scandal, Carly travels to Punta Cana to film a love-story MV with Ryan. The staged scenes become an important emotional experience for her: she admits she has never been in love, grows more comfortable around Ryan, and temporarily pauses her studies to escape persistent rumors. 144 145

Her modeling career rebounds strongly. She opens Dior’s ready-to-wear show, receives bookings with numerous major brands, and is later reinstated by Dior after an abrupt dismissal—receiving a chief-model position for a new line. Ryan also supports her transition toward commercial work through a television cameo and an advertising appearance; Faye later secures her a Maybelline contract. 188 197 261 268

In Monaco, Carly assists Ryan’s investigation into a trafficking operation by gathering evidence and serving as bait for Bergman. After Darren takes her hostage, Ryan kills him during the confrontation. The two later begin a romantic relationship aboard a yacht, where Carly says she wants to stop modeling and stay with Ryan. 271 273

Appearance

Carly is a strikingly tall, slender model with unusually long legs and a composed runway presence. At 1.88 meters (6'2"), she is taller than most people around her even without heels. 144 268

• Deep flaxen-to-blonde hair; later wears it short in her commercial-modeling period. 75 268
• Blue eyes and eyebrows noted as strongly resembling Taylor’s. 75
• A small face relative to her height, with a mole to the right of her nose. 96
• Exceptionally long, straight legs; her 120 cm legs are described as accounting for 63.8% of her height. 268
• Often appears reserved off the runway, though formal styling gives her a mature and highly feminine presence. 137 270

Personality

Carly initially prioritizes professional stability over opportunities outside high fashion. Her refusal to join Ryan’s MV stems from concern that a low-paying music-video role could damage the career base she has already established. 75

She is socially inexperienced and often awkward in unfamiliar settings, particularly around Ryan and at industry parties. Her forced smile and hesitant small talk contrast with her confidence as a runway model. She has little experience with nightlife, becomes overwhelmed during her first nightclub outing, and later resolves not to attend such places without Ryan. 96 230

Despite her naivety, Carly is capable of resolve and courage. She resists Ryan’s PR plan at first, carefully weighs the risks of changing modeling fields, and actively helps expose the Monaco operation even after learning the danger involved. 142 232 273

Modeling Career

Period / Development	Chapter	Notes
Vogue China editorial work	75	Participates in a stadium shoot for the magazine’s August issue; has three additional magazine shoots scheduled.
First contact with Ryan	75	Declines the lead role in Ryan’s MV, choosing to protect her high-fashion career.
Calvin Klein fashion event	137 138	Attends with Ryan and draws media attention after linking arms with him; Faye views her as insufficiently proactive in navigating Ryan’s growing influence.
Public-relations scandal and MV role	140 142 144	Becomes embroiled in relationship rumors, releases a coordinated statement, then stars opposite Ryan in a Punta Cana MV.
High-fashion comeback	188	Opens Dior’s ready-to-wear show and is booked for more than a dozen brands, including Prada, Versace, Alexander McQueen, Kenzo, and Givenchy.
Dior chief-model role	197	Is reinstated after being fired and is assigned as chief model for Dior’s new series.
Commercial-modeling transition	261 268	Appears in a Broke Sisters cameo and a consumer-product advertisement; later secures a Maybelline advertising contract through Faye.
Retirement decision	273	Decides she wants to leave modeling to remain with Ryan.

Relationships

• Ryan — Initially approaches Carly to cast her in an MV; later helps her during the scandal, supports her modeling transition, and becomes her romantic partner after the Monaco events. 75 142 268 273
• Taylor Swift — Treats Carly like a younger sister, teaches her to sing, helps persuade her to cooperate with the PR statement, and advises her about relationships and commercial modeling. 142 144 232
• Faye — Carly’s model agent. Faye initially sidelines Carly in favor of Ilena, but later helps secure her Maybelline contract. 138 140 268
• Daddario — Helps Carly meet Katy Perry at the All Points Festival after-party and assists her in navigating Ryan’s social circle. 96
• Aomei — Has a tense, mildly jealous interaction with Carly during a fashion-show rehearsal; Carly dismisses Aomei as Ryan’s assistant. 268
• Beatrice Borromeo — Collaborates with Carly and Ryan in Monaco to expose the royal family’s connection to human trafficking. 273

Major Arcs

Ryan Relationship Scandal

Carly’s public association with Ryan becomes the focus of online speculation after photos emerge of their prior meetings. Her lineup replacement by Ilena intensifies her resentment toward Ryan and Faye. Although she initially refuses to participate in Ryan’s response strategy, Taylor persuades her to issue a statement portraying herself as the party who pursued Ryan. 140 142

First Love and the Punta Cana MV

Taylor encourages Carly to let Ryan teach her about love after Carly admits she has never had a relationship. During the Punta Cana shoot, Carly and Ryan perform an improvised love story; Ryan respects her stated boundaries during rehearsals, allowing her to become more emotionally open. 144 145

Fashion Comeback

The scandal unexpectedly raises Carly’s profile. She returns as a highly sought-after high-fashion model, opens Dior’s ready-to-wear show, and receives a major Dior role after Ryan’s intervention helps reverse her firing. 188 197

Monaco Operation

Carly accompanies Ryan to Monaco, where she helps collect evidence against a trafficking ring. She approaches Bergman as part of Ryan’s trap and is later taken hostage by Darren. Following Darren’s death, Carly and Ryan spend time together on a yacht, where she decides to retire from modeling. 270 271 273

Notable Quotes

“I want to be with you, stay by your side. I don't want to be a model anymore.” 273

“I won't fall in love with someone I've only met a few times.” 141

Trivia

• Carly was still in school when the scandal escalated, but chose to temporarily halt her studies because she expected rumors to follow her regardless of where she transferred. 145
• Her unusually tall stature makes her stand out even among models; Katy Perry had to pose beside her while Carly crouched slightly for a photograph. 96
• She is initially unfamiliar with nightclub culture and had rarely gone out with other models outside work. 230