Karolina was scouted at the age of 15 while continuing her academic studies and training in rhythmic gymnastics in her hometown of Braunschweig. She made her runway debut for Valentino S/S 23 in Paris, going on to feature in campaigns for Alexander McQueen, Versace, Max Mara, Louis Vuitton and Givenchy during her debut season.
Since then, Karolina has become the face of Givenchy Cosmetics, graced the covers of multiple international editions of Vogue, and worked with some of the industry's most renowned photographers, including Steven Meisel, David Sims, Mert and Marcus, and Mario Sorrenti.
