Milan – A tense and ultimately unsettling atmosphere hangs over the fashion industry following a reported incident at the Milan studio of Vogue Italia earlier this evening. Supermodel Gia Carangi, 23, was present for her final scheduled photoshoot for the magazine, and the event quickly devolved into a scene of escalating anxiety and, according to multiple sources, outright distress.

The shoot, intended to mark Carangi’s departure from the magazine after a turbulent relationship with editor Franca Sozzani, reportedly began with a noticeable shift in Carangi’s demeanor. Witnesses described her as increasingly withdrawn and agitated throughout the early stages, punctuated by periods of intense, almost violent, pacing. Initial reports suggested a possible episode of heightened anxiety, but the situation rapidly worsened as the afternoon progressed.

“She just… snapped,” recounted Marco Rossi, a lighting technician who has worked with Vogue Italia for over a decade. “One minute she was posing, the next she was screaming at the assistants, demanding to be left alone. It was completely unlike anything I’ve ever seen from her.”

The climax of the incident occurred around 4:30 PM, when Carangi reportedly smashed several mirrors and a small table in the studio’s dressing room. Security personnel, including a newly hired private security team, were forced to restrain her. A short while later, she was escorted away from the studio, reportedly in a state of significant distress.

Franca Sozzani, visibly shaken, issued a brief statement through her publicist: “Gia is a profoundly talented and complex individual. We are providing her with the support she needs during this difficult time. The shoot has been indefinitely postponed.”

The incident has sent shockwaves through the Milan fashion scene. Some speculate that the pressure of maintaining her status as a leading model, coupled with her ongoing struggles with substance abuse, contributed to the breakdown. Others suggest a deeper, more personal issue may be at play. Sources close to Carangi indicate she has been receiving increasing support from her family, though the full extent of her personal challenges remains largely private.

The fallout is expected to be significant. Vogue Italia is currently reviewing its security protocols, and the industry is bracing itself for the potential ripple effects of this dramatic event.