Emmanuelle Alt's French Vogue honour

Emmanuelle Alt says it is an "honour" to be named as the new editor-in-chief of French Vogue.

The 41-year-old fashionista will replace Carine Roitfeld in the coveted position at the prestigious magazine and admits she can't wait to get to work.

She said: "It is a great honour for me, and also a great pleasure, to arrive at the head of Vogue Paris which I know so well. By working with such a talented team, I am confident of developing the incredible potential of the magazine."

Emmanuelle - who will begin her new role on February 1 - worked at the publication as fashion director during Carine's editorship. She began her career in 1990 at Elle, becoming fashion director at age 20.

Xavier Romatet - president of Conde Nast France, which publishes French Vogue - said: "Vogue Paris is performing strongly and I wish to entrust the editor-in-chief position to someone who will ensure a certain continuity, while bringing a new energy and dimension.

"Emmanuelle has all the professional and personal qualities required to maintain Vogue Paris as a world reference among fashion magazines. Vogue Paris will remain the most important fashion, beauty and cultural magazine, working with the world's greatest photographers and stylists,

"I totally trust her to manage this prestigious brand and develop it in all its dimensions, including digital."

Last month, Carine announced her departure after 10 years in the role saying she wanted to focus on personal projects.