11 Most Popular Female French Models

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France has long been a fashion powerhouse, home to French designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, and Coco Chanel.

These innovators, however, didn’t obtain their ideas from just anyplace; they also turned to their country’s women for inspiration.

11 Most Popular Female French Models

Here are some of the most famous French models, from Carla Bruni and Vanessa Paradis to Thylane Blondeau, who gave life to the works of some of the most iconic fashion brands.

1. Sigrid Agren

Brands: Prada, Stella McCartney, Chloe 

In 2006, Martinique-born Sigrid Agren became a finalist in France’s Elite Model Look Contest, which took her to Shanghai for the final round.

She signed with Elite Model Management in Paris right after, but she decided to take a break from modeling for a few years to finish her studies.

She’s now become the face of Prada and been dubbed an “Industry Icon” by respected trade journals. Sigrid is still active online as a travel and lifestyle blogger, despite her recent reduction in modeling time.

2. Carla Bruni

Brands: Christian Dior, Givenchy, John Galliano

Carla Bruni is a former model who rose to international fame after marrying Nicolas Sarkozy, the then-President of France, in 2008.

With her excellent looks and graceful temperament, this exotic beauty was born in Italy but moved to France when she was seven years old. She first entered the world of modeling as a youngster and quickly rose to become one of the top-paid models.

During her prime, she worked for Christian Dior, Givenchy, John Galliano, and Versace, among others. Her grandpa founded the tire manufacturing company CEAT, and she grew up in an affluent industrial family.

Carla learned to play the guitar at a young age since both of her parents had a natural love for music. 

Carla had originally intended to pursue a profession in architecture, but she changed her mind and decided to seek a career as a model instead. When her love for music overtook her, she left modeling and recorded her debut album in 2002.

So far, she’s released four studio albums, five music videos, and several singles. This lovely lady has been active in humanitarian and philanthropic endeavors.

She is a dedicated advocate for HIV/AIDS research, having lost a brother to the disease.

3. Ophelie Guillermand

Brands: Calvin Klein, Prada, Channel, Dior, Versace

Ophelie Guillermand never intended to be a model. Before being spotted by a photographer in Paris at the age of 17, she studied chemistry and molecular biology at a scientific high school in the French Alps.

She left university after graduation to pursue modeling full-time in New York City, and less than a year later, she was voted one of the season’s top five newbies.

She’s since walked for Calvin Klein, Chanel, Dior, Prada, and Versace, among other high-fashion labels, with a few of her fellow French models.

4. Eva Green

Brands: Emporio Armani, Christian Dior, Lancôme, Montblanc

Eva Green is a French model and actress best known for playing Sibylla, Queen of Jerusalem, in the historical film “Kingdom of Heaven” and Bond girl Vesper Lynd in the film “Casino Royale.”

Green, the daughter of the legendary actress Marlène Jobert, has also dabbled in the television profession, playing Vanessa Ives in the horror drama “Penny Dreadful”.

Eva Green has done endorsement campaigns for a variety of high-end brands, including Montblanc, Emporio Armani, Breil, Lancôme, Christian Dior, and Heineken, in addition to her acting career.

Aside from acting, the actress describes herself as “nerdy.” She enjoys going to museums and is an art enthusiast. She also enjoys writing music, cooking, and art collection. 

Green, who studied acting at London’s Weber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art, has also studied directing at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

5. Filippa Hamilton

Brands: Ralph Lauren

Filippa Hamilton was born in Paris and raised in Biarritz, France, to a Swedish dad and a French mother. She is not just a model who was discovered at the age of 15, but she is also royalty.

The French model is theoretically a Swedish countess according to her father’s noble heritage, albeit she doesn’t wear the title very often. 

She is arguably best known for speaking out against female beauty standards in modeling when Ralph Lauren sacked her for being “too fat” after photoshopping one of her photographs to make her appear impossibly small.

Filippa currently splits her time between her family and her company, Fina Plage, a designer towel brand.

6. Tina Kunakey

Brands: Dior, L’Oreal, Jean-Paul Gaultier

Tina Kunakey Di Vita Tina was born in April 1997 in Toulouse, to a Togolese father and a Sicilian mother. From Toulouse, Tina’s family moved to Barbazan-Debat then Biarritz in the  New Aquitaine region by the Basque coast in southwestern France. She has always aspired to be a model.

She appeared in local advertisements and modeled for Roxy and Quicksilver. She also joined the Mad Management Model modeling agency in Madrid and participated in several photoshoots.

Tina, on the other hand, opted to start again and relocated to London, where she signed with SUPA Model Management.

She appeared in M Pokora’s ‘Belinda’ and Kalash’s ‘Danje’ music videos. Tina’s career took off when both videos became incredibly successful.

She has appeared on the covers of numerous publications, including Vogue, Grazia, and Marie Claire, and has collaborated with renowned photographers such as Koto Bolofo and Ellen Von Unwerth.

Dior and L’Oreal are just a few of her modeling clients. She recently made her runway debut as a model for Jean Paul Gaultier.

7. Vanessa Paradis

Brands: Chanel, Miu Miu

Vanessa Chantal Paradis is a model, actor, and singer who started her career in the entertainment industry when she was still quite young.

She began her career as a professional singer when she was seven years old, and at the age of fourteen, she published the hit tune “Joe le taxi.”

She subsequently launched her debut album, M&J, which was a smash hit in France and got some traction in the United Kingdom.

As a result of her success in music, she was able to pursue a successful modeling and acting career. She’s been the face of ‘Chanel’ for a long time, and her initial commercial for the brand’s fragrance ‘Coco’ paved the way for several modeling jobs.

Currently a Chanel and Miu Miu spokesmodel, she’s also appeared in films such as “Une chance sur deux,” “Café de Flore,” and others in France. She has also received awards for her acting, such as the ‘Genie Award’ and the ‘Cesar Award.’

8. Camille Rowe-Bel

Brands Dior, Victoria’s Secret

Camille Rowe-Bel was discovered by a talent agent while studying at the University of Paris, and in addition to walking for the majority of the big fashion houses (including Dior, for whom she hasn’t missed a show since 2014), she’s also a Victoria’s Secret Angel and a Playmate for Playboy.

She’s a feminist activist outside of modeling, and after her partner, professional skateboarder Dylan Rieder, died of leukemia, she started raising awareness and money for cancer research.

She’s also a professional actress since last year, which makes us question whether there’s anything she can’t accomplish.

9. Constance Jablonski

Brands: Estée Lauder, Thakoon, Burberry, Dior

Constance Jablonski, a French fashion model, was destined for stardom from the minute she first stepped onto the world’s fashion runways.

With a client list that reads like a who’s who of fashion’s elite who have all been enamored by her beauty, charms, and personality, Constance has more than shown her value. She has become the face of youthful, exquisite beauty in just a few years.

Constance has modeled for major companies such as Givenchy, Burberry, Dior, and Thakoon, as well as being one of the youngest models to ever sign a multi-million dollar cosmetics contract with Estée Lauder.

10. Olga Kurylenko

Brands: Bebe, Clarins, Helena Rubinstein, Victoria’s Secret

Olga Kurylenko is a French-Ukranian model and actress who is most known for her seductive roles in James Bond films.

She has appeared on the covers of magazines such as “Madame Figaro” and “Marie Claire” in addition to being a Bond girl.

Her performances in action films such as “Hitman” and “Max Payne” were also noteworthy. Helena Rubinstein, Bebe, and Clarins have all used Olga as their brand ambassador. She’s also one of Victoria’s Secret’s most beautiful models.

Born in Ukraine, then moved to Paris at 16, Olga acquired her French citizenship in 2001. She has been a part of the film industry since and still has many upcoming projects.

11. Thylane Blondeau

Brands: Tommy Hilfiger, Dolce & Gabbana

Thylane Blondeau is a well-known French model who is best recognized as a L’Oreal Paris brand ambassador. Thylane began modeling at the age of four, thanks to her father, a professional footballer, and her mother, a TV presenter.

Jean-Paul Gaultier, a well-known French fashion designer, provided Thylane a major professional break. She was on the cover of ‘Jalouse’ magazine at the age of thirteen. In 2015, she was offered a contract by ‘IMG Models,’ one of the world’s largest modeling agencies.

She has since walked the runway for several known designers, including Tommy Hilfiger and Dolce & Gabbana. She starred in the film ‘Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues’ in 2015.

Thylane aspires to be a successful actor in the future and is currently reading scripts in preparation for a full-fledged acting career.