The 7 French Models You Need to Know Now Inline
Photographed by Kevin Tachman1/7Céline Bouly
Hometown: Béthune
Instagram: @celine_bouly
It’s fitting that one of the most promising new French models began her career by closing one of the quintessential Parisian shows. Céline Bouly arrived on the scene closing Chloé’s Spring ’16 show, and in the months since, Bouly has managed to appear on the catwalk for nearly all of fashion’s most influential brands. Struts for Loewe, Miu Miu, J.W.Anderson, and Prada are nice, but what really makes Bouly stand out is her unique look: A platinum blonde with a punky shag and a love of dark eyeliner and vintage clothes, Bouly is a style star in the making.
Photo: Sonny Vandevelde / Indigital.tv2/7Estelle Chen
Hometown: Paris
Instagram: @chen_estelle
As a former Elite Model Look finalist, Estelle Chen has followed in the footsteps of her heroes Liu Wen and Sigrid Agren, both of whom also got their big breaks via modeling contests. Three years later, Chen is sharing the runways with the models she once looked up to. Working with Raf Simons during his final seasons at Dior provided Chen with a glamorous entrée into runway modeling, as did work with Nicolas Ghesquière for Louis Vuitton.
Photo: Sonny Vandevelde / Indigital.tv3/7Pauline Hoarau
Hometown: Réunion Island
Instagram: @paulinehoarau
Always chic, always in demand, Pauline Hoarau embodies effortless French girl style in every picture, and continues to be one of the busiest models working this month. Though her baby-face sweetness has made her a regular at Valentino, Dolce & Gabbana, and Chanel, lately Hoarau has been showing a sexier side—and that hasn’t gone unnoticed. Last year she made her debut at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show.
Photo: BFA4/7Ophelie Guillermand
Hometown: Verdun
Instagram: @ophelieguillermand/
The dazzling Ophelie Guillermand has been a top model since her debut in 2013, but this year she’s experiencing a runway resurgence. A pleasant surprise at Prabal Gurung, Brandon Maxwell, and Jeremy Scott, Guillermand is set to bring her charms back to Paris Fashion Week for Fall. Guillermand has proved so successful, she’s even inspired other members of her family to give modeling a try—her baby brother, Corentin, is now modeling, too!
Photo: Sonny Vandevelde / Indigital.tv5/7Aya Jones
Hometown: Paris
Instagram: @iamayajones
Prior to modeling, Aya Jones studied ballet and modern dance, and the training is evident every time she glides down the runway. Known for her graceful stride and bee-stung lips, Jones caused a sensation when she debuted on the Prada runway during Spring 2014. Since then, she’s been working nonstop, making waves on the catwalk for Gucci, Valentino, and McQueen and appearing in the pages of Vogue on multiple occasions.
Photo: Courtesy of Karly Loyce / @karlyloyce6/7Karly Loyce
Hometown: Martinique
Instagram: @karlyloyce
Since her debut at Céline’s Fall 2015 show, Karly Loyce’s signature ’fro has been seen in all the right places. The biology student turned model’s nonchalant appeal has resonated with everyone from Phoebe Philo—who has tapped her for Céline’s ads two seasons in a row—to high-profile photographers like Patrick Demarchelier and Craig McDean. Loyce’s combination of brains and beauty make her a fascinating star to watch on and off the runway.
Photo: Courtesy of Camille Hurel / @camhrl7/7Camille Hurel
Hometown: Paris
Instagram: @camhrl
Unofficially kicking off Paris Fashion Week by opening Anthony Vaccarello’s Fall show, Camille Hurel’s season is already off to a great start. An undeniably elegant presence on any runway, Hurel has proved herself continuously versatile, shifting from a face jewelry–clad Givenchy girl to a Valentino nymph, with ease. Let’s see what this season will hold.
