France, since ages, is the undisputed leader in culture, beauty and fashion. French fashion designers, models and influencers since ages have epitomized grace and beauty and have dominated international runways, fashion magazines and high-end commercials. In 2025, this legacy continues with a robust cohort of French women who, unlike other Instagram models, use their powerful social media profiles for social good. Most are social change warriors who break boundaries and inspire millions. Their impact in fashion and pop culture is phenomenal. Their impact in fashion and pop culture is phenomenal. This is their story along with the other French women on this list, top ten most influential models in 2025.
1. Constance Jablonski
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Constance Jablonski was born on 17 April 1991 in Lille, France. The elite model was discovered after modeling in the Elite Model Look 2006. She made her professional runway debut in 2008 for New York, Milan and Paris fashion week. Jablonski has walked for many high-profile designers, including planners such as Dior, Gucci, Burberry and Yves Saint Laurent.
Jablonski has been the face of many major campaigns including Calvin Klein, Hermès, H&M, and Estée Lauder. notably being one of Estée Lauder’s original French models (with Liu Wen and Joan Smalls). Selected to front the products in 2010. Her career includes a wide range of international Vogue covers and Harper’s Bazaar Russia. She consistently walked the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Shows from 2010-2015.
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2. Tina Kunakey
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Tina Kunakey was born on April 5, 1997, in Toulouse, France. Although her father is Togolese and her mother Sicilian, she grew up in Biarritz, moving to Madrid at age 15 to pursue modeling. After signing with Mad Models Management in Spain, she joined SUPA Model Management in London. They sent her to New York, where she also signed with IMG Models.
Tina is well known in the fashion world for her many fantastic, high-end fashion campaigns, but she also achieved notoriety by appearing in music videos from the likes of Kalash, M. Pokora, and ASAP Mob. Tina worked with many brands such as Roxy, L’Oréal, Dior, and Jean Paul Gaultier.
3. Thylane Blondeau
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Thylane Blondeau was born in Aix-en-Provence, France to a footballer Patrick Blondeau and an actress Véronika Loubry, she started modelling at the young age of 4 years old when she walked for Jean Paul Gaultier. At the very young age of 6 years old she was voted the “the most beautiful girl” by Vogue Enfants.
At the age of 14 Thylane Blondeau joined IMG Models, she has worked for luxurious brands such as Dolce & Gabbana, L’Oréal, and Versace, who at 16 made her a brand ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, she even transitioned into acting by making her film debut in Belle & Sebastian: The Adventure Continues. In 2018 she launched a clothing brand called Heaven May.
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4. Ophélie Guillermand
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Ophélie Guillermand is a French model who was scouted in Paris and rapidly moved to New York City to jump-start her modeling career. Guillermand has walked for global fashion houses including Prada, Chanel, and Fendi.
Her editorial success is quite impressive as well. She has been featured in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Numero, and ELLE, and has been photographed by the best including Steven Meisel who helped to illustrate Guillermand’s ageless beauty and versatility.
5. Sigrid Agren
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Sigrid Agren, was born in Martinique to a French mother and Swedish father. Agren became a household name after competing in the Elite Model Look contest in 2006 with her winning moment to come afterwards when she competed in the French finals and proceeded to the international competition in Shanghai. After she finished her studies, Agren went back into fashion modeling in 2008 signing to New York Model Management and Elite Models.
Her runway debut started by closing the Prada Resort show and has had shows with brands and luxury names like Chanel, Dior and Versace. Agren has also consistently appeared in editorial for Vogue Paris, Harper’s Bazaar, and Numéro.
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6. Camille Rowe
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Camille Rowe is a model and actress who was born in Paris, France to an American mom and a French father. She was discovered at a cafe in Paris. Camille quickly rose to fame as the face of Chloé, and modelled for Vogue, Marie Claire, and Elle.
She modeled for high profile brands like Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, and Adidas Originals, and was on the cover of Playboy in 2016. Afterwards, she walked in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Camille transitioned from modelling into film with appearances in Our Day Will Come and The Deep House, as well as music videos for The Strokes and MGMT. Camille caught the world’s eye when she dated Harry Styles in 2017.
7. Laetitia Casta
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Laetitia Casta is one of the most famous models in France. Her place of birth was in Pont-Audemer in Normandy. At the age of 15, while having a holiday in Corsica, she was discovered and began her modelling career with Guess? Jeans in 1993 before becoming extremely famous. She was a Victoria’s Secret Angel for 3 seasons between 1998 and 2000, and she appeared in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues for 3 consecutive years.
Casta has over 250 magazine covers to her credit including front covers of Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and Glamour. Casta has been a L’Oréal Paris ambassador since 1998. Casta has also successfully transitioned from modelling to acting with roles in films like Asterix and Obelix Take on Caesar, and Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life where Casta was nominated for the César award for her role. Apart from her modelling and acting career, Casta has worked as a humanitarian, political activist and has advocated for the release of Ingrid Betancourt.
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8. Cindy Bruna
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Cindy Bruna, a model and social activist, is from Saint-Raphaël, France, and is one of the most successful and recognized French models today. She was born to a Congolese mother and Italian father, and was discovered at the age of 16. Bruna quickly became admired for being a model of mixed race, as too stories depicting diversity were her father coming from Italy, her mother Congolese.
Bruna has walked in runway shows for designers and brands such as Prada, Chanel, Calvin Klein and Burberry, while also shooting editorials for Vogue Italia, Vogue US, and both international editions. She has also collaborated with countless major brands in campaigns such as Yves Saint Laurent, L’Oréal and Ralph Lauren.
Bruna was even cited by Forbes Magazine with its “30 under 30” list; Bruna also had a productive stint as a social activist and ambassador for an organization called Solidarité Femmes that supports women who were victims of domestic violence.
9. Adèle Farine
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Adèle Farine was born and raised in Paris where creativity was all around. Although she began her art career as a collage artist, her unique style was hard to overlook in the fashion world.
Farine’s collages utilize her analog photographs, vintage magazine tears, and text from writings, producing textured pieces that are also meaningful. She had started sharing her work publicly via Instagram during the COVID-19 pandemic and very shortly after began collaborating with major fashion brands like Maison Margiela and Acne Studios. Farine often engages with self-portraiture by combining her practice of art and modeling.
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10. Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli
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She is a French model and influencer known for having advanced style and an entrepreneurial flair. Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli was discovered as a model while studying psychology at 18. Since then Gabrielle has modeled for brands such as Armani, Dior, Adidas, and La Perla. Gabrielle is represented by Elite, Women and The Society Management New York.
In 2019 Gabrielle became the face of Ralph Lauren’s fall-winter collection and started her eco-conscious clothing label, La Semaine Paris, reflecting her sense of purpose and commitment to sustainability. Gabrielle married Italian entrepreneur and risk-taker Riccardo Pozzoli in 2018.
Gabrielle is also a UNICEF Next Generation ambassador. Gabrielle Caunesil Pozzoli stands as a model for mental health advocates and fashion sustainability, and exemplifies what happens when we blend influence and intention.
Conclusion
The French modeling world has always been a big place to get ideas from, and in 2025 twists and turns with faces who embody both power and beauty. Many are not mere models on runways or magazine covers, but potent advocates for much needed change by championing women’s rights, mental health awareness, sustainability, and inclusiveness. The ability to combine professional prestige with actual advocacy makes them models in the truest form. Each model reflects a different part of French elegance, or of a certain part of French history. Together they illustrate why France is still one of the biggest attractions in the global fashion industry and why these 10 women are the most renowned French models to follow in 2025.
