There’s no obvious letup in the western trend deeply embedded in the American story. This narrative gains momentum as Bella Hadid actually moves to Texas. In Bella’s case, her home is in Fort Worth with its authentic, western-core identity, compared to Austin, Dallas and San Antonio.
Pharrell Williams expanded the story for Louis Vuitton Men and Beyoncé herself celebrates cowboy culture.
Model Vanessa Moody landed in Arizona for this early April 2025 ‘Arizona Dreams’ cover story for Madame Figaro France [IG]. Stylists Delphine Perroy and Carole Matray choose from Bottega Veneta, Brunello Cucinelli, Dsquared2, Gucci, Isabel Marant, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Miu Miu, MM6 Maison Margiela, Prada, Ralph Lauren and more, lensed by David Roemer [IG].
Today we find Kruger covering the April 25, 2025 issue of Madame Figaro [IG], where the actor has just finished filming the six episodes of ‘Merteuil’, by Jessica Palud, freely adapted from ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ [1988], which was adapted from ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ [1959], directed by Roger Vadim.
Kruger is styled by Barbara Baumel in images by Thiemo Sander [IG].
Kruger plays Madame de Rosemonde, in the ‘Merteuil’ series, and here we share synchronicity. Just today I wrote about the ancient, global history of courtesans, inspired by a Louboutin Beauty campaign with Daphne Groeneveld.
Her character excels in the art of seduction, Kruger explains. “But she uses her beauty for the sole purpose of being the equal of men, or even their superior. She is a strategist and a manipulator determined not to be locked up in the shackles of the patriarchal society of the time.”
The visually-stunning, luxurious production, inspired by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's renowned novel situated in Sicily, premiered on Netflix USA on March 5. During the initial five days, 'The Leopard' accumulated over 3 million global views and secured a spot in the platform's Top 10 across more than 30 nations such as Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, and Spain. In Italy, 'The Leopard' swiftly climbed to the No. 1 position.
Deva Cassel plays the role of Angelica Sedara, amid the 1860s fall of the Sicilian aristocracy. She enjoys a high-society romance with Prince Tancredi Falconeri, played by actor Saul Nanni, who is now her lover.
Photographer Branislav Simoncik [IG] photographed Cassel at the Italian embassy in Paris for these sumptuous images of a beautiful young woman destined to rise high in the creative world, in the footsteps of her parents Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel.
Top model Barbara Palvin graces the cover of Madame Figaro France [IG] December 27th, 2024 ‘Astro Issue’.
Carole Matray styles the fashion story ‘Extérieur Nuit’ in images by Marilou Daubé [IG] Palvin poses in night into dawn iridescent effects, golden reflections, and a constellation of sparkle, glitter and mystery in advance of another sunrise — but only one day that is New Year’s Day 2025./ Hair and makeup by Vera Dierckx
Top model Daphne Groeneveld layers up her boho jewelry pieces, in a fashion story styled by Julie Gillet. Photographer David Roemer [IG] heads south for sandy beaches in Madame Figaro France [IG] November 2015, 2024./ Hair by Dennis Gots; makeup by Mélanie Inglessis
Lauren Wasser covers the July 12, 2024 issue of Madame Figaro wearing Miu Miu paired with Tiffany & Co earrings. Véronique Tristram styles the motivational speaker and women’s health activist in relaxed luxury fashions from Balmain, Coperni, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Stella McCartney, The Row and more.
Photographer Matthew Brookes [IG] captures Wasser’s fashion story — an interesting choice in photographers, given his compelling images of celebrity men.
Model Natalia Siodmiak follows the sun to St. Tropez, styled by Agnés Poulle in Bardot-inspired, south of France summer fashion from Celine by Hedi Slimane, Dior, Etam, Intimissimi, Prada, Ralph Lauren and more.
Photographer Jonas Bresnan [IG] is behind the lens for the May 17th, 2024 issue of Madame Figaro [IG]. / Hair and makeup by Flavio Viera Nunes
Model and mom Crista Cober covers the May 24, 2024 issue of Madame Figaro, lensed by rising photographer Catherine Louis [IG].
The issue is devoted to eco-conscience with Cober wearing a Thiane [IG] jacket with Chopard earrings on the cover. The Thiane brand is made in France, using existing fabrics, upcycling and patchwork designs.
Top model and businesswoman Elsa Hosk shot five covers for the 250 pages, March 2024 spring fashion issue of Madame Figaro [IG]. Julie Gillet styled the entire fashion overview lensed by David Roemer [IG]. / Hair by Gavin Darwin; makeup by Deanna Hagan
Model Oulimata Gueye a style quickie get-away from the many concerns weighing on global minds. Stylist Agnès Poulle chooses soft pastels in sky blue, powder pink, straw yellow, and lime green for both clothes and accessories offering us a momentary off-ramp to embrace optimism through color.
The fashion story Cuba La Havane is lensed by Jonas Bresnan [IG] with spring lovelies from Givenchy, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Maison Valentino, Versace and more for Madame Figaro Paris’s [IG] March 1, 2024 issue. / Makeup by Ismael Blanco
Dutch model Jamilla Hoogenboom delights in a simple but sophisticated fashion story for Madame Figaro France December 1, 2023.
Photographer Lise-Anne Marsal [IG] captures Hoogenboom in modern rough elegance that radiates beauty against a rocky terrain and winter coastline with styling by Julie Gillet.
Top model Daphne Groeneveld is styled by Julie Gillet in a Fall 2023 fashion overview issue featuring Chanel, Dior, Hermes, Maison Margiela, Prada and more. Photographer David Roemer [IG] captures Daphne in New York for Madame Figaro France September 2023. /Hair by Rolando Beauchamp; makeup by Deanna Hagan
Rising model Ajak Dhieu [IG] — identified by Dazed fashion director Imruh Asha [IG] as one to watch — is styled by Agnes Poulle [IG] in this beautiful ‘big bags’ luxury brands fashion story.
Photographer Thiemo Sander [IG] captures Dhieu for the September 8, 2023 issue of Madame Figaro.
Dutch model Marlijn Hoek soaks up rays at Hôtel Les Roches Rouges in Saint-Raphaël, in the heart of the French Riviera. Stylist Julie Gillet styles Hoek in images by Joseph Degbadjo [IG] for Madame Figaro’s July 14, 2023 issue./ Hair by Bruno Silvani; makeup by Amelie Moutia
Italian model Ben Massarenti settles into the terrain of Lanzarote, a Spanish island that is one of the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of West Africa.
Agnès Poulle styles the fashion story that leans heavily on sustainable and recycled or vintage clothing from niche brands.
Photographer Zeb Daemen [IG] captures the clothes very much at peace with the land in this strong sustainability statement for Madame Figaro March 10th, 2023.
Actor Daphné Patakia covers the February 10, 2023 issue of Madame Figaro, joining male model Sasha Cortesi in a fashion story of sparkling, haute couture elegance from the biggest luxury brands. Photographer Luc Braquet [IG] captures the fashion action styled by the Cécile Martin.
‘The Crown’ actor Elizabeth Debicki, who plays Princess Diana, covers the January 2023 issue of Madame Figaro. Debicki joined Dior in December 2021 as an fashion ambassador, followed by her appointment in late October 2022 as a brand ambassador for Dior Joaillerie’s Rose Dior collection.
Writer Isabelle Girarduses an intriguing phrase to describe Diana’s public life, explaining that the princess “never found her place between shadow and light. It is this ambivalence that characterizes her.”
Model Esther Lomb makes comfy elegant and sexy, wearing lingerie-rich outfits styled by Carole Matray. The mix includes Brunello Cucinelli, Calzedonia, Etam, Intimissimi, Loro Piana, Maison Margiela, Pain de Sucre, Prima Donna, Princess Tam Tam, Stella McCartney, The Frankie Shop and more.
Lise-Anne Marsal [IG] shoots a perfect sensual fashion story for Madame Figaro November 11, 2022.
Model Nastya Zakharova continues her Madame Figaro fashion romp, moving from September to October in a cooler-weather, boho practicality also styled by Julie Gillet. Norwegian photographer Karina Twiss is again behind the lens, capturing the cool fall breeze coming in across the water with a last call for fall. Winter is coming. / Hair by Nicolas Eldin; makeup by Maria Olsson