Loving to teeter on the edge of provocation and French chic, this 58-year-old Parisian has been a multi-generational style icon for decades. Being featured on the lists of the most elegantly dressed celebrities, she inspires designers to create new collections.
Modeling career
Diva catwalk was born in August 1957 in France in the family of a hereditary aristocrat and model. Ines de la Fressange had a complex because of her high growth, which distinguished her among her peers. After graduation, the skinny girl only dreamed of a modeling career.
Her androgynous figure is noticed at the auditions, and soon the charming Ines appears on the cover of the women's fashion magazine Elle. After falling fame, the young fashion model signs contracts with famous brands and participates in fashion shows of popular designers.
Muse Lagerfeld
1980 becomes a new round of the girl's modeling career: Maestro Lagerfeld liked her so much, who sawshe resembles Coco Chanel in that he enters into an exclusive contract with her that lasted nine years. However, after the conflict, cooperation was terminated.
People close to fashion gossip that the master was extremely dissatisfied with the fact that the face of the eminent brand agreed to pose for the bust of the national symbol of the country - Marianne. The master was outraged by the decision of Ines de la Fressange, saying that he was not going to wear a historical monument anymore, recognizing it as vulgar.
Walking the podium after 20 years
However, the broken contract did not affect the popularity of the style icon, and 20 years later the fashion designer admitted his mistake by inviting Ines to shoot for his new advertising campaign, and later the charming woman shone at the show of the new Chanel collection.
After going public, the model said that she felt awkward at first, but after everyone began to applaud her, she felt a real unity with the audience.
Personal brand
Recently, Ines de la Fressange, whose photos do not disappear from the covers of all fashion publications, does not appear on the podium, but is releasing her own clothing line.
When she was offered mutually beneficial cooperation to create a personal brand, the woman did not refuse. And soon her design bureau was opened in a prestigious area of Paris. It was a successful business, and things sold well in local boutiques.
She even came up with her own sign - an oak leaf, which marked all her products. BUTthe style of the famous Parisian is very fond of in Japan, where boutiques of branded items have opened.
Loss of shares and new business
True, now the star of France has nothing to do with the created brand. Out of inexperience, she signed the paperwork and lost control of her own brand. But the businesswoman does not lose heart, but is engaged in the design of wooden houses, publishes books on beauty and style.
Her signature perfume "Ines de la Fressange", released in 1999, embodies the luxury and charm of Paris. The feminine floral scent is in huge demand despite being a rarity these days.
Since 2003, Ines is the official representative of the Roger Vivier brand, which successfully combines vintage style with modern style.
Family drama
In 1990, the model married an Italian, having lived with him for 16 happy years. After the death of her husband, the woman was left with two daughters in her arms, but she found the strength not to despair and go only forward. She was always supported by her family and colleagues.
“I invited my friends and classmates of my daughters to the house, and they were my second family. I liked this gypsy and very cozy atmosphere,” recalled Ines de la Fressange.
It was difficult for her to remain strong after the departure of a loved one, because society does not want to see sad people. The model wore only black clothes for a long time, and did not want to change to other colors.
New love
She didn't even suspect that a new love was just around the corner. ATFor fifty years, she has met a well-known top manager of the country, who begins to court her beautifully. At first, Ines felt awkward, but after the man surrounded her and her daughters with care, she thawed. Now this married couple is considered one of the brightest in Paris. And the catwalk diva thinks she's very lucky.
She sincerely fell in love with her husband's three children from her first marriage, and is happy that they have such a big family.
Ines de la Fressange: beauty tips
When asked about how she manages to keep her youth at 58 years old, she urges not to pretend that time stands still, but rather, to treat her age lightly. “Smile, be tolerant of each other, take care of your teeth and get tested for osteoporosis. Take care of yourself and use perfume,”Ines gives advice.
She covers up her gray hair by coloring her hair and sleeps a lot. Considering that cleansing is very important for the skin, the expert in the world of fashion and beauty does not forget to remove makeup at night. The woman is sure that with age, the face of each person becomes what he deserves.
Ines de la Fressange laughs at the cult of youth that has firmly entered our lives, stating that everything comes from the head. And no amount of plastic surgery will help.
Paris style
A woman with perfect taste wrote a book in which she gave fashion advice to foreigners. “The Parisian knows that her style will never go out of style, and at the same time, she pretends that the latesttendencies do not concern her. However, by the details of the clothes, you can definitely determine that she is aware of everything that is happening in the world of the fashion industry. And this is her Parisian charm,” explains Ines de la Fressange.
"Parisian and her style" has become a reference book for all fashionistas in the world who want to learn how to combine things. A model of beauty highlights three colors in the wardrobe - black, blue and white. But if they are not diluted, then the outfits will look very boring. Therefore, the wardrobe must be planned, as well as the costs of it.
Fashion recommendations from Ines
Ines de la Fressange's elegant style with a touch of rebellious spirit has long been recognized as a standard that not only Parisians want to emulate. The beauty explains that you should not buy expensive outfits, but basic things must be of high quality, so it is better to spend money on one expensive pumps than on several pairs of mediocre shoes.
She recommends having the following items in your wardrobe:
- men's jacket;
- strict blue jumper;
- little black dress;
- several pairs of jeans for all occasions;
- leather jacket that will not let you turn into an elderly "aunty".
The style icon's top advice is: "Don't dress for anyone else, just for your own pleasure, and always wear what suits you. Things should be comfortable, because then they look just chic."
