Ines De La Fressange

Ines De La Fressange is a French author, fashion designer, and supermodel. Born on August 11, 1957, in Gassin, Var, France, she grew up in Paris with two brothers in an aristocratic family. Her mother, Cecilia Sánchez-Cirez, was an Argentine-Colombian model, and her father, André, was a stockbroker of noble descent. She attended elite schools, including the École du Louvre, where she studied art history before prioritizing modeling.

Her modeling career began in 1974 when she was discovered at 17 while walking in Paris, leading to a contract with Pauline's agency. Her debut shoot for Elle France in 1975 launched her into the fashion world. In 1983, she became the first model to sign an exclusive contract with Chanel, becoming Karl Lagerfeld's muse. She walked for Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Dior, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Givenchy, and appeared on over 20 Vogue covers. In 1987, she was named France's 'Most Elegant Woman'.

Beyond modeling, Inès launched her fashion brand, Inès de La Fressange Paris, in 1991, and has collaborated with Uniqlo since 2014. She authored bestsellers like Parisian Chic (2011). At 5'11" (180 cm) with a slim build, brown hair, and brown eyes, she embodies Parisian chic. She has been married to Luigi d'Urso from 1990 until his death in 2006, and has two daughters. Since 2009, she has been with Denis Olivennes. Her estimated net worth is $10–15 million.