Carla Bruni's most iconic catwalk shows The brands and designers who made her shine

In the dazzling constellation of fashion, one star shines with timeless grace: Carla Bruni. From model to muse, her silhouette has danced across the runways from Paris to Milan, capturing the very essence of chic with an almost effortless ease. Born in Italy but flourishing in France, Carla took her first steps into the glittering arena of haute couture, where her confidence and charm quickly opened the doors of the most revered fashion houses. Versace, Dior, Chanel, each show a poem, each appearance an ode to femininity. Her journey is not that of a mere model, but of a woman who has traversed the spheres of spectacle and politics with the same elegance and commitment. Having become the First Lady of France, Carla Bruni has navigated the intricacies of power without ever losing her uniqueness, nor her commitment to causes that touch humanity. Spotted on May 19, 2024, on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in a stunning column dress by Celine, let's revisit the fashion shows of the brands that Carla Bruni has marked during her career.

Versace

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Versace Haute Couture F/W 1994
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Versace F/W 1992
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Versace Haute Couture 1995
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Versace F/W 1995-1996
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Carla Bruni Dior S/S 1997
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Dior Haute Couture 1994
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Dior F/W 1997
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Dior S/S 1994
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Valentino S/S 1992
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Valentino S/S 1993
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Valentino F/W 1994
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Valentino S/S 95
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Valentino Haute Couture F/W 1995
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Chanel S/S 1994
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Chanel S/S 1995
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Chanel F/W 1995
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Channel F/W 1994
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Chanel Haute Couture 97/98
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Yves Saint Laurent F/W 1995
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Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 1990
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Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture F/W 1995
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Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture F/W 1996

In the elite of French haute couture, the relationship between Yves Saint Laurent and Carla Bruni stands out as an alliance of natural elegance and artistic vision. Recognized for his intuition in capturing the essence of his muses, Saint Laurent saw in Bruni a perfect embodiment of the YSL woman: independent, sophisticated, with a demeanor that transcends fleeting trends. "Carla does not just wear clothes, she inhabits them, she gives them a soul," Yves Saint Laurent often said. Carla Bruni illuminated many runways for YSL, wearing with fluid grace creations that marked the 1990s. Each appearance of Bruni in YSL was a testament to the synergy between Saint Laurent's creative genius and his ability to reveal the quintessence of his muses, making each collection a bit more timeless thanks to her presence.