Clément Chabernaud (born 6 November 1989) is a French fashion model. He is currently ranked as one of the "Industry Icons" by models.com.[3] In 2015, Vogue declared him as one of the 25 biggest male models of all time.[4]

Clément Chabernaud
Chabernaud in 2016
Born (1989-11-06) 6 November 1989 (age 35)
NationalityFrench
Modeling information
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1]
Hair colorDark blond
Eye colorBlue
Agencies
  • IMG Models (New York)
  • Success Models (Paris)
  • d'management group (Milan)
  • Supa Model Management (London)[2]

Early life

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Born in Paris, Chabernaud lived in Hong Kong, Casablanca and Seoul as a child.[5] His parents were both teachers and had posts at French schools.[5] Chabernaud had assumed that he would also become a teacher.

When Chabernaud was 16, a friend was being photographed for a French magazine and asked him to go along.[5] Afterwards, Chabernaud thought modeling could be a good way to earn some extra money while he studied and began approaching agencies.[5]

Career

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Chabernaud made his debut in 2005 at the spring Dior Homme show in Paris.[6] In 2006, he became the face of Jil Sander and opened the spring 2007 Jil Sander show.[7][8] In 2007, he opened the fall 2007 Jil Sander show in Milan and walked for Hermès, John Galliano, Sonia Rykiel, and Yves Saint Laurent in Paris.[9]

Chabernaud has since walked for brands such as Prada, Michael Kors, Salvatore Ferragamo, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Giorgio Armani, Bottega Veneta, Berluti and many others.[10][9] He has featured in advertising campaigns for brands including Valentino, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, Bally, H&M, Hugo Boss, Gucci, and Balmain.[10]

In 2009, Karl Lagerfeld photographed Chabernaud for the summer issue of VMan.[11] In 2012, Chabernaud appeared in Vogue Hommes International, photographed by Willy Vanderperre.[12] Chabernaud was featured in magazines such as French, Chinese, Italian, Korean, and Turkish editions of L'officiel Hommes, Esquire UK, i-D, Details, and British GQ Style.[10][13]

Personal life

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From 2011 to 2014, Chabernaud was in a relationship with Spanish model Alejandra Alonso.[14][5] His style icons are Serge Gainsbourg and his grandma.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Clement Chabernaud - Model". MODELS.com.
  2. ^ "Clement Chabernaud - Model". MODELS.com.
  3. ^ "Models.com Industry Icons Men". Retrieved 2024-02-24.
  4. ^ "Really, Really Good-Looking: 25 of the Biggest Male Models of All Time". Vogue. 2015-06-11. Retrieved 2021-10-04.
  5. ^ a b c d e f Jarvis, Alice-Azania (2014-10-23). "Model of the moment: Clément Chabernaud". www.standard.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-09-26.
  6. ^ "Clément Chabernaud is now represented by View Management | View Management Blog". old.viewmanagement.com. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  7. ^ "Clément Chabernaud for Jil Sander Spring 2007 Campaign". The Fashionisto. 2011-01-01. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  8. ^ "Jil Sander Spring 2007 Menswear Collection". Vogue. 2006-06-26. Retrieved 2023-02-21.
  9. ^ a b FashionModelDirectory.com, The FMD-. "Clement Chabernaud - Gallery with 21 fashion shows - Fashion Model | Models | The FMD | Page 1". The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com. Retrieved 2021-09-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  10. ^ a b c "Clement Chabernaud - Model". MODELS.com. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  11. ^ "LEGENDS OF THE FALL BY KARL LAGERFELD FOR VMAN 14 - FALL 2009". TRENDLAND | Online Trend News. 2009-11-26. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  12. ^ "Clément Chabernaud by Willy Vanderperre for Vogue Hommes International". SENATUS. Retrieved 2021-09-22.
  13. ^ FashionModelDirectory.com, The FMD-. "Clement Chabernaud - Gallery with 11 magazine covers - Fashion Model | Models | The FMD | Page 1". The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com. Retrieved 2021-09-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  14. ^ "Entrevista: Alejandra Alonso conquista la moda y al 'top' Clement Chabernaud". HOLA (in Spanish). 2013-01-30. Retrieved 2021-09-26.