Interviews :

Mathilde Charuet

1. Remember a moment when you were a kid and you were striking poses and you understood that you will be a model.

I remember every year when we decorated the Christmas tree with my parents and my brother, I loved putting on my best outfit and posing in front of the tree once the decorations were finished.

2. When you had your first collaboration. What you remember from the first day you had with them!

It wasn’t my very first collaboration, but it really left an impression on me. Five years ago, in Riyadh, a princess wanted to organize a fashion show. There were around forty models—it was huge. It stayed with me because it was the first show in the country’s history where women weren’t veiled.

3. During the years you had many important collaborations. Who was the designer that you will never forget and why?

A shoot I will never forget was with the videographer of YSL’s La Nuit de l’Homme. A winter night under the Alexandre III bridge, wearing a silk dress with a wet-hair look. By the end, I couldn’t feel my body anymore, but the video is stunning, and I have no regrets, not even the cold I caught afterward.

4. You were the woman for Galliano ‘s campaign. Tell us more about your opinion about him and the backstages of all this.

It was a true honor to work for a fashion virtuoso like him, with such a remarkable journey, an exceptional designer of his era. The backstage experience was amazing—we shot in an apartment with a rooftop terrace that offered a magnificent view of the Seine.

5. You had the luck to work with the legend of the Fashion Karl Lagerfeld. How was the experience as he was always so demanding. What do you believe you learnt from this collaboration.

Meeting Karl was incredible . He was very strict but at the same time makes you feel very special . And working with someone so perfectionist and who knows exactly in detail what he wants , all this without stress gives you a real lesson of life and work .

I love this sentence of him : “Do what makes you happy. Forget about the money and other pastries that are usually considered to be a success. If you are happy working in a farm store, do it. Remember that we only have one life.” – Karl Lagerfeld

I try to follow this philosophy in my everyday life !

6. You were the ideal girl for Lanvin and Eliee Saab too. We would like to learn more about it.

Like with Lanvin, Elie Saab was one of my most beautiful collaborations. When I arrived at the casting, Elie loved my bangs. He changed the whole look of the show, so all the girls wore fake bangs, and I was the only one with real bangs. His collections are truly dreamy!

7. What is your Favorite brand ?

My favorite designer, I would say, is Alaïa for his sense of detail and perfectionism. His cutting techniques and unique creations revolutionized fashion while staying true to his values. He worked outside the imposed fashion calendar, choosing to present his collections at his own pace. A creator who does things his way—I love it.

I also adore Léna Erziak, a strong woman who creates bold, exuberant, and impactful collections. I’m also in love with Sandra J bags—they’re so chic and fun! Recently, I’ve come across Inclover, a brand from Kazakhstan, that creates collections both wearable and very exclusive.

8. What do you propose as ideal outfit for the days of celebration that soon will come?

I love tights; I wait for the autumn season just for them. Lace tights are my current favorite. A little black dress to balance it, and voilà!