An archetype for Gallic beauty, she succeeded Brigitte Bardot as the model for Marianne, the symbol of the French Republic seen on French coins and stamps.

Was once fashion designer Yves Saint-Laurent's muse, who dressed her for the films Belle de jour (1967) (the wardrobe - as well as the Roger Vivier shoes - for which has become iconic), La Chamade ('68), La Sirène du Mississipi ('69), Un flic ('72), and The Hunger ('83).

Deneuve was the face of Chanel No. 5 in the seventies and caused sales of the perfume to soar in the United States – so much so that the American press, captivated by her charm, nominated her as the world's most elegant woman.

In 2001, Deneuve was chosen as the new face of L'Oréal Paris.

In 2006, Deneuve became the third inspiration for the M.A.C Beauty Icon series. Deneuve and M.A.C Cosmetics closely collaborated on the colour collection that became available at M.A.C locations worldwide in February 2006.

In late 2007, Deneuve began appearing in the new Louis Vuitton luggage advertisements.

Introduced her own perfume, Deneuve, in 1986; designer of glasses, shoes, jewelry and greeting cards.

Her favourite scents are Rose Menthée by Fresh, anything by Jo Malone, and there is this wonderful shop on the Rue de Grenelle called Frédéric Malle.

STYLE RESOURCES:
» ONLINE:
TheFashionSpot.com: Catherine Deneuve - thread dedicated to La Deneuve and her style
Times Online: Belle Toujours - a wonderful interview with Catherine about her style, life, and career
Tout sur Deneuve - a thorough French fansite on Catherine
Wikipedia Entry
IMDB Page

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