French model Thylane Blondeau — once labeled the ‘most beautiful girl in the world’ — has hit the Fashion Week circuit and shows no signs of slowing down.
On Tuesday, the 16-year-old sat front row at London Fashion Week, scoring a coveted seat at Tommy Hilfiger’s Spring 2018 presentation, which included designs from his collaboration with Gigi Hadid.
Thylane donned a sporty red and blue ensemble by the American designer and sat tight as Gigi, her sister Bella, Hailey Baldwin, and Jourdan Dunn took to the runway.
Getting used to this! Thylane Blondeau attended the Tommy Hilfiger show on Tuesday
All dressed up! The 16-year-old posed for pictures beforehand, wearing an ensemble by the designer
Go-to: She struck a series of similar poses to show off her red and blue outfit
Mwah! The young model barely smiled, instead picking a pouty look
Chil: She kept her make-up natural and wore her hair loose around her shoulders
Despite only just starting to ramp up her modeling career as an adult, Thylane is already famous for her child modelling career. At age 10, she posed for an infamously ‘sexualized’ shoot for Vogue Paris, stirring controversy and debate.
She modeled for other designers and publications at the time, and was soon dubbed the ‘most beautiful girl in the world’.
Now signed to IMG, she the French teen — who is the daughter of soccer star Patrick Blondeau — is making headlines once again.
In London on Tuesday, she wore a pair of blue track pants and a bright red hoodie — all by Hilfiger, of course — to take in the big show from her front row seat.
She brought along her best friend, Daniel Day-Lewis’ son Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis, who posed for pictures beside her.
Besties: She sat front row with her BFF Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis, who is Daniel Day-Lewis’ son
Toe in the water: The young model has just begun sitting front row at fashion shows this season
Young things: She posed alongside friends, including influencer Cameron Dallas (left) and model Anaïs Gallagher (second from left)
Star-studded: Thylane scored a coveted ticket to the American designer’s show, which featured a collection co-designed by Gigi Hadid
Big moment: Gigi, naturally, walked in the show and also came out with Tommy at the end
Family fun: Gigi’s sister Bella also scored a spot modeling at the presentation
Star-studded: Also taking the catwalk were Hailey Baldwin and Jourdan Dunn
While her seat at the popular designer’s show is certainly an in-demand ticket, Thylane barely cracked a smile as she walked the red carpet ahead of the presentation.
She posed for photographers, affecting a pouty-mouth gaze that seemed to be meant to highlight her plump lips.
Ever a natural beauty, the teen wore her hair in loose waves around her shoulders and painted on very little make-up, going for a natural look in what appeared to be just a bit of lip balm and mascara.
She also forewent a bag and jewelry, accessorizing simply with a pair of T-strap pumps.
She shared a photo of herself with friends on Instagram as well — also not smiling — as she posed near a bar with Gabriel-Kane, influencer Cameron Dallas, Elite model Anaïs Gallagher (who is also musician Noel Gallagher’s daughter), and IMG model Neels Visser.
Flashback: Thylane became famous as a little girl when she was labeled the ‘most beautiful girl in the world’
High-fash: A Vogue Paris shoot that took place when she was 10 stirred up some controversy
Dress-up: Many cried that the little girl was being sexualized in the images
The big time: She grew up modeling and is now signed to IMG and has a deal with L’Oréal
Globe-trotter: This weekend, she shared a snap on Instagram noting that she was leaving New York to head to London Fashion Week
Last week, Thylane was across the pond for New York Fashion Week, where she also had a front row seat for the Michael Kors presentation.
There, she wore a shimmering animal-print top and moss-green pants – both of which were made by the designer.
Indeed, Thylane was lucky enough to be styled from head to toe by Kors himself, and modeled an impressive array of his latest designs, including a $1,395 silk shirt, and a pair of $695 pants.
She also carried a $8,000 green crocodile Michael Kors handbag and wore a pair of the brand’s strappy $550 heels.
In total, her Michael Kors outfit was worth a whopping $10,640 — an impressive price tag for any outfit, let alone one being worn by such a young style star.
Moving up: Last week, she sat front row at the Michael Kors show at New York Fashion Week
She’s a natural: The teenager, who is from France, looked totally confident in the spotlight
Say cheese! The 16-year-old wore a shimmery animal-print top and pouted for the camera
Shining bright: Thylane looked every inch the style star as she posed and pouted for the cameras before taking her seat at the show
Thylane put on her best pouty face at this event, too. She wore her ombre hair straight around her shoulders, and her dewy skin appeared to have been expertly made up with bronzer and blush.
She sad beside Gabriel Kane and model Cami Morrone in her front row seat, while other stars including Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts, and Catherine Zeta-Jones sat nearby.
Before the show, the young star shared an image of herself getting ready in her hotel room, posing in a fluffy white robe for the stunning snap, which showcased her beautiful make-up look.
Thylane clearly appears to be trying to prove she has grown up, after first making headlines as a little girl.
When she was just four years old, she walked the runway for Jean Paul Gaultier. Then, when she was six, she covered Vogue Enfants — a supplement that ran in Vogue Paris and featured children’s clothing. That’s when the media began to call her the ‘most beautiful girl in the world’.
Prime spot: She posed with her best friend Gabriel-Kane Day Lewis and model Cami Morrone
Superstar: Thylane, who is close friends with Gabriel-Kane, 22, was dressed by the designer for his show, and wore top-to-toe Michael Kors
Beauty: Before heading to the show, Thylane posted this image of herself on Instagram, showing off her make-up look in a fluffy white hotel robe
Now a teenager, she’s signed with IMG, is a brand ambassador for L’Oréal, and has been named the face of a perfume by French designer Lolita Lempicka.
She also appeared in Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2017 campaign alongside Zendaya, Lucky Blue Smith, and Presley Garber, and walked in the designer’s Fall 2017 show earlier this year.
Though she didn’t make it onto the Michael Kors or Tommy Hilfiger runways, she did have a prime seat to watch supermodels walk in each show.
Since she has quickly been thrust into the public eye once again — and, at 16, is old enough to walk the runway — she may just find herself joining them come next Fashion Week.
Strutting her stuff: Thylane took to the runway herself at Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 17 show in Milan back in February
Firm friends: The teen model took pal Gabriel-Kane to the D&G after party, which took place in Milan following the catwalk show
Stunner: She also appeared in a campaign for the luxury brand, starring alongside other high-profile millennials