Brigitte Macron is France’s first lady, married to French President Emmanuel Macron. Over the course of the last several years, the French first lady has gone through an entire style evolution. She’s attended red carpet events, state dinners with world leaders and even sat front row at a few fashion shows. More recently, Brigitte Macron fashioned a suited look in Louis Vuitton at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Ahead, see how Macron’s style has evolved over the course of the last decade.
2015
Brigitte Macron and Emmanuel Macron arrive for the state dinner offered by then-French President François Hollande on June 2, 2015, in Paris.
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In 2015, Emmanuel was still the French Minister of Economy. He and his wife attended a state dinner by then-French President François Hollande at the Élysée Palace in June, where Macron fashioned her own spin on the little black dress and added a pop of color with her heels.
2017
Brigitte Trogneux arrives at the Élysée Palace for the handover ceremony between President Emmanuel Macron and outgoing President Francois Hollande on May 14, 2017, in Paris.
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When her husband was inaugurated as the new president of France in May 2017, Macron styled this blue Louis Vuitton skirt suit set with a pair of nude pointed toe pumps and coordinated handbag, marrying a classic style with a contemporary edge.
2021
French Defence Minister Florence Parly, French First Lady Brigitte Macron, Secretary of State to the Minister of the Armed Forces Genevieve Darrieussecq and State Secretary for Persons with Disabilities Sophie Cluzel during the “Victoire, On Defile” by Phoenix Alternative Models Womenswear spring 2022 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on Sept. 29, 2021.
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While seated front row at the “Victoire, On Defile” by Phoenix Alternative Models Womenswear spring 2022 show, Macron opted for subdued elegance in a navy look with voluminous sleeves and black and white heels.
2022
U.S. First Lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron to the North Portico of the White House ahead of the state dinner on Dec. 1, 2022, in Washington, D.C.
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During a visit to the U.S., the Macrons attended a state dinner at the White House hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. For the occasion, Macron fashioned an all-white, high-neck, long-sleeve evening gown with ornate silver embellishments at the neckline and at the waist.
2023
The French head of state’s spouse, Brigitte Macron and Queen Camilla during a ceremonial welcome at The Arc De Triomphe on Sept. 20, 2023, in Paris.
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Macron took nautical inspiration for her look at the ceremonial welcome at the Arc De Triomphe alongside Queen Camilla in Paris on Sept. 20, 2023. The skirt suit look featured gold anchor buttons down the front placket of the long-sleeve navy jacket, which coordinated with the rest of the French first lady’s attire.
2024
Brigitte Macron and French President Emmanuel Macron arrive to attend a gala dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee and the French Presidency at the Louvre Museum in Paris, on the eve of the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, on July 25.
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For the 2024 Paris Olympics, Macron styled a white skirt suit look by French fashion house Louis Vuitton for a gala dinner hosted by the International Olympic Committee. As the Olympic Games are hosted in Paris, the style choice was ideal as a nod to the host city, while also staying true to Macron’s fashion sensibility.
