Caroline de Maigret
Model and filmmaker
While still a literature student at La Sorbonne, French model Caroline de Maigret (1975) signed with an agency that launched her international career. After living in New York, she returned to Paris and co-founded the indie rock label Bonus Tracks Records (2005), a job she has balanced with writing bestselling books (2014, 2020), as well as walking the runway and starring in campaigns for major brands like Prada, Louis Vuitton, and Lancôme. A Chanel ambassador since 2016, Caroline has also written and co-directed videos for Vogue US, I-D Magazine, and Tate Modern. This spring, she will release Cala San, her first music project, influenced by Soul/Lo-fi.
(Shot by Franklin Belingard)
Laura Pedro
Visual effects expert in film
In the film industry, one of the leading female figures in Visual Effects Supervision is Laura Pedro (1989). Since graduating from ESCAC film school, she has built a highly successful technical career, beginning with A Monster Calls (2016) and solidifying her status with Society of the Snow (2023). Her groundbreaking work on more than half a dozen films has earned her three Goya Awards, two Gaudí Awards, the European Film Award, admission into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and the prestigious Gold Medal for Merit in the Fine Arts. Additionally, she is an advocate for LGTBIQ+ rights.
Laura Ponte
Model and designer
Winning the Look of The Year contest by Elite agency at just 19 changed Laura Ponte’s (1973) life. This award opened doors to runway shows and advertising campaigns with top fashion brands and world-class photographers, who were captivated by the enigmatic beauty and personality of the young Galician model. Having stepped back from the spotlight, Ponte now designs jewelry and wedding dresses in Madrid, although she occasionally still works as a model. After collaborations with Zara and Adolfo Domínguez, her latest campaign with Phoebe Philo made waves in the industry for showcasing her just as she is: a real woman, confident in her age and lifestyle.
(Shot by Javi Biosca)
