Chantal Monaghan facts for kids

Chantal Monaghan (born August 11, 1996) is an Australian model from Sydney. She is known for working with many famous fashion brands. These include L’Oreal, Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani, and Jean-Paul Gaultier. Chantal has also appeared in magazines like Vogue Netherlands. She has walked in major fashion shows in cities like Paris, New York, London, and Milan.

Early Life

Chantal Monaghan was born in Sydney, Australia. She grew up in Brisbane, another city in Australia. Her mother is Australian, and her father was Nigerian. In 2014, Chantal moved to New York City to continue her modeling career.

Chantal's Modeling Journey

Starting Young

Chantal began her modeling career when she was very young, at just 8 years old. By the age of 14, she tried out for a "girlfriend model search" and was a runner-up. Soon after, she signed with Viviens model management.

In 2013, when she was 17, Chantal appeared on a TV show called “The Face.” This show was about finding new models. She was one of the finalists and learned a lot from the famous model Naomi Campbell, who was her mentor. After the show, Chantal signed with Chic Model Management Australia and Women Management in New York.

Big Fashion Shows and Campaigns

When Chantal moved overseas, her first big job was with Jean Paul Gaultier in Paris in 2014. This was a major step in her career.

In 2017, she worked with Tom Ford for their Soule Blanc Body Mist Fragrance Campaign. She also started working with Ralph Lauren, first with a smaller job, then shooting their big holiday campaign in 2018. Ralph Lauren liked her work so much that they asked her to shoot their 2019 fall/winter campaign too.

Chantal has walked in many fashion shows. She walked in her 11th Jean-Paul Gaultier show at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week in 2018. For seven years in a row, she appeared at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. In 2018, she was even the finale leader for Jean Paul Gaultier, which is a very important role.

Working with Top Brands

Chantal has also worked on campaigns for Jo Mercer, an Australian shoe brand. She appeared alongside another Australian model, Samantha Harris.

In 2020, Chantal was part of the Maybelline campaign. She worked with famous models like Christy Turlington and Emily Didonato. This was a big achievement, as she was only the second Australian model to be in a Maybelline campaign.

Throughout her career, Chantal has worked with many other top fashion and beauty companies. These include Giorgio Armani, Tom Ford, Christian Dior, Gucci, and Givenchy. She has also been featured in well-known magazines like Elle Magazine, Vogue Netherlands, Russh, and Harper’s Bazaar.