Dazzling and confident in her style, the French-Italian model and actress Deva Cassel, daughter of Italian actress and model Monica Bellucci and French-Brazilian actor, director, and producer Vincent Cassel, once again stole the show. At the Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2026 show, she caused a sensation in a sumptuous gold gown, worthy of a modern-day fairytale.
A suspended moment at the Palais de Chaillot
It was in the spectacular setting of the Palais de Chaillot in Paris that Deva Cassel graced the catwalk, perfectly embodying the timeless elegance so dear to the Lebanese fashion house. Her enchanting gown, entirely hand-embroidered, was distinguished by a top of gold sequins fading to silver, evoking the meeting of the Sun and the Moon. The beige fabric, light as a breath, rippled with each step, offering a visual ballet of light and movement.
Her long, slightly wavy black hair framed her face, enhancing her magnetic aura. The captivated audience had eyes only for this appearance of almost cinematic beauty – a clear inheritance from her famous mother, Monica Bellucci, but with her own unique touch.
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The new muse of the catwalks
Since her debut in 2020 as the face of Dolce & Gabbana's Dolce Shine fragrance, Deva Cassel has established herself as one of the leading figures of the new generation of models. At just 21 years old, she walks the runway for the biggest fashion houses—Jacquemus, Courrèges, Coperni, and now several times for Elie Saab, whose style she seems to embody perfectly with her natural poetry.
In October 2025, she had already opened the Lebanese fashion house's show in a strikingly chic khaki ensemble, then in a python top. This time, in her ethereal gold dress, she takes another step in her rise to stardom, confirming her talent and unique charisma.
A sublime legacy
Being the daughter of Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel inevitably attracts the spotlight. Deva Cassel, by forging her own path in fashion, manages to find a balance between heritage and independence. While she shares her mother's Mediterranean elegance and mesmerizing gaze, she adds a modern, almost spiritual energy that appeals to both designers and the public.
In the gilded halls of the Palais de Chaillot, Deva Cassel didn't just walk the runway—she embodied grace and artistic transmission. In a gold Elie Saab gown, the daughter of the iconic French film couple proved that she wasn't simply "the daughter of," but a muse in her own right, ready to write her own story in the spotlight.
