A true Parisian at heart, Barbara Baumel was born, raised and still lives in France’s capital with her husband and two sons. Her extensive career in fashion began when she was only 17 at French Vogue. There Barbara stayed on for 12 years as Fashion Editor and fondly remembers working with the likes of Guy Bourdin and Helmut Newton.

Inspired by cinema, artists such as David Bowie, and her own roots, Barbara’s style can be described as a blend of sensual, classic Parisian glamour with an almost bold, rock ‘n roll twist.

Always positive, witty and energetic, Barbara also had the pleasure of collaborating with the following photographers over the years: Michael Thompson, Patric Shaw, Kate Orne, Robert Wyatt, Vincent Peters, Paolo Roversi, Nicolas Moore, Alexei Hay, John Akehurst, Alix Malka, Koto Bolofo, Tom Munro, Oliver Spies, David Vasiljevic, Azim Haidaryan, Richard Burbridge, Nathaniel Goldberg, Maciek Kobielski, Felix Lammers, Dimitri Mavrikis, Ronan Guillou, Jean-François Campos, Takay, Joshua Jordan, Philippe Cometti, Christophe Kutner, Jonty Davies, Luis Sanchis, Thomas Schenk, Michael Sanders, John Scarisbrick and Max Cardelli.

Some film directors, with whom she has also worked with, include: Bettina Rheims, Jaci Judelson, Michael Haussmann and Christian Lyngbye.

Apart from her career at French Vogue, Barbara has also collaborated with magazines such as Italian Vogue, German and Italian editions of Marie Claire and Italian Glamour. She is a regular contributor to Flair and Spanish Vogue.

Advertising clients both in film and print include: YSL, Louis Vuitton, Christian Lacroix, Escada, Lancôme, L’Oréal, Garnier, Jacques Dessange, Nokia, Nike, Puma, Le Printemps, Dim, Wella, Laurèl, Kostas Murkudis, J.M. Weston, New York Inudstrie, Devernois, Charles Jordan, Capucine Puerari, Ichtys, Marella, Minelli, André, Aigle, Façonnable, Palmer’s, Air France and Evian.

Barbara has styled celebrities such as, Frederik Ljungberg, Charlotte Rampling, Michelle Yeoh and Lou Doillon. Brands such as Kostas Murkudis, New York Industrie and Capucine Puerari, among others, have also requested Barbara for style consulting.