Loli Bahia

Loli-Bahia is a French model and actress. Bahia made her runway debut in 2020 at the Louis Vuitton show. In January 2023 Bahia was Yves Saint Laurent Beauty's latest brand ambassador. In September 2023, she became the face of the Chanel ready-to-wear campaign for autumn–winter 2023–24.

Early life

Loli-Bahia was born in Lyon, France to a Spanish father and an Algerian mother. Loli stands short for Dolorès and Bahia means "dazzling beauty" in Arabic.

During her childhood Loli-Bahia would play Volleyball and studied trombone.

Career

Loli-Bahia was first scouted after participating in a modelling competion and attracting the Parisian agencies. Loli-Bahia landed her first job at 19 and walked the Louis Vuitton fashion show in March 2020.

Since then she has walked for Saint Laurent, Chanel, Miu Miu, Valentino, Loewe, Schiaparelli, Burberry, Givenchy, Fendi, Max Mara, Prada and many others.

Chanel made her its runway opener for its Cruise 2023 Collection and announced her as the face of the Autumn/ Winter 23/24 ready-to-wear collection.

Her look has been described as eccentric, daring and androgynous and a mix of delicacy and quiet strength.

In 2023 Loli-Bahia was a part of the movie Jeanne du Barry which was also presented in the Cannes festival.