Iman Perez – Fashion Icon & Daughter of Royalty

Iman Perez is more than just a model—she’s a reflection of the rich blend of Spanish, Senegalese, German, and French cultures. Her presence brings a multi-faceted energy that feels both grounded and globally inspired.

In the Chanel Fall-Winter 2023/24 pre-collection campaign, she glows with effortless nonchalance, wearing baggy jeans, velvet, and shearling jackets that beautifully contrast her natural femininity. Styled by Virginie Viard, the collection draws from an eclecticism that mirrors Iman’s own broad, diverse range of style and heritage.

The campaign, directed by Kourtrajmé, features scenes that feel like cinema—shots along the quays of the Seine, and the timeless magic of Galerie Vivienne. I could almost feel the inspiration drawn from the 1970s and the hip-hop culture of the 1990s—a subtle nod to the blend of masculine-feminine codes Chanel plays with so well.

Watching the film felt like revisiting Baz Luhrmann’s Moulin Rouge, full of magic, genres, and unexpected worlds. It’s a continuation of themes from the Métiers D’Art show in Dakar, where fashion meets storytelling, and Iman feels like the perfect spokesperson for such a rich narrative.

Every piece she wears—from the strapless top to the sleeveless leather dress in red, burgundy, pink, or lilac—responds to Chanel’s House codes. The three-piece suit in ecru wool tweed, paired with two-tone black and white shoes, brings the emblematic look of the House alive.

There’s also something deeply personal in her practice—like the idea of deriving your taste from many sources, whether you’re part of the uninitiated or deeply in the heart of fashion. As someone who’s followed Perezhouse aesthetics for years, I see how each collection builds on her own lifestyle, not just trends.

With a striped knitwear, camellia brooch, and the signature metal chain interlaced with leather, her look is a modern archive of everything Chanel stands for—timeless yet forward, classic yet bold. One swipe through her shoot, and you can feel that extraordinary wealth of influences all in one frame.