Deva Cassel is no longer the only one to shine in fashion. Her younger sister, Léonie, 16, made her catwalk debut this week opening Dolce & Gabbana’s haute couture show in Taormina, Sicily. The daughter of Monica Bellucci and Vincent Cassel appeared in a long black dress decorated with colorful flowers, praised for its elegance.
If it was her first appearance on a podium, Léonie Cassel had already taken her first steps in front of the lens. Last March, she shared the cover of Italian Vogue with her mother. The magazine described the teenager as a “young woman open to the world” and revealed her desire to travel, particularly to Japan.
Her sister Deva has already worked as a model for several years
That Léonie made her debut at Dolce & Gabbana is no coincidence. Monica Bellucci has enjoyed a close relationship with the brand for thirty years and is considered one of its most important muses. Her sister Deva, 21, also had her first modeling experiences at Dolce & Gabbana. She has walked the runway for the brand since the age of 14.
Today, Léonie’s older sister is a successful model and an aspiring actress. Since her debut in 2019, she has collaborated with many major fashion houses, including Dolce & Gabbana on several occasions. Deva is also a brand ambassador for Dior and Cartier and appeared on the cover of the Italian edition of “Vogue” in 2021 alongside Monica Bellucci.
The two sisters grew up in Italy and France. They also spent time in Brazil, where their father Vincent Cassel lived for a few years. Their childhood was spent far from the spotlight. Deva and Léonie speak five languages: French, Italian, Portuguese, English and Spanish. Deva and Léonie are Monica Bellucci’s only children. Cassel has two others: a daughter with his ex-wife Tina Kunakey and a son, born last year with his partner Narah Baptista.
