PARIS- 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, 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, 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 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.
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Vogue Spain June 2010: Adriana Lima by Vincent Peters
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"Sex Bomb"
Model & Star: Adriana Lima & Marko Jaric
Photographer: Vincent Peters
Stylist: Barbara Baumel
Hair: Perrine Rougemont
Makeup: Christine Corbel
Vogue Spain November 2010
"Estoy Con la Banda"
Models: Iselin Steiro & Toni Garrn
Photographer: David Vasiljevic
Stylist: Barbara Baumel
Hair: Seb Bascle
Makeup: Adrien Pinault
Vogue Spain May 2011
"Fiebre Tropical"
Models: Gracie Carvalho, Arlenis Sosa & male models
Photographer: David Vasilvejic
Stylist: Barbara Baumel
Hair: Benoit Moeyaert
Makeup: Billy B.
Set Design: Steve Harivel