Brigitte Macron: The French First Lady's evolution, from her early days to today

Brigitte Macron, born Trogneux, was born on 13 April 1953 in Amiens, in the north of France. She comes from a family of renowned Amiens chocolatiers.

The current First Lady was brought up in a Catholic environment. In fact, she was educated at a private Sacré-Coeur high school in Amiens, run by nuns.

Brigitte Marie-Claude Trogneux had a brilliant career in education before taking on the role of First Lady.

Brigitte Macron began her professional life as a teacher of French, Latin and literature in several high schools in the Amiens area, such as La Providence.

She has also worked as an educational consultant for the Amiens academic inspectorate.

Here, in the photo, Brigitte Macron was still a teacher in Amiens, in the 1990s.

In addition to her teaching career, Brigitte Macron has also tried her hand at politics.

Alongside her teaching career, Brigitte Macron raised her three children from her first marriage.

Before marrying Emmanuel Macron in 2007, whom she had met when he was her student at the La Providence high school in Amiens.

An unconventional relationship that continues to make the head of state's opponents cringe. She told Paris Match in 2023: 'It was a mess in my head. At the time of my father's death, I was caught up in an internal hurricane. For me, a boy so young, it was prohibitive.'

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron, then Minister for the Economy, in June 2015.

After Emmanuel Macron was elected President of the French Republic in 2017, Brigitte Macron became the First Lady. 

She explained: 'The only obstacle was my children. I took time not to ruin their lives. It took ten years to get them on track. You can imagine what they heard... But I didn't want to miss out on my life. I don't know how my parents, who were the example of fidelity and education, would have lived through our marriage.'

And while the 70-year-old puts the spotlight on French fashion, she has a special history with Louis Vuitton, which she wears most of the time.

Indeed, as revealed by Capital.fr, Brigitte Macron was the French teacher of Frédéric and Jean, the two sons of Bernard Arnault, the boss of the LVMH group, whose daughter, Delphine Arnault, is deputy CEO of the Louis Vuitton fashion house.

Emmanuel Macron, then Minister for the Economy, with Brigitte Macron, on their way to a dinner at the Elysée Palace, in March 2016.

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron enjoying a stroll in Le Touquet, where they are both from, in April 2017.

Brigitte Macron befriended Delphine Arnault, the CEO of Louis Vuitton, on a lunch in New York in the summer of 2014, while they were both with their respective husbands. Since then, Brigitte wears Vuitton on every one of her official outings.

Brigitte Macron during the handover between former president François Hollande and newcomer Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace in 2017.

Brigitte Macron on a bike ride in Le Touquet in 2017.

Brigitte Macron and her daughters Laurence Auzière and Tiphaine Auzière on 17 April 2017 in Paris, France.

Brigitte Macron in 2017 at Le Touquet with her dog.

Brigitte Macron in 12 December 2017 at the Elysée Palace.

Brigitte Macron on avenue Montaigne in Paris in 2018.

Brigitte Macron is also known for her elegant and sophisticated sense of style. She often opts for classic yet modern outfits. The septuagenarian often chooses well-fitted, structured pieces that show off her figure to her best advantage.

Brigitte Macron on her way to the tribute to Xavier Jugelé, the police officer killed on 20 April 2018.

She has taken an active part in the ceremonial and representative functions that accompany her role. She has supported and taken part in numerous causes, notably in favour of education, the fight against school bullying and the promotion of arts and culture.

Brigitte Macron at the Giambattista Valli Haute Couture show in Paris in 2018.

Brigitte Macron on 11 November 2018 at the Versailles castle.

Brigitte Macron at George Washington's Mount Vernon in 2018.

Brigitte Macron 9 October 2019 at the Lamartine school in Paris.

Brigitte Macron attends a meal with François Legault, Prime Minister of Quebec in January 2019.

Brigitte Macron in March 2019 at a dinner with the President of China, Xi Jinping.

Brigitte Macron at the funeral of singer Juliette Gréco in October 2020.

Didier Deschamps and Brigitte Macron at the launch of the 31st ‘Pièces Jaunes’ charity event at the Centre Hospitalier Régional on 8 January 2020 in Orléans, France.

The former teacher often wears creations by major fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, Courrèges and Balmain, much to the pride of Olivier Rousteing. 

Brigitte Macron wearing a Louis Vuitton outfit.

Brigitte Macron in 2021 at the forum on generational equality.

She prefers fitted blazers, sheath dresses and pencil skirts. Emmanuel Macron's wife tends to favour neutral, sober colours such as black, white, beige and navy blue.

Brigitte Macron with French actress and activist Line Renaud in November 2021.

Brigitte Macron attends Jean-Paul Belmondo's funeral at Les Invalides in 2021.

Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his wife Olena Zelenska in April 2021.

Brigitte Macron at the G7 Summit in 2022

Brigitte Macron in Spain in 2022.

Brigitte Macron at the Grand Trianon, Paris in 2022.

Brigitte Macron on the beach at Le Touquet in 2022.

Brigitte Macron visiting Holland in April 2023.

Brigitte Macron on 20 April 2023, leaving the Elysée Palace.

Brigitte Macron on 23 April 2023 at the Nantes/Toulouse match.

On 20 June 2023, Brigitte Macron welcomed the President of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol.

Brigitte Macron on the forecourt of the Elysée Palace on 22 June 2023.

Brigitte Macron on 14 July 2023 during Bastille Day parade.

Brigitte Macron to receive US First Lady Jill Biden on 25 July 2023.

Emmanuel Macron, President of France, with his wife Brigitte after arriving at the airport of the Airbus plant in Hamburg-Finkenwerder on the occasion of the Franco-German cabinet retreat.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron welcome Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khurelsukh and his wife Luvsandorjiin Bolortsetseg for a state dinner at the presidential palace.

Prince Albert II of Monaco and Brigitte Macron attend the France 2023 Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand (All Blacks) and South Africa (Springboks) at the Stade de France.

Brigitte Macron awaits Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska at the Elysée Palace on 9 November 2023 in Paris, France.

Brigitte Macron and Olena Zelenska, First Lady of Ukraine, on 9 November 2023. The two First Ladies celebrate her arrival at the Élysée Palace.

Iris van Herpen, Queen Maxima of the Netherlands and Brigitte Macron attend the exhibition 'Iris van Herpen: Sculpting the Senses' at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs on 28 November 2023 in Paris.

Brigitte Macron at the ‘Iris van Herpen: sculpting the senses’ exhibition at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs on 28 November 2023 in Paris, France.

Pope Francis meets the President of the French Republic Emmanuel Macron with his wife Brigitte. Marseille (France), 22 September 2023.