Matildas Star Mary Fowler Debuts Runway L'Oréal Paris Fashion Week

Mary Fowler, the 22-year-old Matildas and Manchester City soccer star, made her catwalk debut at Paris Fashion Week, becoming the first Australian professional footballer to walk the runway. She appeared at the Le Défilé L’Oréal Paris show held at the Hôtel de Ville alongside celebrities such as Helen Mirren and Kendall Jenner, wearing a chic black gown by Christian Siriano. Fowler, who is also a L’Oréal Paris brand ambassador, described the experience as exhilarating and empowering, hoping to inspire young women to embrace their individuality. She is currently recovering from an ACL injury sustained in April, with her rehabilitation progressing well and an expected return to the field in time for the 2025 Asian Cup. Fowler emphasized patience in her recovery and expressed motivation to be ready for the tournament while balancing her new role in fashion and authorship. Her runway debut was part of a celebration of women's empowerment, inclusion, and sisterhood.