Mary Fowler has become the first professional footballer to walk the runway in the prestigious Défilé L’Oreal Paris show at Paris Fashion Week as she stepped out with superstars including Kendall Jenner and Eva Longoria.
The 22-year-old, who has been an ambassador for L’Oréal Paris since 2024, wore a one-sleeved black suit dress and black heels for her trip down the catwalk, looking confident and even blowing the crowd a kiss.
She also posed up for a star-studded group shot at the show featuring household names like Jenner, Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda, Gillian Anderson and Cara Delevingne.
When news of her appearance broke earlier this month, Fowler admitted she was a ‘little nervous’ about being front and centre on the runway at the Hotel de Ville.
‘Honestly, I never imagined I’d be walking any runway, let alone one for L’Oreal that’s in Paris of all places,’ she said.
‘I’m going to be the first professional footballer to walk this runway and the first Australian ambassador which is mind-blowing to me, but it also feels so empowering.
Mary Fowler is pictured walking the runway in the prestigious Défilé L’Oréal Paris show at Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday morning, Australian time
The 22-year-old Matildas star was full of confidence during her star turn on the runway
Fowler admitted to nerves before the show at the Hotel de Ville but looked to be in her element as she blew a kiss to the crowd
‘I am a little nervous, but I’m not pressuring myself to be perfect out there because to me walking in Le Défilé is a chance to show that showing up as yourself will always be beautiful.’
Fowler added she is ‘incredibly proud’ to represent women in sport, and will treasure her moment in the City of Love as it will encourage young girls to ‘dream big.’
Last March the 22-year-old posed for a sizzling photo shoot after signing on as an ambassador for L’Oreal Paris.
Fowler shared photos of herself looking sultry in various skin-baring ensembles on Instagram.
One photo showed the Manchester City star displaying her trim physique in a racy leather bra layered under a white vest and low-rise track pants.
In the image, she posed holding a football emblazoned with L’Oreal’s slogan ‘I’m Worth It’, while flaunting her flawless complexion.
‘Since I was young expressing myself authentically has been super important to me, so joining the @lorealparis family only feels right,’ the soccer star began her caption.
‘I’m so grateful to stand with so many inspiring women to help others see their self-worth. I’m worth it and so are you.’
The Matildas gun (circled) joined a host of stars on the stage, including Kendall Jenner and Cara Delevingne
Fowler signed on as a L’Oreal ambassador in March last year
Mary features in L’Oreal campaigns focussing on ‘women’s empowerment’ across Australia and New Zealand as part of her lucrative new role.
In another close-up image, Mary is seen applying red lipstick while looking glamorous in a black outfit with shoulder cut-outs.
Fowler is currently on the comeback trail after rupturing her the anterior cruciate ligament in her knee while playing for Manchester City in April, with the typical recovery time between nine and 12 months.
She is racing the clock to be selected for the Asian Cup next March, which will be played in Australia.
In news that warmed the hearts of Matildas fans, Fowler was spotted taking part in Manchester City’s recent pre-season camp in Spain.
While her workload was limited, Matildas coach Joe Montemurro hopes she returns to action as soon as November.
Fowler also lifted the lid on the unique philosophy keeping her positive during her injury recovery.
‘I have made a conscious effort to think that I don’t have like a bad knee that needs to be fixed, but I’m getting an upgrade and I’m getting an even better knee,’ she said.
‘I have heard that a lot of girls when they come back… it can be up to a year to feel like probably normal again.
‘I feel like 90 per cent of that is going to be a mental block and so it’s something that I’ve thought about and been like, why don’t I just start changing how I think about it now already?’
