Ikram Abdi spotted at Moncler show in French ski resort
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Courchevel is a French Alps ski resort located in the Tarentaise Valley. It is a part of Les Trois Vallées, the largest linked ski area in the world.
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'The energy of winter sports, the warmth and joy of experiences shared on the snow, and the brand's dedication to dressing all aspects of mountain life, combining high performance and high style, will be celebrated with a memorable brand experience at high altitude,' Moncler said in a statement released in December, before the unusual runway location was unveiled.
Fast forward to March 15 and the luxury label invited the who's who of Hollywood to the resort's snow-capped peaks as models walked a landing strip-turned-runway in a flurry of snow.
Abdi was joined by actress Ashley Park, Oscar-winner Adrien Brody, actress Jessica Chastain and South Korean star Lee Jae-wook, among others.
While the star-studded audience took in the show, Rodriguez walked the runway in a chunky knitted look complete with knee-high, fur-lined boots.
The model, who is the longtime partner of football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, has modelled for luxury brands before and was recently spotted sitting front row at Lebanese label Elie Saab's Paris Fashion Week.
Elie Saab's Ready-to-Wear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 collection transported the Paris Fashion Week audience to the world's most exclusive mountain retreats, where relaxed glamour meets alpine allure.
At the show in March, Rodriguez wore a pristine white outfit that was in tune with Saab's alpine theme. The ensemble featured a luxurious, textured top adorned with delicate feather-like details, adding a touch of avant-garde flair.
Rodriguez also recently joined forces with Lebanese dance group Mayyas, who won the 17th season of 'America's Got Talent,' for a new campaign released earlier this month.
They starred in an advertisement for Egyptian real estate company Horizon Egypt Developments, where Rodriguez and the Mayyas promote Saada, a real estate development in New Cairo in Egypt.
For her part, Abdi, who posed for photographs at Moncler's latest show, made her catwalk debut in 2018 during London Modest Fashion Week. She went on to walk for the likes of Iceberg and Charles Jeffrey and she has fronted campaigns for major international brands, including Burberry and Nike.
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