Girl About Town, 1989

As a young model, Bruni turned heads with her distinctive features and edgy downtown style. Seen at the Grand Opening of Woody's Art Gallery in Manhattan, she wears short-shorts and patterned tights. October 24, 1989 in New York City, New York.

Biker Babe, 1992

Bruni and her fellow model Marcus Schenkenberg attend Gianni Versace's Rock'N Rule Fashion Show to Benefit amfAR. The duo wears head to toe Versace. September 14, 1992, New York City.

Cozy Kitten, 1993

Bruni keeps warm at an Isaac Mizrahi fashion show at the Bryant Park tents by wearing a shaggy-chic coat. November 4, 1993, New York City, New York.

Brown Eyed Girl, 2005

At a Christian Dior spring runway show, Bruni is the picture of Parisian chic. October 4, 2005, Paris.

Black Beauty, 2007

By wearing a filmy black gown, Bruni makes a bold sartorial statement before entering the amfAR's Cinema Against AIDS event. May 23, 2007, Mougins, France.

The Power Couple, 2008

Bruni and her new husband, President of France Nicholas Sarkozy make an official state visit to London. For the whirlwind trip, Bruni opts for a wardrobe of Christian Dior. March 26, 2008, London.

Purple Reign, 2008

Bruni wears a plum-colored Dior trench while making the rounds in London. March 27, 2008.

Gray Lady, 2008

France's first lady channels Jackie O. by wearing a tony grey skirt-suit, sleek flats, and a ladylike frame bag. March 26, 2007, London.