BEAUTY IS A MOVEMENT
The CC LEAGUE BY CHANEL BEAUTY
“To be irreplaceable, you must be different.”
Gabrielle Chanel
They are 7, a number symbolizing achievement and harmony. From this number springs plurality. These athletes from various disciplines form a unique collective, united by the promise of a triumphant future and an ambition to become role models for their generation. Each embodies a singular vision of beauty, where power and grace are recognized and expressed differently. 7 women whose special light creates a constellation, illuminating the world with the horizon as their only limit.
RENEE MONTGOMERY
MENTOR – BASKETBALL – UNITED STATES
Mentor for the CC LEAGUE by CHANEL Beauty, 2-time basketball champion Renee Montgomery guides these 7 women on an adventure where the opportunity to be oneself, sharing wisdom and uniqueness are at the heart of every experience. She offers her perspective as a former athlete on the relationship between beauty and high-level sport. Renee Montgomery believes in a distinctive kind of beauty that combines discipline and vulnerability—the greatest of strengths.
7 exceptional athletes, 7 women who, together, define beauty through engagement that stems from determination, independence and passion.
GABY AGUNDEZ
DIVING – MEXICO
Poise and drive come together for diver Gaby Agundez. Although she leaps alone from the diving board, it is her encounters with others that cultivate her beauty. She radiates the vibrant energy of those who are devoted to supporting people, with dedication and generosity.
MARIE-JULIE BONNIN
POLE VAULTING – FRANCE
Marie-Julie Bonnin’s love of heights earned her the title of world indoor pole vault champion in 2025. Taking care of herself has always given her the momentum to rise and the confidence to shine. She has chosen her purpose: to represent all aspects of beauty in sport.
CINDY CHEUNG
SWIMMING – HONG KONG SAR
Swimmer Cindy Cheung speaks about beauty with the same brilliance that propels her through water. She has the swift, magnetic allure of those whose self-assurance lifts them above all gravity.
HEIDI GAUGAIN
PARA-CYCLING – FRANCE
The first para-athlete to become world champion in cycling and para-cycling, Heidi Gaugain transcends all limits. She embodies a vision of beauty that springs from the ability to dream even further.
GILLI KIM
SPEED SKATING – SOUTH KOREA
For young speed skating prodigy Gilli Kim, beauty is a matter of time. There is a paradox between her speed on the ice and the time needed to get to know herself and reveal who she truly is. She already embodies this beauty through her inner journey.
JAIN KIM
CLIMBING – SOUTH KOREA
This climbing champion is forging her own path with fluidity and elegance. The world’s most decorated female climber, Jain Kim uses each stage of life as a foothold to propel herself toward the next. From her triumphs and her doubts, she draws resolve, pride, strength and humility. This is where her beauty lies, radiant and in motion.
JANELLE LEUNG
FENCING – HONG KONG SAR
From the tip of her foil, Janelle Leung strives for excellence in all areas, from fencing to her studies in traditional Chinese medicine. She pursues many passions, a remarkable combination that forms the core of her balance and, therefore, her beauty.
