Roxanne Matthee – South African Fashion ModelRoxanne Matthee is a South African fashion model whose journey from the sun-soaked shores of Melkbosstrand to the studios and streets of Europe's most celebrated fashion capitals is a story of genuine passion, hard-earned discipline, and an adventurous heart that has never stopped seeking the next horizon. Originally from the small coastal town of Melkbosstrand, close to Cape Town, Roxanne Matthee grew up with the ocean as her backyard and sport as her first language — a childhood that would leave an indelible mark on both her personality and her approach to the modeling profession. She had a sporty, outdoor upbringing, surfing and paddling out in the ocean with her father at every opportunity, building the kind of physical awareness, natural confidence, and ease in her own skin that photographers and model agencies across the world have come to prize in her.Early Life and DiscoveryHer path into modeling began at the age of twelve, when she was scouted at a local fashion show in her hometown. A man at the event invited her to visit a modeling agency in Cape Town — a casual exchange that would prove to be the turning point of her life. At fourteen, she signed with Boss Models in Cape Town, taking her first formal steps into a profession she has now been building for well over a decade. From those early beginnings in South Africa, Roxanne Matthee has gone on to contract with multiple international model agencies across different markets, each new partnership expanding her reach and opening doors to ever more prominent brands and creative collaborators. She now divides her time between Cape Town, where her family lives, and Paris, where she lives and works as a model.Education, Ambitions, and Personal DevelopmentWhat sets Roxanne Matthee apart from many of her contemporaries is the intellectual curiosity and personal ambition she brings to every area of her life. Determined to maintain her studies alongside a demanding international modeling schedule, she pursued her passion for nutrition through distance learning, qualifying as a nutritionist between bookings. She is currently studying French — a commitment that reflects both her love of language and culture, and her dedication to continuous self-development. Her long-term ambitions extend well beyond the camera, with aspirations to build her own business and to bring the same drive and focus to entrepreneurship that she has applied to her modeling career.Commercial and Editorial PortfolioHer commercial and editorial portfolio spans some of the most recognizable names in global fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. Roxanne Matthee has modeled for Decléor, Huawei, Raffaello, L'Oréal, and Schwarzkopf, and has additionally worked with Skechers, American Apparel, and Adidas. On the editorial front, she has appeared across syndicated editions of Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Danish Bazaar, and photographer Daniela Rettore captured her for Elle Portugal in a shoot that demonstrated her range and natural coastal energy. She has also appeared in editorials and campaigns shot in Cape Town and Paris, including work for Nelly.com and Celestina Agostino Haute Couture — a breadth of work that reflects her versatility as a model across both commercial and high-fashion contexts.Life Beyond the CameraAway from the studio, Roxanne Matthee leads an enviably active and well-rounded life. She hikes, surfs, dances, cooks, camps, walks along the beach, and maintains a rigorous fitness routine — pursuits that keep her physically strong and mentally grounded amid the demands of an international modeling career. She also actively supports Rise Against Hunger, which helps feed underprivileged communities, and WWF South Africa, reflecting a generosity of spirit and social conscience that extends well beyond the industry she works in.Inspirations, Travel, and ValuesThe modeling figures who have shaped her ambitions are among the most iconic in the profession's history. Candice Swanepoel and Gisele Bündchen are her greatest inspirations — models she admires not only for their extraordinary careers but for their intelligence, work ethic, and professionalism. Their example has informed her own standards, and she carries their influence with her into every booking and creative collaboration.Her travels have taken her across Europe extensively, and Switzerland holds a particularly warm place in her memory. Visits to Zurich and Basel left her struck by the country's breathtaking natural beauty and the richness of its culture. Through all of it, the constant that anchors everything in Roxanne Matthee's life is family. She credits her family's unwavering support as the bedrock of her success, and looks to the future with the same warmth and clarity of values that have defined her from the start — hoping one day to build a loving family of her own, and to carry the lessons of modeling — patience, resilience, gratitude, and growth — into every chapter that follows.
