[2][3][4][5] Rowe was born in Paris, France to an American mother, who was a model and dancer at Le Lido club, and a French father, a prominent restaurateur.

[6][7] Rowe was raised in the suburbs of Ville-d'Avray, Paris.

[9] Rowe was spotted in 2008 at a café in Le Marais, Paris, while studying at university, and became the face of Chloé.

[11] She has also modeled for Louis Vuitton, Opening Ceremony, Gap Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch, Tommy Hilfiger, Seafolly, Rag & Bone, H&M, Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren, and Adidas Originals.

[11][12][13][14] In 2016, Rowe appeared on the cover of Playboy[15] and walked for the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show.