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Paris isn’t just the city of lights; it’s the heartbeat of global fashion. Thanks to the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode, Paris firmly holds its title as the world’s style capital, orchestrating the grand spectacles that are Paris Fashion Week and Haute Couture Week. And let’s face it—where else would we want couture magic to unfold?

Haute Couture, that ultra-French institution, is more than just breathtaking gowns and jaw-dropping craftsmanship. It’s a living, breathing paradox—a dazzling mix of timeless tradition and cutting-edge innovation. The Fédération puts it best, "Haute Couture is a permanent gateway between a tradition for excellence in know-how and contemporaneity in creation." Translation? It’s old-school craftsmanship meets new-age sartorial savvy, and we’re obsessed.

The roots of this haute spectacle trace all the way back to 1868 when the Chambre Syndicale de la Couture was born. Fast forward to 1945, and the term "Haute Couture" became a legally protected designation (yes, there’s literally a commission to gatekeep the exclusivity). As the Fédération explains, "Only institutions that have received the designation, approved each year by a dedicated commission under the aegis of the Ministry for Industry, may become eligible." If you’re not on the list, darling, you’re just not couture.

This January, Paris is bursting with fashion energy. The Menswear AW25 shows wrapped on January 26, paving the runway for Couture Week SS25, which kicked off on January 27 with a dazzling show by Schiaparelli. The bonus? A star-studded lineup and unforgettable street style ensembles.

Lucky us, we’re diving headfirst into the sartorial extravaganza. Here are the best A-list looks from Couture Week 2025—where Paris proves yet again why it’s the ultimate fashio

The best dressed celebrities at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week SS 2025:

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Poppy Delevingne wore an all-black look with a voluminous wool hoodie cape, sleek tailored trousers, and dark cat-eye sunglasses, delivering effortless Parisian chic.© GC Images

Poppy Delevingne

Poppy Delevingne embodied quiet luxury in an all-black ensemble featuring an oversized wool hoodie-cape hybrid, tailored trousers, and cat-eye sunglasses. A minimalist black handbag sealed the timeless, understated glamour.

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Anya Taylor-Joy dazzled in a flowing black fringe skirt, corset top, and leather gloves, pairing gothic glamour with contemporary couture.© Getty Images

Anya Taylor-Joy

Anya Taylor-Joy stunned in a sheer, floor-length black fringe skirt with a sleek corset top and leather gloves. With a structured handbag and cascading blonde waves, the look balanced romance with imbued vampy edge.

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Karlie Kloss stunned in a fitted charcoal-gray skirt suit, sleek black heels, and cat-eye sunglasses, embodying Parisian power dressing.© Getty Images

Karlie Kloss

Karlie Kloss rocked an impeccably tailored charcoal-grey skirt suit with a fitted waist and sleek lapels. Paired with cat-eye sunglasses and a structured handbag, this was Parisian power dressing at its finest.

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Megan Thee Stallion stunned in a hooded, burnt-orange gown with soft draping and feathery coral detailing at the waist, embodying a modern goddess aesthetic at Paris Fashion Week.© Getty Images for Giambattista Va

Megan Thee Stallion

Megan Thee Stallion radiated warmth in a draped, burnt-orange gown with a hooded silhouette. The flowing fabric hugged her curves, while a feathery coral embellishment at the waist added a striking textural contrast, making her look straight out of a modern Greek myth.


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Ellie Bamber wore an olive-green utility jacket cinched at the waist, sheer tights, and pointed black stilettos, making military chic a runway-ready moment.© GC Images

Ellie Bamber

Ellie Bamber gave military wear a couture upgrade in an olive-green belted jacket styled as a mini dress. Sheer tights, stiletto pumps, and tinted aviators completed the strong yet ultra-feminine look.

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Devon Lee Carlson paired a ruffled floral skirt with lace tights, gold-tipped heels, and a heavily embellished cropped jacket, creating a bold fusion of boho-chic and high fashion.© Getty Images for Valentino

Devon Lee Carlson

Devon Lee Carlson rocked a mixed-print look, pairing a ruffled floral midi skirt with lace tights and gold-tipped heels. A bejeweled cropped jacket brought high-shine opulence, balancing bohemian charm with couture-level elegance.

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Beatrice Borromeo wore a structured black velvet jumpsuit with pearl accents, a clutch, and sleek heels, delivering effortless elegance on the streets of Paris.© Getty Images

Beatrice Borromeo

Beatrice Borromeo exuded elegance in a form-fitting black velvet jumpsuit adorned with pearl embellishments. Paired with sharp stilettos, a clutch, and windswept blonde hair, the look screamed “luxury meets old Hollywood.”

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Lou Doillon rocked a plunging polka-dot blazer, gray trousers, a red bow accent, and a faux fur stole, blending Parisian chic with vintage drama.© Getty Images for Valentino

Lou Doillon

For the Valentino show Lou Doillon went bold in a deep-V polka-dot blazer with dramatic lapels, high-waisted grey trousers, and a striking red bow. A faux fur stole and lace gloves added a playful yet ultra-glam twist to the look.

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Nicola Coughlan wore an edgy all-black look with a bomber jacket, textured midi skirt, sheer tights, and pointed patent heels, giving her a sophisticated yet rebellious fashion-forward presence.© Corbis via Getty Images

Nicola Coughlan

Nicola Coughlan embraced dark glamour in an all-black ensemble featuring a structured bomber jacket with exposed shoulders, a textured midi skirt, and pointed patent heels. A sleek black handbag and smoky eyes added a grunge-inspired, high-fashion edge to the look.

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Jenna Ortega wore an all-black outfit featuring a structured blazer dress, leather gloves, sheer tights, and platform heels. Her dark sunglasses and sleek handbag enhanced her gothic-meets-executive chic aesthetic at Paris Fashion Week.© Corbis via Getty Images

Jenna Ortega

To attend Dior's couture show Jenna Ortega channeled gothic couture in a sharply tailored black blazer mini dress with structured shoulders, leather gloves, sheer tights, and platform heels. Dark sunglasses and a glossy black handbag added a sleek, mysterious edge to her monochromatic power look.


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Rosie Huntington Whiteley

Rosie Huntington Whiteley

Rosie Huntington Whiteley donned a dreamy white tailoring look to sit FROW at Elie Saab. She accented the bridal-chic look with a simple makeup look and her long blonde locks out in a middle parting.

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Joan Smalls at PFW

Joan Smalls

Model Joan Smalls proved that a powerful suiting look can be ultra chic when styled right. 

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Elsa Hosk attends Vertigeneux, the Valentino Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 29, 2025 in Paris, France.© Getty Images for Valentino

Elsa Hosk

It-Girl Elsa Hosk elevated a set of blue jeans with a set of lace socks, matching gloves and a plunging neckline navy blazer. 

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Eva Longoria is seen during the Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2025/2026 as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 29, 2025 in Paris, France© Getty Images

Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria took style cues from her best friend Victoria Beckham to attend the Elie Saab Haute Couture show. Her all-white embroidered white suiting look exuded bridal chic in the best way.

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Dua Lipa© Getty Images

Dua Lipa

Everyone's favourite glam goth Dua Lipa looked cuter than ever at the Chanel look in an all-black floor-length cape look. She perfected the ensemble by adding a giant velvet bow to her long black locks.

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Lily-Rose Depp attends the Chanel Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 28, 2025 in Paris, France.© Corbis via Getty Images

Lily-Rose Depp

French favourite Lily-Rose Depp made a strong case for feather-frilled hemlines at the Chanel show. Styling together a matching tweed twin set with a pair of sheer tights and a set of grey satin pumps.

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Pamela looked stunning in the ethereal number© David Fisher/Shutterstock

Pamela Anderson

Donning a dreamy all-white look in the form of pleated trousers and a matching ruffled blouse, Pamela Anderson looked ethereal en route to the Chanel show.

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Jennie Kim© David Fisher/Shutterstock

Jennie Kim

Global ambassador for Chanel Jennie Kim went all out to sit front row at the brand's show on Tuesday. Opting for a floating baby blue cape over a lace triangle bra and a set of black suit trousers, the 29-year-old singer looked dreamier than ever.

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Kylie Jenner was the epitome of Parisian chic© David Fisher/Shutterstock

Kylie Jenner

Making a strong case for pleated mini skirts at the Chanel show, Kylie Jenner perfected Parisian It-Girl dressing in her matching tweed twin set and black pumps combo.

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Yaqian Lan wears green tweed Chanel jacket with matching midi skirt, white shirt, grey jumper, metallic blue Chanel bag, white striped tights, black mary jane shoes, outside Chanel, during Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 as part of  Paris Fashion Week on January 28, 2025 in Paris, France.© Getty Images

Yaqian Lan

Donning winter 2025's most trending accessory- a knitted hood with a matching lime green tweed suit, Yaqian Lan brought a pop of colour to the Chanel show guestlist.

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Carla Bruni donned a ruched black dress with lace tights, a cape coat, dramatic sunglasses, and gloves. She embodied Old Hollywood glamour with a contemporary Parisian twist.© Getty Images

Carla Bruni

Lace tights, an LBD, and a tailored cape? France's former first lady Carla Bruni brought 'Old Money' vibes with a modern twist. The ruched dress, paired with oversized sunglasses oozed sultry sophistication. And those gloves? Très chic. She looked like she was ready to star in a Parisian noir film—iconic.

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Pixie Lott wore a cropped plaid tweed jacket with golden buttons, a black velvet mini skirt, a celestial-themed handbag, strappy heels, and a chic headscarf. Parisian winter elegance!© Getty Images

Pixie Lott

Pixie Lott served vintage glamour with a cropped plaid jacket featuring golden buttons and a tweed-meets-modern vibe. Paired with a sleek velvet mini skirt, the ensemble was accessorised with a divine celestial-themed bag and strappy heels. A chic headscarf elevated the look to Parisian royalty vibes—pure winter couture goals.

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Gabrielle Union wears a bold off-shoulder black dress featured sheer paneling and paired beautifully with sleek black pumps and minimalist jewelry for an elegant yet daring statement.© Getty Images

Gabrielle Union

Sheer genius. Gabrielle Union's off-shoulder, sheer-paneled dress had just the right mix of bold and elegant. Paired with classic black pumps and delicate jewellery, it was all about making a statement without saying too much. Flirty yet fierce, the actress totally nailed the less-is-more aesthetic.

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Kelly Rutherford wears a sleek white gown with a dramatic draped design was paired with a surrealist black handbag featuring a golden face motif. The look was accessorized with gold earrings and confidence.© Getty Images

Kelly Rutherford

This white-hot look screamed 'modern goddess.' Gossip Girl alum Kelly Rutherford's flowing, structured gown with an asymmetrical drape exuded elegance. Accessorized with a bold, artsy black handbag featuring a surrealist face motif and golden feet details, it was minimalism done right. The cherry on top? Sleek gold earrings and the most radiant smile to match.

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Natalia Vodianova wears a luxurious white fluffy coat layered over a ribbed midi dress with gold-accented boots created a winter wonderland look. The vintage-inspired bag sealed the effortlessly chic vibe.© Getty Images

Natalia Vodianova

Talk about snowy Parisian winter-white perfection. Supermodel Natalia Vodianova's floor-length fluffy coat layered over a ribbed, minimalistic midi dress made cozy look couture. Paired with gold-accented boots and Schiaparelli's vintage-inspired bag, it was effortless, understated glamour.

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Amalie Gassman© Action Press/Shutterstock

Amalie Gassman

Former H! Fashion cover star Amalie Gassman made a strong case for power dressing at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring-Summer 2025 show in a matching oversized beige suiting look.

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Tatiana Korsakova's edgy outfit featured a black bodysuit with a cropped jacket covered in silver buckles, thigh-high stiletto boots, and statement sunglasses, serving futuristic couture-meets-street-style vibes.© Getty Images

Tatiana Korsakova

A mix of futuristic chic and the signature OTT Paris street style. Tatiana Korsakova's structured cropped jacket, adorned with bold silver buckles, was the defenition of edgy couture. Paired with a sleek black bodysuit and thigh-high stiletto boots, it’s an aesthetic that says "don’t mess with me, but let’s grab champagne after the show."

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