
Twice a year, celebrities, fashion editors and VIP clients descend on Paris for the couture shows, where designers and fashion houses—from Chanel and Armani Privé to Schiaparelli—showcase their finest hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind pieces. Think fairy-tale worthy gowns, actual beating hearts and even the occasional A-list catwalk cameo (this year's most notable appearance came courtesy of Kim Kardashian paying tribute to Elizabeth Taylor at Balenciaga).
Naturally this means that the attendees pull out all the stops when it comes to their front-row outfits. From Dua Lipa in an intricate feather-like gown to Nicole Kidman in sleek suiting and Keira Knightley in floaty layers, here's our pick of the 10 best-dressed celebrities at the autumn/winter 2025 couture shows.
Dua Lipa at Schiaparelli
Dua Lipa arrived to see Daniel Roseberry's latest Schiaparelli collection wearing this incredible textured gown. The long-sleeved design featured a keyhole cut-out in the centre of the bodice and a thigh-high split, and was covered in feather-like paillettes.
Hunter Schafer at Schiaparelli
Hunter Schafer cut an elegant figure at Schiaparelli in a strapless, corseted, velvet-striped design. She finished her look with oversized pearl earrings and nude pointed heels that wrapped around the ankle.
Kirsten Dunst at Chanel
Kirsten Dunst arrived at the Chanel show wearing a black bodysuit with floaty wide-leg trousers and a quilted handbag.
Keira Knightley at Chanel
Keira Knightley chose a black and white halterneck design made of layered tiers of fabric. She completed her look with classic black Chanel accessories.
Marion Cotillard at Chanel
Marion Cotillard chose a pale-blue tweed top and matching skirt with a dropped waist and flared hem. She accessorised with strappy sandals and a classic Chanel flap bag.
Gracie Abrams at Chanel
Gracie Abrams also sat front row at Chanel Couture. The singer chose a white mini-dress with a tiered skirt covered in delicate gold beading.
Angela Bassett at Giorgio Armani Privé
Angela Bassett sat front row at Giorgio Armani Privé wearing wide-leg trousers, a white shirt and shimmering beaded waistcoat.
Nicole Kidman at Balenciaga
Nicole Kidman joined the VIP guests at Demna's final Balenciaga show wearing a black suit, pointed-toe heels and sunglasses.
Michelle Yeoh at Balenciaga
Michelle Yeoh was pictured arriving at Balenciaga wearing a belted funnel neck jacket with a matching pencil skirt and pointed pumps.
Hailee Steinfeld at Tamara Ralph
Hailee Steinfeld brought a dose of glamour to the Tamara Ralph Couture show in a silver lace dress with black velvet bow accents and bodice cut-outs.
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This article was originally published in harpersbazaar.com/uk
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