As the streets of Paris continue to be filled with riots and protests over the police killing of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk, the fashion industry faces a choice between continuing Paris Haute Couture Week as scheduled or canceling the shows. is being forced to. Regarding tragedy. Already, Celine designer and creative director Hedi Slimane has canceled his menswear show, saying, “At a time when France and its capital are experiencing bereavement and hurt, holding a fashion show in Paris is a very difficult decision for me.” “Just from that point of view, it seems imprudent and completely out of line.” place. “Some people have respectfully chosen to cancel, but others are moving forward.
Paris Couture Week begins on July 3rd and has featured big-name designers from Alaïa to Thom Browne to Schiaparelli. Designers bring fresh stories and sometimes return to the archives for inspiration. Off the runway, celebrity guests and attendees take streetwear to another level, playing with a variety of bold looks while honoring the sentiment of haute couture.
Here’s what black women wore at Paris Haute Couture Week 2023.
Cardi B
Following a series of controversies that significantly changed the brand’s provocative branding, Balenciaga returned to Paris Haute Couture Week with major celebrity stars including rapper Cardi B. Cardi B arrived light as a feather in a bulbous white feathery coat. She wore her hair in finger waves and paired it with minimal accessories.
Earlier in the week, the rapper attended Schiaparelli’s show. She wore a black and gold ensemble.
rat
rapper and recent Cosmopolitan cover star, Rat arrived at the Iris van Herpen show wearing a scaly see-through dress by the designer. The dress featured curved scales in blue, black, and white, giving it the whimsical, otherworldly look for which Van Herpen’s designs are famous. To complete her look, Latte wore her hair in a curly updo and wore minimal makeup.
Ramla Ali
Somali boxer Ramla Ali attended the Christian Dior couture show wearing a deceptively simple calf-length silver dress. Ali completed her look with a silver Dior bag and silver pumps.
sabrina elba
Activist and model Sabrina Elba looked stunning in a reimagined prep look while attending the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023/2024 show. She wore a black high-necked sweater, a cream-colored pleated skirt, and a short black jacket with elaborate stitching on her arms and collar. Elba completed her look with a gold and black Schiaparelli bag and black pumps.
Lupita Nyong’o
Actress Lupita Nyong’o wore a simple yet chic look at the Chanel haute couture show. She wore a light purple, two-piece buttoned short armless jacket. Nyong’o finished her look with large, dark sunglasses, a purple Chanel purse, and her signature skin cut.
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