There are many flavors of fashionable: Some people are classically well-dressed, others are risk-takers—to varying result. Haute couture, the highest of high fashion, is in another echelon entirely. It might be gorgeous, or interesting, or daring, or artful, or even a combination of many things, but it’s always painstakingly handcrafted and thought through, every last detail designed and created with intention.
Which makes Paris Haute Couture Week something special: Plenty of celebrities and fashion enthusiasts alike will brave Paris’ cobblestoned streets to see the creations coming down the runways all week, but certain attendees will understand the assignment perfectly, showing up not only well-dressed, but perfectly dressed, such as Cardi B donning a stunning sculptural Schiaparelli gown with a supersized shoulder silhouette and fringe swinging to her waist for the designer’s show—and accessorizing with a live raven for that extra heaping scoop of drama and intrigue. That was just day one of the week, setting the bar higher than high for fellow attendees.
Well, asked and answered. Others, like Hunter Schafer shimmering in a sage-striped column gown, Ryan Destiny‘s creative stiletto placement, and Gracie Abrams‘ deceptively simple little white dress, and more, rose to the challenge and then some.
Ahead, see our picks for the best dressed of Paris Haute Couture Week 2025.
