Live From Paris: The Couture Street Style Looks Taking Off in the French Capital Right Now

We're live from Paris, reporting on the best street style looks straight from Haute Couture Week. Discover the looks to know about below.

Haute Couture Week has arrived, and the fashion world’s most influential have descended upon Paris, drawn by boundary-pushing couture and a first look at some of the most elevated trends poised to set the tone for the year ahead. Drawing talent from across the globe, the city's streets are already brimming with jaw-dropping ensembles and museum-worthy designs, and we’re here to capture it all.

The week kicks off with Schiaparelli's runway show on Monday, 7 July, promising surrealist visions and sculptural artistry, before fashion heavyweights like Chanel and Maison Margiela unveil their latest collections later this week. We’ll be reporting on it all. Keep scrolling for the most inspired and directional street style looks from Haute Couture Week, July 2025.

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Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer. She reports daily on the latest fashion trends and collaborations, as well as celebrity style and need-to-know moments including award shows, fashion weeks and red carpet events.

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Haute Couture Week is officially underway, and the drama has already arrived. Schiaparelli's sculptural surrealism is setting the tone, and the city's streets are quickly filling with jaw-dropping looks. The energy is high, and we're keeping our eyes out for every standout moment. These are the outfits we can't stop thinking about.

Dua Lipa at Schiaparelli runway show

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Dua Lipa has arrived at the Schiaparelli runway show in a floor-grazing textured design, composed of layers of pearlescent embellishments. Featuring Schiaparelli’s signature keyhole cut-out and a thigh-high slit, her look is already setting the bar high for the week ahead.

Hunter Schafer attends the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week

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Hunter Schafer has arrived at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show in Paris in a body-grazing strapless gown and large pearl earrings.

Cardi B attends the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week

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Cardi B arrived at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show in Paris in a dramatic, sculptural fringed dress and large drop earrings.

Chiara Ferragni attends the Schiaparelli Haute Couture

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Chiara Ferragni attends the Schiaparelli runway show in a white shirt dress and glossy gold accessories, carrying the brand's signature Anatomy Jewellery Bag.

We're back for day two, and the Chanel looks have started to trickle in. Discover the chicest styling we've spotted so far.

Lorde wears a black dress and slingbacks to the Chanel show.

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Singer Lorde arrived at the Paris Chanel runway show wearing a black long-sleeve dress and embellished heeled slingbacks.

Gracie Abrams arrived at the Chanel Couture shoe in a white embellished minidress and glossy black slingback heels.

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Gracie Abrams arrived at the Chanel Couture shoe this morning in a white, crystal-embellished minidress and glossy black slingback heels.

Naomi Campbell attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week.

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Naomi Campbell looked perfectly on-brand for the occasion, attending the Chanel Haute Couture runway show in a tweed-two piece.

Penelope Cruz attends the Chanel Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 08

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Lighting up the Front Row, Penelope Cruz attended the Chanel Haute Couture show in a glistening two-piece in a deep black hue.

Keira Knightley and her husband British musician James Righton pose upon arrival ahead of the Chanel's Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26

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Keira Knightley wore a floor-grazing tiered dress complete with a trending halterneck cut to Chanel's Haute-Couture Fall/Winter 2025-26 show in Paris.

Day three has arrived. With a line-up of Balenciaga, Elie Saab and Maison Margiela, amongst others, we expect to see some excellent styling on Paris' streets today. Stay tuned to discover our favourite looks.

Nicole Kidman arrives at Balenciaga during the Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 as part of Paris Fashion Week

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Nicole Kidman arrived at Balenciaga for the brand's Haute Couture show as part of Paris Fashion Week wearing an all-black suit-set and tonal accessories.

Cardi B at the Balenciaga show as part of Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025

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Cardi B arrived at the Balenciaga show in Paris swathed in a lacy black dress and glossy pointed-toe heels.

Lorde attends the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 09, 2025

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Lorde attended today's Balenciaga Haute Couture runway show in a sparkling net dress in a gleaming silver shade.

Lori Harvey attends the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 09, 2025

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Lori Harvey attended the Balenciaga Haute Couture show in a flowing black mini dress and elegant black pumps.

Paloma Elsesser attends the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 09

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Paloma Elsesser arrived at the Balenciaga Haute Couture show in a sleek suit set, worn sans blouse or shirt.