East of Eden New York Premiere

Joseph Zada wore a Louis Vuitton black velvet double-breasted jacket, white shirt and black tie with jeans, shaking up the house’s usual tailoring M.O.

I keep going back and forth on how I feel about this. On the one hand, the top half is impeccable and the jeans feel like they are bringing the look down. On the other, they give the tailoring a fresher, less formal feel. I’m staying on the fence for now. Where do you stand?

The LV brooch added a decorative detail.

The Social Reckoning Paris Premiere

For those who weren’t sold on Jeremy Allen White’s London look, I suspect Louis Vuitton suit will be more to their liking. I’m enjoying both sides of his press-tour wardrobe, but there’s no denying how good Jeremy looks in classic tailoring, especially when the denim blue is offset by that green tie.

Black leather Kensington derbies and a Louis Vuitton Monterey watch in yellow gold completed his look.

Out In Paris

Mark Ronson is in town for Paris Fashion Week, and having already taken his place in the Saint Laurent front row, you won’t be surprised to see him rocking this Saint Laurent leather trench while carrying the Saint Laurent Y tote.

Everyone has been carrying the Simone bag lately, so I was glad to see this classic getting some love again. The suede shoes were also a great choice with an otherwise all-black look.

Verity New York Premiere

Josh Hartnett kept things classic in Gucci, wearing a dark double-breasted suit. There’s not much to pick apart here, and there doesn’t need to be. The subtle check gives the suit enough character, while his Cartier watch provided the finishing touch.

The tailoring is perfect on Ismael Cruz Córdova, as I have come to expect from him.

He has the presence to make something as classic as this Valentino suit feel interesting, which is why he remains one of my faves.

‘Don’t Be Dumb’ World Tour

I love seeing A$AP Rocky take something so unmistakably Chanel and make it work within his own style. The Chanel Coco Neige 2026 cardigan, with its preppy, collegiate feel, immediately took me back to early Kanye West, when colourful knitwear and polos were such a big part of his look.

A$AP Rocky, of course, puts his own spin on it and brings his own attitude, which is exactly what makes this partnership so interesting.

Club Kid San Sebastián International Film Festival Photocall

I had been hoping to find a full-length picture of Diego Calva in this Loewe suit, but it wasn’t to be.

If you felt that his Willy Chavarria suit was too bright, perhaps this brown and mint combination is more to your liking. As you can see, it carries the tonal shirt and tie we have seen with much of Loewe tailoring by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, along with the single turned-out cuff and motif on the jacket.

Signatures can become repetitive quite quickly, but the colour variations are keeping this idea interesting.

The London premiere is always going to be the highlight of this press tour for me, even with only a few looks in, but I do love this Dior Spring 2026 Haute Couture gown on her.

This feels completely in tune with the style we have come to associate with Mikey. Classic, simple and elegant at first glance, but look closer and the black base is actually fully embellished. It’s a detail that doesn’t immediately register in photographs, with the pink, blue and white floral embroidery naturally drawing the eye first.

I also much prefer Mikey’s Dior gown to Look 10 as it appeared on the runway. The original has a more relaxed, draped construction, with the oversized floral appliqué at the shoulder becoming the main focus. Mikey’s version feels more refined, with the off-the-shoulder neckline and fitted silhouette allowing you to appreciate all that intricate embellishment.

Side-swept waves and soft, rosy makeup complemented the romantic feel of the gown, while Tiffany & Co. jewels completed her look.

Stylist: Andrew Mukamal.

The Perfect Fit

Lauryn Hill might be the person who makes the most sense in this front row. Some will say, yes, but under Demna. However, there is enough edge and plenty of colour in Pierpaolo’s Spring 2027 collection to appeal to Ms Hill, although I suspect she’ll skip the more romantic looks from the opening section.

Redemption?

Shailene Woodley was another person I expected to see in the front row. After the hammering she got for her Balenciaga look at the Emmys, inviting her to Paris and putting her up in a nice hotel was the least they could do.

Drop The Routine, Girl

Of course Lori Harvey arrived with her skin glistening. Drop the skincare routine, girl.

Like many people in this front row, she carried a Balenciaga City bag, which continues to be one of the label’s most recognisable accessories regardless of who is sitting in the creative director’s chair.

Credit:Tiziano Raw 

From Chanel To Balenciaga?

Havana Rose Liu and Giveon were surprises, as both have had relationships with Chanel for quite some time. I’ll be intrigued to see if anything materialises with Havana and Balenciaga, but Giveon in Balenciaga menswear makes a lot more immediate sense to me.

Woolly Mammoth

I know what you’re thinking: Isabelle Huppert is giving woolly mammoth in these Balenciaga trousers. But the only surprising thing to me is that they’re ivory and not black.

Street Style Wins Again

Sarah Pidgeon’s street style continues to be her most intriguing. After her stunning pink Balenciaga look at the Actors Awards earlier this year, her place in Pierpaolo’s front row was always secured.

Girl, No

Kaya Scodelario, girl, no. Straight no. I’m sorry. This Balenciaga look is not the lane for her.

The Colour Story

Gemma Chan is someone else I didn’t expect to see at Balenciaga, but her look was much more palatable to me. The colour story especially is winning me over.

The Apple Never Falls Far

Deacon Phillippe. I mean, wow. Damn. The apple never falls far from the tree.

The Pierpaolo Connection

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham were, of course, there because of their relationship with Pierpaolo Piccioli, who designed Nicola’s first wedding dress while he was creative director at Valentino.

She also recently wore Balenciaga at the Venice Film Festival, although that particular look didn’t exactly go down well with you.

Premier League Style

As a football fan, I was most excited to see Hugo Ekitiké in the front row. He doesn’t play for my team, Arsenal, but the Liverpool striker is one of the best-dressed men not just in the Premier League, but in football.

This clean, easy Balenciaga look, styled with a Chopard watch, is a glowing endorsement of that statement.

There were plenty more familiar faces in the Balenciaga Spring 2027 front row, as you’ll see below.

Who is expected to replace him?

The name to watch is Chemena Kamali, currently at Chloé. This isn’t a completely random fashion-musical-chairs rumour, as Kamali previously worked at Saint Laurent as women’s ready-to-wear design director under Vaccarello before leaving in 2023.

Multiple fashion-industry reports have linked her with the job, although neither Saint Laurent nor Chloé has confirmed anything.

Where is Anthony Vaccarello going, if he is going?

This is the much bigger mystery, because there doesn’t appear to be another fashion house waiting in the wings.

One possibility being discussed is that he may not immediately move to another label at all. During his Saint Laurent tenure, he established Saint Laurent Productions and became increasingly involved with film. The company co-produced Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, which went on to win two Oscars, while Saint Laurent Productions was also involved with Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother, starring Cate Blanchett, which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. So perhaps cinema will play a larger part in whatever he does next.

But again, that is speculation rather than an announced plan.

Who is going to dress Charlotte Gainsbourg now?

This might be the most important question of all.

The French actress, who performed at the Spring 2027 show, has been such a longstanding Vaccarello muse that I see their relationship in much the same way as Jennifer Connelly and Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton.

So if — and I keep saying if because nothing has been confirmed — Vaccarello does move to another house, I can easily imagine Charlotte going wherever he ends up.

The front row was jam-packed, as it always is, but I was surprised that Connor Storrie wasn’t in attendance, considering he is one of the faces of the current Saint Laurent campaign.

The Saint Laurent Girl

Zoë Kravitz feels like the natural place to start. Few celebrities are as closely associated with Saint Laurent under Anthony Vaccarello, and if this really was his final show, it feels fitting that one of his most recognisable ambassadors was there.

Her black guipure-lace two-piece is exactly the kind of look we’ve come to associate with their partnership. It was also one of the less risqué lace looks of the front row, as you will see in the pictures below.

Eddie Redmayne has been M.I.A. from the red carpet for a while, so I was excited to see him back wearing Saint Laurent Fall 2026.

Alex Fine omitted the shirt when he wore the same look to the MobLand Season 2 premiere, but I much prefer Eddie’s full layered version. The striped shirt and tie give the chunky knit something to work against, and this feels far more like Eddie.

New boy Belmont Cameli made his Saint Laurent front row debut, giving us classic Saint Laurent tailoring with a side of chest hair. The sunglasses at night were almost inevitable. Welcome to Saint Laurent, Belmont.

Amber Valletta said free the nipple in Saint Laurent, wearing a sheer lace camisole with a black velvet wrap skirt. Eva Herzigová was equally committed to sheer lace in Saint Laurent, although her look was considerably less revealing. But that could all be down to some clever posing angles.

The French ladies were out in force, with Virginie Efira opting for sleek Saint Laurent tailoring, while Catherine Deneuve surprised me by wearing the same Saint Laurent trench coat we saw Connor Storrie wearing during Men’s Fashion Week.

I love that Catherine went for the coat rather than one of the more expected dresses or suits. She never fails to surprise me.

Hailey Bieber gave us, well, the usual in Saint Laurent. Oversized black tailoring, nothing underneath and sunglasses. Nothing new here.

Zoë Saldaña wasn’t joining the nipple-displaying ladies in the front row, opting instead to cover up with a tailored Saint Laurent jacket.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, on the other hand, was considerably less bashful in Saint Laurent. Her sheer lace look put her firmly on Team Amber, Eva and several others for the night.

You can see the rest of the Saint Laurent Spring 2027 front-row attendees below.

Courtesy of Saint Laurent

The actress wore a white asymmetric dress from the Carolina Herrera Resort 2027 collection, and this is one of those looks I only like from certain angles.

Front-on, I find the darting across the top and the point where it overlaps the skirt a little bothersome. There’s something about those lines meeting at the waist that interrupts the simplicity I want from this dress.

Turn slightly to the side, however, and it works much better for me. With those details less visible, the silhouette looks cleaner and the asymmetry becomes the focus.

When it comes to the accessories, I adore the clutch. The black-and-white pattern was a fun way to add a graphic element to the all-white look.

The shoes I’m less enthused about. They stick out in every photo, and not in a good way. This is why I will always be a sandals-over-pumps kinda girl. A barely-there sandal would have been my choice here.

The sleek hair and beauty are also working in her favour, keeping everything else simple.

As for Ben Affleck, this is the best he has looked since original Bennifer-era Ben Affleck. The double-breasted suit, striped shirt, patterned tie and polka-dot pocket square have him channelling his inner Gordon Gekko, and I’m here for it. He looks great, although I wish he’d fastened that second button on his jacket.

As for Kerry’s husband Nnamdi Asomugha, this might be the first time brown and black have really worked for me. The subtle brown pinstripe running through his black suit makes the combination feel cohesive, especially with the black T-shirt and loafers.

Stylists: Rob Zangardi and Mariel Haenn.

It’s Céline’s world, and we are merely living in it.

She looked amazing once again today, dressed in an olive crocodile-effect jacket with Gancini closures and matching skirt from Maximilian Davis’ Ferragamo Spring 2027 collection.

TeaAtTwo shared an interesting thought in the comments when Rosalía wore a look straight from the Dior Spring 2027 runway: “Feel numb to quick turnarounds now.” And I get where they are coming from. Seeing a collection move from the runway to a celebrity within days – or sometimes hours – used to be a rarity. Now it’s almost par for the course.

I’m not sure how the rest of you feel about these increasingly quick turnarounds. Do they still generate the same excitement, or are we becoming so accustomed to seeing runway looks almost immediately that some of the thrill has been lost? I’m still very much in the excitement phase, but only when the look makes sense for the person wearing it and the moment.

And this makes sense.

Yes, it’s Spring 2027, but everything about this look has an autumnal feel, from the olive colour to the crocodile-effect leather and the way Céline styled it with sheer tights and black pumps. There’s nothing about this that feels like she’s wearing next season simply for the sake of being first.

Outside of all that, Céline looks fabulous as always, and that is exactly what I want to see.

Stylists: Annie Horth and Patrick Vimbor.

The event simply wouldn’t be the same without her. SJP conceived the Fall Fashion Gala, which launched in 2012, and remains one of its most recognisable supporters.

This year, Simone Rocha designed the costumes for Justin Peck’s world-premiere pas de deux, mirror/sky (landslide), so it felt only right that SJP would also wear a custom Simone Rocha look for the occasion.

Inspired by the Fall 2026 collection, the embroidered tulle Rosebud Unravelling Ribbon tutu dress – yes, of course there had to be something tutu-adjacent – was modified for SJP with sleeves, fewer ribbons and considerably less volume through the skirt.

I love seeing a runway dress reworked to suit the wearer, and this is a perfect example. The original is beautiful, but its scale belongs on the runway. SJP’s version keeps the romance of the embroidery and trailing ribbons while making the silhouette feel far more natural on her.

I know you’re screaming at the bag, and I am too, but at this point we have to make our peace with SJP and her red carpet bags. Looking at this laser-cut white leather Simone Rocha bag, perhaps we should just be thankful it wasn’t a crossbody.

The ribbon running through her long braided ponytail was a lovely continuation of the dress, while Mikimoto pearl drop earrings completed her look.

SJP at the New York City Ballet Gala wearing a ribbon-covered Simone Rocha dress with a ballet reference? It was always going to make sense.

Red has always been a great colour for Caitríona. Her Saint Laurent look from the 2022 SAG Awards lives rent-free in my mind, along with Prabal Gurung at the 2020 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, Louis Vuitton for Outlander, and even that gorgeous ruffled Alberta Ferretti dress for Good Morning America.

She turned to Prabal Gurung once again, selecting this red mock-neck dress from his Spring 2027 collection.

If your first reaction is, “Nice colour, but not much is going on,” I’ll give you that – until you see the dress from the side. As the saying goes, this is where the magic happens.

From the front, the dress presents as a relatively simple column, but the second angle reveals the cocoon shape, the dramatic open sides and the bandeau-style construction sitting beneath the draped upper part.

I love a dress that makes you look twice, and this is a perfect example. What initially appears simple has a completely different identity from the side.

The black pumps wouldn’t have been my first choice – a sandal would have been my preference – but they don’t take away from how much I enjoy this on her.

Did the second angle change your mind?

 Stylist: Nicky Yates. Hair Stylist: Gareth Bromell. Makeup Artist: Mary Wiles.

I know some will take one look at this and say, “It’s too sheer,” but I think this custom Miu Miu light organza gown, featuring a tulle corseted bodice, embroidery and jewelled rope detailing, is stunning.

There is a romantic quality to the gown that feels perfectly suited to Sense & Sensibility, but Miu Miu has filtered that through its own modern approach to sheer dressing. The result feels connected to the world of the film without trying to replicate its Regency-era costumes.

Let’s call it Regency romance through a modern Miu Miu lens.

This is exactly why I don’t have a blanket dislike of sheer gowns. Every so often, one comes along that completely wins me over, and this is one of them. The embroidery is beautifully placed, the corsetry gives the transparency structure, and most importantly, I don’t find myself wishing it were lined.

After her curls at the photocall, Daisy switched to sleek, straight hair for the premiere, which suited the glamour of the gown beautifully.

Stylist: Dani Michelle.

Jeremy kept things characteristically low-key, but naturally it was Mikey who caught my eye in this Balmain Fall 2026 bustier floral jacquard cloqué midi dress by Antonin Tron.

Her Standing Ground look for the London premiere felt like such a significant shift in her style, but this brought me back to familiar territory. The strapless black dress, sheer polka-dot tights and black pumps feel much closer to the wardrobe we saw while she was promoting Anora.

For an early-evening television appearance, I understand the choice. It’s unfussy and appropriate for the setting, and I do like how the draping gives the classic black midi dress a little more interest.

But I can’t say I love it, mostly because I’m still not convinced by Mikey in all black. She has such gorgeous skin and dark hair that I always want to see her explore more colour. The Standing Ground look at the premiere showed just how much she can do when she moves beyond her usual palette, so I would love to see more of that in her future.

Tiffany & Co. jewels completed her look.

Stylist: Andrew Mukamal.

We’ve seen a lot of method dressing, and for me it lands when the connection to the project feels convincing. While this may not be method dressing in the literal sense, that connection is what I’m getting from Florence in this custom Vivienne Westwood look.

Florence plays Cathy Ames, the antihero at the centre of the adaptation of John Steinbeck’s novel, so Westwood feels like a smart choice.

The corsetry and exaggerated proportions reference another era without attempting to recreate East of Eden’s early 20th-century wardrobe. Some might disagree and find the silhouette too close to costume, but for me there is just enough historical language to establish a connection to Cathy’s world without making it too literal.

Some might love the silhouette and embroidery but struggle with the colour combination, yet that is where the character connection becomes more interesting. Florence’s character isn’t presented as a conventional romantic heroine; Cathy is a complicated and disruptive figure, so the acidic chartreuse against the cold gunmetal grey has considerably more bite than a traditionally beautiful colour pairing. In the context of the character Florence is portraying, it makes sense.

Beyond the storytelling, the proportions are spot on. Remember how we used to complain about looks swallowing Florence whole? Despite her petite frame, she looks statuesque here. The volume of the sleeves is balanced by the corseted waist before the skirt falls into that elongated fishtail silhouette, and the styling follows suit with the updo and stunning Bvlgari choker.

Florence has been playing with dramatic silhouettes throughout this promo tour – Rodarte in London, Erdem in New York, and now Vivienne Westwood – and this continues that thread while taking it in a more character-driven direction.

What more can I say? I love this.

Stylist: Rebecca Corbin-Murray. 

The singer was spotted out in Paris wearing the full runway look, featuring a jacket and skirt embroidered with layers of silk-petal flowers.

There was also no attempt to simplify the look, as Rosalía kept the oversized floral scarf and Dior shoes, preserving the head-to-toe styling we had only just seen on the runway.

What I find most interesting is how well the look translates away from the controlled setting of a runway. On the model, you can appreciate the workmanship and styling, but seeing Rosalía walking through Paris gives the clothes a completely different energy. For something covered in thousands of silk petals, it doesn’t feel precious or too delicate to exist beyond the runway.

Rosalía was also an ideal person to give this collection its first major celebrity outing. She has never needed her clothes to be conventional, and there’s enough personality here for her to wear the look rather than have the sheer amount of detail wear her.

From front row to first wear in a matter of hours, we’ve seen this movie before.

Without Blood New York Special Screening

Salma wore a custom Gucci one-shoulder red gown. It’s simple and effective, doing exactly what you want a red carpet dress to do: make an impact and flatter the wearer.

There’s nothing particularly new about the formula, but Salma looks beautiful, and red has always been a great colour for her.

Digger Royal London Premiere

Dressed in Bottega Veneta, Salma wore a black cape-effect draped silk-satin maxi dress.

Even with the creases — which are minor, by the way — this feels so much more contemporary and much grander. The styling also makes a considerable difference, with the gold Bottega Veneta Andiamo clutch and Boucheron jewels giving the black satin exactly what it needed.

I wanted to put these two looks side by side because the contrast says a lot. I can picture Salma wearing that Gucci dress 10 or even 20 years ago, and I don’t know if that says more about the dress or Gucci currently under Demna. There is nothing wrong with classic red carpet glamour, but I’m not seeing a new proposition for Salma in the first look.

The Bottega Veneta look feels firmly in the present, while still giving her the glamour and sense of occasion that suit her. This is how I want to see Mrs Pinault.

The actress wore a beautiful David Koma Resort 2027 satin halter gown, with the sculptural ruffle at the hips adding volume and definition to the otherwise streamlined silhouette. I love how the detail creates a focal point without taking away from the simplicity of the gown.

It’s just a shame about the length. The fabric pooling around Jessica’s feet is a bit jarring and puts a dent in the fluid, clean line that makes this gown so appealing.

I do love how Jessica let the dress do the talking with neutral makeup, a simple high bun and no jewellery.

Stylist: Rebecca Corbin-Murray.

Storybook Dressing

Demi Moore wore Thom Browne, and with the painterly landscape print, plus the striped tie, pleated skirt, socks, two-tone shoes and day bag, I’m sure many of you are feeling overstimulated by this look. But I actually find it really charming. It’s the colour and storybook quality of the print that wins me over.

I’m even on board with the socks-and-shoes combination, mostly because they coordinate so well with the rest of the look. I would gripe about wanting her hair back, but we know that is a losing battle 98% of the time.

School Uniform Codes

Tallulah Willis joined her mother wearing Thom Browne, and while her checked three-piece look leans much more heavily into the designer’s school-uniform codes, I love the mother-daughter Thom Browne moment. I’m also glad they chose completely different themes from the designer’s vocabulary, giving each look its own identity.

The white pumps work for me, but the black leather dog bag feels out of place.

Clean Lines

Kendall Jenner kept things understated in the REVOLVE LOS ANGELES Thora Bodysuit with black trousers, with the asymmetric cut-out adding just enough interest to her minimalist approach.

Cut-Out Confidence

The dramatic side cut-outs on Alex Consani’s REVOLVE LOS ANGELES Carla gown were enough to carry this look.

Hardware Included

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore the REVOLVE LOS ANGELES Odelie mini dress, with the metal hardware built into the neckline. I’m not sure if this was the Rosie effect, but the dress is now sold out. Either way, this is exactly the kind of sleek black mini that sits comfortably within her style repertoire.

Leather After Dark

Adriana Lima wore the REVOLVE LOS ANGELES Rouen leather jacket as a dress, which was easily more interesting than styling it as outerwear. An Aquazzura Envelope clutch and simple black pumps completed the look.

The Colour Moment

Adot Gak raised the fashion level in this striking orange Dior Resort 2027 dress. Between the texture, draping and oversized flower at the shoulder, there is plenty happening here, yet she wasn’t overwhelmed by any of it, which is no small feat. Extra kudos for matching her footwear to the dress and then taking an entirely different route with that vivid blue eye makeup. A vision in a sea of black.

Familiar Territory

After the VMAs, Olandria returned to her signature style in this Dolce & Gabbana mini dress. Between the lace-trimmed cups, corset-style lacing and satin finish, the boudoir feel is impossible to miss.

The Cinched Mini

Brooks Nader wore a black satin strapless cinch-hem mini dress by 7 For All Mankind, from Nicola Brognano’s debut collection as Creative Director. The gathered hem gives the otherwise simple strapless mini its defining detail. I would have loved a sexier strappy sandal here.

Opting for black again, the actress changed into Sleeper’s Black Tie Pajamas.

Yes, actual pyjamas. I guess the clue is in the name, and I don’t blame her. After wearing such a beautiful but highly fitted gown from Atelier Prabal Gurung for the premiere, comfort for the after-party was no doubt essential.

The feather-trimmed set is designed to make the transition from loungewear to eveningwear, and Anne certainly made that case here. I’m glad she kept the detachable feathers, as without them I’m not sure the look would have had quite the same after-party appeal.

Gold Aquazzura So Nude sandals and a black Bvlgari clutch dressed things up further, but the pièce de résistance was undoubtedly the Bvlgari High Jewelry Divas’ Dream necklace and matching earrings.

If you’re going to wear pyjamas to an after-party, this is certainly one way to do it.

Stylist: Erin Walsh.

It’s fair to say that you weren’t as enamoured as I was with Catherine’s blue Zuhair Murad gown for the London premiere, so will this Marmar Halim Spring 2027 peach asymmetrical embroidered gown fare any better?

For me, the glamour is always there — that comes from the woman herself — and in this case, her love of embellishment once again feels entirely at home. The soft peach colour is also beautiful on her and makes a change from the deeper tones we saw from Catherine while promoting Wednesday.

If I were to nitpick, I’m slightly bothered by the part of the dress under her right arm that is poking out. Once I noticed it, I couldn’t unsee it, but it’s not near enough to derail me from liking this look.

Stylist: Kelly Johnson.

The event was attended by the series’ narrator and executive producer, Oscar nominee Wunmi Mosaku.

The last time we saw the British-Nigerian actress on the red carpet, she was looking lovely in lavender while showcasing her maternity style at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Last night, she returned to the bold colour that we have always enjoyed seeing from her.

There really isn’t a colour that doesn’t look beautiful on Wunmi, and this purple, blue and hot-pink Atelier Ndigo look was another reminder. The sculptural neckline and accent at the waist give the look its impact, while the combination of those hue are particularly striking.

Founded by stylist and costume designer Waina Chancy, Atelier Ndigo builds its designs around colour, craftsmanship and sculptural construction, often transforming delicate fabrics through pleating and architectural forms. It’s easy to see why the label works so well for Wunmi, especially when you consider her willingness to embrace both colour and interesting silhouettes.

I also love that her makeup artist took cues from the dress, picking up the purple and pink tones around her eyes. With gold pumps completing the look, this was a welcome return to the red carpet for Wunmi.

Stylist: Shameelah Hicks. Makeup Artist: Joy Adenuga.

The Ambassadors

Jennifer Lawrence comes first, naturally, and this pale-blue look is one of her better Dior outings. Her relationship with the house has produced its share of looks that haven’t landed for me, but this one absolutely does. The lace-trimmed, draped silhouette feels relaxed enough for a daytime show while still giving us something to talk about.

Anya Taylor-Joy went in the opposite direction with black lace, keeping the sheer element sophisticated with a midi skirt and that long cape-like top. The scarf at the neck was a particularly good addition.

Camille Cottin delivered the kind of laid-back French dressing that looks entirely at home on her: a checked jacket, white T-shirt and distressed denim shorts. No need to complicate it.

Greta Lee is making a case for autumn capris, and considering how mild September has been, why not? And, of course, Anderson presented them with turned-up, cuff-like hems to keep them from feeling too conventional.

Mia Goth and Rihanna both opted for black. I wish Rihanna had brought some of the energy from the day before, but admittedly, it may have been too loud for this crowd.

Dior Denim

Dior denim continues to be part of Jonathan Anderson’s vision for the house, and the front row offered four different ways to wear it. Eileen Gu went oversized, Ever Anderson paired hers with a softly tailored jacket, Rebecca Marder paired her dark cropped denim with the open shirt naturally accommodating her baby bump, while Nine d’Urso kept things more casual in distressed pale-wash jeans, a white T-shirt and black blazer.

Ladylike Daytime Glamour

Ejae and Karlie Kloss tapped into a more traditional idea of Dior femininity, and I enjoyed seeing this side of Anderson’s vision. Both feel particularly well suited to a daytime front row, while showing that his approach to the house isn’t solely about disruption. There is still room for the Dior woman who wants to dress like a lady.

Borrowing From The Boys

Beatrice Borromeo and Deva Cassel both looked to the Dior Men’s Spring 2027 collection, showing how easily Jonathan Anderson’s menswear translates across wardrobes. Beatrice mixed the collection’s oversized tailoring with fluid checked trousers, while Deva went for the full checked suit. Two different approaches, but both make a convincing case for shopping beyond the womenswear collection.

Outerwear

Alexa Chung and Héloïse Favier both made coats the focus of their front-row looks. Alexa gave her grey double-breasted coat the familiar high-low treatment with jeans and sandals, while Héloïse chose a pale mint coat for what must have been an incredibly emotional Dior show following the recent death of her mother, Mathilde Favier. Black may have been the expected choice, but considering Mathilde was remembered for her warmth, energy and love of fashion, the softness of this colour feels like a fitting way for Héloïse to honour her mother.

Petals

We’ve seen Jonathan Anderson’s petal details become a recurring feature on the red carpet, and naturally they made their way to the Dior front row. Dilraba was an immediate standout in red, which is hardly surprising considering how consistently she makes an impact, while Zita d’Hauteville offered another memorable interpretation.

Cynthia Erivo, Jang Wonyoung, Ling Ling Sirilak Kwong, Orm Kornnaphat and Rosalía each worked the motif into their looks, showing just how extensively Anderson is developing this signature.

But Alison Oliver deserves a special mention: this is easily the best Dior look she has presented so far.

The Reruns

Some of these Dior looks are already familiar. Dree Hemingway’s Dior Resort 2027 dress was previously worn by Emilia Schüle during the Venice Film Festival, while Juria’s Dior Fall 2026 jacket has already appeared on Florence Pugh and Anya Taylor-Joy in different patterns.

Miranda Kerr’s draped Dior dress was previously seen in grey on Alison Oliver, but I much prefer the blue here – the colour gives look far more presence.

And Mitsuki Takahata’s Dior Resort 2027 black-and-white dress was previously worn by Priyanka Chopra, completing a front row where déjà vu was inevitable.

Spring Forward

Nadia Tereszkiewicz and Jisoo offered the first preview of Dior Spring 2027, wearing looks that had yet to make their runway debut. Nadia kept things relaxed in a floor-length checked coat with dark denim, while Jisoo went in the opposite direction with a white pussy-bow blouse and sculpted pink mini skirt. Two very different introductions to what Jonathan Anderson has in store for Spring 2027.

Credit: Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Dior

Sydney photocalls usually make the Opera House the obvious backdrop, but Wendy’s Secret Garden feels particularly fitting for Sense and Sensibility. Its lush setting offers a subtle connection to the film’s English countryside without trying to recreate its period setting.

I’m sure you instantly recognised this as Alaïa Fall 2026 dress for one of two reasons. Either it was the asymmetrical pleated skirt, which we also saw on Emily Blunt’s halterneck version during her Disclosure Day press tour in Paris back in June, or those Alaïa mesh pumps, which have become something of a celebrity favourite.

I wasn’t sold on Emily’s version of this dress, but Daisy’s has changed my mind. Putting the two side by side, I think the deciding factor is the balance between bodice and skirt. Daisy’s long-sleeved, high-neck version gives us more body and less skirt, so the tiers don’t dominate the entire look. The proportions feel better suited to the design, and I find this version far more appealing.

What I’m also enjoying is how Daisy’s Sense and Sensibility wardrobe is evolving. The earlier looks leaned into period references that made sense for a Jane Austen adaptation, with two Vivienne Westwood looks taking us into that world at the start of the tour. Since then, the looks have felt true to Daisy’s own style, which those of you who grow tired of method dressing for an entire press tour will appreciate.

Her new, curlier hairstyle also works beautifully here, while the fresh makeup is exactly what this ivory look needed.

This might be my favourite look of this tour.

Stylist: Dani Michelle.

The actress wore her second custom Calvin Klein Collection look in a matter of days, following her guest appearance at the MTV VMAs on Sunday, and this one was definitely not sheer.

The white two-piece continues Dakota’s preference for lighter tones as we head into autumn. After the sheer Colleen Allen dress in London, followed by blush Calvin Klein at the VMAs, she’s now moved into white, with iridescent sequin embroidery and crystal fringe creating a waterfall effect across the top and high-slit column skirt.

I’m also convinced there’s something behind the contrast between Dakota and Anne Hathaway’s looks. Anne, who leads the film as Lowen Ashleigh, arrived in black, while Dakota, who plays Verity Crawford, is in ivory. Considering the psychological dynamic between their characters, those opposing colours feel like more than a coincidence.

At first, I thought the top had an illusion neckline, with a line of crystals tracing the collarbone. On closer inspection, that sparkle is actually Dakota’s Roberto Coin necklace, which sits so perfectly with the bralette that it almost appears to be part of the design.

I’m enjoying this Dakota x Calvin Klein union, as the partnership has taken her somewhere completely different. And honestly, I’m glad we’re getting something outside the Alessandro Michele maximalism.

Matching square-toed Calvin Klein Collection leather sandals completed the look.

Stylist: Kate Young.

Considering Verity is a thriller, black could hardly have been more apt, but Atelier Prabal Gurung made sure this was anything but a predictable black gown.

What immediately struck me was the silhouette. During her pregnancy, Anne has largely gravitated towards fluid shapes. Think back to the Prada look in New York and the blue chiffon Dior gown in London while promoting The Odyssey. This feels like a completely different approach.

The fitted bodice embraces her changing shape before opening into a voluminous skirt with a sweeping train, and I love that she isn’t treating maternity dressing as something that requires one particular silhouette.

I always wonder how far in advance a gown like this can realistically be made. Anne’s body is changing throughout her pregnancy, yet this has been created to follow a very particular shape, with intricate embellishments worked across the fitted bodice. The timing and fittings must be incredibly precise to get something this detailed to fit so beautifully on the night.

I’m also enjoying the return of Anne’s high ponytail. With so much happening through the gown, particularly around the neckline, keeping her hair swept back was the right call.

Bvlgari jewels completed the look, which heads straight into my top two Anne Hathaway looks of the year.

Stylist: Erin Walsh.

For the occasion, the singer wore a shimmering gold tinsel-knit Matières Fécales Couture two-piece.

Gold tinsel, exaggerated shoulders and enough shimmer to decorate a Christmas tree? Rihanna said yes to all of it. And somehow, instead of looking festive, she looks fabulous.

That’s the magic here. Matières Fécales Couture gave her a look that could easily wear the person, but when Rihanna is in this kind of fashion mood, she’s never interested in playing it safe. She meets every ounce of its excess and then adds those sunglasses like this is perfectly normal Monday night dressing in Paris.

The look was styled with a black Ferragamo Cara bag from Maximilian Davis’ Fall 2026 collection, which is quickly proving to be the celebrity go-to from the season. Against all that gold, the bag and black pumps might seem like the safe option, but adding another metallic or embellished element would have been one statement too many. The black gives the eye a break from the high-shine texture while connecting neatly with her sunglasses.

Stylist: Jahleel Weaver.

Digger LA Premiere

It has to be said that Riz Ahmed’s chartreuse satin top is what made this Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello look work for me. That shot of colour immediately lifts what could have felt like a regular workday suit into something worthy of the red carpet. Some of you haven’t taken to Riz’s love of a roomy suit, but this isn’t as oversized as the Givenchy and Loewe looks we’ve seen recently.

The Social Reckoning London Premiere

Jeremy Allen White usually keeps things fairly traditional when wearing custom Louis Vuitton, but this was a much more relaxed proposition. The shirt and black tie bring a touch of formality, but the beige single-breasted sports jacket and brown corduroy trousers pull the look firmly into more casual territory. I like the change of pace. It feels closer to Jeremy’s natural style than the traditional tailoring we usually see from this partnership

Black Church Bay Zurich Film Festival Premiere

Joe Locke was a look of two halves for me. I love the sleekness of the McQueen double-breasted evening jacket, but the trousers needed to be taken up an inch. Those beautiful McQueen Heron leather shoes, however, were absolutely the right way to finish the look.

Paper Tiger New York Film Festival Premiere

Miles Teller has a reputation for impeccable tailoring, and that continued with this grey AMIRI Spring 2026 suit. Despite him opting for a rare relaxed silhouette and open shirt, it still feels sharp, which is exactly why Miles continues to be so reliable when it comes to tailoring. A TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Glassbox Gold 39mm watch completed his look.

2026 MTV Video Music Awards

This is one menswear look I missed from the VMAs. Alex Warren wore a Public School New York Fall 2026 layered wrap-style shirt over a grey button-down and patterned tie, and there’s something refreshingly unconventional about the combination that makes it much more interesting than a standard shirt-and-tie look. It’s smart without feeling overly formal for the event.

Out In Paris

Of course Belmont Cameli is in Paris ahead of the Saint Laurent Spring 2027 show. We know Anthony Vaccarello is collecting curly-haired friends of the house like Infinity Stones: first Connor Storrie, then Jack Innanen, and now Belmont.

He travelled in style wearing a Saint Laurent leather bomber jacket with SL868 sunglasses and the Le 5 à 7 Maxi hobo bag. The oversized bag is doing a lot for this airport look, and I can already see why Belmont fits so easily into Vaccarello’s growing circle.

East of Eden Photocall

Christopher Abbott wore Ferragamo, pairing a Prince of Wales check blazer with black wool trousers and a white vest. I like the simplicity here. The vest relaxes the traditional check jacket without taking the look into overly casual territory.

Style-wise, the British actress has been on an upward trajectory since her 2023 Wonka press tour, and that continued at this premiere.

As we’ve seen, Celine’s custom looks have been very understated lately, with Charlize Theron and Emma Laird among those embracing that approach. I would have expected something similar for Olivia, but instead she selected a Celine Fall 2026 runway look.

The tunic and trousers feel like a genuine change of pace for Olivia. There’s an ease to the silhouette, but the proportions and unexpected runway choice give this far more personality than the pared-back custom looks I would have anticipated.

I don’t think I’ve ever used this adjective for Olivia, but this is cool.

And we can’t forget the hair. We’ve known Olivia with a pixie cut for so long – including her blonde phase – that seeing her with this longer, naturally textured style feels like almost as much of a transformation as the clothes. I love how it changes the entire mood of her look.

Celine shiny leather sock booties completed the look.

Stylist: Miranda Almond.

We’ve talked a lot about Emma’s ability to keep finding new ways to approach tailoring, and they did it again with this Dries Van Noten Spring 2027 look from the menswear collection.

The juxtaposition of the smooth cream shawl-collar jacket and bleached jeans shouldn’t necessarily work, but that contrast is exactly what makes this so good. The jacket has all the refinement you would expect from evening tailoring, while the jeans make the look feel much more reflective of Emma’s personal style. They have always approached tailoring on their own terms, and this is another example of how naturally they can make menswear feel like their own.

The jacket is admittedly oversized, so the peach belt literally pulls the look together while giving the silhouette some shape. The blue shoes were another great choice, picking up the colour of the denim without being an obvious match.

This is cool without looking like Emma tried to make it cool. So much so that an Armani-clad Tom Cruise appeared to stop and show his appreciation on the red carpet.

Tiffany & Co. jewels completed their look.

Stylist: Rose Forde.

We haven’t seen much of Mikey lately, aside from Tiffany & Co. events and appearances on the front row at Dior, so I fully expected Dior for her first major premiere back. Instead, she surprised me in Standing Ground Fall 2026.

We’ve been day-one fans of Michael Stewart’s label, with Tilda Swinton and Naomie Harris among the women who first brought his sculptural designs to the red carpet. Both have the height these statuesque gowns seem to demand, but we’ve also seen with Florence Pugh that Standing Ground’s proportions don’t automatically work on everyone.

That’s why I’m so impressed by how Mikey commands this striking chartreuse design. The meticulously sculpted, bead-textured bodice creates that unmistakable Standing Ground silhouette, yet despite Mikey being considerably shorter than the women we’ve previously seen wearing the label, the proportions don’t overwhelm her at all.

I have a feeling some of you will be put off by the black disc peeking above the neckline, but I love how it interrupts the chartreuse and gives the neckline an even stranger, more graphic quality. Removing it would make the dress easier, but far less interesting.

If you were unmoved by Mikey’s Anora press tour and the awards season that followed, are you on board with this look?

Tiffany & Co. jewels completed her return to the red carpet.

Needless to say, I’m obsessed. Wow.

Stylist: Andrew Mukamal.

After missing the London premiere while promoting Tenzing at the Toronto International Film Festival, Caitríona joined her co-star dressed in McQueen Fall 2026.

There’s a lot happening here, but the black tailoring tempers the more romantic elements – the ivory bow, chiffon and floral embroidery peeking beneath the skirt.

Draping the bow down the front rather than sweeping it dramatically to one side softens its impact, while reducing the exaggerated cuffs gives the tailoring a cleaner finish. And I’ll take the black pumps over the runway boots for the red carpet.

There’s another reason McQueen feels right for Dublin. Creative director Seán McGirr is Irish, making this a fitting choice for Caitríona’s home premiere.

Stylist: Nicky Yates.