A look into the celebrity moments that have shaped Fashion Week throughout the years, from Rihanna at the Chanel front row to Felix walking the Louis Vuitton runway.
Since 1943, Fashion Week has been a spectacle for the fashion industry to discover novel designs, engage in business and promote new collections. In recent years, however, fashion shows have become entertainment platforms.
The new fashion show narrative has placed attendees as protagonists. As much as they continue to be industry events, global Fashion Weeks also serve as a showcase for buyers, magazine editors, content creators and especially, celebrities to flaunt their best style.
Creating a culture where people outside the industry can appreciate the craftsmanship and creativity, fashion brands, public relations companies and other actors have transformed shows into an art form. Today, much of these events’ success is linked to the guest lists, performers or creative partnerships involved. The social media engagement that celebrities bring to the event has also shifted the classic fashion show paradigm.
With celebrity voices becoming such an integral element at international Fashion Weeks, No Manners Magazine looks back at moments that have redefined celebrity presence during the major Fashion Weeks. Scroll down to see, in no particular order, 30 star looks (and runway struts) for the books.
September 2013 – Harry Styles at the Burberry Prorsum Spring-Summer 2014 show
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At the peak of his tenure in the music sensation One Direction, British singer Harry Styles took his star power to the front row of Christopher Bailey’s Burberry Prorsum SS14 show. Honoring his name, Styles put on a mini fashion show, dressed in a monochromatic look consisting of black skinny pants and a matching coat. The centerpiece of his outfit was a leopard-printed T-shirt that had the internet (and especially stan Twitter) talking for days. Oh, the good old days!
March 2014 – Rihanna at the Chanel Fall-Winter 2014 show
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In 2014, Chanel transformed Grand Palais into a massive grocery store for its Fall-Winter 2014 show. Along with other VIP guests, pop star Rihanna demonstrated that front rows can be anything but boring. RiRi played with grocery carts around the venue, dressed in a total lavender look that matched her playful energy. She served fashion, hairstyle, beauty and to top it all, she offered lessons on how to keep things fun at Fashion Week.
January 2016 – G-Dragon at Chanel’s Spring 2016 Couture show
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South Korean rapper and fashion trailblazer Kwon Jiyong (best known as G-Dragon) is one of Asia’s pioneers when it comes to Fashion Week attendances. The star rubbed shoulders with major fashion names, from the respected Tunisian designer Azzedine Alaïa to the late Karl Lagerfeld, way before stars from the APAC region were under the fashion limelight.
Since 2016, the superstar has served as a Chanel global ambassador. Amidst his well-documented list of remarkable ensembles at Fashion Week, his appearance at the Chanel Spring Couture 2016 show still stands out. The “Power” singer donned a monochromatic outfit enhanced by texture play and topped it all with a large fur hat. We love a G-Dragon statement accessory!
February 2016 – Lady Gaga walking the Marc Jacobs Fall-Winter 2016 show
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No one pulls off eccentric fashion as Mother Monster, Lady Gaga. The star went all out to walk the runway of Marc Jacobs’ Fall-Winter 2016 show in New York. Her runway cameo ticked all the boxes of a fashion collaboration for the books, from the look featuring oversized elements to the gothic-leaning glam.
March 2018 – Sehun at the Louis Vuitton Resort 2019 show
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EXO member Sehun was one of the first K-pop stars to demonstrate the power of fandom at international Fashion Weeks. The singer made a grand entrance to the circuit in 2017 when he attended the Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2017 show. His army of loyal fans, along with his stylish get-up, commanded undivided attention. Sehun was even crowned the best-dressed man at the event. A year later, the star reprised the feat, turning heads at the Louis Vuitton Resort 2019 show. The image of Sehun dressed in gray tailored pants, a cashmere sweater and embroidered loafers—and sitting next to major cultural icons—belongs to pop culture history.
June 2019 – Song Mino walks the Louis Vuitton Menswear Spring-Summer 2020 show
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Korean rapper Song Min Ho (best known as Mino) made history on the runway of the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2020 Menswear show. Handpicked by Virgil Abloh himself, the rapper strutted the creative director’s first menswear runway, dressed in colorful streetwear. The “Okey Dokey” singer made waves with this rare (at the time) runway cameo, which consolidated his place as one of South Korea’s most fashionable exports.
January 2019 – Jackson Wang performs at the Fendi Menswear Fall-Winter 2019 show
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Chinese entertainer Jackson Wang paved the way for Asian stars performing at fashion shows with his presentation at the Fendi Men’s Fall-Winter 2019 show in Milan. Always clever and chic, he appeared in a suit emblazoned with Fendi logos as he delighted showgoers with a rendition of his hit, “Fendiman.” His performance was as occasion-appropriate as it was cheeky, fun and absolutely iconic! Since then, the fashion world has embraced Jackson as one of its predilect it boys.
September 2019 – Rosé at the Saint Laurent Spring-Summer 2020 show
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New Zealand singer Rosé welcomed a new fashion era with her attendance at the Saint Laurent Spring-Summer 2020 show. Not only did the singer initiate a long-standing partnership with the brand, but she also embraced a new stylistic period, where she made the little black dress her signature. Kicking off this era, Rosé exchanged her colorful stage looks for a patent leather mini dress.
October 2019 – Jennie at the Chanel Spring-Summer 2020 show
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K-pop singer Jennie Kim has been synonymous with Chanel for years, so her Fashion Week appearances never fail to impress. However, one of the singer’s most notable turnouts — and one that marked her relationship with the brand — was the Spring-Summer 2020 show. Jennie made headlines with a youthful look that embodied the new Chanel girl image to a tee. Her look paired denim, a cropped top and a purple cardigan, reflecting the brand’s most fresh-faced side and turning Jennie into the poster girl of Chanel’s style sensibilities.
October 2021 – Jisoo at the Dior Spring-Summer 2022 show
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Over the past years, K-pop star Jisoo has become a necessary presence at Dior events worldwide. From front rows to red carpets, the singer is often spotted donning the latest Dior designs. Her first major appearance following her appointment as a Dior global brand ambassador was no different. Jisoo made a splash attending the brand’s SS22 show in Paris, dressed in a mini dress inspired by ancient Greece. Her pivot from prim to edgy styling received plenty of attention, but her return to Fashion Week events after the reign of digital shows during the pandemic was what set this appearance apart.
June 2022 – Win Metawin attends the Prada Men Spring-Summer 2023 show
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Although he is now one of Prada’s most prominent ambassadors, in 2022, Thai actor Win Metawin was just stepping into the fashion world. The star pulled all the stops for his Milan Fashion Week debut, reviving the yellow trend wave with a Prada flair. His appearance was so show-stopping that Win rose as the top celebrity voice at Milan Fashion Week SS23, garnering whooping $4,7 million in Media Impact Value, according to Launchmetrics. Single-handedly making a case for Thai stars on the front rows, he was also responsible for the top social media placement at the event, generating $1,3 million in MIV with a sole Instagram post. Wow!
June 2022 – Jung Jaehyun at the Prada Men Spring-Summer 2023 show
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Korean singer and actor Jung Jaehyun made waves with his highly anticipated Fashion Week debut at the Prada Spring-Summer 2023 Menswear show. The star nodded to the Prada team up with Elvis’ costume designer, Catherine Martin, by sporting a double-breasted jacket layered atop a nylon jumpsuit that channeled the rock icon’s style. Chunky logo-mania chains, rectangular shades and a heartthrob hairstyle topped off Jaehyun’s cool guy Prada fit. The result? A perfect look for his Milan Fashion Week debut and soaring Media Impact Value (MIV) figures.
June 2022 – Lisa, Park Bogum and V attend the Celine Homme Spring-Summer 2023 show in Paris
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Thai star Lisa Manobal and South Korean heartthrobs V and Park Bogum are powerhouses in their own right. Their combined star power delivered one of Celine’s most memorable front rows in June 2022. All dressed in prominently black outfits, the celebs shut down Palais de Tokyo with their presence at the brand’s menswear SS23 show. In the words of celebrity photographer Stephane Feugere, the celebrity lineup was something never done before and, rightfully, it had the internet going into a frenzy. The event was so memorable that even LVMH’s chairman, Bernard Arnault, had something to say about it.
September 2022 – Jeno Lee makes history on the Peter Do runway
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Korean singer Jeno Lee made a case for backless fashion, opening the Peter Do Spring Summer 2023 show. The occasion wasn’t only Jeno’s New York Fashion Week debut; it also marked his runway debut and the very first time a K-pop star opened a show during the event’s official calendar. Jeno, who merged flawlessly with the model lineup, embodied the brand’s disruptive elegance with platform heels and cut-out slacks. So chic!
October 2022 – Zendaya at the Valentino Spring-Summer 2023 show
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Way before she became an ambassador for Louis Vuitton, American actress Zendaya boasted a relationship with the Italian fashion house Valentino. Every one of her appearances with the brand was iconic. However, the Spring-Summer 2023 show remains a standout in her lookbook. Coated in the iconic “V” pattern, Zendaya wore a sparkly monogrammed jumpsuit to the front row. A true trailblazer, Z championed the naked dressing and pantless trends years before they went viral in 2024 and 2025.
October 2022 – Bella Hadid Walks at the Coperni Spring 2023 show
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US-Palestinian model Bella Hadid surprised the crowd at the Coperni Spring 2023 show with a buzzy spray-on dress performance. The model stood in front of scientists who sprayed her from the collarbone to the knee with a cutting-edge liquid to fabric formula. Once she was covered with a white off-the-shoulder dress, Hadid walked the show’s finale. Though opinions were divided, the runway stunt was the talk of Paris Fashion Week and served to bridge the worlds of fashion and technology.
January 2023 – Doja Cat attends the Schiaparelli Spring 2023 Couture show
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US star Doja Cat kicked off 2023, painting the town red. Channeling her experimental chops, the “You Right” singer stepped out in Paris covered in red crystals from head to toe. The body art consisted of more than 30,000 red Swarovski crystals and mimicked the texture of the dress she took to the front row of the Schiaparelli Spring 2023 Couture show.
June 2023 – Apo Nattawin and Mile Phakphum attend the Dior Men Spring-Summer 2024 show
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Welcoming a new era for Thai stars, actors Nattawin Wattanagitiphat (Apo) and Phakphum Romsaithong (Mile) took their star power to the Dior Spring-Summer 2024 show. The KinnPorsche stars, then recently appointed as brand ambassadors, collected glances with their coordinated outfits. Apo hinted at the neon trend taking over 2023 while Mile wore a cool-toned ensemble. Rich and elegant, the cut and color of the garments nodded to the Parisian brand’s house codes and most recent collection.
Needless to say, the duo solidified its status as fashion powerhouses, taking a spot in Launchmetrics’ ranking of voices at Men’s Paris Fashion Week — in their first PFW appearance as official ambassadors, nonetheless!
June 2023 – Yuta Nakamoto attends the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2024 Menswear show
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Japanese star Yuta Nakamoto epitomized dopamine dressing with his Paris Fashion Week debut. His appearance at the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2024 Menswear show coincided with the rise of the Barbiecore craze. Fittingly, the singer opted for a fuchsia-colored knit vest paired with lavender pants and accessorized with playful pieces. From the statement shoe charms to the bright acetate sunglasses, Yuta’s look was an ode to color and feel-good dressing.
January 2024 – Sho Hirano makes his Louis Vuitton debut at the Fall-Winter Men’s 2024 show
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Ushering in an era of greater visibility for Japanese stars in the front rows, J-pop star Sho Hirano made a buzz with his first Paris Fashion Week attendance. The singer showed up and showed out at Pharrell Williams’ Fall-Winter Men’s 2024 show, dressed in a statement camo jacket. The rest of his outfit combined tailored staples like slacks, a shirt and a skinny tie, channeling the essence of Pharrell Williams’ inaugural menswear show.
“It was my first time in Paris and I had a wonderful time seeing the Pharrell Williams show. I loved everything, including the Mouton outerwear and shoes, and the items incorporating turquoise. I wanted to wear them,” Hirano told the press about the experience.
March 2024 – Felix walks the Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2024 show
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In 2024, Korean-Australian rapper Felix Lee made headlines, strutting down the runway of Louis Vuitton’s Fall-Winter 2024 show. Following his brand ambassador appointment, the momentous occasion marked his runway debut and elevated his high-profile partnership with the French Maison. On the catwalk, Felix wore a white and silver outfit that matched the futuristic set at the Cour Carrée du Louvre. From his fuzzy gloves to ethereal makeup, the star served an ultra-frosted look that prompted related press coverage valued at $9.1 million in Media Impact Value.
Since then, Felix’s ties to Louis Vuitton have solidified. He has fronted campaigns, walked the runway (again) and collaborated in special releases, resignifying the celebrity brand ambassador role.
June 2024 – Anson Lo and Keung To at the Kenzo Spring-Summer 2024 show
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Canto-pop stars Anson Lo and Keung To, members of music sensation Mirror, made waves with their attendance at the Kenzo Spring Summer 2025 show in Paris. Anson Lo, on one hand, brought attention with his Japanese hakama-inspired outfit, pulled straight from the Kenzo Fall-Winter 2024 runway. Keung To, on the other hand, put a spin on the classic kimono with a distressed denim ensemble also sourced from the FW24 collection — a runway that merged Japanese and Parisian fashion elements. We love a fashion fusion moment x2!
September 2024 – Mew Suppasit walks the Boss Spring-Summer 2025 show
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Thai actor Mew Suppasit opened a new chapter for Thai stars at Milan Fashion Week by walking the Boss Spring-Summer 2025 runway. Mew’s headline-grabbing appearance made the rounds on the internet and proved his ability to flawlessly move between roles. The actor-to-model pipeline is real!
September 2024 – Johnny Suh at the Acne Studios Spring-Summer 2025 show
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K-pop star Johnny Suh has been a fixture at fashion shows since 2023. While he has built a strong portfolio of front row fits, one of his most memorable and impactful fashion moments was his attendance at the Tom Browne Fall/Winter 2023 show. Johnny went dapper for the occasion, sporting a modern grey suit — daringly cool without effort. The star and his outfit received so much attention that the Chicago native emerged as the top celebrity voice at New York Fashion Week. His presence at the event gathered $1.8 million in Media Impact Value and he also authored the highest-performing post linked to the show.
“NCT has emerged as one of the K-pop star groups seen on numerous front rows and bringing a significant uplift in brand exposure during Fashion Weeks,” Launchmetrics’ Chief Marketing Officer, Alison Bringé told editor Mayra Peralta back then.
September 2024 – Syifa Hadju at the Coach Spring-Summer 2025 show
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Actress Syifa Hadju put Indonesia in the spotlight with her attendance at the Coach Spring-Summer 2025 show. The Bidadari Surgamu star stepped out in the streets of New York, clad in a voluminous pink skirt paired with a black top and matching leather accessories. Her presence was so groundbreaking that she generated $1.9 million in Media Impact Value, becoming one of the strongest celebrity voices that season. Iconic!
February 2025 – Bang Chan at the Fendi 100th anniversary show
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Korean-Australian rapper Bang Chan revived the cold shoulder trend to attend Fendi’s 100th anniversary show. The star wore a shoulder-bearing cream outfit for his first appearance as a Fendi global ambassador, catching attention from fans online and bystanders at Milan Fashion Week. The look was so outstanding that, per Launchmetrics, it became Milan Fashion Week’s top-earning placement. The Instagram post portrayed Bang Chan in a full Fendi look, ahead of the event, and garnered $1.4 million in Media Impact Value.
March 2025 – Hande Erçel at the Balmain Fall-Winter 2025 show
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Turkish actress Hande Erçel is no newcomer to the fashion scene by any standards. However, one of her most prominent public appearances happened in February 2025. Attending the Balmain Fall-Winter 2025 show, the screen queen took on the femme fatale styling from head to toe. The star’s black, structured mini dress matched the dramatic silhouettes on the runway, while her swooped bangs and doll lashes were reminiscent of Pamela Anderson in the ‘90s. Hande’s presence also anticipated the Turkish star takeover brewing in fashion and offered a glimpse of the star power dizi icons can bring to the global front rows.
March 2025 – Milk Pansa attends the Saint Laurent Fall-Winter 2025 show
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Thai actress Pansa Vosbein (best known as Milk Pansa) made a case for the power suit to attend the Saint Laurent Fall-Winter 2025 show. As it was her first time experiencing the Saint Laurent front row, the occasion was special. However, the Whale Store xoxo star looked at home, donning an oversized suit that embodied Saint Laurent’s stylistic DNA as she mingled with the ultra-chic Saint Laurent guest-list.
March 2025 – Freen attends the Valentino Fall-Winter 2025 show
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Thai actress Sarocha Chankimha (also known by the mononym Freen) stunned the fashion world at the FW25 Paris Fashion Week. The actress, who was named Valentino’s global brand ambassador at the beginning of 2025, joined the Valentino family to witness creative director Alessandro Michele’s second show. Her front row outfit looked taken straight from the twee subculture rulebook. But Freen’s entire Paris sojourn was one for the books. The Valentino ambassador slipped into a soft, all white outfit for the Parisian streets. Furs, gold nose jewelry, and a cherry printed purse channeled the “Freen in Paris” energy.
June 2025 – Karol G attends the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2026 Menswear show.
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Following the release of her fifth studio album, Tropicoqueta, Colombian pop star Karol G took over Paris Fashion Week with a rare front row appearance. The Grammy award-winning singer nodded towards Dandy style elements and her Latina heritage, attending the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2026 Menswear show. She sported a relaxed-fit consisting of a white vest and slacks. The “Verano Rosa” darling completed her look with classic Latina beauty staples: stacked gold jewelry, shield sunglasses and a braided hairstyle.
