The most exquisite and tasteful front row sightings at Haute Couture Week, from Bad Bunny to Xin Liu.
Art-fueled design, history and the highest level of artisan mastery are the cornerstone of the Haute Couture and Alta Moda season. Twice a year, collectors, editors and VIP clients arrive in Paris to discover new couture offerings from legacy brands such as Chanel and Dior, as well as the new couture guard, represented by young couturiers like Robert Wun or Yuima Nakazato. A couple of Alta Moda (Italy’s response to haute couture) follow in cities like Rome. In between, Ready-to-Wear, accessories and jewelry brands held events catering to the fashion elites in town, from dinners to private presentations.
While the coverage coming from the event is often focused on the wearable art showcased on the runways, it goes without saying that celebrities and VIP guests command a fair share of attention. Fashion Week, after all, thrives on a concoction of business, fashion, culture and entertainment and that, of course, includes the big celebrity names watching new collections from the front row.
And who were the big names putting a capital “F” to fashion during Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026? Below, No Manners rounds up the most impactful celebrity style moments from the front rows and parallel events.
Keep refreshing as the calendar unfolds and don’t forget to rate your favorite looks and return at the end of the season to discover our readers’ favorite celebrity appearances at Haute Couture Week.
Ananya Panday at Chanel
Long gone are the days a Canadian tuxedo was a divisive fashion statement. Today, the denim-on-denim combination takes many forms in the wardrobes of the world’s most stylish. That includes Indian actor and Chanel ambassador Ananya Panday, who repped the brand on the front row of Matthieu Blazy’s latest couture show with a full denim set. The combo paired a pencil skirt that reached right below the knee and a coordinated jacket layered over a white top. As for accents, Panday wore a pair of cap-heel shoes and a trendy animal print clutch. Perfect. No notes.
Bad Bunny at Schiaparelli
Butter yellow? Check. Summer Suiting? Check. The most intricate details paying homage to your own career? Check. Puerto Rican singer and global phenomenon Bad Bunny’s tailored look for the Schiaparelli front row literally had it all, from the year’s hottest color (butter yellow) to a slew of Easter eggs nodding to his discography.
Benito’s custom look (a structured suit paired with a golden braided tie) featured golden brooches and buttons that recreated signature objects of his musical universe. The lineup included the iconic monobloc chair, now globally associated with the cover of his record-breaking DtMF, Sapo Concho and the heart character from the singer’s critically acclaimed Un Verano Sin Ti. Does a title for the most iconic self-referencing look at Fashion Week exist? If so, hand it to Benito right away.
Cardi B at Robert Wun
Cardi B is recognized as a couture queen for a reason: her style versatility and daring sensibilities know no bounds. In Paris to attend a handful of shows, the singer has jumped between styles, color palettes and even patterns. The look commanding undivided praise, however, was her front row ‘fit at the Robert Wun show: a sculptural mermaid dress in a vivid red hue, paired with long gloves, a matching round bag and an elaborate updo that made Cardi B look stunning beyond description.
Danna at Robert Wun
Danna, the Mexican singer and actor formerly known as Danna Paola, stole glances at the Robert Wun show, with a head-to-toe chocolate-brown look. The couture number featured a draped minidress with off-the-shoulder sleeves that extended into long trains. Danna, who you might recognize for her iconic role as Lucrecia in the teen drama Elite, topped off the ensemble with a matching hat, with details reminiscent of fire burns and the natural corrosion of metals.
Davika at Robert Wun
Style icon Davika Hoorne flaunts the ability to make any look appear taken straight from a magazine editorial. Her Haute Couture Week run was, of course, no different. Davika’s looks spanned ornate minidresses, structural gowns and avant-garde creations. Her best style moment, however, was her attendance at the Robert Wun show. Davika, a regular wearer of the Hong Kong brand, wore a spectacular look for the occasion: a long skirt that reinvented suiting with pinstripe fabric and details reminiscent of a suit’s collar, with an ivory trompe l’oeil detail peaking underneath. The look was complete with a bralette and a statement hat.
Ella Bright at Dior
Not all the looks at Haute Couture need to be displays of opulence. Sometimes a time-tested formula is all you need, as exemplified by Ella Bright, star of HBO’s hockey romance Off-Campus, on the Dior front row. Bright, a newbie to the Haute Couture scene, looked in her element and absolutely on-theme, dressed in one of fashion’s most enduring combinations: denim pants and a white tank top—both fitting for Paris’ hot summer weather. Adding a dash of youthful elegance, the actor layered the look with a black blazer and finished things off with a pair of open-toe shoes and a mini hobo bag.
Esha Gupta at Tony Ward
In case you need an introduction, Esha Gupta is an Indian actor known for her performance in Bollywood productions such as Jannat 2 and Aashram. She is also a consummate fashion force who wears couture as a second skin. At the Tony Ward show, the actor looked breathtaking, wearing a gold gown taken from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2026 Haute Couture collection. The richly embellished dress combined a daring U-shaped neckline with an open back and a long skirt with a subtle train. Gupta complemented her front row get-up with a slicked-back hairstyle and long chain earrings.
Fan Bingbing at Rahul Mishra
Ancient Indian sculpture, movement and heritage guided Rahul Mishra’s collection presented on July 6. The show was a parade of masterpieces teeming with symbolism, intricate design and showstopping craftsmanship. One of the most stunning looks on the runway was presented by China’s style icon Fan Bingbing. The head-to-toe black look featured a black body layered under a sheer lace dress and a sculptural 3D piece inspired by the architecture of Indian temples. The look was beautifully styled with long braided pigtails and metallic makeup: bronze lipstick and matching nails. We’ll be thinking about this one look for a long, long time.
Hande Ercel at Iris van Herpen
Few people boast an all-encompassing front-row lookbook that spans the entire fashion spectrum. Turkish star Hande Erçel is among the few blessed ones. On her latest Haute Couture Week appearance, the actor and producer added yet another ensemble to her stylebook with a 3D-layered Iris van Herpen dress. The ombré number consisted of various layers of gradient color fabric, with a cutout detail at the waist and a prominent skirt slit. Always exuding natural beauty, Hande kept things minimal in the makeup department, opting for pin-straight hair and a monochrome sky blue manicure. Oh, to be this glamorous!
Heart Evangelista at Tamara Ralph
No one does Fashion Week like Filipina actor, artist and fashion opinion leader Heart Evangelista. Among the slew of ensembles she’s worn to attend a packed personal calendar, her powder pink look at the Tamara Ralph show might take the crown. The outfit paired a ribbon-structured corset with a floor-length skirt with gathered details at the hips. Evangelista wore the exquisite piece of fashion with a pair of turquoise ornate earrings and a feathered bag. That’s couture spirit right there!
Hudson Williams at Balenciaga
Over the past couple of months, Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams has become a fixture at Fashion Weeks across the globe, so, naturally, the actor couldn’t miss out on Haute Couture Week. As a Friend of the House, Williams arrived in Paris to support Balenciaga’s first couture show with Pierpaolo Piccioli at the helm. For the occasion, Williams turned soft tailoring into a summer staple, combining a black tank top with a mocha-hued baggy suit. The look’s main takeaway? Relaxed fits and solid colors can appear simple in theory, but the right execution will elevate them to front row territory. Read more about William’s front row look here.
Isha Ambani at Rahul Mishra
Businesswoman and philanthropist Isha Ambani was among the exclusive lineup of A-listers present at the Rahul Mishra Haute Couture FW26 runway, which celebrated the designer’s 14th presentation in Paris. Channeling the runway, Ambani’s look found inspiration in a 12th-century sculpture from the Chennakeshava Temple in Belur. The look was hand-painted to mimic the texture of stone sculptures and featured various ornate elements and beading. Ambani wore the strapless dress with a matching dupatta, a diamond jewellery set and a rare Hermès minibag: the Sac Bijou Birkin adorned with brilliant-cut diamonds and white gold. That’s literally the definition of a glitzy look.
James Jirayu at Mikimoto
One of the most-talked-about parallel events in Paris was the unveiling of Mikimoto’s high jewelry collection. In attendance was Thai actor James Jirayu, who kept things chic and modern, dressed in a contemporary gray suit (worn sans shirt, as it has been the standard in the front row). Jirayu accentuated the outfit with a statement necklace of golden pearls and a matching ring with a motif that channeled the new collection’s theme (light).
Juyeon at Balenciaga
They say “you can never be overeducated or overdressed,” and while during summer, various layers of clothing could equate to being “overdressed,” K-pop star Juyeon proved the saying right at the Balenciaga show. His front row fit? Black dress pants and a light blue pinstripe shirt, worn under a drop-waist twill coat, which fortunately appeared lightweight enough not to suffocate him in the weather. Juyeon completed the formal look with chunky acetate glasses and a side-parted slick-back hair look.
Mable at Ashi Studio
Thai model and actor Siriwalee Siriwibool (aka. Mable) swore by a classic color palette (gold and black) for her Haute Couture Week run. While she looked absolutely breathtaking across front rows—she was present at the Tony Ward, Yanina Couture and Zuhair Murad shows, among others—her Ashi Studio look might have been her most audacious and fashion-forward. Echoing the brand’s daring aesthetics, Mable wore an asymmetric miniskirt with a prominent slit. Similar to the men popularizing the shirtless suit this season, Mable ditched the shirt, completing her ensemble with a feathered jacket worn sans anything underneath. Complete with the jacket’s long tail and statement collar, the look couldn’t get any better.
Melisa Aslı Yazıcı at Zuhair Murad
Despite Paris’ oppressively hot weather, summer-appropriate naked dressing was vastly overlooked by showgoers. Not Melisa Aslı Yazıcı, though. The Turkish actor opted for a sheer dress with subtle boho inspirations to attend the Zuhair Murad show. The red number combined a summer-friendly silhouette: long sleeves, a plunging V-neckline and a long transparent skirt, with a couture approach: lavish lace connected to panels of fine silk. Taking the summer inspiration to the next level, Aslı Yazıcı accessorized with nude sandals and effortless beach waves.
Mingyu at Dior
Lightweight textured fabrics are all the rage this summer. If you need examples, look no further than Mingyu Kim’s look at the Dior Haute Couture show on July 6. The musician and Dior ambassador fully embraced the crinkled garment trend taking over the runways, with a blue suit worn sans shirt underneath. The ensemble boasted a slim silhouette, almost leaning into the skinny fit revival. It featured purposely wrinkled fabric, a popular design that departs from the ultra-polished styles that dominated fashion in past years. Talk about being an early adopter of trends. Read more about Mingyu’s front row look here.
PP Krit at Balenciaga
You’ve probably heard that there’s nothing quite as effortless as a denim and white combination. PP Krit proved the statement wrong at the Balenciaga Haute Couture FW26 show. As shown by the Thai actor and Balenciaga ambassador, denim and white are not just effortless. This match-up can actually look runway-ready when properly executed. The actor’s spin on this formulaic combination? Dirty-wash baggy denim paired with a crisp white shirt. But not just any shirt. PP Krit went for a shirt with a long train that reached the floor. Paired with a pair of chunky shoes, sunglasses and piecey curtain bangs, the actor’s look was a standout in the front row.
Sabrina Carpenter at Dior
Except for a brief appearance at the Ecuador vs. Germany match at the FIFA World Cup, Sabrina Carpenter has been low-key since the start of the summer. Thankfully, the singer reappeared just in time for Jonathan Anderson’s latest couture show. Carpenter arrived at Musée Rodin, dressed in a soft-hued cowl midi dress with floral appliqués and feathered details. What commanded most attention, however, was the beauty. Departing from her signature Hollywood blowout, the “Espresso” singer wore two braided pigtails with softly-curled face-framing strands. Oh, boy…
Yuta Jinguji at Mikimoto
Amid Haute Couture Week, Japanese jeweller Mikimoto reunited A-listers and VIP clients for a presentation of its latest high jewelry collection, “L’éclat.” One of the standout names at the event was Yuta Jinguji, a member of the pop trio Number_i and Mikimoto brand partner since 2024. The singer arrived at Hôtel d’Évreux in Place Vendôme, dressed in a sober, relaxed-fit suit. As the event demanded, however, the highlight was his jewelry choice: a high-jewelry necklace featuring a dazzling aquamarine and a rare custom-made ring created for Jinguji for the audiovisual content series “The Layers of Light.”
Xin Liu at Dior
Chinese singer Xin Liu (Liu Yuxin) emphasized patterns and streamlined forms with her look at the Dior show. Similar to various stars attending Fashion Week this season, the former Youth With You 2 contestant made a case for an elevated everyday wardrobe for the front row. Her styling combined acid wash denim pants with a pinstripe shirt (a popular staple on the streets and front rows this summer) and a lightweight checkered coat. Xin Liu found the perfect complement for her ensemble in a pair of white boots, a Dior Cigale bag, and layered silver-and-gold jewelry. So chic.
