The couture shows in Paris are unlike any other fashion week. Sure, A-list stars are always mingling on the front row, but at couture shows, their fashion choices are always heightened. After all, the week is all about celebrating craftsmanship and otherworldly design – so why wouldn’t celebrities take the opportunity to deliver a fashion fantasy? It’s less about wearability, and more about creating a memorable moment.
This was certainly true at the couture shows this past week. Though everyone brought bold style to the mix, there were a handful of stars – 16 to be precise – who really nailed the art of peacock dressing.
On the more subdued side, there was Kelly Rutherford’s cream draped, strapless gown, punctuated with a gold statement necklace, for Schiaparelli. At Dior, Jennifer Lopez chose a draped khaki dress with a matching cape coat, accessorising her clean, streamlined look with leather gloves and Dior’s signature Lady bag. At Chanel, Keira Knightley wore an ethereal white dress that was so good she told Vogue she’d get married in it.
Other celebrities chose to venture into more daring territory. Avril Lavigne pulled off Iris van Herpen’s sculptural 3-D frock, and Emma Chamberlain slipped into a Thom Browne dress that was printed with a trompe-l’œil checkered suit.
Below, see Vogue’s 16 best-dressed stars from couture week – and vote for your favourite look.