These were the celebrity looks that truly stole the spotlight this season.
Amidst Jonathan Anderson’s historic couture debut at Dior to Matthieu Blazy’s first couture vision for CHANEL, the Haute Couture SS26 season signalled new beginnings. But while the maisons reached new heights, the front rows provided their own masterclass in style. Between Teyana Taylor channelling the Louvre’s stolen jewels at Schiaparelli and Rihanna proving once again that she is the ultimate muse at Dior, SS26 was a dream of high glamour and viral moments. Keep reading to see the looks that really swept us off our feet.
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Rihanna
Rihanna did what Rihanna always does — effortlessly steal the spotlight. She arrived at the Dior Haute Couture to support Jonathan Anderson’s couture debut show in a sheer polka-dot maxi dress with a giant matching bow at the neckline and an oversized double-breasted coat with satin-lined lapels. She looked as stunning as always.
Teyana Taylor
Newly minted Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner Teyana Taylor went viral at the Schiaparelli show — and for good reason. She wore a sheer dress embroidered with florals, but the real moment was the ornate crown on her head, inspired by jewels stolen from the Louvre. Schiaparelli fantasy, executed perfectly.
Jodie Turner-Smith
Styled by Law Roach, Jodie Turner-Smith made waves in a striking look from Schiaparelli’s Spring/Summer 26 RTW collection. The British actress and model wore a black textured halter-neck dress featuring bold cut-out details with gold accents that highlighted her statuesque frame.
Tyla
Tyla attended her first couture show at Valentino, and the look felt exactly like her. She wore a colourful, embroidered Valentino mini dress — youthful and modern—the exact vibe she was aiming for.
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Olandria Carthen
Olandria Carthen, runner-up on reality show Love Island USA, was the internet darling this couture week, solidifying her status as a true fashion girl. From Valentino to Robert Wun, she delivered look after look, but her appearance at Rahul Mishra’s SS26 Alchemy show stood out. She arrived in a sculptural gold dress from the designer’s Fall 2025 Becoming Love collection — a show-stopping moment that still has the internet talking till now.
Taylor Russell
Canadian actress Taylor Russell showed up to the Dior show looking extra elegant. She wore a beautiful white dress with soft pleating at the hips, paired with sleek black stilettos to complete the look.
Taraji P. Henson
Taraji P. Henson was spotted at the front row of the Gaurav Gupta show. She wore a striking black gown adorned with multicoloured jewel embellishments. The real showstopper was the bold, architectural drape that flowed from the bodice and wrapped around her shoulders, forming a halo-like hood around her face. Sculptural, powerful, and unmistakably Gupta-esque.
Lisa Rinna
Styled by Danyul Brown, Renowned actress and TV star Lisa Rinna, attended the Robert Wun show in a signature design from the house. She wore a bold orange dress adorned with black floral motifs, embracing drama and colour in a way that felt fearless and very Rinna.
Looks worth remembering
Haute Couture SS26 proved that couture doesn’t have to end on the runway. Across the city, celebrities embraced fashion as expression, stepping out in looks that felt thoughtful, bold, and deeply personal. As the season winds down, we’re already excited to see the next round of red carpet looks — and if this week was any indication, the stars are about to shine even brighter.
