Do opposites attract? Couture might be all about glamour and glitz on the runway, but that’s not the whole story. Take Pierpaolo Piccioli, who showed up at Demna’s final Balenciaga show on the back of a motorcycle in dad sneakers. Or consider Sofia Coppola, who proves that you can in fact wear a pair of simple white jeans to sit front-row at Chanel. But of course couture isn’t couture without some opulence, of the kind that Cardi B. delivered at Schiaparelli and Lisa Rinna gave at Balenciaga. Below we’ve rounded up the extremes of street style at the fall 2025 couture shows in Paris.
Round 1: Jeans or Couture?
Are you more Sofia C or Cardi B?
Round 2: Hat or Umbrella?
A hat with an extra long visor can keep the rain from smudging your makeup, but an umbrella can protect the face and the ’fit.
Round 3: Flats or Heels?
Ah, the age old question at fashion week—should you opt for a comfortable or stylish pair of shoes? Our verdict: If there are stairs involved, go for the flats.
Round 4: Sneakers or Boots?
Sneakers are more practical for hopping on the back of a motorcycle, but boots are perfect for a paparazzi moment.
Round 5: All Black or a Pop of Color?
Barbenheimer lives on two years later.
Round 6: Walk Your Dog or Hold Your Dog?
Emily Ratajkowski would say “walk,” but it’s more Paris Hilton to carry your pup.
Round 7: Summer or Winter?
The turbulent weather at Paris fashion week has our street stylers dressing for all four seasons.
Round 8: Tiny Bag or Big Bag?
As Anne Hathaway and Bowen Yang say, “tiny bag, tiny bag, tiny bag!”
Round 9: Lace Up or Zip Up?
Lace to cinch and zip to stay warm.
Round 10: A Real Hair Wig or a Beaded One?
To go au naturale(-ish) or to put on the glitz, that is the question.
