I always think about Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week as if it were the cooler, older sister to all of the other fashion week events. Simultaneously dramatic and exuberant—but equally polished and refined, the week-long event promises abundant theatrics and exquisite design, and thus attracts a crowd of an equally effervescent essence.

Inspired as ever by how the French dress themselves across the day-to-day, naturally I was all-the-more intrigued by the street style across Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week 2024. From dramatic jewels to lingerie-inspired layers, read on to discover the five street style trends that France’s most stylish were wearing this week.

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

Style Notes: Statement jewels were huge news on Paris’ streets this week. Skirting the dainty styles that have dominated for seasons, this week, more was more and oversized earrings, eye-catching necklaces, and glove-like ring stacks were out in full-force.

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

SHOP THE STATEMENT JEWELLERY TREND:

2. RUBY RED

Couture Week street style

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Style Notes: Putting a chicer spin on the enduring red colour trend, showgoers stepped out in all shades of ruby this week. With an opulent energy, the rich shade adds depth and interest to an outfit in a wearable and elegant way.

Couture Week street style

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Couture Week street style

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SHOP THE RUBY RED TREND:

3. UNDERWEAR AS OUTERWEAR

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

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Style Notes: Naturally, the lingerie clothing trend was all over Paris’ streets this week. Bringing a sensual energy to the Fashion Week styling, the underwear-inspired outfits delivered opulent and feminine silhouettes that matched the spirited energy of the runway shows that peppered the week.

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

SHOP THE LINGERIE TREND:

4. BEWITCHING BEIGE

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

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Style Notes: There was nothing boring about the beige ensembles that we spotted across Paris Haute Couture Week. Featuring decadent feathers and dramatic frills, the muted colour palette let way for interesting textures and designs to come to the fore.

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

SHOP THE BEIGE CLOTHING TREND HERE:

5. ’90s MINIMALISM

Paris Fashion Week street style

Style Notes: Whilst some showgoers layered on the colours, others took a relaxed, ’90s inspired approach to getting dressed. Favouring clean lines, a minimal colour palette and classic silhouettes, these elegant ensembles championed refined French style in the best way possible.