Last week’s fashion circuit unfolded with undeniable energy, ranging from red carpets to fashion week gatherings where style, storytelling and cultural presence came together. The rhythm of the season was carried through into premieres, editorial shoots and exclusive designer presentations. Yet nowhere was that spirit more alive than at Paris Fashion Week F/W 2026.
Across the city, couture houses, stylists and cultural trendsetters transformed historic sites into stages for modern glamour. Grand salons, museum courtyards and candlelit halls became the backdrop for carefully considered fashion moments. Every entrance felt deliberate, silhouettes sculpted with precision, textures layered with intention and color deployed as a language of confidence.
What ultimately defined the week, however, was not simply the fashion spectacle, but the individuality behind each look. While some ensembles leaned toward sophisticated drama, others embraced editorial minimalism or architectural structure. Despite these differences, they shared a sense of clarity. Fashion became less about decoration and more about expression, with presence carrying as much weight as the garments themselves.
The looks
During a presentation during Paris Fashion Week F/W 2026, Tracee Ellis Ross gave a masterclass in bold yet effortless styling while attending a showcase of Gherardo Felloni for Roger Vivier. Ross paired a voluminous chocolate brown leather jacket with a belt and a deep crimson color draped midi skirt who moved smoothly with every step. The structured outerwear created a dramatic silhouette at the shoulders and waist, providing a striking contrast to the softness and movement of the skirt. She completed the ensemble with matching ruby red satin heels and a small clutch, ensuring the tonal styling reflected the house’s signature elegance. Framed by an ornate gold backdrop, Ross epitomized Parisian sophistication, balancing sculptural fashion with her signature confidence and natural curls.
Meanwhile, actor and rising star Chase Infiniti stepped into editorial elegance for a portrait being photographed Essence. Wearing a strapless black dress in a sleek column silhouette, Infiniti balanced restraint with drama with a flowing, furry stole that cascaded dramatically to the floor. The minimalist dress allowed the texture and scale of the shawl to draw attention, creating a sculptural interplay between softness and structure. Styled with sleek waves and pointy black heels, the look was cinematic: less traditional red carpet and more fashion editorial. The result captured the quiet authority of modern glamour.
Elsewhere in Paris, model and personality Olandria Carthen arrived at a fashion-forward dinner at the iconic Louvre Museum in a striking evening ensemble that fused couture drama with Gothic romance. Her sheer black dress featured a structured corset bodice, embellished with intricate gold embroidery and jewel-like accents, arranged in vertical motifs across the torso. Voluminous sheer sleeves balanced the fitted waist, while the mermaid-style skirt flared out in a flowing train that slid across the museum’s stone courtyard.
Here are black women who delivered standout fashion moments last week…
Kerry Washington
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Tracee Ellis Ross
Shop editor’s picks
Willow Smith
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Eva Marcille
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Joy Sunday
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Danielle Deadwyler
Finds from the store editor
Chase Infiniti
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Olandria Carthen
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Adot Gak
Shop editor’s picks
Crystal Renee
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Last week’s best-dressed stars went for sculptural sophistication
