Balenciaga Front Row

Katy Perry

We begin with Katy Perry, who is leaning way more Serious Business than she usually does. This honestly feels like Lauren Sanchez at a State Funeral.

I thought you might want to investigate the glasses.

Kyle MacLachlan and Desiree Gruber

Kyle MacLachlan at the Balenciaga show as part of Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025 on July 09, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images)

Desiree Gruber has always been such a dish. And Kyle is a DELIGHTFUL goofball.

Cardi B

THIS IS NOT. Thank you, Cardi. She sort of looks like she's doing a love scene in an 80s soap opera where she has, most likely, kidnapped her intended and drugged him into thinking she's someone else.

Lisa Rinna

I assume Piccioli took one look at this photo, snorted with laughter, and then set fire to the design specs Demna left at the atelier.

with Naomi Watts and Kai Schreiber

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 09: Lisa Rinna, Naomi Watts and Kai Schreiber attend the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 09, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Balenciaga)

Seeing Lisa in a photo with normally dressed people is really a hoot.

Juyeon

So... his jacket is made of belts, his hands are missing, and is he melting into his shoes?

Adele Exarchopoulos

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 09: Adèle Exarchopoulos attends the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 09, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Jacopo Raule/Getty Images)

FULL LEATHER. In July!

Patrick Schwarzenegger

Isn't everyone HOT?

Nicole Kidman

Nicole Kidamn at the Balenciaga show as part of Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025 on July 09, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Swan Gallet/WWD via Getty Images)

"Yes. Yes I am hot. Thank you for noticing."

Tessa Thompson

Tessa is like, "Screw it, it's summer, I'm going full nightgown."

Yseult

Seriously, HOW is she not sweltering. Also, what is special about any of this.

Salma Hayek

This is bland.

Lori Harvey

This is refreshingly normal.

Michelle Yeoh

This is too dull for Michelle Yeoh.

Lauren Sanchez

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 09: Lauren Sánchez attends the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on July 09, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images for Balenciaga)

Meanwhile, I think Lauren is trying to be as dull as possible. I suspect right now she wants to be SEEN, but not NOTEWORTHY.

Naomi Ackie

Sure, okay. It's like if she popped out of the matrix to hit up a movie.

Anna Wintour

I have no idea if she's in Balenciaga or not -- I don't think she plays the game -- but her dress is gorgeous and such a welcome pop of vibrancy in this sea of blah. I don't even care that her shoes always annoy me. THIS is how you pop.