People in Paris Are Currently Wearing These 5 Extremely Stylish Summer Trends

I always think about Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week as if it were the cooler, older sister to all 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 equally effervescent essence.

Inspired as ever by how the French dress themselves, 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.

1. EXTRAORDINARY JEWELS

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

Style Notes: Statement jewels were huge news on the streets of Paris this week. Skirting the dainty styles that have dominated for seasons, more was definitely 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 STATEMENT JEWELLERY:

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 RUBY RED PIECES:

3. UNDERWEAR AS OUTERWEAR

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Style Notes: Naturally, this being Paris, the lingerie clothing trend was everywhere. Bringing sensual energy to 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 LINGERIE-INSPIRED ITEMS:

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 allowed interesting textures and designs to come to the fore.

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

Couture Fashion Week Street Style

SHOP ELEVATED BEIGE:

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 outfits championed refined French style in the best way possible.

Paris Fashion Week street style

Paris Fashion Week street style

SHOP '90s MINIMALISM:

Natalie Munro
News Writer

Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.

With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.