Balenciaga delivered a jaw-dropping goodbye to Demna Gvasalia at its Fall 2025 Couture Show in Paris on July 9—reclaiming couture bravado with a celebrity-laden guest list and high-glam spectacle.
Kim Kardashian Walks the Runway
It was Kim Kardashian’s show—literally. The mogul surprised onlookers by appearing on the catwalk in look 9: a lace-trimmed beige slip dress paired with a matching oversized fur coat and satin heels. Her new flippy bob and over 250 carats of Lorraine Schwartz diamonds (vintage Elizabeth Taylor earrings included) made a bold statement for a style icon embracing classic Hollywood in couture form.
Stars in the House
The front row read like a roll call of A-listers:Nicole Kidman, timeless and poised, brought her signature grace.Cardi B made multiple stylish exits in sculptural couture and addictive confidence Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez-Bezos were also present, reaffirming couture’s connective power
People
Unexpected style hero Lisa Rinna, sporting a jet-black bowl cut wig and electric-blue windbreaker, stole the spotlight in pop-culture-meets-high-fashion flair
Couture & Commentary
Housed in Cristóbal Balenciaga’s historic apartment, the show blended archival heritage with Demna’s bold edits—corset-less silhouettes, sculptural puffers, and shimmering organza —as a postscript to his 10-year tenure
The Guardian
. The production itself was a statement: couture is alive and socially relevant.
VOIR Edit
This wasn’t just a show—it was a cultural exclamation point.
Kim’s cameo underscored couture’s crossover appeal; Hollywood diamonds embellished runway rebellion.
The starry audience—from Kidman to Rinna—championed fashion that’s cinematic, daring, and globally magnetic.
Demna’s finale reminded the world: couture isn’t just art—it’s culture.
