Et voilà, the fashion calendar has finally landed in its natural habitat: Paris. The undisputed capital of style, where couture heritage meets cutting-edge innovation, never fails to meet the sky-high expectations of the industry’s elite. After all, this is where fashion was born, where artistry, identity, and elegance intertwine.
While we’ve spotlighted standout houses individually (see our reports on Saint Laurent, Dior, and Tom Ford), this time we turn our gaze to what truly matters chez Pretavoir: the sunglasses. From front-row icons to runway statements, eyewear took on its own narrative during Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026.
This was the show. The Chanel show everyone had been waiting for. It marked the highly anticipated debut of Matthieu Blazy at the helm of one of France’s most storied maisons, and the runway did not disappoint except for the lack of eyewear-strutting looks. Wide shoulders made an immediate statement, followed by boxy tailoring and dropped hip lines that hinted at a bold reimagining of classic Chanel codes. The atmosphere was anything but minimal; an optimistic palette of ochre and bronze illuminated a futuristic set that felt both grounded and otherworldly.
Front-row guests brought their own eyewear allure to the occasion, each pair as expressive as the collection itself.
Pedro Pascal drew admiring glances in dark tortoiseshell Chanel 5551U square frames. Effortlessly magnetic, much like the man himself.
The White Lotus season three star Carrie Coon channelled timeless cool in grey Chanel 5549 sunglasses: a rare colourway and a true collector’s find.
Style twins Jyoti Babani and Snehal Babani mirrored each other perfectly in butterfly-shaped Chanel sunglasses from the brand’s archive.
Philanthropist Tara Dollinger exuded Parisian poise in black and white Chanel 5416 cat-eye sunglasses.
The incomparable Naomi Campbell, debuting yet another refreshing hair-do, arrived in the new Chanel 5554 1817/S6 sunglasses in tweed-patterned black. An exclusive piece!
Internet personality Moya Mawhinney opted for sleek, rectangular Chanel 5534 frames in black.
Spanish filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar styled the new Chanel 5553 C622/S8 with ease (beautiful chain detailing on the side temples by the way, AND it comes with detachable chain strap!) and all. Truly charismatic frames!
And finally, Jeff Bezos remained loyal to his signature Jacques Marie Mage Flynn aviators.
One of our most anticipated shows every season at Paris Fashion Week is Miu Miu, and this year was no exception. We spotted bold, sporty styles in bright colours on the runway. We also spotted celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Nina Dobrev and Lori Harvey.
American model and influencer
Lori Harvey looked stunning in burgundy
Miu Miu MU B07S 21I80Q with dark grey lenses. While we stock this model in
tortoiseshell and
black (with
clear or
grey gradient lenses), feel free to
contact us for enquiries about the specific frame that Lori Harvey wore!
Influencer
Tamara Kalinic wears a unique version of
Miu Miu MU B07S in transparent pink version.
Another season, another exciting creative shift. With American design duo Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez now leading Loewe, the collection burst with colour and optimism. Though celebrities embraced more of their own personal styles than the house’s new shades, the runway itself delivered bold, oversized shields that turned heads.
Fashion journalist Eva Chen debuted the futuristic Oakley Meta Vanguard.
Director Pedro Almodóvar impressed in square Bottega Veneta BV1119S 001 frames (our last piece!).
Egyptian actress Salma Abu Deif stunned in Loewe Signature LW40193U shields, coming soon to Pretavoir.
Italian singer-songwriter Claudia Lagona, widely known as Levante, attended the show wearing dark tortoiseshell Loewe Signature LW40170U 52F sunglasses, featuring brown gradient lenses that lent her look a refined, retro allure.
Style icon Anna Dello Russo rocked the viral Gucci GG1680S 001 in black.
And director Baz Luhrmann, ever the aesthete, reappeared in his beloved Miu Miu MU A53S ZVN60O pale gold shades with blue lenses.
Sarah Burton’s sophomore collection for Givenchy took femininity to new dimensions, sensual, liberated, yet impeccably poised. Among the 51 looks, only four featured sunglasses, but each made a statement.
As edgy as she could, Charlize Theron looked beyond beautiful in transparent Givenchy GV40126 shields.
Tracee Ellis Ross wore the black version, exuding commanding elegance. Drop us a message if you are keen to pull this piece off as well!
RAYE redefined the cat-eye in black Givenchy GV40025U sunglasses (sold out almost everywhere, but still available in spotted havana with mirrored lenses).
Tamara Kalinic debuted an enigmatic new model from Givenchy GV Day line, a new silhouette we’re still sleuthing out. Stay tuned.
Marking a milestone season and teasing her Netflix series launching on 9 October, Victoria Beckham continues her reign of polished minimalism. Ever the master of controlled visibility, she gave us a preview of her upcoming eyewear collection while strolling through Paris: a quiet yet powerful flex. Expect the full range to arrive at Pretavoir in early 2026.
Balenciaga
Pierpaolo Piccioli’s debut for Balenciaga delivered a breathtaking reset. Less street, more sculptural couture. The collection paid homage to Cristóbal Balenciaga’s original architecture of elegance, reintroducing romance and structure in equal measure. Eyewear followed suit: experimental, modern, and meticulously crafted.
Anne Hathaway channelled new-era Balenciaga in BB0455S 004 round sunglasses from the Fall 2025 drop.
Liya Kebede exuded poise in black Balenciaga BB0446S 001 butterfly sunglasses.
The Balenciaga BB0007S in black Crew—FKA Twigs, actress Wang Ziwen, and tennis prodigy Arthur Fils—each brought their own edge to Pierpaolo’s refined vision.
PS: we stock this model in dark tortoiseshell with brown lenses, grab them fast!
The Chloé woman is a free-spirited wanderer. To call her bohemian would be an understatement, for this season she blooms through a floral Eden: sorbet lips, soft ruffles, and a newfound structure that replaces floatiness with quiet strength. The tricoloured gradient lenses Chloé made iconic a season ago did not return; instead, the spotlight shifted to sleek, Matrix-inspired metal cat-eyes that feel refreshingly modern (you might not even guess they’re Chloé).
Rita Ora debuted the Chloé CH0347S 001 shield sunglasses from our Fall 2026 drop.
Poppy Delevingne, Neneh Cherry, and Jean Campbell twinned in Chloe CH0348S 004 aviators with tricolour brown smoke gradient lenses.
The Verdict
Paris Fashion Week reminded us why it continues to reign as the ultimate stage for imagination and style. This season’s runways and front rows transformed eyewear into storytelling—each frame reflecting confidence, artistry, and individuality. From Loewe’s expressive shields to Givenchy’s sculptural cat-eyes and Balenciaga’s architectural glamour, sunglasses became the true punctuation marks of Parisian fashion.
Don’t miss our coverage of New York, London, and Milan Fashion Week for even more celebrity sunglasses inspiration, all reported with love from Pretavoir.
Au Revoir,
PRET A VOIR
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