Paris Haute Couture Week stands apart from the regular fashion calendar as the most exclusive expression of fashion at its highest level. Unlike prêt-à-porter, which is designed for seasonal production and high-end retail, haute couture is built on singularity; one-of-a-kind garments crafted by hand, often requiring hundreds of hours of atelier work and multiple private fittings in Paris.

Clients are few, discreet, and deeply committed, travelling repeatedly to couture houses to perfect pieces that exist nowhere else. The clientele spans royalty, collectors, philanthropists, and global tastemakers, all drawn to fashion as art rather than commodity. While couture runways rarely feature eyewear by design, the attendees, from celebrities to these famously private clients, never miss the opportunity to arrive shielded behind statement sunglasses, turning entrances and front rows into their own style theatre.

Day One — 6 July

Opened with presentations from Schiaparelli, Dior, Iris van Herpen, and more.

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas attended the Dior Couture show, with Nick wearing tortoiseshell Giorgio Armani AR8227T 6207/73 sunglasses featuring gold temples.

Jennifer Lopez may not have confirmed which couture show she attended, but she certainly made sure the Parisian heat didn't stop her from channelling her signature glamour. She paired her fur look with the new Tom Ford Bronson TF1044 93B sunglasses in transparent green-grey featuring brown gradient lenses.

Newly arrived as part of our Summer 2026 drop, this frame is available at Pretavoir in very limited quantities!

Sophie Wilde was spotted leaving the Dior Couture show wearing the new DioRibbon S2I sunglasses featuring transparent temples. This frame is available for pre-order by contacting our team.

One of fashion blogging's original pioneers, Susie Bubble wore the season's most coveted Dior Clover S3I sunglasses in tortoiseshell, featuring 3D green clover rivets. This frame is available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Josh O'Connor, a familiar face at Dior shows since Jonathan Anderson took the helm, wore the silver DiorBlackSuit S21U rectangular sunglasses, arriving at retail this autumn.

Parker Posey was also present at the Dior Couture show. She opted for Jacques Marie Mage Lacy sunglasses.

Anna Dello Russo attended the Schiaparelli Couture show wearing our best-selling Saint Laurent Sun SL 567 001 sunglasses in black.

Bad Bunny's relationship with Schiaparelli is hardly a new one, making his front-row appearance at the couture show feel entirely expected. He finished the look with Emmanuelle Khanh Ozone sunglasses.

The ever-gracious designer Vera Wang wore her favourite Saint Laurent Sun SL 364 MASK ACE 001 sunglasses to the Schiaparelli Couture show. Last piece available in-stock for this fashionable frame!

Lee Pace at a couture show? Now that came as a surprise. For Schiaparelli presentation, he put the iconic black Ray-Ban Wayfarer RB2140 901 sunglasses on—a timeless style that speaks for itself.

Day Two — 7 July

Paris Haute Couture Week continued with presentations from Chanel, Giorgio Armani Privé, and more.

It's not every day we catch a glimpse of the famously private Alexa Demie at a high-profile event. Turning heads at the Chanel Couture show, she wore an exclusive pair of sunglasses from the maison, complete with a detachable calfskin bow. Ravissante!

We are also excited to see Olympic champion Imane Khelif back in the fashion scene. The world champion boxer wore the new CHANEL 4299 1792/73 sunglasses in Bordeaux red, perfectly coordinated with her shirt and finished with a gold-lined upper part. Newly arrived as part of our Summer 2026 drop, this striking frame is available at Pretavoir in very limited quantities!

Fresh from the London promotional tour for her new film The Odyssey, Lupita Nyong'o arrived in Paris embodying the Chanel woman from head to toe, finishing the look with the new black CHANEL 4299 1850/S4 sunglasses.

Actress and singer Fala Chen opted for the more squared counterpart to Chanel's latest gold-lined sunglasses trend: the CHANEL 4301 1850/S4 in black.

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday paired her Chanel Couture denim ensemble with tortoiseshell CHANEL 5562B C714/S5 sunglasses from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection, featuring bi-coloured temples adorned with the maison's Double C logo in crystals.

French actress Eye Haïdara opted for the more rectangular interpretation of Chanel's bi-coloured temples trend, wearing the CHANEL 5564B C714/S5 sunglasses in tortoiseshell and beige.

There was something different about Sarah Pidgeon at the Chanel Couture show; we almost didn't recognise her! Regardless, our attention was drawn to her new CHANEL 5566 1850/S4 sunglasses in black acetate, featuring perforated temples and the maison's gold Double C logo.

Michelle Yeoh has been embracing a fresh hairstyle lately, further cementing her chameleon-like status not only as an actress but also as a style icon. For the Chanel show, she opted for a new pair of sunglasses from the house's exclusive line.

Fashion icon Daphne Guinness returned to her signature Port Tanger sunglasses for the Chanel Couture show.

Laura Harrier attended the Giorgio Armani Privé presentation looking every bit as polished as ever, completing the look with black Giorgio Armani AR8245HU sunglasses. This frame is available for pre-order by enquiring through our team.

As icy as Rosamund Pike is often perceived to be on screen, she delivered nothing but class and elegance at the Giorgio Armani Privé show. She completed her tailored look with striped purple Giorgio Armani AR8242 sunglasses featuring purple-brown lenses.

We currently stock the Giorgio Armani AR8242 in striped brown with light brown lenses. The exact colourway worn by Rosamund Pike is available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Shimmering gowns in daylight are always a good idea—especially when paired with the right sunglasses. Anna Dello Russo proved exactly that at the Giorgio Armani Privé show, wearing black Montblanc MB0479S 001 sunglasses; a new release for 2026.

Day Three — 8 July

The glitz continued in the City of Lights with presentations from Balenciaga, Jean Paul Gaultier, Elie Saab, and more.

Lily Collins attended the Balenciaga Couture show wearing tortoiseshell Balenciaga BB0446S sunglasses, looking every bit the Emily in Paris star she is.

We currently stock the Balenciaga BB0446S sunglasses in black. However, the exact tortoiseshell colourway worn by Lily Collins is available for pre-order by contacting our team.

Hudson Williams, star of Heated Rivalry and Balenciaga's Spring 2026 campaign, took a break from filming the second season to attend Paris Haute Couture Week. For the show, he wore black Balenciaga BB0458S 001 sunglasses.

Shailene Woodley wore one of the most fashion-forward frames at the Balenciaga Couture presentation: the black Balenciaga Superbusy Round BB0456S sunglasses, which quite literally look like two frames stacked into one.

This frame is available for pre-order by enquiring through our team. Paris Couture Week calls for bold eyewear, and this frame delivers..

Maika Monroe exuded effortless cool, pairing her leather jacket with black Balenciaga BB0007S 014 sunglasses for Pierpaolo Piccioli's first Haute Couture collection for the Spanish heritage house.

Love for couture and good taste clearly run in the family, as Tallulah Willis and her mother the Demi Moore proved at the Balenciaga Couture presentation. Tallulah wore the black Balenciaga Nova BB0510S sunglasses, while Demi opted for the Balenciaga Daily Pilot BB0525S aviators.

Both frames are part of the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 collection and will arrive at Pretavoir this autumn.

Naomi Watts traded her signature bob for an elegant updo while debuting the new Balenciaga Diva Butterfly BB0503S sunglasses from the Fall/Winter 2026 collection. The frame will arrive at Pretavoir this autumn, so stay tuned!

Cynthia Erivo opted for the nude beige version of the new Balenciaga Diva Butterfly BB0503S sunglasses from the Fall/Winter 2026 collection.

Quenlin Blackwell and Rachel Sennott, both loyal supporters of Balenciaga in recent seasons, were in attendance at the maison's Haute Couture presentation. Rachel wore black Balenciaga Diva Rectangle BB0504S sunglasses as part of the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 collection, arriving at Pretavoir this autumn. Stay tuned for this one, too!

Poppy Delevingne brought a darkly romantic edge to the Elie Saab Haute Couture presentation, pairing her look with black Saint Laurent Sun SL 807 002 shield sunglasses from our Spring 2026 drop. Finished with metal studs framing the silhouette, this design adds just the right amount of attitude.

Spanish supermodel, television host, and style icon Nieves Álvarez arrived at the Elie Saab Haute Couture show wearing the bold black Saint Laurent Sun SL 214 Kate 001 cat-eye sunglasses. Full of flair and character, the frame couldn't suit her better.

Ahead of the Zuhair Murad Couture presentation, Jennifer Lopez was spotted strolling through Paris wearing the celebrity-approved gold Bottega Veneta BV1305S 002 Sardine aviator sunglasses featuring light brown lenses.

Fresh from promoting The Odyssey in Paris, Charlize Theron was spotted on Day Three of Paris Haute Couture Week wearing silver Chloé CH0386S 001 Uma cat-eye sunglasses featuring blue-to-pink gradient lenses, newly arrived as part of our Summer 2026 drop. One of the most aesthetically pleasing frames of the season, if you ask us.

Day Four — 9 July

The final day closed with presentations from Fendi, Celia Kritharioti, and more.

Monica Bellucci and Jessica Alba debuted the new Fendi Screen sunglasses, set to launch as part of the upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 collection. The design features bold gold Fendi logo lettering and triangular studs.

Fashion enthusiast Tina Leung also stepped out in a new Fendi frame: the FFold sunglasses, distinguished by the gold double F logo and square studs.

Revisit our coverage of the Spring/Summer 2026 Couture season below

Day 1 – 26 January

Opened with an illustrious lineup including Dior, Schiaparelli, Georges Hobeika, Tony Ward, and more.

Rihanna, fresh from multiple New York sightings earlier this month, arrived in Paris to witness Jonathan Anderson’s highly anticipated debut for Christian Dior Haute Couture. She wore an all-black ensemble punctuated by black Dior sunglasses from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection.

Also at Dior was Sunday Rose, the model daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, who attended in a sleek leather jacket paired with tortoiseshell Miu Miu MU A06S 14L09Z sunglasses; an undeniable it-girl moment in the making.

Lauren Sánchez attended the Schiaparelli show in gold Quynh sunglasses from Linda Farrow with striking ruby red lenses.

While Jeff Bezos accompanied Mrs Bezos wearing his signature Garrett Leight Van Buren II sunglasses with green lenses.

Top fashion blogger Bryanboy arrived at Schiaparelli in a dramatic leopard-print coat, finishing the look with black Saint Laurent SL 832 001 sunglasses; perfectly judged for the house’s surrealist codes.

Fellow attendee Valentina Ferragni opted for black Versace VE4370 half-moon sunglasses, a now-discontinued favourite.

Music icon Damon Albarn of Blur and Gorillaz sat front row at Dior wearing dark tortoiseshell Ray-Ban Wayfarer Ease RB 4340V 2012 optical glasses.

Also at Dior show, Pharrell Williams remained loyal to his maison in tortoiseshell Louis Vuitton Heritage Square sunglasses.

Fashion insider Derek Blasberg arrived at Dior in tortoiseshell Prada PR A16S 14O60F Photochromic sunglasses.

At Tony Ward, Tunisian model and actress Rym Saidi wore black Bvlgari Serpenti BV40031I sunglasses, available via special order.

Turkish content creator Merve Görgöz was spotted at Georges Hobeika in black Ray-Ban RB 4441D 6677/87 sunglasses.

After attending Schiaparelli, Valentina Ferragni switched things up for Georges Hobeika, opting for a more daring look finished with black Gucci GG1680S 001 sunglasses.

Day 2 – 27 January

Paris Haute Couture Week continued with presentations from Chanel, Giorgio Armani Privé, Gaurav Gupta, Stéphane Rolland, and more.

 Name two ultimate Chanel muses more undeniable than Nicole Kidman and Penélope Cruz. The screen icons both appeared in black sunglasses adorned with the double-C logo in mother-of-pearl, with Cruz opting for a gradient-lens version, a design exclusive to Chanel.

Paris rain did little to dampen couture spirits, as guests continued to deliver standout style. Claire Foy embraced rich brown tones, pairing her look with ruthenium CHANEL 4293 C360/3 sunglasses fitted with brown lenses, available now on Pretavoir.

Actress Zhou Xun, a familiar presence at recent Chanel couture shows, sat front row in our favourite black-and-red CHANEL 5416 1794/S8 cat-eye sunglasses; the very last piece currently available on Pretavoir.

Recently appointed as Chanel’s first male ambassador under the Matthieu Blazy era, A$AP Rocky stayed true to his own lane, opting for Ray-Ban rather than the house. As the brand’s creative director, he wore the Ray-Ban Mega Wayfarer RB 0840S 901/31, bringing a confident, contemporary edge to the couture front row.

French model Mara Lafontan was a vision as she attended the Stéphane Rolland show, wearing Portia aviator sunglasses by Linda Farrow.

Day 3 – 28 January

The extravaganza continued in the City of Lights with presentations from Valentino, Elie Saab, Alexis Mabille, Viktor&Rolf, and more.

Lisa Rinna arrived at the Viktor & Rolf show wearing black Tom Ford Leona-02 TF1365 01A sunglasses; the same style her daughter Amelia Gray Hamlin wore to the GQ Men of the Year Awards 2025.

She later switched to a bolder orange-and-black look for the Robert Wun show, pairing it with Dior MissDior B1U H4A0 cat-eye sunglasses, a beloved model that has since been discontinued.

Also attending Viktor & Rolf, Filipina actress and former Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach Jauncey wore tortoiseshell Saint Laurent 596 Dune sunglasses with green lenses. While this colourway is now discontinued, the model is still available in black and tortoiseshell with light brown lenses.

Spanish model and television host Nieves Álvarez, who walked for Stéphane Rolland on the second day, attended Elie Saab wearing black Bvlgari Serpenti Viper BV40068I 01A oval frames.

Poppy Delevingne arrived for Elie Saab in the best-selling Saint Laurent Sun SL 276 Mica 001 cat-eye sunglasses.

Swedish actress and model Victoria Silvstedt was also present for Elie Saab, wearing black CHANEL 5546Q 1608/S6 sunglasses.

Fashion and couture week veteran Tamara Kalinic wore black Bottega Veneta BV1274S 002 aviator sunglasses with yellow lenses to witness the Elie Saab presentation.

Slovenian fashion influencer Maja Malnar also opted for the Bottega Veneta BV1274S 002 shades at Elie Saab.

Lily Allen arrived at Valentino in head-to-toe latest creations of Alessandro Michele, finishing the look with retro-inspired heptagonal sunglasses in tortoiseshell.

Águeda López, Spanish model and wife of Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi, attended the Alexis Mabille presentation wearing Celine Metal Triomphe CL40235U 28E sunglasses with brown lenses.

Day 4 – 29 January

The final day closed with presentations from Ashi Studio, Phan Huy, Celia Kritharioti, Germanier, and more.

Filipina actress, model, and philanthropist Heart Evangelista attended Celia Kritharioti show wearing black Saint Laurent SL 731 GASPAR 001 sunglasses with light blue lenses.

Following her denim outing on day three, Pia Wurtzbach Jauncey appeared cosy in white fur, paired with black Saint Laurent Sun SL 567 001 shades for Ashi Studio show.

With couture presentations (almost) complete, attention naturally shifts to the details seen beyond the runway. This season, sunglasses quietly defined entrances, exits, and front-row moments, a reminder that even in the rarefied world of haute couture, style often lives in the finishing touches.

We’ll see you next season, back in Paris, for more front-row fashion and unforgettable celebrity eyewear moments.

Au Revoir,
PRET A VOIR