Cardi B crowned queen of haute couture at Paris Fashion Week

The South African

10-07-2025

Cardi B has taken Paris Haute Couture Week by storm, cementing her status as the new queen of couture.
The bold, proud rapper captivated the fashion world with a series of unforgettable looks that blended high drama, storytelling, and fearless style.
Her presence at the event was a powerful declaration that Haute Couture now has a fresh, vibrant face.
On the first day, Cardi stunned at the Schiaparelli Fall/Winter 2025/2026 show. She wore a sleek black column gown adorned with ivory fringe beads.
But the real showstopper was the live black crow perched calmly on her gloved hand. This striking image was a direct nod to her upcoming album, Am I the Drama?
The symbolism was clear and bold, merging music and fashion in a way that left social media buzzing. 'I wanted to bring my music to the runway,' Cardi explained, according Hola.
Later that day, Cardi B transformed into a living rose at Rahul Mishra's Becoming Love presentation.
Her ruby-red corseted gown, covered in 3D spiralled roses and sparkling rhinestones, was a poetic vision of floral fantasy. This look was pure high-fashion art, and Cardi wore it with unmatched confidence.
On 8 July, she switched gears at the Stéphane Rolland show. The black-and-white cape gown featured sculptural structure and a dramatic hood, exuding elegance and mystery.
'This look shows that sometimes less is more,' Cardi said. 'You don't always need sparkle to shine.' Later, she embraced ethereal romance in a sheer ivory tulle gown from Ashi Studio.
The soft layers and dreamy silhouette revealed a softer, more strategic side to her couture game.
Cardi closed the marathon on 9 July at Balenciaga, dazzling in a black beaded sheer gown with a thigh-high slit and voluminous curls.
The gown caught every flash of the camera, and her flawless beauty look sealed her status as a maximalist glamour icon.
What makes Cardi's Paris takeover so remarkable is her genius in visual storytelling. Her fashion choices are not random; they are deeply connected to her music and personal brand.
The crow symbol, the roses, the dramatic capes, all speak to her narrative and power. She has redefined what it means to be a celebrity in fashion, turning couture into a dynamic canvas for her story.
In a world where fashion often feels distant and unattainable, Cardi B brings it back to life with energy and meaning. Haute Couture now has a new queen, and she's here to stay.
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