While the Oscars remain several weeks away, Paris Couture Week has already delivered its own spectacular red carpet moments, with guests showcasing breathtaking glamour. For some attendees, this means donning exquisite evening gowns, while others opt for dazzling jewels. However, American actress Teyana Taylor, an Oscar nominee and Golden Globe winner, made a particularly bold statement on Monday by bypassing traditional luxury brands like Cartier, Tiffany, and De Beers. Instead, she adorned herself with diamonds inspired by a far more unexpected source: the Louvre museum.
A Daring Fashion Statement Echoes a Notorious Heist
In a stunning turn of events, Taylor arrived at the Schiaparelli couture show wearing a tiara and necklace that bore an uncanny resemblance to treasures stolen from the Louvre in a brazen robbery last October. Thieves had audaciously snatched a priceless tiara and an imperial brooch containing 2,438 diamonds, leading many to fear that these historic pieces, often called France's crown jewels, would be broken down and lost forever. The distinctive bow detail on the looted necklace, which once belonged to Empress Eugenie, wife of Napoleon III, was meticulously replicated in Taylor's ensemble.
Schiaparelli's Creative Reimagining Steals the Show
Adding 'jewellery thief' to Teyana Taylor's resume would be entirely premature, however. Her remarkable tiara and necklace were, in fact, clever and artistic replicas masterfully reimagined by Daniel Roseberry, the creative director of the French fashion house Schiaparelli. This daring choice managed to upstage even Taylor's own infamous diamante Schiaparelli thong, which she wore to the Golden Globes in Los Angeles earlier this month. Her latest 'heist jewellery' look, worn braless with a transparent black lace sheath dress, promptly went viral, capturing global attention.
The Schiaparelli show attracted a host of notable figures, all captivated by Roseberry's visionary creations. Actress Demi Moore, aged 63, made an appearance in an eye-catching leopard print coat, while Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, 62, and his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, 56, a known high-spending couture client, were also in attendance. The Spring 2026 collection, titled 'The Agony and the Ecstasy', featured extraordinary pieces such as a chartreuse tulle dress adorned with 65,000 hand-embroidered silk pieces designed to mimic peacock feathers, likely presenting a formidable challenge for the house's dedicated seamstresses.
Floral Themes and Notable Debuts Mark the Week
Another standout look, named 'the Isabella Blowfish', showcased layers of tulle in vibrant colours inspired by birds of paradise, paying homage to the late British stylist Isabella Blow. The first day of Paris Couture Week was notable not only for its diamond-inspired drama but also for significant debuts. Northern Irish designer Jonathan Anderson unveiled his first couture collection for Christian Dior, presenting a fresh, floral-themed range that featured hydrangeas repurposed as earrings, a stark contrast to the narrative of stolen diamonds.
Guests, including actress Anya Taylor-Joy in a striking silk cape over a cream wool Dior man's coat with bell sleeves ending in outsized fur cuffs, gathered to witness Anderson's innovative approach. The event underscored how Paris Couture Week continues to blend high fashion with artistic storytelling, creating moments that resonate far beyond the runway.
