Cardi B stole the show at the Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show during Paris Fashion Week 2026
Cardi B was once again one of the most striking guests at Paris Haute Couture Week. For the Jean Paul Gaultier show, the singer chose a bold look featuring a zebra-print bodysuit and statement boots, which instantly became the talk of the fashion media.
The artist has once again proven that for her, the red carpet or a fashion show is an opportunity not just to wear beautiful clothes, but to put on a real show.
Card B arrived at the Jean Paul Gaultier fall couture show in a striking black-and-white bodysuit with a zebra print. The form-fitting design fully accentuated her silhouette, and the animal print became the look’s main focal point.
However, it wasn’t the bodysuit that drew the most attention—it was her shoes. The singer wore tall black boots that rose well above her knees and hugged her legs tightly. The designers made them as theatrical as possible: a massive platform, a wide square toe, and chunky heels of an unusual shape resembled a real sculpture. The heels had an hourglass silhouette, which made the shoes look almost futuristic. They became the focal point of the look and fit perfectly into the atmosphere of the haute couture show.
The look was completed by long, dark curls falling over her shoulders and understated makeup that emphasized her eyes. Thanks to this, all attention remained on the unusual outfit. For Cardi B, such experiments have long been a part of her personal style. The singer regularly chooses unconventional shoes and designer pieces that are hardly what you’d call everyday wear.
During this year’s Haute Couture Week, she has already made appearances at several shows. At the Robert Wun show, the artist stepped out in a dramatic red dress with a structured, sculptural top and a voluminous skirt from the Childsplay collection. And at the Rahul Mishra show, she turned heads in a dress that resembled an ancient statue.
Cardi B’s wardrobe features plenty of iconic shoes. She has repeatedly worn Christian Louboutin platforms, the famous Marc Jacobs Kiki boots, and exclusive snake-print models by Thom Solo. The artist has a special connection to the Christian Louboutin brand, partly because of her hit “Bodak Yellow,” which features the famous line about “red soles.”
Today, Cardi B remains one of the top stars who turns every public appearance into a unique fashion performance. And this time, Paris was no exception—her look was once again among the most talked-about at Haute Couture Week.
