Couture Week isn’t all about the masterful works of art on the catwalk: the biannual fashion extravaganza brings with it a whole host of impeccably dressed A-listers jostling for space on the front row. Prepare to experience some serious wardrobe envy: from Rita Ora at Versace to Diane Kruger at Chanel, here’s our guide to who wore what in Paris.
Couture Week 2016: Front Row
1 of 8rita ora gold lace dress
Rita Ora at Ralph & Russo: Rita's dramatic gold lace dress is from Ralph & Russo's previous couture collection. We imagine there's a lot of tape involved, too
2 of 8olivia palermo scarf white trousers
Olivia Palermo at Giambattista Valli: Does Olivia ever put a sartorial foot wrong? Judging from this simple monochrome ensemble, it would seem not
3 of 8uma thurman oversized sleeves black dress
Uma Thurman at Ralph & Russo: Dramatic sleeves and statement earrings - why can't we be as effortlessly cool as Uma Thurman?
4 of 8gwyneth paltrow chanel suit
Gwyneth Paltrow at Chanel: Posing with man of the moment Karl Lagerfeld, Gwyneth looks polished in a checked twinset, as seen on the runway at Chanel's S/S'16 show (naturally)
5 of 8cressida bonas dior
Cressida Bonas at Dior: Cressida's simple outfit is the epitome of Parisian chic. When in France...
6 of 8Rita ora orange dress atelier versace
Rita Ora at Atelier Versace: You've got to hand it to Rita Ora - the girl never shies away from making a serious fashion statement. This time, she's wearing tangerine orange Atelier Versace couture, knotted together with Swarowski crystal-encrusted ropes. Standard Sunday night attire, then.
7 of 8diane kruger tweed dress chanel
Diane Kruger at Chanel: A permanent fixture on the Chanel front row, Diane Kruger styled the couture house's signature boucle dress with some statement tights - M&S black opaques, these ain't.
8 of 8Kate bosworth embellished suit
Kate Bosworth at Schiaparelli: An embellished sequinned waistcoat isn't the easiest look to pull off, but Kate does it with aplomb