Teyana Taylor's Paris Fashion Week Powerhouse: Lace, Pearls, and Rebellion.
At the Petit Palais on Monday, Teyana Taylor upped the ante as a fashion royalty, making a jaw-dropping appearance at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show. The Oscar nominee defied conventions with an unlined black Chantilly lace top that left little to the imagination, paired with a matching pencil skirt that hugged her curves in all the right places.
But it was the accessories – and particularly the pièce de résistance – that truly set Taylor apart from her fashion-forward peers. A tuxedo coat draped over her shoulders added an air of sophistication, while black platform pumps and a silver chandelier brooch with a rhinestone knot rounded out the look. And then there was the show-stopping antique silver crown encrusted with rhinestones and pearls that asserted Taylor's dominance on the Paris runway.
What made this ensemble truly remarkable was its connection to history – both in terms of style and circumstance. The black lace top, pencil skirt, and tuxedo coat were recreated versions of stolen pieces from the Louvre Museum last October. It was a cheeky nod to fashion's obsession with high culture, as well as Taylor's penchant for pushing boundaries.
This look was not a departure from Taylor's red carpet style, however. In recent months, she had dazzled in Schiaparelli designs, including a sculptural black halter gown at the Golden Globes and a gold metallic mesh gown at the Paris premiere of "All's Fair." With awards season just around the corner, it's likely we'll see more of Taylor's bold fashion choices on the runways and red carpets.
At the Petit Palais on Monday, Teyana Taylor upped the ante as a fashion royalty, making a jaw-dropping appearance at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture show. The Oscar nominee defied conventions with an unlined black Chantilly lace top that left little to the imagination, paired with a matching pencil skirt that hugged her curves in all the right places.
But it was the accessories – and particularly the pièce de résistance – that truly set Taylor apart from her fashion-forward peers. A tuxedo coat draped over her shoulders added an air of sophistication, while black platform pumps and a silver chandelier brooch with a rhinestone knot rounded out the look. And then there was the show-stopping antique silver crown encrusted with rhinestones and pearls that asserted Taylor's dominance on the Paris runway.
What made this ensemble truly remarkable was its connection to history – both in terms of style and circumstance. The black lace top, pencil skirt, and tuxedo coat were recreated versions of stolen pieces from the Louvre Museum last October. It was a cheeky nod to fashion's obsession with high culture, as well as Taylor's penchant for pushing boundaries.
This look was not a departure from Taylor's red carpet style, however. In recent months, she had dazzled in Schiaparelli designs, including a sculptural black halter gown at the Golden Globes and a gold metallic mesh gown at the Paris premiere of "All's Fair." With awards season just around the corner, it's likely we'll see more of Taylor's bold fashion choices on the runways and red carpets.