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Saint Laurent SS27 Show: Madonna and a Viral Moment Steal the Spotlight in Paris
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Saint Laurent SS27 Show: Madonna and a Viral Moment Steal the Spotlight in Paris

From Ta Nea · () Greek

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show in Paris featured a notable front row, including Madonna.
  • The show incorporated an artistic fog installation by Fujiko Nakaya, creating a dynamic atmosphere for the models.
  • Madonna drew attention by sharing a cigarette with fellow attendees, showcasing her ability to capture the spotlight.

Paris Fashion Week kicked off with Saint Laurent's Spring/Summer 2027 menswear show, drawing a star-studded front row to the historic Bourse de Commerce on June 23. The event was enhanced by an artistic fog installation, which became a talking point.

Madonna made a striking appearance, wearing a lace dress and exuding her signature confidence. The show's artistic fog, titled Cloud #07156 by Fujiko Nakaya, was created using only water vapor. Models moved through the mist, appearing and disappearing, transforming the venue into an atmospheric stage.

The Queen of Pop captured attention when she lit and shared a cigarette with those seated next to her, including Charli XCX and Connor Storrie. Photographers and attendees noticed the moment, and images quickly circulated online. Madonna once again proved her knack for being the center of attention, even without an eccentric display or a sensational statement.

According to DAZED magazine, designer Anthony Vaccarello's collection focused on simplicity and omission. Show notes indicated Vaccarello aimed to reject "the need for more drama, more noise, more attention," proposing a calmer, more internal rhythm. The muses for this year's Saint Laurent were French writer Marguerite Duras, Tina Chow, and the fictional character Mr. Ripley.

the need for more drama, more noise, more attention

— Anthony VaccarelloDescribing the philosophy behind his new collection.
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