Couture Street Style: Polka Dots and Black-and-White Graphics Dominate Paris

At the Paris couture shows in July, soaring temperatures prompted attendees to showcase inventive, refreshing styles. A prominent trend featured striking black-and-white designs, often highlighted by vibrant accents. Francesca Ragazzi, the head of editorial content for Vogue Italia, sported a full polka dot ensemble. Stylist Gabriella Karefa-Johnson combined a bandeau top with a midi skirt and a poplin button-up, all in graphic black-and-white, accented by pink. Vogue Australia’s editor-in-chief, Christine Centenera, opted for a fitted black tank, a slim pencil skirt, and python-printed pumps in a mix of black, white, and red. Key pieces included Prada Symbole sunglasses, a Stella McCartney printed midi skirt, and an organic dôme necklace.