Katy Perry’s Bold Statement at Paris Haute Couture Week

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is a grand event where the crème de la crème of the fashion world gather. This year, among the A-listers making appearances was Katy Perry, who attended Wednesday’s Balenciaga show in an outfit that was nothing short of daring.

Katy Perry was photographed at the event wearing sunglasses, a calf-length black fur coat, ripped tights that culminated in high heels—and nothing else. The look was reminiscent of Kim Kardashian’s style, a fashion icon known for her bold and unique choices.

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However, her outfit has received mixed reviews. Some critics feel that her team is trying too hard to make a statement this era. One viral tweet by a user named TealSlut read, “it feels like her team is desperately trying to stick a serve to the wall this era… like the whole creative direction is ‘feed the gays’ but they don’t have the recipe”

it feels like her team is desperately trying to stick a serve to the wall this era… like the whole creative direction is 'feed the gays' but they don't have the recipe https://t.co/eWyRsWjMJi

— TealSlut (@TealSlut) June 26, 2024

TMZ suggested that Katy Perry was borrowing from the playbook of Bianca Censori, Kanye West’s current muse. Some commentators agreed, stating that the trend of celebrities desperately trying to stay relevant needs to be studied.

Interestingly, it was actually Kardashian who made the look Katy is currently adopting essentially a norm in affiliation with the Spanish luxury brand, Balenciaga. The brand, currently helmed by creative director Demna Gvasalia, owes much of its present ubiquity to Kardashian. She has a long relationship with the fashion house and has starred in numerous Balenciaga campaigns.

Perry’s hairstyle for the Balenciaga event was also very Kim Kardashian-esque: she wore her black tresses slicked back into a high, bunched, and impossibly long ponytail that dangled down to her knees.

Unfortunately, Perry’s bold fashion choices have often been met with criticism. Critics argue that she lacks the personality to pull off something truly daring, whether in the realm of music or fashion. This was evident in her recent Balenciaga outfit and the red dress she wore earlier this week, which had an insanely long train printed with new song lyrics.

the biancafication of desperate irrelevant celebs needs to be studied https://t.co/pBrIMm5mtL

— steffie 🍷 (@steffswift25) June 26, 2024

In conclusion, while Perry’s attempts to make bold fashion statements are commendable, the consensus seems to be that she is trying too hard. It remains to be seen how she will respond to these criticisms and whether her future fashion choices will be more well-received.