Music's Best Moments at Paris Fashion Week SS26

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WithParis FashionWeekwrappedfor the season, we're looking back at some of our favorite music moments from the past week.Clipsetook over the streets of Paris to premiere newPharrell-designedLouis Vuittonpieces and new tracks from their upcomingLet God Sort Em Outalbum, whileTommy RichmanandRoddy Ricchboth made their runway soundtrack curation debuts for424andNamesake, respectively, among a handful of other notable live performances.
Pusha TandMaliceturned the streets of Paris into their playground, popping up throughout the city during the course of the week. A likely link-up that holds strong with each season, Clipse paired up with Pharrell – the producer of the entirety ofLet God Sort Em Out– for the LV show, the duo's 'So Be It' part of the runway soundtrack. Before the show, Pusha served as the face of the brand's new collection, debuting a few new pieces on socials. Once he and Malice got to Paris, they performed an intimate show on the rooftop of the LV headquarters (where they recorded the entire album) – which included a live debut of the album's 'Chains and Whips' featuring Kendrick Lamar. The duo debuted a new edition of the adidas Adistar Jellyfish sneakers as well.
Pharrell's soundtracks never disappoint. Included in LV's runway playlist this season was a new song fromTyler, the CreatorandDoechii. Produced by Pharrell, the track is entitled 'Get Right' and has not been officially released on streaming services yet. 'Get Right' marks Tyler and Doechii's second studio collaboration afterCHROMAKOPIA's'Balloon.'
Similarly,A$AP Rocky, too, knows how to host a music-infused fashion spectacle, doing just that once again for AWGE's second show in Paris. The homage to Harlem included aPUMAcollaboration, a front row appearance fromRihannaand Riot, and an immersive collection of backing tracks. Models strutted to a handful of new A$AP Rocky tracks, previewed from the rapper's (hopefully) forthcomingDON'T BE DUMBalbum. Two of the three new tracks feature Thoto.
Making his debut as a runway music curator isTommy Richman. Ascending to global fame after 'MILLION DOLLAR BABY,' Richman's rise has been rapid, so it makes sense for him to find himself involved in a Paris runway so early in his career. Richman set the soundscape for the 424 show with a curation of synth, SoundCloud-type beats.
An appearance from none other thanYung Leanis guaranteed to make any 'Best Moments' roundup. Leandoer himself showed up for theY-3runway, donning a full monochromatic Y-3 tracksuit.
Fashion Week royalty, Rocky and Riri, ruled the streets of Paris this season once again. Nothing else needed to be said.
If there's one thing we can count on every season, it'sDominic Fikesitting front row at Saint Laurent, in head-to-toe Saint Laurent. This season was no exception, the musician, in a brown suit, making his routine appearance to the FROW forAnthony Vaccarello's SS26 showcase.
AMIRIalso had a pretty impressive selection of front row guests. Musicians includingJ Balvin,Ryan Castro,French Montanaand2 Chainzco-mingled alongside a lineup of other A-list actors, actresses, and athletes.
But if we're speaking of front rows, if we had to hand it to just one, it would have to be Louis Vuitton. In addition to the ever-so-regalBeyoncéandJay-Z,Jackson Wang,J-Hope,Karol G, Uncle Waffles, and, of course, Clipse, were among this season's front-row viewers.
Many designers brought out live instrumentalists this season.Lemairehad percussionist and strings duo Valentina Magaletti and Zongamin playing live as the collection showed, whileWales Bonnersimilarly had Dutch cellist Ranie Ribeiro score the show.Yohji Yamamoto's SS26 showcase was backed by a live choir covering classics, andÉtudes Studioembraced an eclectic live assortment of percussion, drums, and bells scattered throughout the room.
Day one friends and collaborators,Hiroshi Fujiwarateamed up withNIGO(andFutura) for this season'sKENZOshow to soundtrack the runway.
424 was another face-paced fusion of fashion and music, with bothRemaand Roddy Ricch making their runway debuts during the show.
Though they didn't walk the runway this season, they walked the Parisian streets – arguably even more important.2hollisshowed out to shows including Louis Vuitton and Rick Owens whileASAP Nasthosted a listening event in between appearing at AWGE, among others.