Amina Muaddi attends Alaia show in Paris
The footwear designer was spotted wearing an all-black ensemble featuring a sleek leather set with a structured, oversized silhouette. The standout element of her look was a fringe-detailed top that cascaded from her shoulders.
Her hair was slicked back into a bun, complementing her sharp, defined makeup, which featured a bronzed complexion, sculpted brows and a nude glossy lip.
Loli Bahia showed off an all-black look. (Supplied)
Muaddi watched from the front row as models walked the runway in the brand's latest designs, including regional catwalk stars like French Algerian model Loli Bahia and Mona Tougaard, who has Danish, Turkish, Somali and Ethiopian ancestry.
Bahia wore a black, high-gloss, oversized leather coat with a padded structure, a wide belt cinching the waist, and long, voluminous sleeves. The coat also featured a cushioned collar wrapping around the neck.
Meanwhile, Tougaard was dressed in a fitted, long-sleeved burgundy bodysuit with an attached padded circular hood framing her face. The bodysuit was tucked into a high-waisted, off-white pleated maxi skirt that fell to the ankles.
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'The Summer Fall 2025 collection began with thoughts of history, of geography, of sculpture, and always of women. They are all part of the clothes, within them,' the brand, which was founded by late Tunisian couturier Azzedine Alaia, said in show notes.
The runway featured garments with kinetic movement, brought to life through pleats and drapes. Designs included hoods that framed the face, structured silhouettes and layered fabrics. The pieces were shaped to highlight the body's curves, incorporating padding.
The venue featured sculptures by Dutch artist Mark Manders, highlighting the connection between fashion and art.
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The show's soundtrack, 'Liefde,' composed by Gustave Rudman, featured Egyptian soprano Fatma Said's rendition of 'Aatini al-Nay wa-Ghanni,' with lyrics by Lebanese poet Khalil Gibran.
Muaddi had a busy evening in Paris. After the Alaia show, we went to the Musée du Louvre to attend the Le Grand Dîner du Louvre, the fundraising event that celebrates the new Louvre Couture exhibition that opened on Jan. 24.
Celebrities including Victoria and David Beckham, Michelle Yeoh, Danai Gurira and Jisoo arrived in style, while supermodels Carla Bruni, Naomi Campbell and Gigi Hadid were also in attendance.
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