DUBAI: French Algerian model Loli Bahia has been busy of late, walking for several brands at the prestigious Paris Fashion Week, including the latest Louis Vuitton and Chanel shows.

For Louis Vuitton’s spring/summer presentation, womenswear designer Nicolas Ghesquiere presented a lineup of layered looks featuring short, flouncy skirts and puffy-sleeved jackets, similar to Bahia’s runway style on the final day of Paris Fashion Week.

The in-demand catwalk star graced the runway wearing a black jumpsuit with a relaxed, tailored fit and a deep V-neckline, allowing a metallic, iridescent top to peek through underneath. The shiny fabric of the top, visible on the sleeves and chest, contrasted with the matte texture of the jumpsuit. 

She accessorized with a structured black handbag featuring metallic hardware and chain details, while her black pointed-toe shoes completed the look. 

The runway was set up in a temporary venue in the courtyard of the Louvre Museum, made from a mix of trunk facades. It ran through the center of the space and rose into a podium as the show started.

The models paraded tops that were cinched at the waist, their long necklaces and loosely fastened neckties swinging, Reuters reported. The pace quickened through the show, even as the silhouettes grew longer, to include robe-like overcoats that swept the floor and loose, bohemian trousers.

Handbags came in all shapes and sizes, with some models carrying more than one, stacked like jewelry.

For the Chanel show, Bahia wore a layered ensemble featuring a black-and-white houndstooth set. The look included a cropped, double-breasted vest with a wide, oversized collar, worn over a sheer white blouse with voluminous sleeves. The matching houndstooth skirt had a mid-length hem with a thigh-high slit. The look was styled with a pair of statement black-and-white platform lace-up shoes. 

Without a creative director since June after Virginie Viard — who took over from Karl Lagerfeld after his death in 2019 — bowed out, Chanel’s studio designed the spring/summer collection, riffing on some of the label’s standards, from its trademark tweeds to lacy flapper dresses and flying jackets, AFP reported. 

But it was the feathers that stood out, used in ruff-like collars on crocheted bombers and on 1920s-style gowns inspired by the glamour of French writer Colette’s forays into music hall and cabaret.

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia influencer and fashion consultant Nojoud Al-Rumaihi on Monday brought her signature style to Australian luxury fashion label Zimmermann’s runway show during Paris Fashion Week.

Al-Rumaihi arrived wearing a chunky-knit turtleneck sweater in a rich burnt orange, paired with a high-waisted leather midi skirt in a matching shade that featured functional pockets.

She completed the ensemble with brown pointed-toe ankle boots and carried a small, structured handbag in a deep red hue.

Al-Rumaihi sat among the guests watching the models — which included Saudi French star Amira Al-Zuhair and British Moroccan model Nora Attal — walk the runway showcasing the brand’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection.

Al-Zuhair’s outfit featured a deep V-neck bodysuit in a rich, chocolate brown hue, paired with a voluminous, metallic organza skirt. The look was accessorized with a statement brown wide-brim hat and seashell necklaces, giving it a bohemian yet elegant style.

Attal wore a flowing, ruffled two-piece ensemble in soft, pastel tones of peach and cream. The top was cropped, with long, billowing sleeves and a halter neckline, while the matching skirt was tied at the waist and cascaded to the floor, adorned with layers of ruffles.

Meanwhile, French Algerian model Loli Bahia is making waves on the runway, recently gracing multiple shows at Paris Fashion Week, with her latest appearance being for the Japanese luxury fashion label Sacai on Monday.

She donned a black double-breasted mini dress featuring bold gold buttons and an embroidered emblem on the left side. The dress had exaggerated shoulder details, adding volume and a dramatic flair to the otherwise sleek silhouette.

Beneath the dress, she wore a crisp white blouse with an oversized bow at the neckline. She completed the outfit with knee-high black leather boots, which were accented with gold hardware.

She was joined by model Mona Tougaard, who has Danish, Turkish, Somali and Ethiopian ancestry.

Tougaard sported a sleek black mini dress with structured, slightly exaggerated shoulders. It featured minimal detailing, allowing the oversized white bow at the neckline to stand out as a bold focal point. The look was paired with knee-high black leather boots.