2024. A year of celebrity sightings, stereotypes that ignore opposing views, and bittersweet breakups. This year’s runways witnessed many viral moments that will likely be talked about for years to come. It was truly a revolutionary year that cemented the gravitational influence that fashion continues to have on art and culture. Here’s a look back at the best viral runway moments of 2024, in no particular order. Because this list has my indecision touching the horizon.
Janhvi Kapoor appears with Rahul Mishra at Paris Haute Couture Week
Janhvi Kapoor made her international runway debut by walking the runway for designer Rahul Mishra when he presented Aura Couture’s Autumn/Winter 2024 collection during Paris Fashion Week 2024. Ta. The actor wore a stunning black bustier and skirt combination in a move industry insiders weren’t expecting.
Kylie Jenner appears at Coperni at Disneyland Paris
The brand’s media impact value was valued at nearly $17 million when the reality TV and businessman canceled his spring 2025 fashion presentation at Disneyland Paris. Coperni’s love of technology and imagination combined to create the theme park’s first fashion show based on iconic Disney characters such as princesses and villains.
Victoria’s Secret Mika Schneider
When the long-awaited Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned, millions of people tuned in to watch the models discuss everything from their outfits to their walks. Additionally, a video of Mika Schneider stomping down the catwalk with a very serious look on her face went viral, with many people criticizing the model for not wanting to be there because she didn’t have wings.
AWGE’s A$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky and AWGE debuted at Paris Fashion Week with their “American Sabotage” collection. The collection includes 30 carefully designed looks exploring the use of ghetto expressionism. Design assistance was provided by Bede Marchand, Coucou Bebe, and Joshua Jamal.
Gwendoline Christie appears at Maison Margiela
What a show. What a concept! What a walk. Gwendoline Christie, of GOT fame and a style icon in her own right, closed out John Galliano’s final presentation for Maison Margiela. We value theater and organic inclusivity. love.
Bella Hadid of YSL
Miss Hadid returned from the runway for the first time in about two years, and her YSL appearance with flowing hair and glasses attracted a lot of attention from the media, much to the delight of her fans. Including me.
Alia Bhatt and Aishwarya Rai at L’Oreal Paris
We Indians certainly love a delicious red from overseas, and ambassadors Alia Bhatt and Aishwarya Rai walked alongside the likes of Kendall Jenner and Eva Longoria at the annual Paris show for iconic beauty giant L’Oréal Paris. He brought home the glory. EMV was substandard.
Gigi Hadid and Travis Scott of Vetements
Back in the days when Demna was still in charge of business, Gigi Hadid wore DHL tape all over her body as Travis Scott opened Vetements’ spring show in shiny black motorcycle leather. followed quickly.
Ananya Panday, Rohit Bal, Lakme Fashion Week Fall/Winter ’24
I was there too and it was magical. I may have shed a tear or two, but I won’t go into details. No one expected it to be Rohit’s final bow, but the infectious energy in his closing with Ananya Panday immortalized him and his work in a way.
Urvashi Cowl Showcase, Lakme Fashion Week S/S ’24
Veteran actor Ratna Pathak Shah, eminent artist Santanu Hazarika, talented performers Tillotama Shome, Rasika Dugal, Faraz Ansari and Subir Saran were among Urvashi’s admired muses who attended the show. It was. The ensembles of the high-profile artists were fresh, and the clothes worn by each muse were carefully chosen and designed to embody their personalities.
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