Asia Takes the Lead: The Stars Who Took Center Stage at Paris Fashion Week S/S 26

From the bustling streets of Seoul and the brightest screens of China to the chic corners of Singapore and Malaysia, Asian stars took center stage at PFW S/S26—a testament to how fashion’s grandest stage now speaks fluent Asian.

By Moira Del Rosario October 10, 2025

Philippines

The Filipino fashion scene was vibrant in Paris this season. Celebrities Anne Curtis, Sarah Lahbati, Michelle Dee, Pia Wurtzbach, Max Collins, and Gabbi Garcia turned heads with their effortless style and dazzling star quality as they hopped from Courrèges to Miu Miu. Filipina-Irish model Christina Nadin joined Wurtzbach on the L’Oréal Paris runway, while Maggie Wilson took her turn walking for Angelo Estera.

Influential figures Vicki Belo, Nikki Huang, and Janina Manipol were also spotted across shows like Maje, Sandro, Loewe, and Chanel. Meanwhile, photographer Shaira Luna made her mark in thrifted ensembles—from Schiaparelli to Givenchy—proving great style can emerge from the most unexpected places.

Thailand

Thai stars continue to be fashion’s global darlings—and brands know it. BLACKPINK’s Lisa stunned at Louis Vuitton alongside actress-model Urassaya Sperbund, while Prim Chanikarn brought edge to Miu Miu.

GL queens Freen Sarocha returned to Valentino and Becky Armstrong dazzled at Chanel. Milk Pansa charmed in butter yellow and brown at Loewe, while duo LingLing Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat—better known as LingOrm—sparked chemistry at Dior. Fashion influencer Thanya Wong was a standout at Victoria Beckham, Christian Louboutin, and Balmain.

China

Chinese stars proved their fashion power once again. Actresses Dilraba Dilmurat and Zhou Ye were radiant figures at Dior, Elaine Zhong brought structured edge at Louis Vuitton, and Zhao Jinmai embodied preppy chic at Miu Miu. At Loewe, Chen Duling went effortlessly cool, while Zhang Yuqi served mystery in navy at Lanvin.

The Balenciaga front row was equally star-studded, featuring Wang Ziwen, Yang Chaoyue, Zhang Xiaofei, and Chinese-American actress Havana Rose Liu. Influencers like Yuwei Zhangzou, Cristine Sun, Nikki Min, He Hui Xiang, and RichTok queen Becca Bloom rounded out China’s strong presence at Lanvin, Chanel, and Maison Margiela, among others.

Japan

Japanese stars balanced elegance with edge this season. Actresses Yuko Araki, Miki Nakatani, and Shōgun‘s Anna Sawai captivated cameras in feminine silhouettes. Alice in Borderlands baddie Ayaka Miyoshi commanded attention with sharp lines at Balenciaga. Hikari Mitsushima embraced Loewe’s love for texture and layers, and Yuka Kouri radiated earthy elegance at Louis Vuitton.

Korea

From K-drama queens to global idols, Korean stars once again dominated the Paris Fashion Week spotlight. BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Rosé, and Jennie embodied their respective luxury muses—Miss Dior, YSL woman, and Chanel girl. IVE members Wonyoung, Rei, and Liz added youthful sophistication at Miu Miu and Valentino, while MEOVV’s Ella, Narin, and Anna delivered contrasting takes on modern femininity.

Soloist Somi exuded sultry confidence at Christian Louboutin, while Bae Doona, Past Lives star Greta Lee, Kim Yoo-jung, and Roh Yoon-seo brought star power to the shows of Louis Vuitton, Dior, Loewe, and Balenciaga. On the other hand, Squid Game season 1 star and fan-favorite Jung Ho-yeon, owned the runway at Louis Vuitton.

K-Pop idols and K-drama artists fill up the front row

New-generation idols from ALLDAY Project Annie and Bailey Sok made their mark show-hopping across Balmain, Versace, and Mugler. Influencers like Jihoon Kim and Korean-American creative Irene Kim further elevated the scene, attending Hermès, Miu Miu, and Loewe.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s fashion tastemakers came in full force. Young creator Steph Hui brought fresh energy to Rabanne, Acne Studios, and Miu Miu, while style storyteller Jenny Tsang was effortlessly chic in Isabel Marant and Loewe.

Stylist Elva Ni showcased versatility from Maje to Chloe, and Hong Kong’s undisputed fashion queen, Tina Leung, reigned supreme—making appearances at Lanvin, Balmain, Mugler, and Hermès.

Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, India

Across South and Southeast Asia, stars continued to shine. Taiwanese singer Nana Ou-yang was a show-stopper in a textured ensemble at Louis Vuitton. Style influencer Molly Chiang and model Kiwi Leehan, on the other hand, made waves and shared insider moments at Acne Studios, Balmain, Louise Vuitton, Rabanne, Yohji Yamamoto, Loewe, Alexander McQueen, and more.

From Singapore, Minju Jo served her signature refined silhouettes at Ruohan, Litkovska, YSL, and Kimhekim. Influencer Yoyo Cao had cameras stopping at all her ensembles from Acne Studios and Schiaparelli to Miu Miu and Valentino.

Malaysian fashion mainstay Malaysian influencer Christinna Kuan (or Ms. Kuan), stunned in at Ganni, Christian Louboutin, Maje, Lagerfeld, and Yohji Yamamoto.

India’s brightest didn’t lag behind. Indian-British Bridgerton star Simone Ashley made the L’Oreal Paris hers in a dazzling gold fringe dress, and even made an appearance at Balenciaga. Meanwhile, actress Ananya Panday enjoyed the out-of-this-world show at Chanel.

Paris opened its doors to Asia—and Asia answered with power, presence, and undeniable influence. Whether driven by visibility, creativity, or sheer star power, the Asian collective continues to reshape the global fashion narrative. And season after season, their reign only grows stronger.

Featured Image and Photos: BOF, GABBI GARCIA, SARAH LAHBATI, VICKI BELO, PIA WURTZBACH, MICHELLE DEE, CHRISTINA NADIN, ANNE CURTIS, SHAIRA LUNA, KELSEY MERRITT, MAGGIE WILSON, MAX COLLINS, NIKKI HUANG, JANINA MANIPOL, ANNE WATANABE, YUKA KOURI, HIKARI MITSUSHIMA, DIOR, AYAKA MIYOSHI, HE HUI XIANG, NIKKI MIN, CRISTINE SUN, ELAINE ZHONG, JÉRÉMY MELLOUL, YUWEI ZHANGZOU, ZHANG YUQI, CHEN DULING, ZHAO JINMAI, WANG ZIWEN, YANG CHAOYUE, HAVANA ROSE LIU, LISA, URASSAYA SPERBUND, LINGLING KWONG, ORM KORNNAPHAT, MILK PANSA, BECKY ARMSTRONG, FREEN SAROCHA, THANYA WONG, PRIM CHANIKARN, ROSE, JENNIE, BAE DOONA, ANNIE, SAM KANG, JUNG HOYEON, JIHOON KIM, AIMEE SONG, SOMI, KIM YOU JUNG, WONYOUNG, MEOVV, LAURIE, ROH YOONSEO, MOLLY CHIANG, NANA OU-YANG, KIWI LEEHAN, MINJU JO, YOYO CAO, TINA LEUNG, ELVA NI, JENNY TSANG, STEPH HUI, CHRISTINNA KUAN, ANANYA PANDAY, SIMONE ASHLEY (via Instagram)