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Asian Stars and Style Icons Take Over PFW F/W26

Asia took over Paris with sharp style and undeniable influence—from Olympic champion Alysa Liu to MEGA cover stars Heart Evangelista, Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey, and Davika Hoorne.

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Fashion month may be drawing to a close, but Paris Fashion Week saw one of Asia’s biggest turnouts this F/W26 season—from Olympic history-makers and global musicians to A-list actresses and fashion ambassadors.

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Philippines

Leading the charge were Filipino style icons Heart Evangelista and Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey, both making their rounds across the city’s biggest shows, and both showing undeniable versatility in their ensembles. Joining them were heiress Nikki Huang and socialite Rocio Zobel, who also showcased chic ensembles. Surprising fans also was Olivia Rodrigo, who arrived at Chloe in a peach dress.

Heart Evangelista
Heart Evangelista
Olivia Rodrigo
Olivia Rodrigo
Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey
Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey
Nikki Huang
Nikki Huang
Rocio Zobel
Rocio Zobel

Thailand

Thailand delivered a strong showing this season. Lisa Manoban dazzled at Louis Vuitton alongside Urassaya Sperbund. Tu Tontawan and Girls’ Love duo Lingling Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat sat front row at Dior’s whimsical presentation, while Lorena Lalina and Miu Natsha were a display of elegance at Chanel, the former in white and red, the latter in butter yellow.

Lisa Manoban
Lisa Manoban
Urassaya Sperbund
Urassaya Sperbund
Tu Tontawan
Tu Tontawan
Orm Kornnaphat and Lingling Kwong
Orm Kornnaphat and Lingling Kwong
Lorena Lalina and Miu Natsha
Lorena Lalina and Miu Natsha
Milk Pansa
Davika Hoorne
Davika Hoorne
Baifern Pimchanok
Baifern Pimchanok
Emi Thasorn
Emi Thasorn
Earn Fatima
Earn Fatima
I-dle Minnie

Meanwhile, Milk Pansa delivered drama at Saint Laurent, Baifern Pimchanok brought effortless charm to Loewe, and Davika Hoorne exuded cool-girl energy at Lacoste and Sandro. Earn Fatima was a display of elegance at Celine, and Emi Thasorn gave a masterclass on maximalist dressing at Miu Miu. along with Minnie of I-dle.

Korea

Beyond screens and stages, Korean stars dominated the Parisian front rows and streets. BLACKPINK members Rosé, Jisoo, and Jennie attended as ambassadors of Saint Laurent, Dior, and Chanel respectively. 

Jennie
Jennie
Rosé
Rosé
Jisoo
Jisoo
Peggy Gou
Peggy Gou
aespa Giselle
aespa Giselle

Several idols were also seen: MEOVV Anna, Gawon and Ella, ITZY Yeji, Red Velvet Seulgi, and aespa Giselle. Peggy Gou, on the other hand, brought her own edgy flair to Saint Laurent and Acne Studios.

ITZY YEJI
ITZY YEJI
RED VELVET SEULGI
RED VELVET SEULGI
MEOVV ANNA
MEOVV ANNA
MEOVV ELLA
MEOVV ELLA
MEOVV GAWON

Also at Paris were several actresses: Lee Hyeri at Balmain, Go Youn-jung at Chanel, Jung Ho-yeon at Louis Vuitton, Roh Yoon-seo at Balenciaga, and Bae Suzy at Celine—all bringing their signature elegance to the shows. Even Single’s Inferno Season 5 stars Kim Go-eun and Lee Sian made an appearance at Maje.

GO YOUN-JUNG
GO YOUN-JUNG
JUNG HOYEON
JUNG HOYEON
LEE HYERI
LEE HYERI
ROH YOON-SEO
ROH YOON-SEO
KIM GO-EUN AND LEE SIAN
KIM GO-EUN AND LEE SIAN

K-Pop Demon Hunters singers EJae and Audrey Nuna, along with Bridgerton Season 4 star Yerin Ha, also made their Fashion Week debuts.

BAE SUZY
BAE SUZY
YERIN HA
YERIN HA
EJAE
EJAE
AUDREY NUNA
AUDREY NUNA

China

Chinese stars made their presence known both in numbers and style. Olympic champions Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu captivated audiences with their presence, with Liu making her Fashion Week debut at Louis Vuitton.

Alysa Liu
Alysa Liu
EILEEN GU
EILEEN GU
LOLA TONG
LOLA TONG
GENGXI LI
GENGXI LI
DONGYU ZHOU
DONGYU ZHOU

Lola Tung of The Summer I Turned Pretty dropped by Miu Miu with Gengxi Li, and Liu Yifei of Mulan and Dongyu Zhou were at Louis Vuitton. Meanwhile, Julia Xiang went boho chic at Isabel Marant, Sun Qian gave edgy energy at Celine, and Ma Sichun was a dream in blue at Balenciaga.

Sun Qian
Sun Qian
Ma Sichun
Ma Sichun
Bibi Zhou
Bibi Zhou
Anny Fan
Anny Fan

Singer Bibi Zhou displayed androgynous energy at Acne Studios and Mugler as fashion influencer Anny Fan turned heads at Alexander McQueen and Zimmermann.

Japan

Japanese stars brought their signature sense of timeless style. Idols Hong Eunchae of LE SSERAFIM and Momo of TWICE dazzled at Courrèges and Miu Miu.

At Dior, actresses Kiko Mizuhara, Mio Amada, and Yuumi Kawai delivered effortless femininity, while Ayami Nakajo presented minimalist charm at Louis Vuitton. On the other hand, singer Ai Otsuka wore feline-inspired motif at Stella McCartney, exuding her signature eccentric flair.

India, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia

From Hong Kong, actress Janice Man embraced sharp tailoring at Balmain, while influencer Steph Hui made her way across several shows throughout Paris.

Janice Man
Janice Man
Steph Hui
Steph Hui

Singaporean influencers Mae Tan and Yoyo Cao crossed paths at several shows, meeting with fellow fashion creators throughout the week.

Mae Tan
Mae Tan
Yoyo Cao
Yoyo Cao
Shih Yuan Ma
Shih Yuan Ma

Finally, Taiwanese actress Shih Yuan Ma stunned in a classic Chanel ensemble at the house’s presentation.

As the curtains close on Paris Fashion Week F/W26, Asia’s growing presence remains undeniable—turning front rows into global stages for the region’s brightest stars.


Featured Image and Photos: BIBI ZHOU, JULIA XIANG, SUN QIAN, ANNY FAN, TSAI SHIHFU, LIU YIFEI, MIU MIU, EXTRATV, MA SICHUN, DONGYU ZHOU, GENGXI LI, HEART EVANGELISTA, SSI LIFE PH, PIA WURTZBACH-JAUNCEY, DAT HUYNH, CAPUCINE CATAGNER, STEPH HUI, AI OTSUKA, HONG EUNCHAE, CHAAIERII, DIOR, MAX MIRNIY, AYAMI NAKAJO, ROSE, JENNIE, JISOO, PEGGY GOU, LEE HYERI, EJAE, MEOVV, YEJI, SEULGI, GISELLE, LEE SIAN, AUDREY NUNA, GO YOUN JUNG, JUNG HOYEON, ROH YOON-SEO, BAE SUZY, YOYO CAO, JONATHAN PACIULLO, SHIH YUAN MA, GMMTV, MILK PANSA, LISA, LINGLING KWONG, BAIFERN PIMCHANOK, EARN FATIMA, LORENA LALINA, EMI THASORN, DAVIKA HOORNE, MINNIE (via Instagram)

Frequently Asked Questions

Filipino style icons Heart Evangelista and Pia Wurtzbach-Jauncey both attended multiple shows during Paris Fashion Week F/W26, joined by heiress Nikki Huang and socialite Rocio Zobel. Filipino-American singer Olivia Rodrigo also made an appearance at the Chloé show in a peach dress, surprising fans with her Fashion Week presence.

Three BLACKPINK members attended Paris Fashion Week F/W26 in their respective ambassador roles: Rosé at Saint Laurent, Jisoo at Dior, and Jennie at Chanel. All three appeared as brand representatives for their respective houses during the F/W26 season.

Thai celebrities at Paris Fashion Week F/W26 included Lisa Manoban and Urassaya Sperbund at Louis Vuitton, Tu Tontawan and GL duo Lingling Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat at Dior, Lena Lorena and Miu Natsha at Chanel, Milk Pansa at Saint Laurent, Baifern Pimchanok at Loewe, Davika Hoorne at Lacoste and Sandro, Earn Fatima at Celine, and Emi Thasorn at Miu Miu.

Chinese stars at Paris Fashion Week F/W26 included Olympic champions Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu — the latter making her Fashion Week debut at Louis Vuitton — alongside Liu Yifei, Dongyu Zhou, Lola Tung, Julia Xiang, Sun Qian, Ma Sichun, Bibi Zhou, and fashion influencer Anny Fan across shows including Miu Miu, Isabel Marant, Celine, Balenciaga, Acne Studios, Mugler, Alexander McQueen, and Zimmermann.

K-pop idols at Paris Fashion Week F/W26 included MEOVV members Anna, Gawon, and Ella; ITZY’s Yeji; Red Velvet’s Seulgi; aespa’s Giselle; LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae; and TWICE’s Momo. K-Pop Demon Hunters singers EJae and Audrey Nuna also made their Fashion Week debuts alongside Bridgerton Season 4 star Yerin Ha.

Moira Del Rosario

Moira Del Rosario

Digital Content Writer

Once immersed in fictional writing at UP Diliman, Moira del Rosario eventually traded imagined worlds for the fast-paced landscape of digital media as a Digital Content Writer for MEGA Asia, covering women’s stories across the region alongside the latest in beauty.

They spotlight women shaping culture today through profiles, exclusive features, and roundups on Asian representation at global fashion events. They also write about beauty through a growing lens—covering makeup, skincare, wellness, nails, and fragrance with curiosity and a strong eye for emerging trends.

Having worked in digital media for years, Moira is drawn to stories that beg to be unraveled—from the ever-changing landscape of pop culture and the inner workings of beauty to queer voices that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and championed.

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