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Heidi Klum, Jaden Smith front row Vivienne Westwood Paris show

The pair watched Andreas Kronthaler unveil the designer's Spring/Summer 2027 collection, marked by a manipulated Westwood voice and eclectic styling.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 21:16:05 GMT

Heidi Klum and Jaden Smith sat in the front row as Vivienne Westwood staged a chaotic show at Paris Fashion Week on 3 Oct 2026, according to the Independent.

What happened

The show, presented by Andreas Kronthaler, introduced the Spring/Summer 2027 collection titled “Body & Soul”. Before any model walked, a manipulated recording of the late Dame Vivienne Westwood’s voice filled the venue, delivering lines such as “Couture is very important… sorry can we just start this again”. The soundtrack, produced by Stuart McKenzie, repeated snippets that framed the collection as a manifesto against cultural corruption.

What the reports add

The Independent noted that Jaden Smith arrived in a dark pinstripe double‑breasted suit, while Klum wore a plunging white blazer paired with a floor‑length cream skirt. The runway featured actress Natasha Lyonne and supermodel Yasmin Wijnaldum, who closed the show in a dramatic yellow gown. The first model stepped out in leopard‑print, a pencil skirt and an oversized jacket over a graphic tee, launching a series of looks that abandoned conventional gender rules. Men wore blouses, Mary‑Jane shoes and balloon trousers; women appeared in corsets, miniskirts and tiny tops. Gingham replaced florals as a key spring print, and Westwood’s historic British fabrics—tartan, Harris Tweed—were distorted throughout.

What was said

Stuart McKenzie’s soundtrack featured Westwood’s voice saying, “I really want to attack what is corrupting the youth”, “If it’s popular it’s not culture” and “You get ideas from developing ideas that already exist.”

How it came about

Westwood’s legacy of subverting British tailoring dates back to the early 1970s shop on King’s Road that later became the iconic “Sex” boutique, a cornerstone of the punk movement. Kronthaler, who has spent his career re‑interpreting Westwood’s archive, used the show to blend historical references with contemporary gender‑fluid silhouettes, continuing the designer’s tradition of challenging fashion norms.

Key facts

Heidi Klum wore a white blazer with a floor‑length cream skirt at the Vivienne Westwood Paris show. (independent.co.uk)
Jaden Smith arrived in a dark pinstripe double‑breasted suit. (independent.co.uk)
The Spring/Summer 2027 collection was titled “Body & Soul”. (independent.co.uk)
The show opened with a manipulated recording of Vivienne Westwood’s voice produced by Stuart McKenzie. (independent.co.uk)
Natasha Lyonne walked the runway and Yasmin Wijnaldum closed the show in a yellow gown. (independent.co.uk)