Teyana Taylor Stuns in Sheer Lace Dress As She Attends Schiaparelli Show during Paris Fashion Week

While fans certainly can't get enough of the beautiful star herself, most diverted their attention to her statement jewelry, especially a specific accessory, which left them enamored.

Camera flashes and resounding praise were heard around the world as Hollywood beauty Teyana Taylor stopped traffic with her stunning appearance at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on January 26.

Taylor oozed nothing but glamor in the iconic ensemble she donned, including a special accoutrement by Schiaparelli Designer Daniel Roseberry, which the fashion guru gave details about.

A Parisian Arrival Fit for a Queen

From the moment she stepped out of her vehicle and onto the stone steps of Petit Palais, Taylor looked every inch the fashion monarch. Her look was a masterclass in dramatic elegance, as a sculptural silver tiara blooming with pearls and baroque detail rested atop her softly waved pixie cut, commanding attention with its majestic weight.

Below it, her makeup was flawless: fluttery lashes, a slick cat-eye, precise brows, and a soft, matte finish that framed her sculpted cheekbones and perfectly-lined lips.

Draped in a sheer black lace dress that hugged her figure, Taylor layered her daring choice with a long, structured black coat adorned with bold gold buttons. The rich contrast between the regal outerwear and the sultry transparency of the gown beneath amplified the theatricality of the look.

A jaw-dropping, metallic breastplate-style necklace — cascading down the length of her torso in clusters of heavy silver embellishments — cinched the moment together with a powerful, warrior-like grace.

In videos circulating online, Taylor can be seen confidently posing for flashing cameras while the crowd surrounding her buzzes with energy.

Onlookers and photographers alike can be heard shouting her name in awe as she holds her ground with poised intensity, never breaking character.

From her towering platform heels to the delicately mesh-gloved hands resting over her waist, not a single detail felt accidental; it was fashion with purpose, executed in pure Schiaparelli spectacle.

All Hail the Crown! Fans Swoon over Taylor's Stunning Accessories

Upon seeing images and video clips of Taylor's breathtaking appearance, commentary from fans and fashion spectators quickly followed, and while the admiration was resounding, the conversation revealed a range of perspectives.

Many couldn't take their eyes off her regal accessories, with one admirer gushing, "All I noticed was the fabulous tiara ….. [sic]" Another agreed, "The accessories really make the look." A fellow fan echoed this sentiment, "Showing off the jewels."

Others were particularly struck by the tiara's historical grandeur, with one observer marveling, "Not only a pearl crown, a replica of the famous crown Jewels that get Stolen at the Louvres [sic]!!"

The conversation around the outfit, however, wasn't without some criticism. One commenter wrote, "The coat, the jewels, the tiara, Teyana herself—they all deserve better than the dress. The lace looks really well made but at the end of the day, it's another black lace sheer dress. Disappointing since this is Schiaparelli [sic]."

Another remarked, "Imagine how weird that feels to wear. The jewellery weight compared to the weightless dress! Top heavy [sic]."

Still, others found a balance between critique and appreciation. "Okay I do get that the naked dresses are tired, however I think this is somehow class. The overcoat and large silver pieces do something for me. And no one can say Teyana doesn't look incredible. I think one of the best things she wears is her confidence, and it elevates the clothes. The crown is incredible. I will say she looks cold [sic]," one netizen thoughtfully shared.

Stolen Treasures, Reborn in Couture: The Heist Inspiration Behind Teyana's Dazzling Tiara

Together, the varied reactions painted a vivid picture: while the tiara and jewels dazzled nearly all, the sheer lace gown sparked both awe and ambivalence, a reminder that in fashion, as in art, beauty often lies in the eye of the beholder.

Much of the buzz swirling around Taylor's ensemble centered on her gleaming tiara, a headpiece so grand that some spectators mistook it for a royal heirloom. As fate would have it, their instincts weren't entirely off…

As it turns out, the bejeweled headpiece was more than just a showstopper; it was part of Designer Roseberry's latest haute couture concept, and it carries a story as glittering as its surface.

In a fitting ahead of his Paris Haute Couture Week show, Roseberry spoke to Vanity Fair (VF) about the inspiration behind the striking accessories, revealing that this season, he drew heavily from vintage Schiaparelli jewelry dating back to the 1930s through the 1950s.

But one particularly cheeky twist stole the spotlight: the pieces were modeled after real crown jewels that had been stolen from the Louvre Museum just months prior.

"I was going home for a walk from the office, it was right after the jewels had been stolen from the Louvre," he recalled. "And I was like, 'Wouldn't it be nice to reimagine the Louvre jewels that were stolen?'"

What followed was a Schiaparelli spin on scandal, an opulent resurrection of Empress Eugénie's pearl-and-diamond tiara and bodice front knot, only now made "more three dimensional [sic]," according to Roseberry.

That creative audacity made its way onto the head of none other than Teyana Taylor, who, as the VF Winter 2026 cover star, debuted what Roseberry dubbed "the heist jewels." With her dramatic arrival, his couture vision — and fashion fantasy — was once again thrust into the spotlight.

Taylor's Schiaparelli spectacle may have turned heads in Paris, but it marked only the latest in a string of bold fashion statements. Just weeks earlier, the multi-hyphenate made waves stateside with another unforgettable look, this time on the red carpet of the New York premiere of "The Rip."

An Avant-Garde Ensemble Steals Focus

Taylor arrived at the event alongside fellow A-listers Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, who star in the upcoming Netflix film. The trio was photographed together on the red carpet at Lincoln Center, drawing attention not only for the film's star power but also for Taylor's avant-garde styling.

In solo shots from the premiere, Taylor posed against an unfinished, industrial-style backdrop, wearing a sheer, form-fitting black outfit draped diagonally across her body and paired with a matching black face covering that concealed her nose and mouth.

Only her sharply defined eyes were visible, accentuated by dramatic makeup, while her sculpted short hairstyle and stacked rings added to the high-fashion effect.

Praise, Jokes, and Sharp Criticism Online

Online reactions were swift and polarized. One Instagrammer praised the dramatic styling, writing, "The cat eyes are saying everything 💯🔥," in a comment that focused squarely on her eye makeup. Another commenter framed the outfit as a statement look, "This look like one of them break up revenge looks [sic] 😂," suggesting the ensemble carried an unspoken narrative.

Not all responses were positive. One Instagrammer criticized the face covering, "Teyanna must not be watching the news because that outfit is tone deaf. There are hundreds of ICE officers dragging people out of homes and cars all over Minneapolis who have face masks just like her [sic]. Not a good look."

Another comment took a harsher tone, "Love handles and a Covid mask in a dress. Great." Supporters, however, rushed to her defense.

One fan declared, "Tbh. She is today's fashion icon and it girl. No one is seeing her right now," positioning Taylor as a trendsetter rather than a provocateur. Another admirer echoed that sentiment with a simpler endorsement, "Tey always best dressed [sic] 😍."

On Facebook, reactions were similarly mixed. Some likened the face covering to a "ski mask," while another commenter offered a more measured take, "Very Futuristic. This is showing her 'really creative' side. Catwalks would walk this so… Idk, I like seeing her in her style of fashion forward. This is too forward, lol!"

The fashion moment arrived as Taylor continues to dominate headlines beyond style. In recent weeks, she has also sparked speculation about her personal life after fueling rumors of a possible romance with former NFL star Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, following a widely shared social media post.

In the end, the look did exactly what Taylor's red carpet moments so often do: it demanded attention and sparked conversation.

Whether viewed as daring artistry or a misstep in timing, the face-concealing ensemble ensured that Taylor, once again, left a premiere with as many people talking about her presence as the project she came to support.

That headline-making appearance was just one of the latest examples of how Taylor has turned nearly every major public outing into a talking point, a pattern that has continued across award-season carpets where her presence alone seemed to shift the atmosphere before a single flash went off.