In July 2016, Paris transformed into the ultimate style playground as Haute Couture Fashion Week returned, bringing all its glamour and spectacle.
The runways were filled with breathtaking, hand-crafted creations, while the streets and backstage moments offered just as much inspiration.
Among the standout stars was Joan Smalls, who turned heads before even stepping onto the catwalk with her effortlessly chic mix of high-low fashion and statement footwear. Naomi Campbell also attended the show in a beaded dress styled with a structured jacket and pointed pumps.
Joan Smalls with statement oversized hoop earrings and effortless hair styled in a messy bun for the Atelier Versace show at the Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture Autumn/Winter 2016/17 in Paris, France, on July 3, 2016 (Credit: WENN)
Joan Smalls was one of the lucky women to wear some exclusive haute couture creations at the Paris Fashion Week AW 2016/2017. The model was spotted arriving backstage to get ready for the runway.
Joan Smalls shows off her feet in criss-cross suede sandal heels as she arrives backstage for the Atelier Versace show
The model didn’t bother to show her brand loyalty as she coolly arrived in an H&M top and Givenchy belt paired with Frame-branded denim.
Joan styled her look with a Miu Miu bag, oversized hoop earrings, criss-cross suede sandals, and hair casually brushed back into a messy bun.
Joan Smalls keeps it chic in a white H&M bodysuit, Frame two-tone jeans, and criss-cross suede sandals with a Miu Miu bag while heading backstage at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week
Joan joined other household names backstage, such as Bella Hadid and Irina Shayk.
The 27-year-old uploaded a photo of herself and other models with icy blue streaks across their eyes, which would later become Versace’s makeup theme for the night.
Joan Smalls poses backstage at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week with fellow models Irina Shayk and Stella Maxwell, all sporting Versace’s bold icy-blue eye makeup look (Credit: Joan Smalls’ Instagram)
From the runway to the red carpet, Joan Smalls continues to prove why she’s one of fashion’s most enduring style icons. Her shoe choices—ranging from bold statement heels to sleek, understated classics—have defined countless memorable looks over the years.
More Joan Smalls Shoe & Fashion Highlights
👠 Explore Joan Smalls’ Best Shoe & Fashion Moments:
- 📌 Tall Joan Smalls Adds Height With Gold Embroidered Dragon High Heels — Joan slays the 2017 VMAs red carpet in Gianvito Rossi “Dragon” sandals paired with a plunging tuxedo dress.
- 📌 Joan Smalls: Towering at 5’10 ½” and Elevating Her Height With High Heels from Top Designers — A feature on her height, shoe size, and the designers she wears, including Givenchy, Michael Kors, and Stuart Weitzman.
- 📌 Joan Smalls in Stunning Giuseppe Zanotti Studded Sandals — She pairs a tuxedo halter jumpsuit with Swarovski-embellished lace-up sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti.
- 📌 Joan Smalls in Booties From CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award Winner Paul Andrew — Joan wows in suede booties with wrap-around ankle ties at a high-profile awards event.
- 📌 Joan Smalls Stuns in Gianvito Rossi’s Fur Sandals at NYC Event — Featuring her in the dramatic fur-trimmed “Zelda” sandals.