Cardi B made a show-stopping runway debut at the Balenciaga Fall 2024 fashion show on Saturday.
The rapper, 31, modeled a bright blue fur coat as she strutted down South Windsor Boulevard in Los Angeles with the Hollywood sign in the background and Kim Kardashian sitting in the front row.
This comes after the luxury fashion house faced a massive controversy over a year ago when consumers claimed their ad campaign that showed children posing with bears wearing BDSM gear promoted ‘child exploitation.’
Following the backlash the brand received, the Up hitmaker — who looked stunning in a colorful leather ensemble after leaving a fitting in West Hollywood just days earlier — took to the runway wearing the vibrant coat teamed with Balenciaga’s famous pantaleggings with attached pointed-toe heels.
She opted to wear the coat in an off-shoulder style and held the front closed as she walked down the street.
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Cardi B made a show-stopping runway debut at the Balenciaga Fall 2024 fashion show on Saturday
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The rapper, 31, modeled a bright blue fur coat as she strutted down South Windsor Boulevard in Los Angeles with the Hollywood sign in the background and Kim Kardashian sitting in the front row. The Up hitmaker took to the runway wearing the vibrant coat teamed with Balenciaga’s famous pantaleggings with attached pointed-toe heels
The Grammy winner also wore an eye-catching, diamond-encrusted chain necklace and delicate stud earrings for her jewelry of choice.
She parted her extremely long, raven black tresses down the middle and slicked it back into a sleek and polished ponytail.
For makeup, she rocked wispy lashes as well as jet black lip liner and a deep red gloss.
Kardashian, 43, took to her Instagram to share photos and videos of the models as she sat in the front row observing the show.
She recorded a clip of Cardi B walking during the show and modeling her fab garb.
She also posted a photo of actress and model Brigitte Nielson, 60, making her way down the sidewalk catwalk in a chic, all-black ensemble.
The blonde bombshell donned a pair of over-the-knee, latex boots with a very tall platform and pointed heels as the statement piece of her outfit.
She also rocked an extremely long and pointed manicure with glossy black nail polish to match her look.
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She opted to wear the coat in an off-shoulder style and held the front closed as she walked down the street
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She parted her extremely long, raven black tresses down the middle and slicked it back into a sleek and polished ponytail. For makeup, she rocked wispy lashes as well as jet black lip liner and a deep red gloss
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She joined the likes of Meadow Walker
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She also posted a photo of actress and model Brigitte Nielson , 60, making her way down the sidewalk catwalk in a chic, all-black ensemble. The blonde bombshell donned a pair of over-the-knee, latex boots with a very tall platform and pointed heels as the statement piece of her outfit
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She also rocked an extremely long and pointed manicure with glossy black nail polish to match her look
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The fashion line was bold with exaggerated silhouettes and pops of vibrant color
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From midriff-baring tops to their signature pant boots, Balenciaga sent show-stopping looks down the runway
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One model looked phenomenal in a dramatic white feather coat
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The models trekked down South Windsor Boulevard
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The entrepreneur was spotted carrying a goodie bag as she posed for photos alongside her younger sister, Kendall Jenner, 28. The supermodel donned a figure-hugging black gown with a floor-sweeping cape
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Kardashian put on a daring display in the nude-appearing ensemble. She left her raven black tresses down in wet-looking waves
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Kardashian was spotted arriving with Jenner as the sister duo both sported all-black outfits for the fashion show
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Jenner had her brunette tresses slicked back into a low ponytail to showcase a pair of statement earrings
The Kardashians reality star was spotted arriving at the fashion show herself in a similar all-black look featuring floral tights as pants and a pair of wraparound, reflective sunglasses.
Ahead of the show, she stepped out of her car and was joined by her younger sister and supermodel Kendall Jenner — who slipped into a skintight, black dress for the event.
Nicole Kidman, 56, also sat front row at the fashion show wearing a chic, all-black outfit.
Kidman also shared a series of stunning black-and-white snaps of herself modeling the Balenciaga outfit she wore to the fashion show.
The Big Little Lies actress donned a tweed peacoat tea dress with a structured neckline that revealed her shoulders and highlighted décolletage.
Underneath the chic dress, she wore sheer tights and suede pumps.
For accessories, she wore opera gloves as well as a pair of circular, retro sunglasses.
She left her blonde tresses down in a sleek and straight hairstyle and tucked the ends into the collar of her coat dress.
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Nicole Kidman , 56, also posed for photos before sitting front row at the fashion show wearing a chic, all-black outfit. She took off her sunglasses for a quick snap all while carrying a chic clutch purse
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She sported statement pearl earrings in a teardrop shape
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Ahead of the show, Kidman also posed for a photo with actress Samara Weaving — who donned a cropped, black turtleneck top as well as oversize denim jeans and a floor-sweeping trench coat
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The fashion show was also graced by the presence of Salma Hayek and her husband, François-Henri Pinault. The Magic Mike’s Last Dance star showed off her incredible hourglass figure in a figure-hugging, ruched midi dress with an asymmetrical neckline and quarter sleeves
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For a pop of color against her otherwise all-black look, she rocked Barbie pink pumps and a matching leather purse
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She also pulled back her brunette curls into a chic ponytail to show off a pair of silver statement earrings to go with her stacks of rings
Ahead of the show, Kidman also posed for a photo with actress Samara Weaving — who donned a cropped, black turtleneck top as well as oversize denim jeans and a floor-sweeping trench coat.
The fashion show was also graced by the presence of Salma Hayek and her husband, François-Henri Pinault.
The Magic Mike’s Last Dance star showed off her incredible hourglass figure in a figure-hugging, ruched midi dress with an asymmetrical neckline and quarter sleeves.
For a pop of color against her otherwise all-black look, she rocked Barbie pink pumps and a matching leather purse.
Her billionaire businessman beau looked dapper in an all-black suit worn over a classic T-shirt and paired with patent leather dress shoes.
The Balenciaga fashion show was also a family affair as Lisa Rinna made an appearance with her daughters Amelia Gray Hamlin and Delilah Belle Hamlin.
The reality TV star and her daughters posed for fun photos ahead of the event.
For the show, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alumna donned a floor-sweeping, deep blue raincoat-style trench coat over a turtleneck top and black pantaleggings.
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Eva Longoria, 48, thrilled in a tight black turtleneck dress, which she paired with a textured black Balenciaga bag
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She added a touch of bling to her look with large silver earrings
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Rapper Cardi B, 31, was a vision in an opulent bight blue fur coat and later walked the Balenciaga runway
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The Balenciaga fashion show was also a family affair as Lisa Rinna made an appearance with her daughters Amelia Gray Hamlin and Delilah Belle Hamlin.
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For the show, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alumna donned a floor-sweeping, deep blue raincoat-style trench coat over a turtleneck top and black pantaleggings
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Her eldest daughter wore an oversize gray blazer teamed with the matching, distressed dress pants. She sported massive, rectangular-shaped sunglasses and toted around a leather shoulder bag
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Amelia Gray Hamlin wore an oversize but cropped peacoat as a dress to go with a pair of shiny pantaleggings
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She was spotted carrying a metallic silver purse and rocking funky sunglasses in a wavy frame
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Zooey Deschanel, 43, cut a chic figure in a black blazer and leggings. Tracee Ellis Ross, 51, put on a theatrical display in a wide-shoulder jacket, a plunging black shirt and a maxi skirt
Her eldest daughter wore an oversize gray blazer teamed with the matching, distressed dress pants.
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The stylish ladies were pictured posing together
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Leonardo DiCaprio’s model girlfriend Vittoria Ceretti, 25, looked cool as ever in an oversized suit, which she teamed with a black purse and high heel boots
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The Italian beauty wore her dark tresses slicked back
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Ashley Graham, 36, stunned in a Matrix style long black coat and trendy black sunglasses
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She accessorized with a black clutch and wore her brunette tresses lightly curled
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Brooklyn Beckham, 24, was joined by wife Nicola Peltz, 28, for the fashion show
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Nicola thrilled in a tight fitting black dress and leggings, as well as chunky black boots. Her husband went shirtless underneath a black zip-up hoodie, which he teamed with sports pants and white sneakers
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She flashed a bright smile for the cameras
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The stylish duo have been married since 2022
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Teyana Taylor, 32, showed off her edgy style in a Balenciaga shirt dress and an oversized coat
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Teyana mingled with Justine Skye at the star-studded fashion show
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Meghann Fahy, 33, showed off her fashion credentials in an oversized Balenciaga blazer and black stockings. Joey King, 24, looked stylish in a houndstooth pattern blazer, black turtleneck and unique fishnet pattern leggings
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Natasha Lyonne, 44, looked cool in a pink hoodie and black pentaleggings and was joined by Billie Lourd, 31, who rocked an all-black look
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Lourd was pictured striking a pose for the shutterbugs
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Samara Weaving and Stella Maxwell showed off their edgy styles at the event
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Anastasia Karanikolaou, 26, kept it casual cool in a Balenciaga tracksuit and heels
She sported massive, rectangular-shaped sunglasses and toted around a leather shoulder bag.
Amelia Gray Hamlin wore an oversize but cropped peacoat as a dress to go with a pair of shiny pantaleggings.
She was spotted carrying a metallic silver purse and rocking funky sunglasses in a wavy frame.
In the snaps, she leaned against a plain white wall and posed with her arms spread open in a melodramatic manner.
Following the show, many other A-list attendees also took to Instagram in sharing their Balenciaga x Erewhon goodie bags and sipping their bottled beverages.
According a photo shared by Zooey Deschanel, the celebrity guests were treated to a cold-pressed apple juice ahead of the fashion show.
The bottled beverage was made to look black to match Balenciaga’s branding using activated charcoal powder amongst other organic ingredients.
Amelia Gray Hamlin took a selfie of herself rocking a mullet hairstyle and enjoying the drink in the car.
She appeared to be wearing an oversize blazer and Balenciaga chain-linked earrings as she also played around with a bow filter on the social media app.
Her mother, Lisa Rinna, also took a snap of the bottle of juice sitting in the cupholder of her car as she headed to the fashion show.
Anastasia Karanikolaou also shared a photo of herself drinking the juice while sitting in the car and on a video call with Luka Sabbat.
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While sitting front row, Kardashian took to her Instagram Story to share photos and videos of Cardi B on the runway. From her point-of-view, she posted a clip of the rapper in her bright blue look
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Kardashian posted several photos of models making their way down the runway in outfits that caught her eye
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She shared many snaps of models sporting chunky sneakers and bundled up in layers of Balenciaga garb
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Nicole Kidman, 56, also shared a series of stunning black-and-white snaps of herself modeling the Balenciaga outfit she wore to the fashion show
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The Big Little Lies actress donned a tweed peacoat tea dress with a structured neckline that revealed her shoulders and highlighted décolletage
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Underneath the chic dress, she wore sheer tights and suede pumps. For accessories, she wore opera gloves as well as a pair of circular, retro sunglasses
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She left her blonde tresses down in a sleek and straight hairstyle and tucked the ends into the collar of her coat dress
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In the snaps, she leaned against a plain white wall and posed with her arms spread open in a melodramatic manner
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She appeared to be sporting a minimal makeup look to highlight her natural beauty
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In one photo, she showed off her gloved hand juxtaposed with her shadow
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Another photo was Kidman posing with her sunglasses in her hand and facing against the wall to show off the back of her coat dress
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Kim Kardashian also shared a photo of her goodie bag from Balenciaga in collaboration with Erewhon
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Amelia Gray Hamlin took a selfie of herself rocking a mullet hairstyle and enjoying the drink in the car
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Anastasia Karanikolaou also shared a photo of herself drinking the juice while sitting in the car and on a video call with Lukas Sabbat
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According a photo shared by Zooey Deschanel, the celebrity guests were treated to a cold-pressed apple juice ahead of the fashion show
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Lisa Rinna also took a snap of the bottle of juice sitting in the cupholder of her car as she headed to the fashion show
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Ashley Graham also took a snap of her own bottle of the drink next to her Balenciaga handbag in her lap as she also sat in the car heading to the fashion show
Ashley Graham also took a snap of her own bottle of the drink next to her Balenciaga handbag in her lap as she also sat in the car heading to the fashion show.
Over a year ago in the summer months 2022, Balenciaga incited a firestorm after they released two controversial campaigns.
Consumers alleged that the depictions of children alongside bondage-style attire promoted child exploitation.
Following the backlash, Balenciaga removed imagery from the campaigns off of social media as well as sued the designer and production company, seeking ‘redress for extensive damages’ of $25 million.
