During the Spring/Summer 2027 Paris Fashion Week, fashion houses showcased an array of eclectic soundtracks that contributed significantly to their presentations. Models walked the runway accompanied by a mix of pop, rock, electronic, classical, and experimental music. Notable artists featured included Madonna, Troye Sivan, Hole, and Lorde, among others.
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One of the highlights occurred during the Chanel show, where celebrities such as Pedro Pascal, Dua Lipa, Kristen Wiig, and Nicole Kidman participated in a lively lip-sync performance to rising star Adéla’s song Nicole Kidman (2026). The audience enjoyed dancing to Britney Spears’ Gimme More, which was remixed by Le Motel and Arthur Brouns.
Chanel’s soundtrack was diverse, including Tchaikovsky’s Sentimental Waltz, Camille Saint-Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals – The Swan, Lesley Gore’s feminist anthem You Don’t Own Me, The Cinematic Orchestra’s Arrival of the Birds, and a-ha’s Take on Me.
At Louis Vuitton, the playlist highlighted tracks like Peter Gunn by Art of Noise, Kiss by Art of Noise and Tom Jones, and Let X=X by Laurie Anderson. Dior presented selections such as Easy (Switch Screens) by Son Lux and Lorde, Selfish Soul by Sudan Archives, and Harmony Of Spheres by Donna Blue.
The atmosphere at Maison Margiela shifted with Hole’s Violet, while PJ Harvey’s Down by the Water resonated at Stella McCartney’s show. Chloé’s presentation included Chloe Dancer/Crown of Thorns by Mother Love Bone, Maggot Brain by Flea, and Love Alive by Heart. Balenciaga featured Ready or Not by Lauryn Hill and The Fugees, along with 2359 (Blossom Version) and Beneath Your Beautiful by Labrinth and Emeli Sandé.
Celine captivated the audience with Erykah Badu’s I’ll Call U Back, while Hermès opted for tracks by Turnstile and Four Tet, in addition to Talk Talk’s Life’s What You Make It. Miu Miu delved into darker themes with Coil, and Valentino showcased Troye Sivan’s Party alongside Madonna’s Music (HQ2 Club Mix).
Acne Studios evoked British culture with Prince Charming by Adam and the Ants, while Tom Ford’s show featured two songs titled Girls, one by Tina Turner and another by David Bowie. Charlotte Gainsbourg performed a poignant piece dedicated to Anthony Vaccarello at Saint Laurent. Meanwhile, Sacai chose New Order’s Ceremony and Far Away by The Avalanches and John Glacier. Finally, Ann Demeulemeester featured a gothic soundtrack created by Chelsea Wolfe, opening with a live rendition of Wandering.