Shakira Wears a Backless Black Tom Ford Gown With Crystal Straps at Paris Fashion Week

Shakira rarely sits front row at fashion week, which made her Paris appearance feel extra special. The Colombian superstar, known for "Hips Don't Lie," "Whenever, Wherever" and "Waka Waka," attended Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2027 show on Wednesday, September 30. She flew in from Madrid, where she's in the middle of a residency, and the show was held at Place Vendôme.

She wore a sleek black gown from Tom Ford's Pre-Fall 2026 collection, and it was a simple piece with a big payoff. From the front, it was a clean, floor-length column with a deep V-neckline and thin crystal-trimmed straps. From the side and back, it was daring, with an open back that dipped almost to her waist and a line of sparkle tracing the edges. The long skirt hugged her hips and flared slightly at the hem, and it left a small train.

Her accessories stayed minimal. Shakira carried a black grained-leather Tom Ford clutch with a gold bar closure and wore Tom Ford Iggy oval sunglasses. She also wore Akillis jewelry that echoed the crystals on the dress, including long, sparkly drop earrings.

The hair was the biggest surprise. Instead of an updo to show off the open back, she wore her long caramel-blonde hair loose and in wet-look waves that fell down her back. She finished with a glossy rose-nude lip, softly defined eyes and a glowy complexion.

The show started at 8 p.m. and was creative director Haider Ackermann's latest collection for Tom Ford. It was full of satin bralettes, sheer skirts and fluid maxis, with red roses pinned to blazers. Shakira sat among a big front row that included Tate McRae, Cynthia Erivo, Kate Moss, Cara Delevingne and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Tate also wore Tom Ford, and she later turned up in an ivory satin Schiaparelli two-piece. Her black Versace minidress leaving The Ritz is another all-black look from the week.

Shakira's Madrid residency resumes on October 2 and runs through October 11.