Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan made a striking appearance at designer Rick Owens' Spring/Summer 2026 runway presentation during Paris Fashion Week on Thursday, showcasing one of her most audacious looks to date. The 28-year-old artist, renowned for her drag-inspired persona, captivated onlookers with an ensemble that pushed fashion boundaries.
An Elaborate Fashion Statement
The Missouri-born performer, born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, arrived in a meticulously crafted outfit styled by Genesis Webb. She wore a lavender shawl top from Rick Owens featuring unique draping techniques, paired with a purple high-low skirt that revealed her thighs through dramatic double slits and trailed elegantly at the front.
Signature Beauty Details
Roan's distinctive look was completed with several artistic touches. Hairstylist Lacy Redway reimagined the high ponytail with an elaborate creation, while makeup artist Andrew Dahling applied the flame-haired singer's signature white foundation. This was accentuated with long brushstrokes of purple shadow over her bleached brows, a nude overlined lip, and striking grey-colored contact lenses.
Nail artist Rachel Sun contributed nude 'cat claws' for the occasion, and Roan wore nude floating heel-less shoes with gladiator straps and gold circle detailing, providing a height boost for her 5ft2in frame.
Fashion Week Consistency
This marked Roan's second consecutive attendance at Paris Fashion Week, following her appearance at Owens' Fall/Winter 2025 presentation where she rocked a Spring/Summer 2017 look from the designer. During the recent event, she made sure to pose backstage with the 64-year-old goth tastemaker Owens himself, who was celebrating his latest collection.
Roan wasn't alone in her aesthetic choices – several Rick Owens models inside the Palais de Tokyo emulated similar stark white facial makeup, creating a cohesive visual theme throughout the presentation.
Behind the Scenes Support System
The fashion appearance comes amid revelations about Roan's extensive support network. Last month, the Subway songstress disclosed that she travels with an entourage of 28 people, including friends, an acupuncturist, a life coach, a therapist, and a craniosacral massage therapist.
"I have a whole team of women behind me that help me be kinder to myself," Roan told Nylon magazine. "I'm still learning how to be kind to myself because I actually have a lot of regret sometimes. I'm like, 'Why did I pick this job? It's ruining my life.'"
Industry Reflections
The Giver singer elaborated on her relationship with the music industry, stating: "I think the way to be kind to myself in the music industry is to just get out of it for a moment because I don't think it's kind. I think it's really challenging."
Roan admitted she's frequently tempted to delete the social media accounts that connect her to her 16.2 million followers, describing constant online exposure as "self-harm." She shared her therapist's perspective: "You're going to get better, but not soon. I think that's what I have to remember. It's not going to be soon."
Upcoming Professional Commitments
Following her fashion week appearance, Roan is scheduled to headline Lollapalooza's South American festivals in Argentina on March 14, Chile on March 15, and Brazil on March 21. These performances will conclude her 34-date Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things Tour.
The RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars guest judge will then compete for the pop song of the year trophy for Pink Pony Club at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, airing March 26 on Fox. She faces formidable competition in the gender-neutral category against artists including Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Alex Warren.
Roan, who pulls 35.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, has sold over 25 million RIAA-certified units since beginning her career on YouTube in 2014, solidifying her position as a significant force in contemporary pop music.
