Paris Fashion Week delivered another headline moment — and this one didn’t go unnoticed.
During the couture presentation by Schiaparelli in the French capital, cameras quickly locked onto Vincent Cassel and his partner Nara Baptista. The 59-year-old actor and the 29-year-old model arrived together, projecting confidence and calm as they joined the early wave of celebrity guests.
Among those spotted at the show was also Carla Bruni, but it was Cassel and Baptista who drew the longest looks. The couple has been together since autumn 2023, and their appearance felt deliberate and composed, with no attempt to hide from the spotlight.
For the occasion, both leaned into Schiaparelli’s signature palette. Cassel opted for a sleek black look, pairing tailored trousers with a black turtleneck and finishing it off with a long leather coat that added sharp structure to his silhouette. Baptista mirrored the mood in a black trouser ensemble, wearing a double-breasted jacket crafted from heavy satin that gave the outfit a sculptural edge.
One detail stole attention instantly. Baptista debuted a noticeably shorter haircut, a bold change she highlighted with oversized gold clip earrings that framed her face and echoed the gold accents of the house’s couture aesthetic.
The couple’s public appearance comes not long after a major milestone in their private life. In January of last year, Baptista gave birth to Cassel’s son, Caetano. Their relationship became public in September 2023, and from the start, comparisons followed. Many observers were quick to draw parallels between Baptista and Cassel’s former wife Tina Kunakey, who, like Nara, built her career on the runway.
Despite the attention surrounding the age difference and the inevitable comparisons, Cassel and Baptista have continued to show up together without comment or explanation. Their Paris appearance was another quiet but unmistakable statement — coordinated, confident, and very much on their own terms.
