Katy Perry turned heads and sparked a social media frenzy with her dazzling appearance at Vogue World: Paris over the weekend.
The 39-year-old singer - who also is gearing up for the release of her new single - made a surprise runway debut at Place Vendôme, leaving little to the imagination in a striking Noir Kei Ninomiya gown.
The former American Idol judge captivated the audience in a daring cut-out ensemble adorned with intricate geometric patterns in peach and black tones.
The gown, featuring zippered edges and billowing embellishments, accentuated Perry's enviable physique, paired flawlessly with laced-up black leather boots that added to her commanding presence on the catwalk.
Perry's runway look was meticulously styled by hairdresser Dimitris Giannetos, who opted for slicked-back brunette hair, while makeup artist Michael Anthony highlighted her eyes with a smokey blend of pink and gold shades, per News.com.au.
Backstage, Perry sought guidance on her runway walk from singer FKA twigs and model-turned-actress Cara Delevingne. "Just make sure it looks like you're going somewhere, but not in a pop star way," advised FKA to a visibly nervous Perry, who jokingly responded, "I've only ever been a pop star."
Reflecting on her runway debut in a candid TikTok video post-show, Perry shared her thoughts with followers. "Anna [Wintour] said model, and I said…" she teased, hinting at her humorous approach to the high-fashion event.
And, after seeing her daring look, social media showered the 'Roar' singer with praise.
Fans clamored in her TikTok comments section, with one person writing: "ITS KATYS WORLD AND WE’RE LUCKY TO BE LIVING IN IT" - a reference to Perry's upcoming single.
"Welcome back Katy Perry," another gushed, as a third typed: "MOTHER IS MOTHERING".
Away from the runway, Perry has been making waves with her upcoming single announcement.
Titled 'Woman's World', the track is set to hit the airwaves in July, as Perry teased fans with a brief snippet on social media.
In the snippet, accompanied by a revealing white bikini shot, Perry delivers empowering lyrics over an electro beat: "It's a woman's world and you're lucky to be living in it."
However, Perry's teaser may have faced early leaks, with longer clips of the song surfacing online ahead of schedule, prompting discussions about their authenticity in the digital age of 2024.
Perry's return to the spotlight follows her emotional farewell from American Idol, where she bid farewell after a seven-year stint as a judge, marking a new chapter as she prepares to reclaim her place in the music scene with 'Woman's World'.
Katy Perry is back, y'all!
