Though the couture shows have been in full swing over the past few days, Katie Holmes was enjoying a different kind of Paris Fashion Week. Yesterday, the actor and street style star hit the City of Light to take in Patou’s ready-to-wear collection—a decidedly less-formal presentation that was more about ease and wearability. “I was incredibly honored and thrilled to attend the Patou show,” says Holmes.
“Being a huge fan of the brand, I was excited to meet [designer] Guillaume Henry and get a sneak peek of the collection.” Admittedly, Holmes was also excited about having a brief jaunt in Paris, too. “Whenever I'm in Paris, I always make sure to catch up with friends who live here and enjoy the city,” she says.
Taking along for the ride during her whirlwind trip, the her itinerary began the day before the show—with a special trip to Patou’s atelier, where Holmes got to meet Henry and enjoyed a sneak peek of the runway collection. (The perks of being an A-lister!). “My favorite part was meeting everyone working in the ateliers and witnessing their craftsmanship,” says Holmes.
“Fashion is deeply connected to art, and having access to it in such a unique way is a gift.” The following morning, Holmes then got ready for the presentation, by slipping into her look for the day. As a well-noted , she brought her love of classic blue jeans to the front row, styling a dark-wash pair with one of Patou’s new outerwear pieces.
“I chose a jacket from the new c.