Cardi B steals the spotlight at Schiaparelli’s Show with a live crow on her arm

Cardi B's dramatic look got mixed reactions online, with many calling it a bold take on front-row fashion (Screengrabs: @PopBase/X)

Cardi B stunned at Paris Fashion Week as she arrived at Schiaparelli’s Fall/Winter 2025–2026 Haute Couture show at the Petit Palais on July 7, wearing a dramatic fringed black gown, but what truly stole the spotlight was a live crow perched on her arm.

Decoding Cardi B’s Schiaparelli Look

The American rapper, known for her flair for the theatrical, quickly got people talking with her extravagant ensemble designed by Schiaparelli’s creative director Daniel Roseberry. The black fringed gown featured a sculptural beaded neckpiece that gracefully wrapped around her shoulders and accentuated her neckline.

Cardi B brings a live crow to complete her look at the Schiaparelli fashion show in Paris.

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But the show-stealing detail was a live crow perched on her gloved arm. Cleverly secured, the bird made a bold statement, perfectly capturing Schiaparelli’s signature mix of drama, performance art, and high fashion.

The entire look was classic Schiaparelli: avant-garde, surreal, and sculptural — combining unexpected elements that spark curiosity.

Her appearance aligned with the theme of this year’s Fall collection, inspired by Elsa Schiaparelli’s 1940 escape from Nazi-occupied Paris. The show explored ideas of reinvention, tension, and surreal beauty, all brought to life through a stunning black-and-white theme.

Audience Reaction to Cardi B’s Gown

Cardi’s dramatic look got mixed reactions online, with many calling it a bold take on front-row fashion.

Some praised the look. One fan wrote, “Cardi B, you fashion icon, you!” Another commented, “One of her best looks.” A third chimed in, “Only Cardi could turn a crow into couture — this woman lives in a different fashion universe.”

Others weren’t impressed. One user asked, “Is it a fashion show or a zoo?” Another remarked, “Crows are so dirty. She looks a mess as usual — the fit wears her, and she looks like a lamp.”