Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa Awkwardly Strut Balenciaga Runway, Internet Laughs

During the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris, big-name celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Dua Lipa walked the runway in Balenciaga's fashion show and the internet has thoughts.

In viral videos posted to Vogue's social media platforms, viewers got exclusive looks into the high-end fashion brand Balenciaga's show where celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid, Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa and Kim Kardashian showed off the brand's newest collection.

Balenciaga showed off many pieces that stood out including one-of-a-kind dresses in many different colors along with suits, jackets and robes. The final model, Inti Wang, wore a one-shoulder pink gown. The internet had opinions on these looks, most were commenting on the way the models walked. They kept a straight face and walked slowly while making sharp turns.

Kardashian wore a black skintight gown with a matching pair of gloves along with a pair of black heels. Lipa strutted the runway wearing a one-shoulder yellow dress and a train to follow with a pair of arm-length gloves and black heels. Kidman showed off one of Balenciaga's one-shoulder dresses that was silver with black gloves and heels. Campbell wore an eye-catching black gown with a pair of black gloves to match.

Kim Kardashian Dua Lipa walk Balenciaga runway
Big-named celebrities including Kim Kardashian and Dua Lipa walk the runway in Balenciaga's fashion show and the internet has opinions. Pierre Suu/Jacopo M. Raule/Getty Images

Many users on social media have their thoughts and opinions on the show.

"Everyone is so cringe but Naomi. There are super models for a reason," one user on Instagram commented.

"Nicole wore some tin foil and Naomi wore a garbage bag," said another, criticizing their outfits.

"This looks like a parody. So weird," a user wrote.

"this seems so awkward," another user stated.

One questioned, "Why does it look funny to me?"

"The vibe like when you're a kid and your mum makes you put on that outfit you hate," one user joked.

"Was Nicole drunk or was that the assignment cauusee!? Lmao. Kim and Naomi looked stunning, dresses are gorgeous," a user laughed.

Another asked, "Why are they all walking so strangely and why wouldn't they choose a venue with door openings large enough for the dresses to fit through?"

"Those dresses looks like the draped shower curtains over them and called it a day," an Instagram user commented.

One user added, "Love Kim but Kendall needs to give her some walking lessons. She looks beautiful as always tho' Naomi looked fierce."

"That small doorway for those big dresses is ridiculous," commented another.

Every year, popular fashion brands show off their latest collections to the world during Fashion Week. With a variety of shows going on during the week, fashionistas are given the first glimpse of new trends in the fashion world. Fashion Week takes place in the "Fashion Capitals of the world": Milan, Paris, New York and London.

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