Gillian Anderson walks Miu Miu runway to close Paris Fashion Week

Actress Gillian Anderson made a surprise appearance on the runway as she closed the autumn/winter 2026 show for Miu Miu during Paris Fashion Week.

Also appearing on the catwalk was actress Chloë Sevigny, who has long been associated with the brand’s offbeat aesthetic.

Sevigny walked in a dark-tailored blazer layered over a short skirt, paired with burgundy heels, continuing the show’s theme of understated yet slightly unconventional styling.

Initially launched in 1993 as an accessories-heavy “anti-fashion” counterpart to Prada, Miu Miu has steadily evolved into a standalone label with its own identity.

The brand moved its runway shows from Milan to Paris in 2006 to emphasise its independence, while continuing to appeal to a younger and more experimental audience.

That idea was visible throughout the AW26 runway.

Models walked along a grassy runway framed by deep red patterned walls and rows of seated guests, creating a wild, forest-like setting that contrasted with the simplicity of many of the garments.

Short silhouettes dominated the collection, as several looks featured minimal shift dresses with square necklines and clean lines, emphasising their uncomplicated structure.

Elsewhere, simple tailoring appeared in the form of block-coloured mini dresses, styled with pointed heels and oversized fur aviator hats that introduced the winter-ready element.

This was a recurring motif across the show. Several models wore the large furry hat paired with tinted sunglasses, creating a slightly eccentric styling contrast with the otherwise simple ensembles.

Compact handbags appeared repeatedly across the runway, either carried by hand or worn crossbody, while footwear ranged from pointed pumps to casual flats.

Another recurring motif was the return of the pencil skirt, a shape that has gradually been reappearing across Fashion Month.

The barely-there fabric created a fluidity in an otherwise minimal and sharp look, emphasising a broader trend in the return to Nineties sheer seen across multiple runways.

The final look worn by Anderson featured intricate embellishment across the fabric, transforming the otherwise simple shift dress into a statement closing piece.

Her appearance, alongside Sevigny’s cameo, highlighted Miu Miu’s long-standing relationship with actresses and unconventional muses.

Throughout its history, the brand has frequently cast slightly unexpected figures for campaigns and runway appearances including Willem Dafoe, Richard E. Grant and Alexa Chung, reinforcing its reputation as a luxury label that celebrates individuality and offbeat glamour.