Paris Couture Week begins with a striking moment as Cardi B appears in a custom Schiaparelli gown, holding a live crow.

Later in the day, Cardi B switched gears with a dazzling turn in Rahul Mishra. The second look was a luxurious burgundy rhinestone gown, embellished with massive 3D floral appliqués, a nod to nature that echoed her earlier crow accessory.

Amid a record-breaking heatwave in the City of Lights, fashion designers prepare their pièce de résistance for Paris Haute Couture Week, which runs from 7-10 July.