There is a distinct, unmistakable giddiness in the air on the final day of Paris Fashion Week. Editors, buyers, and industry insiders wander the streets with a shared exhaustion, quietly contemplating a return to normal life after enduring almost a month of relentless press dinners, high-stakes after-parties, and the perennial, anxiety-inducing politics surrounding front-row seat allocations. Yet, blissfully unaware of the industry’s collective eye baggage—and seemingly unbothered by any of her own—Saoirse Ronan arrived in the French capital looking remarkably refreshed, having taken the Eurostar straight to Paris for one primary purpose: the Louis Vuitton show.
Since officially becoming a house ambassador for Louis Vuitton in January 2024, Ronan has established herself as a regular and welcome fixture in Nicolas Ghesquière’s front rows. For the acclaimed actor, these whirlwind trips to Paris offer a rare and welcome opportunity to catch up with old friends within the industry. "Whenever I’m near Jennifer Connelly, that’s nice," she notes, reflecting on the camaraderie found behind the scenes of the international fashion circus. Beyond the shows, her itinerary usually involves more grounded pursuits: raiding the iconic Parisian concept store Merci for cozy knitwear, and taking a quiet break from her usual cultural programming to visit the Musée Rodin. When she is back home or traveling for work, her intellectual diet leans toward familiar comforts—watching The Diplomat on screen or listening to The Guardian’s Black Box podcast through her headphones.
"I actually texted Lily [Collins] before I came and asked, ‘Where should I go?’ Saoirse in Paris is the new Netflix series," she quips with a self-effacing smile. At the time, she is securely holed up in the historic suites of The Ritz, enduring the usual whirlwind of hair and make-up before making her grand departure for the Louvre, where Ghesquière is set to unveil his "ergonomic"-themed spring 2027 presentation.
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Deliciously down-to-earth, Ronan’s conversation shifts effortlessly from the mundane to the glamorous, flitting between high-end cosmetics and everyday household necessities. She praises Nars’s Radiant Creamy Concealer as her go-to solution for hiding under-eye pigmentation—a genetic trait graciously passed down by her mother—before casually mentioning that dog poo bags remain one of her only other essential handbag items. She also admits to a recurring domestic habit of raiding her husband Jack Lowden’s wardrobe for clothes, though it appears to be a fair exchange, given that he regularly makes off with her baseball caps.
Her stylist, Danielle Goldberg—who moves through the opulent hotel suite in louche, effortless black separates that could easily pass for Marais vintage finds, though they are most likely from The Row—responds with an affectionate laugh when Ronan summarizes her personal style ethos simply as "denim, knitwear, and earthy."
It is a novel vocabulary to use when describing the style of an international movie star, but upon reflection, it is entirely accurate. "In general, what I find most comfortable is what I wear when I’m at home in Ireland or Scotland," she explains, her piercing blue eyes momentarily conjuring up memories of brisk, windswept walks out in the rural sticks. "It’s all about knitwear for me."
This grounded preference is precisely why she and Goldberg ultimately settled on a distinctly autumnal, retro-fit jumper paired with a sleek leather-paneled miniskirt for her appearance at the Vuitton show. It is a styling choice that reflects not only Ronan’s personal comfort but also the design philosophy of the creative director. "Nicolas is very invested in the person and the personal," she observes. "He really wants you to feel your personal best."
Top of Ronan’s personal autumn wish list, she reveals, is a long brown leather jacket—a functional yet stylish staple that would fit seamlessly into her preferred aesthetic of rustic comfort blended with high fashion. While it is always tricky for a seasoned ambassador to nail down a single favorite Louis Vuitton moment from years of attending shows, she appreciates the overarching collaborative spirit. "Every look has been its own thing, but whatever the time or the place, there’s been a lot of attention to make me feel good."
That collaborative relationship with the house is bound to continue. No doubt Ghesquière will soon receive another call from Goldberg regarding wardrobe options for the upcoming promotional tour for Ronan’s highly anticipated next projects. Among them is Three Incestuous Sisters, a compelling cinematic venture that will feature Ronan alongside co-stars Jessie Buckley and Dakota Johnson.
As the spring 2027 presentation draws to a close, it is clear that Ghesquière’s latest collection has provided a brilliant sartorial starting point for an actor who remains fundamentally a homebody at heart, yet still looks entirely, effortlessly at home amidst the swirling glamour of the global fashion circus.
