Alice + Olivia’s Spring Summer 2027 presentation already had plenty of fantasy built into the clothes, but the celebrity arrivals added another layer of theatre.
Stacey Bendet presented her “Welcome to Wonderland” collection at 583 Park Avenue during New York Fashion Week, with Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba and Nicky Hilton among the guests. The collection leaned into whimsy, lace, glitter and maximalist floral embroidery, while also marking the relaunch of Alice + Olivia footwear.
Paris Hilton Goes Full Black Lace
Paris Hilton chose one of the most dramatic looks of the night, wearing a sheer black floral lace catsuit with a matching floor length cape. The fitted base kept the silhouette sleek, while the cape added volume and movement, giving the look a gothic glamour that felt perfectly in tune with the presentation’s fantasy mood. Black pointed pumps and narrow sunglasses kept the styling sharp rather than overly romantic.
Paris was also part of the beauty story backstage. Her skincare brand Parívie served as the exclusive skincare partner, prepping models with hydrating cream and eye treatment before makeup. For a founder who has been building Parívie around high performance skincare, the NYFW tie in felt like a natural extension of her beauty world.
Jessica Alba Keeps It Tailored
Jessica Alba went in the opposite direction with a black Alice + Olivia pantsuit, pairing a deep plunge blazer with a visible bra top and fluid wide leg trousers. The look was clean, confident and very controlled, with the open neckline breaking up the structure just enough to keep the monochrome suiting from feeling too formal. A sculptural metallic collar necklace added the right amount of shine.
What worked here was the proportion. The blazer stayed sharp through the shoulders and waist, while the trousers brought movement and ease.
Nicky Hilton Brings Classic Polish
Nicky Hilton joined Paris at the presentation and, as usual, brought a more polished, ladylike counterpoint to her sister’s dramatic styling. Her look leaned into the kind of refined femininity that fits naturally within Alice + Olivia’s world, giving the celebrity lineup a nice contrast between sleek tailoring, romantic glamour and more playful fashion week dressing.
Stacey Bendet Keeps Wonderland Personal
Stacey Bendet herself remained at the centre of the evening, surrounded by a collection designed around fantasy, femininity and sparkle. One of the most personal moments came when her 15 year old daughter Scarlet made her modelling debut in a gold embroidered minidress with a dramatic train.
The entire presentation felt very Alice + Olivia: glamorous, playful and slightly over the top, but still rooted in clothes people actually want to wear. With Paris bringing lace drama, Jessica sharpening things up in tailoring and Nicky keeping it polished, the front row reflected the collection’s own mix of fantasy and wearability.
Images: Paris Hilton
