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Shakira’s backless black gown might be her best look yet

There is a lot happening with this dress, even though its first impression is strikingly minimal

It is sexy without looking overloaded, which may be precisely why this outfit feels like such a strong Shakira fashion moment.

OCTOBER 1, 2026 10:22 AM EDTOCT 1, 2026, 10:22 AM EDT

Shakira’s simple black dress looks anything but basic. The Colombian superstar stepped out in Paris on September 30 wearing a floor-skimming black evening gown with a dramatically open back, barely-there crystal straps and a plunging neckline.

Photographed arriving at her hotel and later heading out into the Paris night, Shakira looked polished, playful and remarkably comfortable in a dress designed to command attention.

Shakira arrived at her hotel in Paris wearing a long, black, backless evening gown with delicate spaghetti straps

And the timing was no coincidence. Shakira was in the French capital for Paris Fashion Week, where she attended Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2027 show at Place Vendôme. The question practically asks itself: Is this Shakira's best look yet?

Shakira’s black backless dress brings major Paris glamour

There is a lot happening with this dress, even though its first impression is strikingly minimal. The sleek black gown is by Tom Ford and comes from the house's Pre-Fall 2026 collection. It features a deep V neckline, an extremely low open back, and slim straps embellished with crystals.

The backless Tom Ford gown was made for a dramatic entrance

Shakira clearly understood the assignment when it came to showing off the dress.

In the photographs, she turns toward the cameras to reveal the gown's dramatically scooped back. In another shot, she reaches for her sunglasses while looking over her shoulder. She also waves and smiles for photographers, making the high-fashion outfit feel surprisingly effortless.

The gown's side cutouts and low back put the focus on the silhouette rather than layers of accessories.

Shakira wore sparkling earrings and a coordinating ring, with no necklace competing against the plunging neckline. The Fashion Spot identified the pieces as Akillis jewelry, reporting that stylist Nicolas Bru paired the gown with the brand's Python earrings and ring.

In another shot, she reaches for her sunglasses while looking over her shoulder.

Shakira’s wet-look hair makes the outfit even better

Then there is the hair. Instead of choosing a severe updo to expose the gown's open back, Shakira went in the opposite direction, wearing her famously long hair loose in wet-look waves.

The textured caramel-blonde lengths cascade down her back, creating a striking contrast against the black dress.

Shakira wore sparkling earrings and a coordinating ring, with no necklace competing against the plunging neckline.

Her luminous makeup, defined lashes, rosy cheeks, and glossy pink-toned lips gives the look a slightly undone quality that works especially well in Paris.

The dark oval sunglasses add another layer of attitude. Shakira wears them at night because apparently when the dress is this good, regular eyewear rules are negotiable.