By G9ija
She rose to fame as a modelling sensation in the early 70s before kick-starting her music career.
And Grace Jones made a glorious return to the catwalk during the Tommy Hilfiger X Zendaya Paris Fashion Week show on Saturday, as the collection pays tribute to fashion mavens from the golden era of the 1970s.
The 70-year-old songstress managed to steal the show, alongside runway stalwarts including Winnie Harlow and Jourdan Dunn, as she donned a glittering gold bodysuit which showcased her age-defying physique to perfection.
What a woman! Graces Jones made a glorious return to the catwalk during the Tommy X Zendaya Paris Fashion Week show, as the collection pays reference to fashion mavens from the golden era of the 1970s
She displayed her honed pins in a pair of red leather thigh-high boots, as she jaunted down the catwalk in the perilously high heels, putting on a incredibly animated performance for those sat in the audience.P
Grace’s look was complete with a metallic rainbow jacket, which she layered over her skin-tight bodysuit, cinched with a thick rose gold belt around her lithe waist.
The Slave to the Rhythm singer, who brought the show to a sensational close, strutted her way down the runway before meeting actress-cum-designer Zendaya at the end where they enjoyed a boogie together.
Slave To The Rhythm! The 70-year-old songstress managed to steal the show, alongside runway stalwarts including Winnie Harlow and Jourdan Dunn, as she donned a glittering gold bodysuit which showcased her age-defying physique to perfection
Rainbow fever: Grace’s look was complete with a metallic rainbow jacket, which she layered over her skin-tight bodysuit, cinched with a thick rose gold belt around her lithe waist
She’s no wallflower! She displayed her honed pins in a pair of red leather thigh-high boots, as she jaunted down the catwalk in the perilously high heels, putting on a incredibly animated performance for those sat in the audience
Grace’s make-up consisted of a dramatic back smokey-eye, while she added light touches of foundation which only enhanced her glowing complexion, along with a deep cranberry lip.
The icon’s appearance came after Zendaya revealed that her clothing line was an ‘ode to female empowerment’, so it’s no surprise that Grace was asked to close her show as years before the #TimesUp campaign Grace was advocating for herself and equal pay.
Speaking of the collaboration, Zendaya told Vogue: ‘The most important thing to me is that these clothes feel timeless, and whoever puts it on feels powerful and confident.’
1970s star: Model Pat Cleveland , 68, took to the runway in a vibrant one-shoulder dress as she showcased her model prowess following five decades in the industry
Boogie nights! The 70-year-old songstress managed to steal the show, alongside runway stalwarts including Winnie Harlow, as she donned a glittering gold bodysuit which showcased her age-defying physique to perfectionVideo playing bottom right…Click here to expand to full pageLoaded: 0%Progress: 0%0:27PauseUnmuteCurrent Time0:27/Duration Time0:49FullscreenExpandClose
Living her best life: The Slave to the Rhythm singer, who brought the show to a sensational close, strutted her way down the runway before meeting actress-cum-designer Zendaya at the end where they enjoyed a boogie together
Funky fresh: Joining Grace on the catwalk was Victoria Secret Angel Jourdan, who bared her breasts in a transparent glitzy gown, the material hugged her svelte frame as she sashayed down the catwalk – giving a taste of her best moves
Contrast: Winnie put on a poised display as she strolled the runway while Grace showed off her cheeky side
Time to celebrate! Grace was joined by Zendaya and Tommy Hilfiger on the runway which was lit up in the brand’s signature colours
Golden girl: Former America’s Next Top Model star Winnie had all eyes on her as she donned a gold, pleated dress with a plunging neckline and cut out a the abdomen, creating a bow style design
Joining Grace on the catwalk was Victoria Secret Angel Jourdan, who bared her breasts in a transparent glitzy gown, the material hugged her svelte frame as she sashayed down the catwalk – giving a taste of her best moves.
Her dazzling dress featured a slit up the thigh as well as one along the sleeve of her dress, which she teamed with a pair of gold strappy sandals but otherwise kept accessory free.
Taking further inspiration from the funky era, Jourdan wore her raven locks in big bouncy curls, while opting for a glamorous coat of make-up including a striking deep red lip.
Rockstar: Grace’s make-up consisted of a dramatic back smokey-eye, while she added light touches of foundation which only enhanced her glowing complexion, along with a deep cranberry lip
Take a bow! After Grace closed the show designer Tommy Hilfiger took to the stage with actress Zendaya who had helped design the line
What a show! Tommy and Zendaya were met with thunderous applause as they strode down the runway arm-in-arm
Former America’s Next Top Model star Winnie had all eyes on her as she donned a gold, pleated dress with a plunging neckline and cut out a the abdomen, creating a bow style design.
She added height to her frame with a pair of platform heels and accessorised with a variety of gold bracelets and a matching necklace, while styling her raven locks in loose curls and adding touch of glamour to her look with a striking red lip.
In another look, Winnie walked the runway in a figure hugging white and red striped dress with a scooped neckline which came complete with a matching belt that gave her a cinched waist.
Time to celebrate! Grace appeared triumphant following her successful return to the runway following her hiatus
Pals: Gigi Hadid sat on the FROW alongside racing driver Lewis Hamilton ahead of the sensational show
Working it: Gigi rocked a red leather dress which was belted around her waist and was left unzipped to reveal a grey T-shirt underneath
Peachy: The swimwear section revealed a series of striped one-pieces in an array of vibrant colours
Disco diva: Singer Janelle Monae donned the same rainbow jacket Grace wore for the show put paired it with matching flares
The stage is set: A nearly-full theatre sat poised around a lit up runway as the show was about to start
Soul sisters: Zenday and Grace sure knew how to celebrate as they larked around at the end of the runway
Work it: Joining Grace on the runway were two models dressed in glitzy metallic catsuits and platform heels