Lisa Rinna, 61, debuts a dramatic new bob hairdo as she steps out in bold outfit for the Balenciaga catwalk show during Paris Fashion Week

   

Lisa Rinna ensured all eyes were on her as she debuted a dramatic new look at the Balenciaga catwalk show during Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday.

The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 61, ditched her famously iconic wispy short highlighted hair for a black blunt bob hairdo.

She teamed her bold new look with an oversized deep blue jacket that wrapped around her like a blanket. 

The actress paired it with matching trousers and added inches to her frame with pointed black heels.

Lisa appeared in good spirits as she waved at the camera while making her way into the  venue.

She was joined at the event by Lauren Sánchez and the newly married presenter's inner-circle of celebrity friends - notably Kim Kardashian and Vittoria Ceretti. 

 

Lisa Rinna ensured all eyes were on her as she debuted a dramatic new look at the Balenciaga catwalk show during Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday

Lisa Rinna ensured all eyes were on her as she debuted a dramatic new look at the Balenciaga catwalk show during Paris Fashion Week on Wednesday

The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 61, ditched her wispy short highlighted hair for a black blunt bob hairdo

The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, 61, ditched her wispy short highlighted hair for a black blunt bob hairdo

Lisa has famously had the same iconic wispy hairstyle for decades (pictured in 2022)

Lisa has famously had the same iconic wispy hairstyle for decades (pictured in 2022)

Last January Kim was named as Balenciaga's new brand ambassador - a year after the brand sparked outrage by releasing an ad featuring children alongside various BDSM-themed items.

The reality star, who previously refused to cut ties with the brand but said she was 'shaken and disgusted' by the advert, posted a statement announcing her partnership with the label under its then creative director Demna.

The statement read: 'For several years now, Balenciaga's designs have been a part of my many looks – and some of my most iconic fashion moments.

'This historic fashion house embraces modernity, craftsmanship and takes an innovative approach to design under Demna. 

'For me, this long-standing relationship is built on mutual trust and a commitment to doing what's right. I'm excited about this next chapter for the brand and to become their ambassador.'

Kim initially faced backlash for refusing to cut ties with the brand, despite her claiming to be 'shaken' and 'disgusted' by the images featured in its controversial 2022 advert. 

Since then, she has made her loyalty clear by participating in an ad for Balenciaga's upcoming Summer 2024 collection.

Clearly embarrassed by the ill-judged campaign, Balenciaga took the drastic step of wiping its social media pages clean after the controversy.

She teamed her bold new look with an oversized deep blue jacket that wrapped around her like a blanket

She teamed her bold new look with an oversized deep blue jacket that wrapped around her like a blanket

The star paired it with matching trousers and added inches to her frame with pointed black heels

The star paired it with matching trousers and added inches to her frame with pointed black heels

Also in attendance at the event was Kim Kardashian who was named as Balenciaga 's new brand ambassador last year

Also in attendance at the event was Kim Kardashian who was named as Balenciaga 's new brand ambassador last year 

'I have been quiet for the past few days, not because I haven't been shocked and outraged by the recent Balenciaga campaigns, but because I wanted an opportunity to speak to their team to understand for myself how this could have happened,' the Los Angeles-born celebrity said in a statement on her Instagram page at the time.

She continued: 'As a mother of four, I have been shaken by those disturbing images. The safety of children must be held with the highest regard and anything against it should have no place in our society - period.'

The event comes after Lisa and her husband Harry Hamlin celebrated 28 years together in March.

Lisa shared a sweet post of the couple on their happy day partying with friends and family.

She penned: '28 years ago we said I Do ❤️ March 29, 1997'

Earlier this year, Harry revealed how his marriage to Lisa survived while she was on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills - and how they're doing today.

The event comes after Lisa and her husband Harry Hamlin celebrated 28 years together in March (pictured together in 1997)

The event comes after Lisa and her husband Harry Hamlin celebrated 28 years together in March (pictured together in 1997)

Lisa was a cast member of the hit Bravo show for eight seasons, from 2014 to 2022.

Of course, as part of the series, the Days of Our Lives actress also took viewers inside her home life, including her relationship with Harry and their two children.

In an exclusive interview with DailyMail.com, he said: 'We've always had a great relationship, it wasn't even tested during the Housewives thing'.

He also joked that nowadays, he 'gets a new wife everyday,' as she is always wearing new clothes and wigs - something that's oftentimes documented on her Instagram and TikTok accounts.

'I recently did a show on Andy Cohen's WWHL, and I did it with Kyle Richards, and I asked Kyle, I said, 'So how many of the Housewives are still housewives?'' Hamlin continued.

He recalled Richards' thinking for a moment, and then realizing that almost none of the cast members are truly 'Housewives.'

'We got out just in the nick of time,' Harry joked to DailyMail.com, as he wiped his brow.