Oprah and Gayle King Explain Their Paris Fashion Week Walk

Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King addressed social media commentary regarding their walk at the Chloe runway demonstrate during Paris Fashion Week, explaining the reasons behind their slower pace.

Why the Slow Pace?

Following their appearance at Paris Fashion Week, Winfrey explained on her podcast that her vision was impaired due to wearing non-prescription sunglasses provided by her stylist. “I wear glasses or I wear contacts,” she said. “Those were not prescription glasses, so I didn’t know where I was walking. I could not see.” Source: E! Online

King also contributed to the slower pace, revealing she was dealing with an injury. “Gayle’s like, ‘I got two broken toes, I can’t walk!’” Winfrey shared with a laugh. Source: E! Online

Paris Fashion Week Appearance

Winfrey and King were seated in the front row at the Chloé show on Thursday, March 5, 2026, alongside other VIP guests. Source: AP News The event showcased Chloé’s Fall/Winter 2026-2027 Women’s collection. Source: AP News

Fashion Choices

Both Winfrey and King coordinated their footwear, sporting different colors of Chloé’s Cleia pump, a snake-effect style with a T-bar construction and a 70 mm curved stiletto heel. Source: WWD Winfrey chose a beige hue, even as King opted for off-white. Source: WWD

Social Media Reaction

The pair’s walk sparked conversation on social media, with some users commenting on their age. However, Winfrey and King addressed the comments with humor, clarifying the reasons for their pace. Source: E! Online