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Heart Evangelista returns to Paris Fashion Week—this time with her mom

By Jansen Ramos
Published January 20, 2026 1:20 PM PHT

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Style icon and global fashion influencer Heart Evangelista teased her highly anticipated Paris Fashion Week comeback—this time with her ultimate plus-one, her mom Cecilia Ongpauco—referencing the elevator scene from the upcoming film 'The Devil Wears Prada 2.'

Paris Fashion Week (PFW) just got more fabulous!

Style icon and global fashion influencer Heart Evangelista is back in the City of Light but this time, she's not walking the fashion marathon alone. By her side is her biggest supporter and secret weapon: her mom, Cecilia Ongpauco.

On her Instagram account, the Sparkle artist shared a sleek, cinematic reel featuring stunning throwback clips from her past fashion week moments—paired with a creative new scene of a woman confidently walking toward an elevator. The reveal? It's Heart's equally gorgeous mom.

She stylishly stops the elevator before stepping inside, a playful and fashion-forward nod to the upcoming movie The Devil Wears Prada 2, setting the tone for her chic PFW comeback, now with her ultimate plus-one.

Heart wrote on the caption, "Momager has entered the chat. Welcome to #PFW #ParisFashionWeek".

A post shared by Heart Evangelista (@iamhearte)

In the comments, netizens praised the mother-daughter duo for serving not just couture but chemistry, with many noting how Cecilia's presence adds a more exciting twist to Heart's high-fashion journey.

Among those showing their support for Heart's PFW comeback were fellow celebrities Bea Alonzo, Kyline Alcantara, Max Collins, Tim Yap, Emilienne Vigier, and close friend and fashion designer Michael Leyva. Fashion mavens and globally influential personalities, including Harper's BAZAAR Singapore editor-in-chief Kenneth Goh, Nicolas Rahhal, and Darshen, have also expressed their excitement for Heart's highly anticipated return to one of the most prestigious events in the global fashion calendar.

This January, PFW shines a spotlight on the upcoming Fall/Winter menswear collections, featuring visionary designs from leading luxury fashion houses alongside standout emerging designers. It will run from January 20 to January 25, 2026, bringing together designers, editors, buyers, and global tastemakers in the fashion capital of the world.

Prior to this, Heart has been actively involved in charitable work, including her recent visit to pediatric kidney patients.

LOOK BACK AT HEART EVANGELISTA'S STUNNING LOOKS IN HER PREVIOUS PARIS FASHION WEEK: