Music Made the Marni Show With Joshua, Usher in the Front Row

Is Usher the busiest man in Paris right now? The musician kicked off his concert residency at La Seine Musicale Sunday night, and is playing eight shows through fashion week. He also just announced that he will be the headliner at the upcoming Super Bowl, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves.

“I’ve got to get through this Paris residency first, and then I can get back to Vegas,” he said when asked how he’s preparing, after taking in the Marni show Wednesday.

Dressed in a bright red polka-dotted suit, he gamely sat front row balancing on the blow-up bouncy benches that snaked around the grounds of Karl Lagerfeld’s former home. The singer made the rounds of the main room, hugging Erykah Badu, chatting with a stylist that dressed him back in his “Star Search” days, and introduced himself to K-pop star Joshua from the supergroup Seventeen.

“I thought it was amazing. I mean the shapes, the use of color. The dresses and the paper-like materials, the suede and leather working together. It was really amazing, the music was the champion,” he said of the eclectic collection, which featured musicians with classical string instruments playing in each room.

Designer Francesco Risso showed fanciful floral dresses as well as simple shapes and cuts in a collection of contrast.

After stopping traffic — literally, and for blocks, outside with hundreds of poster-toting fans lining the narrow street — Joshua didn’t make much of a commotion inside. The Marni regular was relaxed and kept his cool, even in a houndstooth coat on the warmer-than-expected day.

A longtime brand fan, the group’s lead vocalist last attended the Marni show in Tokyo back in February.

“It was a lot different than last time,” he said. “The music was amazing, the clothing was amazing, the models were amazing — just everything was amazing. I loved the show.”

The group has a new album coming out in October. “It’s a short period of time. We’re coming out soon, so we’re really, really excited. Hopefully everyone likes it,” he added.

Issa Rae was shining like a ray of sunshine in a bright yellow oversized shirt and blazer combo. The “Barbie” star is attending her first Paris Fashion Week.

“I love bright colors. I tried a couple of different options, and this gave me an opportunity to show off what I’m working with,” she joked of the leg-baring cut.

While it was her first Paris Fashion Week, she has attended shows in New York City before. Rae joked that she had been photographed at an odd angle, and people turned it into a meme that made it appear she was making fun of front row fixture Lisa Rinna.

“I was just minding my business,” she said of the shot. “But later we saw each other on ‘Watch What Happens Live’ and she was so sweet.”

As for her first Paris Fashion Week? “I’m expecting vibes,” she said. “I’m usually working during this time — constantly — so I jumped at the opportunity. We’ve had a pause in our schedules so I had some time to attend, plus I love seeing artists and creative directors work, so I’m looking forward to watching magic happen.” Her plans don’t include hitting up any major landmarks, but instead eating her way through some best-restaurant lists.

Still she was clear that while she was taking advantage of her downtime, she is eager to be busy once again.

The actress addressed the ongoing Hollywood strike, following news that the Writers Guild has reached an agreement with studios. “I’m ready to get back to work, I’m not gonna lie. But we have time, so I’m continuing to support the SAG strike as well. I’m patient,” she said.