Heated rivalry: Connor Storrie and François Arnaud step out at Paris Fashion Week

01/27/2026

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Francois Arnaud and Connor Storrie

At Paris Fashion Week, two rising stars from the hit series Heated Rivalry turned heads as they left a Hotel Costes event. Their coordinated winter looks blended runway polish with casual edge, and the pair’s appearance quickly became one of the night’s most-talked-about moments.

Standout winter styling at Hotel Costes

Connor Storrie and François Arnaud stepped out together on Jan. 26, giving photographers a study in contrasting menswear. The outfits paired classic pieces with small, decisive details.

  • Connor Storrie: dark denim, a white tee, and a black leather jacket trimmed in brown fleece. He finished the look with pointed-toe shoes that nodded to his Texan roots.
  • François Arnaud: a periwinkle V-neck sweater, navy trousers, a maroon trench, and brown leather shoes for a refined, colorful winter palette.

Their looks combined comfort and tailoring, and joined a guest list that included Monica Barbaro, Kate Hudson, Teyana Taylor, Romeo Beckham and Kim Turnbull, and Amandla Stenberg.

Why the moment matters for Heated Rivalry stars

Both actors have seen increased attention since the sports-romance series launched. The show’s popularity has turned its leads into fashion and pop-culture fixtures.

  • Heated Rivalry is a Crave original that has streamed widely, gaining U.S. visibility on HBO platforms.
  • The series follows two rising hockey players whose on-ice rivalry becomes an off-ice romance.

Storrie and Arnaud are now part of a wider cultural conversation that spans television, fashion, and live events.

From the torch relay to the runway: recent highlights

The Paris outing followed high-profile appearances by members of the Heated Rivalry cast across Europe.

  • Connor Storrie recently served as an Olympic torchbearer alongside co-star Hudson Williams during the torch relay in Italy.
  • Hudson Williams made a surprise runway appearance at the DSquared2 show in Milan, opening the winter-themed presentation.

The official Olympic account called the torch relay moment “absolute cinema,” and fashion press noted Williams’ memorable double-denim look and winter boots.

How fashion week moments are shaping fan buzz

Celebrity appearances at fashion parties amplify attention for both the shows and the actors involved. A single well-timed photograph can fuel social media chatter and press cycles.

  • Pictures from Hotel Costes circulated quickly across platforms.
  • Stylists and fans dissected outfit choices and brand cues.
  • Collaborations between television visibility and fashion credibility boost both careers and cultural reach.

Where the show stands and what’s next for the cast

Heated Rivalry wrapped its first season on Dec. 26, and the production team signaled plans to return to the writers’ room. The show’s breakout performance has already prompted development on a follow-up season.

The series was adapted for TV by Jacob Tierney from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels. Its rapid rise has helped turn its young leads into international faces at events from Milan to Paris.

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