In 1978, during Blondie’s rapid ascent to international stardom, Debbie Harry lit up the stage at Le Stadium in Paris as part of the band’s European tour promoting their Plastic Letters album. While Blondie was still building momentum in the U.S., their explosive popularity in Europe—especially the UK and France—was undeniable.

This performance captured Harry at a pivotal moment: bold, magnetic, and already a fashion icon in the making. Photographers like Christian Rose and Jean-Louis Rancure immortalized the night with striking images of her punk-glam aesthetic—bleach-blonde hair, fierce eyes, and fearless attitude—firmly establishing her as a new wave legend.

Later that year, Blondie would release Parallel Lines, marking their U.S. breakthrough. But in Paris, under those electric lights, Debbie Harry had already conquered the stage—and Europe’s heart.