The Louvre celebrates the second edition of its charity Gala €1.6 million raised, celebrities everywhere, and gowns sparkling under the glass pyramid

While Paris Fashion Week commands the city’s spotlight, another stage shone last night under the glass pyramid of the Musée du Louvre. The museum, still recovering from the October 2025 theft of priceless jewels, welcomed a select crowd to “Le Louvre, la nuit.”

Guests followed a strict dress code: gowns sweeping the floor, tuxedos polished to perfection. Among the standout attendees were singers Aya Nakamura and Theodora, actors Anya Taylor-Joy, Diane Kruger, Tahar Rahim, and designers Christian Louboutin, Iris van Herpen, and Simon Porte Jacquemus. Supported by sponsors like Chanel, Nike, and LVMH, the evening felt like a Parisian Met Gala - a delicate balance of spectacle and purpose.

Memorable looks punctuated the evening. Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu sparkled in a sequined gown and oversized glasses by Gucci under the creative eye of Demna. Natasha Poly embodied a divine whiteness in Jacquemus, while Aya Nakamura dazzled in Maison Valentino. Glamour, but for a mission larger than fashion itself.

The purpose of the Gala was equally clear: support a museum hosting nearly nine million visitors each year and address longstanding operational challenges. The Louvre is responding with structural changes - a new president, redesigned protection for the Mona Lisa, and the creation of a ninth department. The Grand Dîner serves as both a philanthropic gesture and a strategic move to reinforce the museum’s prestige. By embedding this Gala within the orbit of Fashion Week, the Louvre proves that sometimes, in Paris, the most captivating display isn’t behind glass - it’s on the red carpet.