They all met at the Palais de Chaillot, the national dance theater, on Wednesday evening. On Place du Trocadéro, dozens of fans and fashion admirers waited in the rain for the arrival of the first VIPs invited to discover Olivier Rousteing’s spring-summer 2025 collection at Balmain. And it was worth it.
First of all, the model, former Victoria’s Secret angel, Taylor Hill made the photographers’ flashes flash by arriving among the first guests. She was quickly followed by the actress Dove Cameron, who came on the arm of her companion, Damiano David (lead singer of the Italian rock group Maneskin), and by the South African model Candice Swanepoel.
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Brooklyn Beckham, Anitta…
Not far from them, it was the Beckhams’ eldest son, Brooklyn, and his wife Nicola Peltz who were sitting in the front row, hand in hand. But the stars with the biggest sonic impact on the crowd in front of the parade venue arrived a little later.
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Starting with the South Korean Hongjoong, from the group Ateez. Often called “Balmain prince” by designer Olivier Rousteing, the rapper’s presence was one of the most anticipated. In the rain, dozens of fans chanted his name before he equally panicked the photographers inside the theater. Upon his exit, the artist took the time to sign autographs in the pouring rain.
The surprise arrival of Brigitte Macron
After him, Brazilian superstar Anitta posed in the front row in a black dress with a cone-shaped bustier. And finally, it was the arrival of Brigitte Macron, on the arm of her daughter Tiphaine Auzière, which surprised. The president’s wife wore a long, dark blue dress with long sleeves, while his daughter opted for a black suit.
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As she walked towards her designated location, Brigitte Macron did not hesitate to introduce her daughter to everyone she met. After her, the American Cardi B, a few minutes late, brought up the rear. Sitting side by side, the rapper and the French First Lady took the time to exchange a few hugs before the show began.
This Thursday, it will be the turn of the Schiaparelli, Mugler, Chloé and Casablanca houses to present their collections in front of an audience of five-star guests.
