Kendall Jenner wasted no time immersing herself in the vibrant atmosphere of Paris, transitioning from a horseback tour of Place Vendôme on Sunday to a breathtaking view from the Eiffel Tower on Monday. The model and creative director of luxury retailer Fwrd hosted an exclusive evening event to celebrate Paris Couture Week at La Suite Girafe, perched atop the Cité de l’Architecture et du Design museum.
The 2024 Paris Olympics had pushed the couture schedule up by a week, ensuring a star-studded attendance of designers, models, and fashion enthusiasts. Among the notable guests were Fai Khadra and Moroccan American rapper French Montana, who joined Jenner in the festivities.
Antony Alvarez of Bluemarble, fresh from his show, swapped his Instagrammable hats for his phone to capture the Eiffel Tower adorned with the five interlaced rings symbolizing the union of five continents in the global sporting competition. The evening was a blend of fashion, culture, and camaraderie, with the Parisian skyline turning delicate shades of purple and pink as the sun set.
Jenner’s arrival was met with warm greetings from Coperni’s Arnaud Vaillant and Sébastien Meyer. The event featured trays of tequila-based cocktails and summery petit fours, including ricotta pizza and pan-seared salmon, which were passed around to the delight of the guests. Among the attendees were rapper Bia, designer Emily Adams Bode Aujla, “Bling Empire: New York” star Tina Leung, Coco Rocha, and Lena Mahfouf, all enjoying one of the first warm summer evenings in Paris.
The previous night’s Vogue World event was a hot topic of conversation. French model Cindy Bruna, who had walked in a Paco Rabanne couture dress from 1967, expressed her amazement at the timelessness of the design. She had traded the vintage couture for a modern white Vivienne Westwood denim look with black handwritten details. Ludovic de Saint Sernin, who attended the event as a guest, shared a humorous anecdote about someone expecting Tom Cruise to arrive in a helicopter, suggesting it as an idea for future events.
De Saint Sernin, having just completed costumes for Violet Chachki’s residency at the Crazy Horse during Paris Couture Week, was already back at work preparing his fall 2025 collection, set to be unveiled in September. As the evening progressed, the skies deepened to a midnight velvet, and the glittering stars were mirrored by the diamonds around French Montana’s neck. The rapper was seen greeting fellow musical artist Bad Bunny, adding to the star-studded ambiance of the event.
Fai Khadra, a close friend of Jenner, was also in attendance, adding to the evening’s allure. Known for his impeccable style and connections within the fashion industry, Khadra mingled with guests, contributing to the event’s vibrant and fashionable atmosphere.
The celebration at La Suite Girafe was a testament to the fusion of fashion, art, and culture that Paris Couture Week embodies. The event not only highlighted the creativity and innovation of the fashion world but also the camaraderie and connections that make such gatherings memorable.
As the night drew to a close, the guests left with a sense of inspiration and anticipation for the upcoming couture shows. The evening was a perfect blend of elegance, style, and celebration, setting the tone for a week of high fashion and artistic expression in the heart of Paris.
Source: WWD, Fortune.com
