Following the 2025 Oscars, Paris Fashion Week buzzed to life as it unveiled its fall 2025 collections. For those feeling the strain of awards season, this influx of fashion news is a welcome distraction. Coupled with the opportunity to bid on historic Marilyn Monroe memorabilia and a fresh update on a Timothée Chalamet story, here are five captivating style highlights:
Star-Studded Evening at “Le Grand Dîner du Louvre”
Courtesy of Chanel
Micelle Yeoh made a dazzling entrance at the Palais du Louvre on Tuesday evening, showcasing Balenciaga just moments after the Oscars. Her appearance marked “Le Grand Dîner du Louvre,” an inaugural fundraiser for the prestigious museum that parallels the famed Met Gala in New York. Unlike the Met Gala, which typically previews an exhibition, this Parisian affair coincided with the launch of Paris Fashion Week, highlighting the Louvre’s latest exhibition, Louvre Couture: Art and Statement – Fashion Pieces.
This momentous event celebrated the museum’s first fashion exhibition, featuring more than 100 exquisite pieces from renowned French fashion houses such as Chanel, Balmain, and Dior. Notable attendees included Keira Knightley in Chanel, Gemma Chan in Jason Wu, Anna Sawai in Dior, and Dev Patel in Gucci, all enhancing the glamor of the occasion.
Empowering Women: Dior’s Upcoming Documentary
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This March 8, coinciding with International Women’s Day, Dior will release a poignant documentary titled Her Dior. Directed by Loic Prigent, the 70-minute film explores the work of women artists who collaborated with Dior’s creative director, Maria Grazia Chiuri. Since 2016, Chiuri has emphasized women’s narratives in her collections, featuring installations by artists like Judy Chicago and Sharon Eyal during runway shows.
Through Her Dior, audiences will gain insights into the impact of these collaborations on the artists’ careers. Chiuri emphasizes, “When I collaborate with an artist, they are completely free with their project.” The documentary serves as both a celebration of women’s contributions to the arts and a testament to Chiuri’s commitment to championing female voices in fashion.
Pat McGrath Leads the Charge at La Beauté Louis Vuitton
Courtesy of Louis Vuitton
From runway to reality, renowned makeup artist Pat McGrath has been appointed as the creative director for Louis Vuitton’s new cosmetics line, La Beauté Louis Vuitton. Anticipated to launch this fall, this marks a groundbreaking partnership as it transitions the luxury house into the beauty realm, previously known for its iconic trunks and accessories.
Having worked extensively with Louis Vuitton at fashion shows for over two decades, McGrath remarked, “Working backstage. .. I am thrilled to now play such a key role in the launch of La Beauté Louis Vuitton.” The line promises to encapsulate the essence of luxury beauty while emphasizing creativity and craftsmanship.
Marilyn Monroe’s Evening Purse Hits the Auction Block
Courtesy of Julien’s Auctions
Fashion enthusiasts are eagerly anticipating Julien’s Auctions’ upcoming sale, “Bold Luxury: The Limelight Edit,”set for March 27 at The Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills. Among the treasures available is an iconic evening purse that once belonged to the legendary Marilyn Monroe.
This exquisite gold-tone minaudière, linked to Monroe and offered by notable collectors Dee and Tommy Hilfiger, is expected to fetch between $100,000 and $200,000. Bidders are fascinated not just by the purse itself, but also by its unique contents: a used lipstick, a vintage powder puff, two dimes, and eight cigarettes—all remnants of Monroe’s glamorous past. A portion of the auction’s proceeds will benefit the nonprofit organization NEXT for Autism.
Timothée Chalamet’s Oscars Ensemble Reimagined for Retail
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Inspired by the recent success of Zac Posen’s white GapStudio shirtdress worn by Anne Hathaway, Gap has launched a commercial version of the ensemble designed for Timothée Chalamet at the Oscars Nominee Dinner. Now available to the public, this unisex look consists of separates: the GapStudio Satin Icon Jacket priced at $198, and the matching GapStudio ’90s Loose Pants retailing for $128.
With limited quantities available for both pieces, fashion-forward fans can expect them to ship by the end of May, allowing them to bring a touch of contemporary style inspired by Hollywood’s elite into their own wardrobes.