When Doechii Took Over the Louvre: Inside the Grand Dîner du Louvre After-Party

As the final notes of Frank Ocean’s “Pyramids” pulsed through the Louvre’s glass pyramid—its mirrored reflections catching the sparkle of disco balls overhead—fashion’s elite and the who’s who of Paris Fashion Week filed into one of the most exclusive after-parties of the season.

Hours earlier, a glittering guest list of 300 had gathered for the inaugural Le Grand Dîner du Louvre, a first-of-its-kind black-tie affair held inside the world’s most famous museum. Guests—including Keira Knightley in Chanel Couture, Gigi Hadid in a Moschino-meets-Midas masterpiece by Jeremy Scott, and Carla Bruni in archival Fall 1995 Galliano—had already spent the evening dining under the watchful eyes of classical sculptures. But now, it was time to let loose.

As the after-party unfolded beneath the pyramid’s striking architecture, the energy shifted. The intimate, candlelit dinner gave way to a night of revelry, champagne, and music. The DJ kept the beats going with a mix of fashion-week anthems, weaving in Beyoncé’s “Baby Boy” and other crowd-pleasers. Waiters passed around colorful crème puffs as models, designers, and celebrities mingled near the neon-lit stage, exchanging notes on the day’s shows—the technicolor wonders at Anrealage, Dior’s otherworldly set, and Undercover’s angelic references all hot topics of conversation.

The most anticipated moment of the night? A surprise performance from Doechii, whose entrance earlier in the evening had already caused a stir. Draped in bejeweled Valentino Couture, she turned heads upon arrival, sending paparazzi flashbulbs into overdrive. Now, as the clock approached midnight, she reemerged—this time in a custom Schiaparelli denim set covered in gilded buttons—to take the stage.

“To all the Americans, welcome to Paris,” she announced. “And for all the Parisians, welcome to Doechii.”

She kicked off her set with “Persuasive,” the crowd instantly echoing every word back to her. Next came “Denial is a River,” which sent the energy soaring—especially when she launched into her signature breathing technique dance, a moment that had even the most jaded fashion veterans grinning. She wrapped up with a final song before thanking the room for “being beautiful,” leaving the VIP crowd buzzing.

Beyond the stage, the after-party was a masterclass in effortless Parisian cool. Naomi Campbell, fresh from the runway, was seen catching up with Tyra Banks (a supermodel reunion decades in the making), while Victoria and David Beckham cozied up beside Simon Porte Jacquemus—perhaps hinting at a future collaboration? Jisoo, who had skipped the dinner, made a fashionable late-night entrance, joining the likes of Rick Owens, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Jeremy Scott.

For a first-time event, Le Grand Dîner du Louvre’s after-party certainly made an impression. With just 30 dinner tables available, it was already a significant fundraiser before the night even began, bringing in over €1 million for the Louvre’s restoration and educational initiatives. Whether it becomes a mainstay on the Paris Fashion Week calendar remains to be seen, but for one night, the world’s most famous museum doubled as its most exclusive dance floor.