By JOANNA CRAWLEY FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 20:52 GMT, 4 March 2025 | Updated: 20:52 GMT, 4 March 2025

The stars were out in force for the inaugural Louvre Museum gala dinner on Tuesday night, to mark the official start of Paris Fashion Week.

Le Grand Diner du Louvre hosted a glittering line of models and A list fashion fans who are helping to raise funds to support the Louvre’s restoration projects and educational programs.

PFW regular Gigi Hadid led the way, wowing in a strapless gown covered in shimmering gold and silver scales.

The stunning dress showed off the model’s incredible curves as she posed outside the iconic Lourve pyramid with designer Jeremy Scott.

Gigi accessorised with some equally dazzling jewellery for fashion’s big night out.

Keira Knightley meanwhile chose a very glam black statement gown for the gala dinner, arriving with her musician husband James Righton.

The stars were out in force for the inaugural Louvre Museum gala dinner on Tuesday night, to mark the official start of Paris Fashion Week - pictured Gigi Hadid

The stars were out in force for the inaugural Louvre Museum gala dinner on Tuesday night, to mark the official start of Paris Fashion Week – pictured Gigi Hadid

Keira Knightley chose a very glam black statement gown for the gala dinner which is raising funds to support the Louvre's restoration projects and educational programs

Keira Knightley chose a very glam black statement gown for the gala dinner which is raising funds to support the Louvre’s restoration projects and educational programs

The Atonement star looked stunning in the dress, which featured an embellished velvet top and dramatic ruffle detail before flowing down into a full skirt. 

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley also stuck to the black gown theme in her slinky number.

The glittering, form-hugging dress showed off the Brit beauty’s body, with the sweet-heart necjline on the bodice and a thigh-high skirt flashing some skin. 

A host of other fashionable names joined the gala, including Vogue icon Anna Wintour.

Runway legend Tyra Banks made a statement in her racy black corset layered under a sparkling coat, as she showed off her iconic poses in the stunning setting.

US model Ashley Graham meanwhie stood out in the sea of glam gowns with her quirky look.

The model posed up a storm in her oversized black suit, which boasted extreme wide-leg trousers teamed with a shoulder pads and a skinny tie. 

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley also stuck to the black gown theme in her slinky number. The glittering, form-hugging dress showed off the Brit beauty's body perfectly

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley also stuck to the black gown theme in her slinky number. The glittering, form-hugging dress showed off the Brit beauty’s body perfectly 

Paris Fashion Week is the final Fashion Week in the global ‘big four’ schedule, following New York, London and Milan.

Earlier on Tuesday the likes of Lily James and Natalie Portman gathered at Jardin des Tuileries to watch Christian Dior’s iconic Womenswear Fall/Winter 2025-2026 show – which never fails to impress. 

Other anticipated presentations over the next few days include Stella McCartney on Wednesday afternoon, before an evening of Tom Ford and Balmain. 

Thursday brings Chloe, Off-White, Rick Owens, Schiaparelli and Rabanne.

Givenchy and Victoria Beckham will both present their new collections for the fashion crowds on Friday before the weekend highlights include Hermes, Elie Saab, Vivienne Westwood and McQueen. 

Next week will round things up with major presentations from Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu among others.  

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Gigi Hadid wows in a shimmering mermaid gown as she joins glam Keira Knightley and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at the glittering Louvre gala dinner during Paris Fashion Week

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